Art business owner praises Chesterfield as a great place for independent shops to thrive
Handmade, original art at affordable prices is offered by one of the newest arrivals at Chesterfield’s Market Hall.
Scarlet Sky Studio is owned by Sarah Cook, who moved to Chesterfield 18 months ago. She said: “Chesterfield is one of the friendliest towns I’ve lived in, full of like-minded people and supportive independent businesses. Its location near the Peak District and its vibrant town centre make it a great spot for independent shops to thrive.”
Sarah has 25 years’ experience in creating fabrics and carpets for hotels, car showrooms, airports, and historical restorations of stately homes and castles. She has collaborated with Laura Ashley, Art House, and Wilton Carpets.
Her creative career was preceded by a fine art course at university where Sarah specialised in textiles, print and surface pattern design.
She began creating large canvases at the suggestion of her partner, Chris, because of the lack of accessible, affordable art on the market. When canvas and paint were scarce during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah and Chris upcycled pre-loved canvases to create original work.
Sarah sold her artistic creations via Etsy, Vinterior, social media and her own website. Growing interest in her work sparked requests from the public to see the art in person which prompted Sarah to host open days in her garden studio. So successful were these open days that Sarah realised a more permanent space was needed. She opened Scarlet Sky Studio in the Market Hall in July 2025.
Mainly working in acrylic and watercolour, Sarah embraces all materials to achieve the desired effect.
The name Scarlet Sky Studio blends personal and professional aspects of Sarah’s life that are close to her heart. She said: “Scarlet is my daughter’s name, and Sky represents freedom and the limitless possibilities of starting my own business.”
For further information, visit: Scarlet Sky Interiors on Facebook.