7 + 8 November 2026

Open Studios +
Organisations
Open Day Weekend 

Step inside the studios of Canberra’s makers and discover the creative practices of local craftspeople, designers, artists and arts organisations.

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Kaye Pemberton

7 November 2026 | Ceramics

Watch wheel-throwing demonstrations and browse handcrafted bowls, mugs and vases at Kaye Pemberton's backyard studio, featuring her signature porcelain domestic ware.

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Kirstin Guenther

7 + 8 November 2026 | Mixed Media + Textiles

Browse Kirstin Guenther's light-filled studio for handmade textiles, lampshades and artworks inspired by the natural world, perfect for Christmas gifting.

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Julie Bradley + Akie Haga

7 + 8 November 2026 | Glass + Mixed Media

Visit the joint studio of Julie Bradley and Akie Haga, showcasing abstract mixed-media paintings alongside flameworked glass jewellery and sculptural works.

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Michele Grimston

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.

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Josephine Townsend

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.

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Lelde Vitols

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.

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Julie Ryder

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.

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Judy WItherdin

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.

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Sarit Cohen

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.

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Valerie Kirk

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.

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Leanne McKenzie | Ginko Cottage

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.

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Robyn Campbell

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.

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