Norfolk Open Studios 2011 was held in May but I have left this page up on my site to give a flavour of what it's all about and maybe tempt you to visit in May/June 2012 - don't forget my studio is also open for viewing throughout the year by appointment if you can't wait that long!

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open days

Although my studio is open throughout the year by appointment the following dates during Norfolk Open Studios mean you are welcome to just drop in:

preview evening
Friday 20 May - 7.00 to 9.00pm
Join me for a preview at my studio before the main event and enjoy a glass of wine and nibbles, with 10% off marked prices when purchased on the night - it would be appreciated for catering purposes if you could let me know if you intend to come, many thanks kevin@turton-artist.com

afternoon tea in the garden
Sunday 29 May & Monday 30 May - 2.00 to 5.00pm
Enjoy homemade cakes with tea/coffee in the garden [weather permitting!] A small charge will be made for these - there will also be a small plant stall - all proceeds to 'guide dogs for the blind' - studio free
scroll down to see more about the garden

drop in studio days

Saturday 21, Sunday 22, Monday 23 May - 10.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 27, Saturday 28, Sunday 29, Monday (Bank Holiday) 30 May - 10.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 3, Saturday 4, Sunday 5 June - 10.00am to 5.00pm

If these days and times do not fit in with your schedule please email to make an appointment for another time - kevin@turton-artist.com

directions
My studio is in the village of West Raynham, Norfolk, close to the wild north coast, famous for its big skies, equally big sandy beaches, estuaries, creeks, saltmarshes and diverse wildlife. So why not make a day of it or even a weekend!

Leave the A1065 at East Raynham or South Raynham for West Raynham. The studio - Park View Lodge - is located in the centre of West Raynham between the village green and the red telephone box. Park on the road and walk into the gravel drive to the side of the property turning immediately left through the gate to the rear door (it will be signed with an open studio poster).

you can also use the following information to plan your journey:

sat nav: NR21 7EZ
or
click here for my google maps page (may not be supported by all browsers)

Please note there are changes in levels to get to the studio.
We cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury whilst visiting the studio or the garden.


the garden

Although the garden consists of only two courtyards and a conservatory we have tried to create a flavour of going around the world. The front courtyard is mainly mediterranean with a twist of herbaceous whilst the side link and conservatory is more arid and the back courtyard tropical. It was only landscaped and planted in summer 2009 and then we had the cold winter of 2009/10. That was bad enough, but this last winter of 2010/11 the coldest for 30 years left far more damage. However the last few weeks have been kinder and the plants that did survive are now responding. We are now busy replanting and tweaking the rest and are sure there will be enough of interest for anyone visiting to enjoy. Below are a few photos taken last year to give a flavour although some of the planting design has been changed as we no longer trust our winters!

Please note there are numerous changes in levels which could be slippery if wet and some very spiky plants and a pool. Children must be accompanied at all times.
We cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury whilst visiting the studio or garden.

what is NOS

Norfolk Open Studios is delivered by Norfolk & Norwich Festival in partnership with Norfolk artists for the benefit of Norfolk artists. Each year for the last 15 years, hundreds of artists scattered across the county have opened up their studios, homes, garden sheds and outhouses to the public to create a unique and personal visual arts event.

The scheme gives the public a chance to meet artists in an informal setting, see and buy or commission artwork and discuss the techniques and processes used to create the work. It gives artists the chance to connect with their audience and in many cases the public can watch as they work in their studio setting.

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