Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2026
May 23rd - June 7th 2026
We are excited to be taking part in PAW again this year, and to be opening our studios to the public for the whole two weeks. We will both be demonstrating, Jonathan will be offering have-a-go pottery throwing in the mornings and will be offering pottery/mosaic workshops on some afternoons.
Anne will also be exhibiting at PAW's Castle View collaboration with the National Trust @ the Castle View visitor centre in Corfe Castle.
See below for more details about our open studios:
Opening times:
Daily 10am - 4pm except Monday 27th May and Monday 1st June (closed during the day but open for wine, nibbles and demos from 6pm - 8pm)
Refreshments:
We will be offering tea, coffee and homemade cake (donations welcome). There is seating in the gardens.
How to find us:
Rushton Studios, Rushton Lane, East Stoke, BH20 6AL. Rushton Lane is on the A542 between Wareham and Wool. Turn towards the river and come over the railway line, and we are located at the end of the lane. There is plenty of parking available in the farmyard, but please do not obstruct gateways.
Dogs:
Sociable dogs are welcome - please be aware we have dogs, cats and ducks who all roam free! (all are friendly)
Demonstrations and workshops:
Jonathan will be offering drop-in have-a-go throwing between 10am - 12pm. We will both be demonstrating all day, and on some afternoons we will be offering 2 hour workshops. These are £5 each and must be booked on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/afternoon-2-hour-workshops-rushton-studios-4806834
