The Settle Carlisle Trust and FoSCL collaborated with Three Peaks Arts to host a series of workshops and displays at Ribblehead, Horton and Settle Stations on the 8th and 9th of September. The displays featured the paintings, photography, embroidery, pottery and sculpture of local artists and craftspeople, all of a very high standard.
Visitors were able to view the work amidst the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by classical music. People took part in drop-in art activities and twelve workshops, almost all of which were fully booked.
This was the first time the waiting room at Horton had been used since its refurbishment, and although the curators at the Tate Modern need not worry, it proved to be an ideal venue for such an event, and others in future, The event engaged the Settle Carlisle family with visitors and the local community, to mutual benefit. There was much positive feedback from all concerned, and it is intended to work together on similar events in future.
Three Peaks Arts was founded in 2018 as an artist led group working to support artists within the Yorkshire Dales three peaks region. They hold an annual Open Studios and run events, workshops and exhibitions throughout the year.
For more information, see their website https://www.threepeaksarts.co.uk/
