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Saturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

StArt

A working art studio shared by six local artists, with gallery & shop. Art for sale, workshops, events and more!

StArt is an open studio gallery space, which is shared by six talented local artists. The studio is open every Friday and Satirday, 11am - 4pm for the public to browse the artwork on offer, we also have a different guest artist's work on display every month. We also run creative events such as arts & crafts workshops, popup exhibitions, socials and more!

03/10/2026

Worry ye not, Word Up has succesfully made it into autumn. Here's the September snaps as proof (soz if you've been waiting, but we know you understand). We were almost victims of our own success and ran out of seats, so this one time only, if you didn't come that's alright. Next ONE Friday 16 October, 7pm etc etc. Free! Bring your own drinks and or snacks and have a lovely time. Now, the recap.

why do I transform into Columbo? / morning birds carry words like keys / all your all is in your hands / turn my heart into a stone, pick it up and throw it at me if you can / always nice to win a prize / how can I reseal this day? / the teat turned inside out / the light bleaches and curves like a blade / we’ll talk soon before I drift into outer space 💫💫💫

18/09/2026

Join us this coming Sunday, 6 - 8pm, for our Mixed-Media Art Party! Explore a variety of artistic materials, including watercolours, collage materials, markers, stamps and paint, and create something entirely your own.

With no formal instruction, guests can experiment freely, and enjoy a relaxed, social creative experience. Perfect for groups of friends looking to try something new, get creative and have fun together.

Laid back beats, snacks and materials will be provided. Wear clothing suitable for getting messy!

Book your tickets now via the link in our bio, or pay in cash on the door ✨️

12/09/2026

September raises its beak above the parapet, full of leaves and twigs and that kind of business. It's not its birthday anymore but Word Up is back next Friday 18 September.

See you there, 7pmish, bring some tea, bring some w**e but don't worry about bringing money because it's free. x

04/09/2026

Join us this Sunday September 6, for life drawing at StArt Open Studios!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious, come enjoy drawing live models in a friendly, in-person setting.

Bring your pencils, charcoal, or just your enthusiasm – it’s all about capturing the human form and having a great time. No pressure, just lots of inspiration and good vibes.

Basic materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Book your tickets via the link in our bio ✨

23/08/2026

We had a lovely relaxing afternoon creating some collage poetry! Thanks to everyone who came along and made some beautiful creations ✨️

19/08/2026

Join us this Sunday 23rd of August for a super fun Poetry Collage Workshop! Bring your creativity and let's mix words, images, and vibes to craft something truly unique. No experience required, just come along and have a go at this fun and relaxing medium.

All materials provided - just bring your imagination!

Book your tickets now via the link in our bio ✨️

09/08/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Life Drawing class this evening! It was great to see such wonderful and varied artwork 😁

Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of next month's session 👀

03/08/2026

Word of a new technology reached the shores of Word Up island (metaphorical island obvs) and what better time to debut this moving picture sorcery than ahead of the SECOND BIRTHDAY! That's right two years of Word Up. Friday 21 August, 7pm and free as always.

Bring a hat, some party rings and preparedness for some games including the return of Poetry Pass the Parcel (patent pending).

In lieu of written recollection of the event, please enjoy the video sampler. And spare a thought for the camera which perished in the process. Maybe it was the heat. Maybe it had been sick for a while. Maybe it's the fault of the poet reading when it ceased to function? We'll probably never know.

29/07/2026

Life Drawing is back at StArt!

After an extended hiatus we are restarting our popular monthly Life Drawing sessions. Join us on Sunday 9 August for a relaxed drawing session with a live model.

All abilities are welcome, and while this is not a taught class, our knowledgeable tutors will be on hand to offer advice or assistance if needed.

For more information or to book your tickets, please check the link in our bio ✨

Drawings by

06/07/2026

This post shall take the form of the mullet of a person lying on their back, which is to say, business at the top, party at the bottom.

BUSINESS - the next Word Up will be Friday 17 July, conveniently and sagely nestled between world cup matches. See yo there. 😎

Now PARTY (or recap of June's Word Up).

Floating in pearl-coloured sleep / Juliet sighs, Romeo speaks / entering burning factories too late to save anyone / is it art? it's a leaf / must everything find its way back home? / if you could just rearrange things the right way you would find your true life / too nice for a statesman too slow for a wit / your laugh is a small thing / we grip life tight

Address

Unit 3, West Tower Street
Carlisle
CA38QT

Opening Hours

Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://www.startopenstudios.org/

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