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.

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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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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

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.

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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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.

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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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.

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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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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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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