FORMER cattle sheds which were turned into workplaces 30 years ago have undergone another transformation.

The units at Barrel Sykes Farm, Langcliffe, have been remodelled into a hub for artists and crafts people.

Spearheading the design has been 24-year-old Richard Hudson, a film and television production designer who moved to Langcliffe from London in September, last year.

He hopes that the area will become a thriving artisan community.

His mother, Betsy Bell, of Langcliffe estate, said: "The units were once cattle sheds at Barrel Sykes farm but, no longer needed as such, were turned into workshops over 30 years ago.

"Since then the units have been home to Crossgates Biogenetics, a homoeopathic treatments business which has now moved to Gargrave.

"When they moved to Gargrave, in May 2014, we identified the perfect opportunity to provide a workshop space for creative souls."

Richard managed the project, which involved turning the small offices into six open plan urban-industrial style studios/workshops with exposed brickwork and beams.

"Richard will be heading up the creative team at the units with his ceramics studio and we have so far had interest from individuals seeking space for antiques restoration, workshop space and for the creation of artwork.

"We don't think there is anything quite like these units in the Settle area and hope Barrel Sykes will become home to a thriving artisan community," she said.