Welcome to Gillian Durno Paintings

  • Backlit Bluebells at Barnsdale, Rutland
  • Walk amongst the Blossom Trees
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NORTHANTS AND RUTLAND OPEN STUDIOS 2026

This September I open my new studio at Crabapple Barn, in South Luffenham, to the public for the first time!

It’s been four years since I have run an open studio event at home due to house moves and studio relocations.

As part of the annual Northamptonshire and Rutland Open Studios , I will be opening on the 6,11,12 & 13 September from 10.30-16.00 each day at Crabapple Barn, 21 Back Lane, South Luffenham, Rutland LE158NQ.

My new studio overlooks beautiful rolling countryside and is set in the conservation area of South Luffenham, in the golden triangle of Rutland.

I have a collection of original paintings, limited edition prints and cards for sale.

I am intrigued by line ,colour and form of flowers in still life arrangements and in their natural state and the beautiful landscape where I live. Rutland Water is a particular inspiration in my mixed media paintings.

I aim for my paintings to give a sense of joy, to make an impact in a dull space, to bring a simple subject to life in a painterly way through colour and texture.

 

 

 My new studio is set in my garden in South Luffenham, overlooking the horse paddocks and surrounding open countryside. Appointments can be made with me directly. Please email me at [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.

Workshops

I advertise my workshops on my website, instagram and facebook page. These are aimed at both adults and children aged 5-16 years. Adults do not require any prior experience of painting, demonstrations by myself and a step by step approach is adopted in the workshops, often from a still life subject.

One to one sessions, and groups can also be offered, please email me for rates.

I am a qualified primary school teacher, so I have experience of teaching and am DBS checked.

 

Limited Edition Prints and Cards

Some of my original paintings have been scanned for limited edition prints of either 50 or 75. These are all certificated, numbered, signed and numbered by myself. Gallery Stamford on Maiden Lane in Stamford have a good stock of my prints and cards.

My blank cards are available to purchase at the following retail outlets:

Hunters Interiors, The Stables, Copthill Farm, Deeping Road, Stamford PE9 4TD

Stamford Garden Centre, Casterton Road, Stamford PE9 4BB

The Rutland Nursery, Lyndon Road, Oakham LE15 8RN

Rasell's Nurseries, Little Bytham, Grantham NG33 4RA

Edith Weston Farm Shop, Edith Weston, Rutland LE15 8EY

Ketton Village Shop, 60 High Street, Ketton PE9 3TE

Collyweston Village Shop, 21 High Street, Collyweston PE9 3PW

Sarah Harding Interiors, 6 Market Place, Uppingham LE15 9QH

Gallery Stamford, Maiden lane, Stamford PE9 2AZ