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Carshalton Artists Open Studios: What to Expect at The Water Tower
July 2, 2026 - 4 min read
Carshalton Artists Open Studios is one of the easiest ways to meet local artists without the formality of a gallery opening. You can wander between locations, talk to people about their work, and see paintings, prints, cards, ceramics, textiles and other handmade pieces in the places where they are being shown.
I am showing work at Location 11, The Water Tower in Carshalton. It is a beautiful and recognisable local building, and it feels especially right for watercolours rooted in Carshalton, Sutton, Surrey and quiet South London places.
What you can see at Location 11
At The Water Tower, visitors can see work by several artists in one place. My own display includes original watercolour paintings, A3 and A4 prints, cards and smaller gift-friendly pieces where available.
If you have seen a painting on the website and want to know whether it will be with me at Open Studios, you can contact me before visiting. I can confirm whether a particular original, print or card design is likely to be there.
A relaxed way to look at local art
Open Studios is useful because you do not have to know exactly what you are looking for. You can simply arrive, look slowly, ask questions and notice what catches your eye.
Some visitors are looking for an original painting. Some want a local print or card. Some are just exploring the trail and discovering artists they did not know were nearby. All of those are good reasons to come.
Why Carshalton is central to the work
Much of my artwork begins with familiar places: Carshalton Ponds, local parks, the Water Tower, Honeywood, Sutton, Wallington, Surrey walks and quiet corners of South London.
I am interested in the emotional atmosphere of those places: reflection, stillness, memory, colour, old buildings, paths through green space and the way a familiar view can become a small sanctuary.
Prints, cards and originals
If an original painting is not the right format, prints and cards can still carry the feeling of a place. A Carshalton card or print can make a thoughtful local gift, especially for someone who knows the ponds, the village or the surrounding area.
I will also be happy to talk through how buying works, whether a piece is available, and what options might suit a room, gift or budget.
Before you visit
Please check the main Open Studios page for current dates, times and practical details before travelling. Event information can change, and the website is the best place for the latest visitor notes.
If you are planning a gentle route through the village, you can also browse my Carshalton collection online before or after your visit.
Occasional collector notes
New paintings, local events and the stories behind the work
Ask to receive Simon's occasional personal notes. They are sent gently rather than on a fixed marketing schedule, and you can leave at any time.
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