21 & 22 oct-yarra valley artists
4 & 5 NOV - upper yarra artists
Explore the private spaces where the artists of the Yarra Valley & Upper Yarra create. Explore in your own time or book a small group tour! You can also book a scheduled demo or mini workshop.
This is a wonderful opportunity to personally connect with your favourite artist or to see new artists. See where they create, their inspiration, how they do it, and get a glimpse into the life of an artist. Smell their paints, feel their tools, ask questions and see their techniques. This is a FREE EVENT.
NEW! - BOOK AN ARTIST STUDIO TOUR!
Open Studios + a little more! Your immersive art experience with small group, local artist led tours of artists studios.
3-hour tour of the beautiful Yarra Valley with a knowledgeable local artist guide visiting up to 6 artist studios.
21 & 22 October - Yarra Valley artists studios
4 & 5 November - Upper Yarra artists studios
Tickets selling fast! book now!
OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION:
12 October - 5 November
at YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub, 252a Maroondah Hwy, Healesville,
The exhibition includes a piece representing each studio, making this the ideal place to start your exploration of the artist studios of the Yarra Valley & Upper Yarra areas.
Free entry
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Start planning your art appreciation weekend - click images below and find out more about each artist. Free entry to artist studios.
Scheduled Demos & Mini Workshops are listed below the artist details - limited places - book now!
Or book a seat on our New Artist Led - small group Studio Tours.
VISIT YARRA VALLEY ARTISTS: 21 & 22 October 10am-5pm
visit UPPER YARRA artists: 4 & 5 November 10am-5pm
SCHEDULED mini workshops & demos
These experienced artists are offering free demos and mini workshops - limited places - bookings essential.
Kate Baker - FREE Demo: Alchemy in the Darkroom
Margaret McLoughlin - FREE Demo Watercolour - garden produce on collage
Christine Cafarella-Pearce - FREE Demo: Watercolour Sketching
Christine Cafarella-Pearce - Mini Workshop: Landscape in Oils $25
Mary Newham - Tutored sessions $10: En Plein Air Sketching
Mary Newham - Tutored sessions $10: Drawing a face
Gabriele Pelling - Zentangles - gold coin donation
Gabriele Pelling - Scratch Art - gold coin donation
Jodie Westall Kimpton - Mini Workshop - Watercolour Boho Feathers $15
Bev Hardidge - Free demo - making a handbuilt mug from start to finish using a doily for decoration
Open Studios is a free event proudly brought to you by our Artists, Yarra Valley Arts and Yarra Ranges Council.
