THE hugely popular Wirral Open Studio Tour is back this weekend.

In a change from its usual June slot, the free event - cancelled last year because of Covid-19 restrictions - will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September.

Now in its 11th year of celebrating visual arts across the peninsula, it will see around 70 artists and makers open the doors to their houses or studio spaces.

The Tour gives visitors an exciting opportunity to talk first-hand to the artists and to view their work in the environment in which it is created, or to just enjoy wandering through the various studios to answer that eternal question "What do artists do all day?".

There will be a hugely diverse selection of artworks on show, from original paintings, prints, glass and textiles to photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery.

Whatever you are interested in, there will be something for you.

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Work by Barbara Meynell that will be on display during the open studio tour

Much of the work on show will be for sale so you can, if you wish, take away a piece of original artwork to treasure.

Helen Smith, a glass artist and one of the Tour's volunteer organisers, said: "It's been a tough year for many artists and self-employed creatives and we are really excited about the line-up for this year’s show, which is bursting with colour and creativity."

Studios will be open from 10am-5pm on Saturday 11th September and Sunday 12th September.

All venues will have Covid measures in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, and will follow the latest Government guidelines.

For more information visit the Wirral Open Studio Tour website at wirralarts.com or pick up a tour guide brochure from a library, gallery, community centre, café or shop near you in the weeks before the event.https://wirralarts.com/