b'YOUR CHANCE TO PEEP INSIDE A WORKING STUDIOSummer Art Weeks enables you to enjoy wonderful art in interesting places, but the best way to experience it is by visiting a working studio. As the name suggests, this was the original premise behind Warwickshire Open Studios. For a short period each year, artists and makers would open their studios and invite art lovers into their world.Since 2000, the event has evolved to include group and pop-up exhibitions in private homes and gardens as well as various public spaces, while remaining true to the essence of Open Studios. This year we have a number of venues that are working studios and we hope that youll manage to visit some of them.Where the magic happensWhether its in a converted garage, a purpose-built garden studio or a commercial space, a working studio gives you a behind-the-scenes peep into the artistic process and specialist equipment involved. Most of our artists will be working on new pieces during Summer Art Weeks. Seeing this in action gives you a deeper appreciation of the time, skill and patience required to produce the end productfrom raw materials to finished artwork.Visiting working studios also provides a fascinating insight into artistsoften messycreative spaces. Whats more, artists love to chat about their work and their inspirations; its even better if they can show not just tell!Working studio WORKING STUDIOTo identify the working studios taking part this summer, look for the label next to the individual entries.NOTE: Because of the tools and equipment in situ as well as artworks in progress,working studios are generally not suitable environments for young children or dogs. Please bear this in mind when planning your visits or check with the individual artist(s) first. 4'