MORE than 320 artists are taking part in this year's Warwickshire Open Studios which kicks off this weekend.

Now in its 14th year, artists and creative folk are taking part in the two week event across 144 venues from Saturday until Sunday, July 13.

Among them are three Wolford artists Sue Rew, Jean Parsons and Jenny Henderson who are joining forces to display their work in The Studio at Shepherds Close, Great Wolford, which is open daily from noon to 5pm.

Tea and homemade cakes are being provided by Sabrina Rew who is raising funds for her working visit to Tanzania later in July with Chipping Campden School.

Meanwhile, a group of five artists have teamed up for an exhibition at the Badsey home of painter Ian Gibson.

There will be two painters, two photographers and one ceramic artist showing their work at Cherry House, 83 Bretforton Road.

The exhibition is open from11 am and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday then Friday, July 4, Saturday July, 5, Sunday, July 6, Saturday,July 12 and Sunday, July 13.

For details of all events, visit warwickshireopenstudios.org.