9 – 15 November 2026 | Miko Designs

Break // Make: UC x Miko is a multidisciplinary design collaboration between University of Canberra students and Miko Designs. Exploring ‘Dissent’, students challenge convention, blend tradition with technology and push the boundaries of craft, architecture and design to envision our sustainable and creative futures.  

6 – 18 November 2026 | Q Gallery

Want to ‘give the finger’ to actions (or inaction) that cause you distress? Sick of responding to issues and concerns with anger or sadness? ‘Radical Joy’ can help you find humour and hope to communicate your concerns.  

7 + 8 November 2026 | Glass

Tour Lisa Cahill's kiln-formed glass studio and try your hand at creating your own glass badge or pendant in this internationally acclaimed artist's hands-on workshop.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Textiles

Join Michele Grimston's meditative textile studio for demonstrations, a studio sale and a hands-on stitching circle where visitors can learn twining and coiling techniques.

7 November 2026 | Ceramics

Visit Fran Romano and Camille Kersley's working inner-city studio for a market-style stall and studio sale, featuring ceramic and printmaking works alongside a hands-on clay-making opportunity.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics

Browse Josephine Townsend's garden studio for handmade tableware, jewellery and her distinctive nerikomi porcelain pieces, plus a bargain table perfect for Christmas gift shopping.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Mixed Media + Textiles

Step into Lelde Vitols' home studio for nature-inspired textiles, photography and prints, with select artist card packs sold to support humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics

Discover Lucy Ings' Blackburn Studio for handcrafted ceramic jewellery, Christmas decorations and homewares, with pieces on display at every stage of the making process.

7 November 2026 | Northside | Fashion + Textiles

Visit Karen Lee's studio at ANCA Dickson to see thoughtfully crafted garments in progress, with completed designs from her slow, sustainable fashion label available for purchase.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics

Explore Lea Durie's gorgeous ceramics studio for works from both Mud Dept. and her namesake label, with live surface decoration demonstrations throughout the day.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Textiles

Discover Julie Ryder's hand-printed and naturally dyed fabrics, created in her studio and dye garden, with live demonstrations and exhibition-quality works available throughout the day.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Glass

Explore Judy Witherdin's gallery and open garden for fused glass platters, bowls and lampworked jewellery, with live glass mosaicing demonstrations throughout the day.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Glass

Visit Harriet Schwarzrock and Matthew Curtis' glassblowing studio in a converted biscuit factory, where recycled glass is transformed into sculptural works — plus the annual trade table exchange.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics

Step behind the blue fence into Sarit Cohen's porcelain studio for new and existing works, plus a rare sneak preview of pieces in development for an upcoming exhibition.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Mixed Media

Visit Sally Black's studio at Strathnairn Arts to see her printmaking and watercolour processes up close, with original artworks, prints and cards available for purchase.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Mixed Media

Visit Sally Black's studio at Strathnairn Arts to see her printmaking and watercolour processes up close, with original artworks, prints and cards available for purchase.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics

Wander through Leanne McKenzie's garden studio, Ginko Cottage, to explore earthy ceramic forms inspired by nature's calm rhythms, with sculptural garden pieces and works for purchase.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics + Glass

Explore Robyn Campbell's home studio to see lost wax glass casting and hand-built clay sculpture techniques up close, with sculptural works available for purchase.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Glass

Visit Rose-Mary Faulkner and Rob Schwartz's home studio to see hot shop, kiln forming and neon bending techniques in action, with hand-blown and kiln-formed glassware available for purchase.

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics + Glass

Visit The Art Shed in Tharwa village to watch Malcolm Cooke demonstrate wheel throwing and carving, plus take part in a hands-on clay wall-building activity with Marily Cintra.