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.
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.
Lea Durie | Mud Dept. | Strathnairn Arts
7 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.
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.
Lex Sorrentino | Contemporary Craft Retreat
7 + 8 November 2026 | Mixed Media
Visit Lex Sorrentino's Contemporary Craft Retreat to browse a mini market of polymer clay sculptures and student creations, with lunch and refreshments available on-site.
Lisa Cahill | Glass Room Canberra
7 + 8 November 2026 | Glass
Tour Lisa Cahill's kiln-formed glass studio and try your hand at creating your own glass badge or pendant in this internationally acclaimed artist's hands-on workshop.
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.
M16 Artspace
7 November 2026 | Mixed Media
Go behind the scenes at M16 Artspace's community of over 30 artist studios for demonstrations, workshops and guided walkthroughs with some of Canberra's favourite artists.
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.
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.
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.
Rose Marimon | Strathnairn Arts
7 + 8 November 2026 | Mixed Media
Visit Rose Marimon's Rosy Myart Project at the Strathnairn Woolshed for an intimate look at her working process, tools and materials, with artworks and small takeaways available.
Rose-Mary Faulkner + Rob Schwartz
7 + 8 November 2026 | Glass
Visit Rose-Mary Faulkner and Rob Schwartz's home studio to see hot shop, kiln forming and neon bending techniques in action, with hand-blown and kiln-formed glassware available for purchase.
Sally Black | Strathnairn Arts
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.
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.
SoA&D Design Hub
7 November 2026 | Mixed Media | Design
Step inside the ANU School of Art and Design's Design Hub to explore student and staff experiments spanning speculative fashion, digital fabrication, experimental drawing and habitat design — with demonstrations and conversations throughout the day.
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.