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Homewares with a folk vibe, candle apothecary and gifting service. Nature inspired & seasonally led. Commissions and Collaborations welcome!

Designed, made & curated by Scottish Artist Tracey Johnston. Claremont Studio is the brand name for Scottish Artist Tracey Johnston. Tracey enjoys working across media and makes work using Print, Mixed Media, Collage and Textiles. Stocked at selected independent retailers and offering Stationary, Prints, Textiles, Handmade Books and Soy Wax Scented Candles. Her inspiration is found in childhood memories of growing up in north east Scotland and celebrates family heritage, the natural landscapes, seascapes, flora and fauna found in the area to create Tracey's own Aberdeen Folklore. Tel: 07808295368

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Hammerton Store
Great Western Road
Aberdeen

Fold
The Barn
Burn o Bennie
Banchory

The Braemar Gallery
Mar Road
Braemar

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28/10/2026

The darker the night, the brighter the dawn. As the shadows give way, an amber-hued warmth slowly spills across old stone and clay. It feels like a small reminder that everything eventually softens, and that the brightest light always follows the heaviest rains.

27/10/2026

There is nothing quite like the contrast of a wild storm outside while staying completely cosy inside. The air is fierce, but inside everything feels perfectly still. It is the perfect excuse to slow down. I have my favourite candles lit, a stack of books ready, and absolutely nowhere else I need to be. Sometimes the best weather is the kind that forces you to just stay indoors and enjoy the quiet moments. What’s your absolute favourite way to spend a stormy day inside?

29/09/2026

Today is the 29th of September—Michaelmas—the traditional turning point where winter officially claims the land.
Old Scots folklore warns that the wild brambles must never be gathered after tonight, as the devil throws his cold shadow over the hedgerows, tainting the fruit. To harvest the deep purple berries before this threshold was a final, precious communion—capturing the last sweet essence of summer before the frost sets in.
Deep within the thorny thickets live the Bramble Flower Spirits—the gentle, hidden guardians peering out from the white blossoms in my painting.
Our Bramble & Bay soy candle captures this exact, fleeting equinox transition, leading with a fresh floral fragrance of blackcurrant, lemon, and green leaves before revealing a delicate heart of lily of the valley and precious deep woods.

Read the full folklore story behind the scent and subscribe for future seasonal tales on my Substack! Click the link in my bio to read and shop the collection.
With love from the studio,
Tracey x

26/09/2026

The air shifting against the coast this morning carries a crisp, unmistakable weight. We have officially crossed the threshold into the dark half of the year, where the green of the land softens into gold and the light turns low and heavy.
At 8:00 AM, the very first entry of The Seasonal Almanac is flying into inboxes.
Grab a quiet cup of tea and join me at the studio table. Together, we are stepping into the magical history of this mid-harvest season—exploring the ancient folklore of the final harvest sheaf, the Michaelmas threshold, and the tales behind our newly reclassified autumn scent library.
Tap the link in my bio to subscribe to Pigment Scotland and read the full letter over breakfast.
With love from the studio,
Tracey x

26/09/2026

Under the light of the full Harvest Moon, I’m so excited to share that the studio doors are officially open!
Whether it’s a painting on the wall or a hand-poured candle from Tracey Johnston, my work is all about creating a sense of safety, sanctuary, and ritual in our homes. We’ve been very busy behind the scenes re-organising to be more deeply alignined with the turning seasons, local folklore, and the wild landscapes of North East Scotland.
I’ve also just launched my new Substack journal today, Pigment Scotland! It’s a cozy space where I’ll be sharing the stories, art inspirations, and scent memories behind the work.
I would love for you to grab a warm cup of tea and join me at the table.
Click the link in my bio to read my first welcome note and explore the autumn collection.
With love from the studio,
Tracey x

27/07/2026

My Botanical Illustration Workshop was a lot of fun today at .
Lots of warm up drawings, covered and timed drawings using a range of chunky pens, pencils and felt tip pens, before we focussed on our finished piece. These were then made into simple folded concertina sketch books. Different ways of drawing showing that from ordinary materials we can make extraordinary things. Well done to everyone who attended! You all made such fantastic drawings!

This is the last in my series of workshops for Spark Summer Art Club but if you are interested in joining any of my classes in the autumn/winter, please sign up to my newsletter - link in my linktree.

The Spark Summer Art Club continues until the 16th of August at in the Bon Accord Centre. Book through Eventbrite.
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06/07/2026

What a fantastic start to the Spark Summer Art Club at Today I had a lovely group of families and individuals joining me to learn how to make paper flowers using materials you may already have at home. I was super impressed with everyone’s finished flowers and pleased that there was such enthusiasm to try out drawing them with charcoal. Smiley faces all round.

I am hosting two more workshops this month - Foil Embossed Flower Decorations and Botanical Drawing - come and join me!

Browse the huge range of workshops on offer as there really is something for everyone! Book via the link to Eventbrite.

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03/07/2026

Bookings are open for Summer Art Club!
I am delighted to be hosting a series of workshops throughout July with at the Bonaccord Centre, Aberdeen.
Come and join me to learn how to make some beautiful paper flowers, foil embossed decorations and for a spot of botanical drawing!
Monday July 6 - Paper Flowers
Monday July 20 - Foil Embossed Flowers
Monday July27 - Botanical Drawing
Book via Eventbrite and make sure to check out the full list of workshops on offer over the summer!

22/06/2026

Bookings are open for Summer Art Club!

I am delighted to be hosting a series of workshops throughout July with at the Bonaccord Centre, Aberdeen.
Come and join me to learn how to make some beautiful paper flowers, foil embossed decorations and for a spot of botanical drawing!

Monday July 6 - Paper Flowers
Monday July 20 - Foil Embossed Flowers
Monday July27 - Botanical Drawing

Book via Eventbrite and make sure to check out the full list of workshops on offer over the summer!

03/06/2026

The last of my four week sessions with the Third Stage culminated in these beautiful Botanical Concertina Notebooks, all hand illustrated. Wonderful results and a very lovely group to work with.

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