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.
Elena Bozhko Marshall | Strathnairn Arts
7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics
Discover Elena Bozhko Marshall's vibrant hand-built ceramics, featuring richly patterned vessels, plates and a playful cast of mythical creature sculptures.
Fran Romano + Camille Kersley
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.
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.
Lucy Ings | Blackburn Studio
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.
Lea Durie | Mud Dept. | Strathnairn Arts
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malcolm Cooke + Marily Cintra | The Art Shed
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.
Everything Flows Studio | Canberra Potters
7 November 2026 | Ceramics
Visit Everything Flows Studio at Canberra Potters to browse wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics inspired by movement, with both functional and non-functional pieces for purchase.
Dimity Kidston + Liv Kidston
7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics + Textiles
Visit Dimity and Liv Kidston's shared studio to see machine embroidery and tapestry weaving demonstrations alongside their ceramic and soft sculptural works in progress.
Anne Masters | Gallery of Small Things
7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics
Watch the slip cast process behind Anne Masters' distinctive bird sculptures and explore her converted laundry gallery, filled with small, affordable works perfect for gifting.
Amy Beggs-French | Deep Blue Ceramics
7 November 2026 | Ceramics
Visit Deep Blue Ceramics to watch the studio's making sessions in action, join a beginner-friendly wheel throwing or hand-building workshop, and browse member ceramics for sale.
Bev Hogg + Annie Trevillian
7 November 2026 | Ceramics + Textiles
Join Bev Hogg and Annie Trevillian's vibrant annual studio sale for colourful ceramic birds, garden sculptures and functional textiles, all set out in a festive garden for browsing.
Cathy Franzi + Chris Harford
7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics
Visit Cathy Franzi and Chris Harford's home studio for nature-inspired exhibition vessels and fine dining tableware, with a gas reduction firing demonstration on Saturday.