Bussey Winter Open Studios

The most fascinating part of Copeland Park & Bussey Building are the studios themselves – where things are made, built and created. Twice a year, Bussey Building’s artists display their works in progress and discuss them with curators, collectors and the public. Bussey Winter Open Studios is an invitation to discover the working environment of a diverse selection of emerging and established Peckham-based artists and to take a sneak peek at their latest work.

Winter Open Studios showcases the vibrancy of artists here; illustrating their individual practices and vision, and highlighting how they fit into the collective force of the community.

Katrina Russell-Adams says, “I’ve been in the Bussey now for nine months and during that time have discovered more about the Copeland community and people that work here and what they do behind the closed doors. There is a huge amount of talent and creativity here that should be celebrated, so we (the creatives) want to give others the opportunity to have a walk around this amazing historical Peckham building and discover what goes on behind those doors; whilst importantly supporting local independents by picking up some Christmas gifts along the way.”

The event is all about visiting studios, meeting artists and makers, seeing them at work, browsing completed works and seeing work in progress – and even trying your hand at making something for yourself. A wide range of art, ceramics, sculpture, furniture, costume, fashion and jewellery will be on display and also available to buy – perfect if you’re an early bird Christmas shopper.