BONDLEIGH artist Celia Olsson is once again opening her garden studio at Little Linhay in the village for Art Trek 2013, a major North Devon festival event.

Art Trek invites the artists of North Devon to throw open their studio doors to the public, offering visitors a chance to see works in progress and talk to artists firsthand.

Celia will be one of over 70 artists in North Devon opening their studios from July 6 to July 21. She has been taking part in open studio events for several years and attracted visitors from as far afield as London, Cumbria, France, Germany, Russia and Israel.

As well as seeing her paintings and sketchbooks, visitors will also be able to see a series of paintings illustrating poems from 'A String of Bondleigh Beads', written by her husband Martin.

There are a couple of spaces left on a 'Creating Texture in Watercolor' workshop on Thursday, July 18, costing £10 to cover materials.

To book call Celia on 01837 82796 or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected]

Celia's studio will be open from 10.30am to 4.30pm from Thursdays to Sundays throughout Art Trek.On Friday, July 12 there will be a special evening opening from 6pm to 8pm.