Art-lovers clutching maps descended on Crouch End at the weekend to enjoy the annual open studios event.

Artists taking part in the trail opened the doors of their homes and studios to the public over Saturday and Sunday.

Crouch End Open Studios also included a week-long group exhibition at Hornsey Library's Original Gallery, art workshops, and a meet-the-artists event.

Ham & High: Kiki Machado was among the artists taking part in the open studios weekendKiki Machado was among the artists taking part in the open studios weekend (Image: David Winskill)

Detailed in a handy map, the trail is a chance to buy directly from the creators behind a huge array of work ranging from ceramics and drawing to digital art, sculpture, photography, painting and print.

Speaking ahead of the event co-chair Jo Angell said: "The group exhibition is a great way to plan where you would like to go for the art trail. This year we have 63 artists exhibiting across 44 venues, so there’s lots to see!"

Artists showing work included Kim Valdez who founded the open studios, and showed off pieces related to her involvement in the Greenham Common protests of the 1980s.

Ham & High: Susie Breen with her work at the Crouch End Open Studios weekendSusie Breen with her work at the Crouch End Open Studios weekend (Image: David Winskill)

Committee member Sue Davidson said: "Sunshine brought out the crowds in Crouch End at the weekend to follow the CEOS Art Trail visiting the studios of 63 artists and we had our best ever attendance.

"The artist's enjoyed sharing their work and of course selling it!"