Open Studio at Warksburn Old Church – Weds 25 November 2026
We will be hosting a special Open Studio event showcasing ceramics by Anne James, who is also the owner and interior designer of Warksburn Old Church, alongside pieces by other North East artists whose works are on display at this unique property. This event is a rare opportunity to see the stunning interiors of the world’s only Passivhaus-certified, and multi-award winning, church conversion whilst also browsing a carefully curated collection of North East art.
Work on show will include linocuts by Kate Miller, watercolours by Charlotte Thompson, photography by Jim Kearney, as well as ceramics by Anne James herself. All works on display in the first floor gallery area, and in a ‘one-day-only’ display in the spectacular main living area, will be available for purchase.
Ceramics by Anne James
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Linocuts by Kate Miller
Earlier this year, North East printmaker Kate Miller completed a three-month spring Artist in Residence at Gosforth Nature Reserve (with the Natural History Society of Northumbria). Spending April, May, and June walking the reserve, listening to birdsong, and sketching the changing seasons, Kate created a new body of linocut and reduction prints capturing both sweeping landscapes and intimate studies of woodland birds, wildlife, seedheads, and water reflections—a transformative experience she recently shared in her Reflections on the Gosforth Nature Reserve residency.
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Watercolours by Charlotte Thompson
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If you’d like to see the artworks in person, and also experience the stunning interiors of this unique property, you’re welcome to the Anne James Ceramics Open Studio event on Wednesday 25 November 2026, from 10 am to 7 pm.
You’ll find Warksburn Old Church at the South end of Wark on Tyne (NE48 3LS). Car parking is available.
No booking is required and the event is free of charge.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.
Multi-award-winning Warksburn Old Church offers a unique backdrop for this artistic showcase. As the world’s only Passivhaus-certified church-to-home conversion, it provides a truly exceptional venue. Our accolades include the VisitEngland ROSE Award, VisitEngland 5-Star Gold Award, Double Gold at the North East England Tourism Awards 2026, Green Tourism Gold Award, and Airbnb Luxe designation.
