{"id":157830,"date":"2026-05-13T13:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/dinas-powys-open-studios-weekend-returns-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:30:55","slug":"dinas-powys-open-studios-weekend-returns-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vale50plus.org\/clone\/dinas-powys-open-studios-weekend-returns-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinas Powys Open Studios Weekend returns this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"subscription-content\">\n<p>\n  Eight artists and makers will open their studios and homes to the public, displaying original work across a variety of media including landscape, still life, abstract and contemporary pieces.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Sara Bentley, a painter and organiser of the event, said: &#8220;I started this event to give local artists an opportunity to share and sell their work directly to the public.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We open our studios and homes to welcome visitors, and it is important to be there during the weeekend to talk about our methods and inspirations.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Featured artists include jeweller Dom Tsoi, who works with precious metals, and Solace in Wood, who creates unique pieces of naturally seasoned wood.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Studios will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The event has become a staple in the Dinas Powys cultural calendar, growing in popularity each year.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  A leaflet containing a map, artist locations and further details has been distributed throughout the area to help visitors navigate the trail.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  This year\u2019s event is also supported for the first time by the Vale Arts Collective.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Displays will cover a range of media, with highlights including Vase by Sara Bentley, Untitled by Solace in Wood, Dancing boys of Dieppe by Isobel Davies, and Light by Suzie Larke.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Further information is available by contacting Sara Bentley on 07792 147684 or by emailing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk\/news\/26100794.dinas-powys-open-studios-weekend-returns-summer\/mailto:sarajanebentley@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">sarajanebentley@gmail.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk\/news\/26100794.dinas-powys-open-studios-weekend-returns-summer\/?ref=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eight artists and makers will open their studios and homes to the public, displaying original work across a variety of media including landscape, still life, abstract and contemporary pieces. 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