Art trail set to return to Harleston and Waveney Valley

The Harleston and Waveney Art Trail (HWAT) will take place in May, celebrating its 21st year.

Twenty five artists will open their studio doors to visitors for five days across the weekends of May 17 to 18 and May 24 to 26, including the late bank holiday Monday.

This provides an opportunity for locals and visitors to explore how and where artists work in the landscapes of south Norfolk and north Suffolk.

Work by Rosie Andersen (Image: Rosie Andersen) Entry to each of the artists’ studios is free, offering a unique insight into where the artists create their artwork.

The artists work in a range of mediums, including contemporary and traditional paintings, clay sculpture, book art, wire sculpture, batik, mixed media, drawings, collage, and textiles.Which way now by Kath Wallace (Image: Kath Wallace) Kath Wallace, a landscape artist, said: “I’m really looking forward to open studios this year as I have lots of new work inspired by landscapes and gardens to share.

“It is always exciting to clear up my tiny studio and turn it into an informal mini gallery.”

Trail brochures listing all the artists and their studio locations will be available from mid-April.

They can be picked up from various locations across the region, including Durrants, the Cut in Halesworth, the Bell Gallery in Bungay, Woodware picture framers in Beccles, Craftco in Southwold, Makers 21 in Diss, and the Pennoyer Centre in Pulham St Mary.

The brochure and all the studio details are also available on the HWAT website at www.hwat.org.uk.