LOCAL artists are getting ready to reveal their creative habitats during the August bank holiday weekend.

Artists across the district are busy preparing to welcome visitors into their studios, homes and shared spaces from August 25 to August 27, for the Worcestershire Open Studios event.

A spokesman said: “Now in its fourth year, the popular three-day event gives visitors a unique opportunity to delve into unseen creative spaces and talk directly to artists about their inspiration and creative processes.

“A diverse collection of arts and crafts will be available to see and buy in a range of different media, including printmaking, painting, textiles, photography, ceramics, jewellery and mixed media.”

Artist and Worcestershire Open Studios co-organiser, Sally Anne Morgan, said: “Discovering some of Worcestershire’s fantastic artistic talent is the perfect way to spend a bank holiday weekend.

“Entry to all venues is free and some are also offering refreshments and demonstrations. Whether you’re an art lover, a family looking for a trip out, a budding artist, or just fancy a day exploring our wonderful county, you’ll definitely receive a warm welcome.”

Participants are located at 81 locations across the county stretching from Bewdley to Colwall and Badsey to Bromsgrove.

And there are 33 venues in the Malvern Hills district alone , extending from Lower Broadheath and Leigh Sinton to Colwall and Upton Severn and Malvern itself.

Sally said: “The event provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to interact with artists and makers such as expressive oil painter, Anna Cumming, who creates stunning paintings inspired by moody skies, turbulent seas, interesting reflections and the play of light.”

Further details at worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk