I SHOULD like to pass on to all who organised, publicised or in any way helped in the Open Studios weekends this past fortnight a very grateful thank you!

It is a real joy each year to be able to see so much beautiful and skilful work, often in the home of the artist! A real feast for the eye and spirit.

Such a lot of hard work and preparation has to go on before the time comes, and often the studios close – but I hope all who took part in any way will feel a glow of satisfaction as they look back on the two weekends.

Joyce Pickard, Hansom Place, York.