Falcon Mill Bolton open to the public this weekend for art exhibition

More than 45 artists and creatives will exhibit work across two floors of the Grade II-listed former cotton spinning mill on this Friday and Saturday.

Visitors will be able to explore personal studios and gallery spaces featuring canvas art, prints, pottery, textiles and stained-glass pieces, with work available to view and buy.

The event will also include live music and refreshments on Friday evening, while Saturday will feature a homemade cake and coffee morning in aid of Crohn’s & Colitis UK.

A spokesman said: “The FaMAS open studios event is almost here, and we invite you to join us.

“In addition to arts and crafts, Friday night brings live music and refreshments.

The event is free to attend, with organisers encouraging families and first-time visitors to come along this weekend.

Over 50 creatives rent studios at Falcon Mill Artist Studios, alongside three affiliated artists and five guest artists selected from submissions.

The organisers said visitors would be welcome to “browse, buy or just to have a nosey” around the mill, which has been transformed into artist studios and gallery spaces.

The event takes place on Friday from 7 pm to 10 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Organisers added: “We would love to see you. Feel free to enter studios to talk to the artists.”

This is an event that has happened before, and is expected to carry on strong again.