Open Studios +
Organisations
Open Day
PROGRAM 

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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Browse By Map

Explore the interactive map to discover participating Open Studios across Canberra and the surrounding region. Select a pin to learn more about each artist and their studio.

Browse Open Studios below, or use the dropdown menu to filter by discipline, Northside, Southside or both.

Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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.

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Canberra Potters

7 + 8 November 2026 | Mixed Media

Discover Canberra Potters at Watson Arts Centre. Meet resident artists in their studios, see their creative spaces and processes, explore our ceramics facilities, shop handmade ceramics, and enjoy the courtyard garden. Explore the exhibition and hear from exhibiting artists at an artist talk on Sunday. 

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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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.

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Dimity Kidston

7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics + Textiles

Visit Dimity Kidston's studio to see machine embroidery and tapestry weaving demonstrations alongside their ceramic works.

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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

Fran Romano + Camille Kersley

7 November 2026 | Ceramics

Explore the inner-city studio of artists Fran Romano and Camille Kersley to gain insight into their process-focused practices. Browse and purchase artworks, try hands-on clay preparation or rock-pigment grinding.

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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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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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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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

Valerie Kirk, Jo Victoria + Jackson Rumble

7 + 8 November 2026 | Textiles + Ceramics + Metal

Visitors are invited to explore the open studio of Valerie Kirk, Jo Victoria and Jackson Rumble, where a diverse range of works will be on display and available for purchase, including tapestry, ceramics, porcelain tableware, lighting, sculpture and hand forged metalwork.

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