Indigo Studio
Indigo Studio
ABOUT
Lisa Howard’s artistic practice is diverse but rooted in the idea of capturing natural forms through natural processes. This includes sun printing methods such as cyanotype and lumen prints, mono printing directly from the subject and tracing cast shadows in ink. Elements of these techniques are beyond the artist’s control and are therefore both creatively challenging and freeing, ensuring each artwork is unique and captures the process of making in the final form. You can purchase available artworks by contacting the studio, visiting us at an upcoming maker's market (see dates below) or in our online shop.
These techniques are also fun to learn and are suitable for a broad range of participants who can all achieve impressive results quite quickly. Please see the Workshops page for booking information
The Artist
The studio was previously situated in the beautiful rural estate of Wyresdale Park in the Forest of Boland, Lancashire. This space was an 'open door' artist's studio, gallery, art and craft materials store and a workshop venue. Lisa Howard adapted the space to include a photographer's darkroom for processing her sun-prints which were first bathed in sunlight in front of the studio on Lambing Lane. The studio is now mobile and pops up at Maker's Markets across Lancashire and beyond.
Events in 2025
Saturday 3 May Spring Maker's Market at Skipton Town Hall
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May Lilac Maker's Market at Holden Clough Nurseries
Saturday 5 July Maker's Market at Blackburn Cathedral as part of The Festival of Making
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 October Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Victoria Baths, Manchester
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November Festive Maker's Market at Holden Clough Nurseries
The ethos of Indigo Studio remains the same wherever you encounter us.
We celebrate nature and champion the preservation of natural habitats. Taking inspiration from the surrounding fells and woodlands in the stunning Forest of Bowland we mark the passing seasons through sustainable creative practices.
Please join us at a workshop or come and say hello at a local maker's market this year. If you are not based in the UK please follow our adventures on Instagram and support our work by making a purchase from the online shop. Thank you!