Arnup Studios are home to six artists and makers. Originally the home and workplace of Mick and Sally Arnup (renowned painter/potter and sculptor), their daughter, Hannah, is now continuing its creative story. There are events and workshops throughout the year, so put the dates in your dairies, keep an eye on our websites and follow us on social media for more information. We look forward to seeing you!

We welcome visits to our studios at other times too. Please contact the artists directly to arrange a private studio visit or to discuss sales/commissions. You can also buy online from most of our artists (web links below).

NEXT EVENT at the studios

watch this space…

Our next studio event at Arnup Studios will be announced soon.

We hold regular events at the studios throughout the year, so please watch this space for details. In the meantime, you can see our artists' work at one of their events, or visit them by appointment. Please get in touch with them directly to arrange a prive studio visit.

Meet the artists

Hannah arnup

SALLY'S STUDIO

Hannah creates stoneware decorative pottery, handmade for everyday use and enjoyment – pieces that appeal to both practical and aesthetic values. She also enjoys making one-off sculptures and tripod pots, and specialises in ceramic signs. Orders and commissions welcome.

She divides her time between Ballymorris Pottery in Co. Clare, Ireland, and her house and studios at Holtby.

A selection of work is available to purchase online.

LIZ FOSTER

NORTH STUDIO

Liz is a colour-led painter, focusing on abstraction and gestural imagery. She works predominantly in oils, but also uses print, watercolour and collage. Her work explores repetition, pattern and colour relationships. 

Liz exhibits across the UK and has work in private collections both in the UK and abroad. You can see a selection of available work by visiting her website and enquires for private studio visits are welcome. Keep up to date with news by subscribing to her newsletter. 

michelle galloway

POTTERY STUDIO

Enigmatic, ethereal paintings that re-imagine architecture, the natural world and man-made artefects.

Michelle’s paintings develop from sketches and photographs taken on location, blending imagination and inspiration from architecture, archaeology, and man-made structures. From her beautiful studio space at Arnup Studios, York, she creates and teaches art, sharing her collections and prints. She exhibits both solo and collaboratively across the UK and locally, in galleries, open studios, art fairs and art cafes.

Kate Pettitt

GALLERY STUDIO

Kate's plein air and studio works explore wild natural landscapes, nature and the human form. Using a variety of media from acrylic to graphite, her work is instinctive, expressive and often textural.

Kate exhibits in galleries in England and Wales, and original artwork, books, cards and giclée prints can also be purchased from Kate’s online shop or from her studio. Private studio visits are welcome by arrangement. Keep up to date with news, exhibitions and events by subscribing to her newsletter,

Reg Walker

KILN STUDIO

Reg creates abstract sculptures, both contemplative and playful, mostly in steel and aluminium. He also makes small pieces for the hand, in bamboo, and distinctive collages in natural materials. Commissions welcome.

Emma Welsh

SOUTH STUDIO

Emma creates silver, gold and platinum jewellery. Each piece is individually hand-made using traditional techniques. She completes bespoke commissions, repairs and re-modelling of existing jewellery into new designs.

Emma also offers jewellery making tuition and wedding ring workshops at her studio. Please see her Facebook page for details.

Emma also an online Etsy shop.

arnup studios, panman lane, holtby, york yo19 5ua