Indigo Studio
Indigo Studio
ABOUT
After initially studying sculpture and photography at the University of Lancashire, Lisa Howard switched from a practical to an academic discipline, completing her masters in History of Art at University College London. This was followed by a twenty year career managing public programmes and creative development opportunities in museums and galleries and the wider creative industries alongside developing her own artistic practice.
This practice is diverse but rooted in the idea of capturing natural forms through natural processes, and 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 Bowland, Lancashire, see more images on the Home page. 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 and workshop venues across Lancashire and beyond.
Fairs and Exhibitions in 2026
21 February to 3 May Harris Open exhibition at Harris Museum & Art Gallery
14 March to 16 May Art Open 2026 at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 4 April Easter Pop-up Stall at Holden Clough Nurseries
27 April to 20 June Craft Open at Platform Gallery Clitheroe
Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June Print Fair 2026 at Hepworth Wakefield
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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!