North East Open Studios runs across multiple weekends, with artists opening their studios to the public throughout the region. The event offers a chance to see work in progress and meet creators in their own environments. The range covers painting, ceramics, textiles, sculpture and more, with established artists and newcomers alike participating. Studios vary from purpose-built spaces to home workshops, often nestled in towns or the countryside. Visitors move between studios at their own pace, encountering a mix of creative methods and styles. The event encourages curiosity and conversation amid a variety of artistic settings.