Open Studios +
Organisations
Open Day
Weekend
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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Explore the interactive map to discover all participating Open Studios across Canberra and the surrounding region — click on any pin to find out more about the artist and their studio.
Explore all the Open Studios below or select the dropdown arrow to search for a specific discipline, Northside or Southside location, or both.
Alice van Meurs | Edition Studio
7 November 2026 | Fashion + Textiles
Visit designer Alice van Meurs at Edition Studio to explore her new collection of dresses, jackets and hand-painted pieces, created in collaboration with artist Sarrita King.
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.
Canberra Spinners and Weavers
7 + 8 November 2026 | Textiles
Celebrate six decades of fibre arts at Canberra Spinners and Weavers' 60th anniversary exhibition, featuring members' work, historical displays and live spinning and weaving demonstrations.
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.
Imogen Keen | Side Seam Studio
7 + 8 November 2026 | Northside | Textiles
Explore Imogen Keen's Side Seam Studio across its three working sections — tool shed, textile space and dye laundry — with finished works and custom order samples on display.
Julia Raath
7 + 8 November 2026 | Design + Textiles
Explore Julia Raath's garden studio for bold, nature-inspired screen and block-printed textiles, with a hands-on block printing demonstration where you can decorate your own bandana.
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.
Karen Lee | ANCA Dickson
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.