One of the region’s foremost artists Mary Ann Rogers is holding a series of open days at the back end of November and early December.

Northumberland-based artist Mary Ann Rogers’ vibrant watercolours have been exhibited in shows right across the UK, and her work is also held in many private collections worldwide. And with little wonder. Her stuff – including both landscapes and animal portraits – is positively effervescent and it really sings when you see it up close. And if you’d like to see it for yourself then you simply must get along to one of her brilliant open days. These popular events let you check out her paintings along with a whole raft of gift ideas such as calendars, diaries, throws, stationary and more – all adorned with her magnificent works. Guests this year include Linden Craven who make silver jewellery that should be filed under “utterly divine”.

Christmas at Mary Ann Rogers Gallery, Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November, plus Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 plus Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December, 10am-5pm. West Woodburn, Hexham, Northumberland. marogers.com