A unique glimpse into the vibrant workings of an artist's world will be on offer for the next two weekends as more than 200 artists open their studio doors to the public.

The Wandsworth Artists' Open House event will feature 85 different venues across the borough where artists such as travel award winner Isobel Peachey, Jerwood drawing prize nominee Richard White and internationally established photographer Gina Glover will be showcasing their works, which will include anything from painting and jewellery to sculpture and ceramics.

Last year’s event attracted 7,000 visitors from all over London and Wandsworth’s arts spokesman Paul Ellis said: “These weekends give us a rare and fascinating glimpse of these talented individuals at work.

"Many of the artists involved will be on hand to talk about their work and explain more about the techniques involved in their trade.

“It’s also a valuable opportunity for aspiring amateur artists to learn more about the commercial side of the art world and get advice from seasoned professionals about how to break into the industry.

“I encourage everyone to pick up a copy of the programme and support local artists."

In Tooting, Balham and Furzedown 27 artists have come together to form an art trail between their studios.

Green balloons will be outside participating studios in those areas, where at each venue you can collect a letter which will build into an anagram of the name of a famous artist.

The guesses will then go into a draw and there will be prizes of original artworks for the lucky winners.

Running alongside Open House will be the launch of nationwide event Big Draw, which will see a series of projects take place in the borough over the coming month.

Official guide maps are available from any Wandsworth library.

Artists to look out for: - Isobel Peachey: Winner of the prestigious BP travel award prize this year given out by the National Portrait Galley. Her work includes mainly portraits of women and still lifes.

- Richard White: The Tooting-based artist was shortlisted for the Jerwood drawing prize from over 2200 entries. His work is inspired by nature and the shapes, light, and colours found all around us.

- Hazel Mountford: Winner of BBC wildlife artist of the year British mammals for her Gripping Hare painting.

- Gina Glover: The photographer received the Royal Photographic Society's Hood Medal in 2008 and will be showing images of science art in SW17.

- Aelred Bartlett, Lucia Bartlett and Lauren Daniels: Three generations of artists, grandfather, mother and daughter, will be displaying an assortment of photography, painting and ceramics together.

- Jane Porter: The illustrator works out of the Old Sweet Shop Art Gallery in Southfields and has recently been artist in residency at Morden Hall Park.

- Martin Ireland: The Balham artist will be showing off his paintings and drawings, while there will also be sensual photographs by Robert Taylor and etchings and lino-cuts by Anne Hickmott at his studio.

Wandsworth Artists' Open House 2009, October 3-4 and 10-11, 11am to 6pm, free. Call 020 8871 8711 or visit wandsworth.gov.uk/arts.