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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Browse By Map

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

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

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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Open Studio Robert Potter Open Studio Robert Potter

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, Organisation Robert Potter Open Studio, Organisation Robert Potter

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.

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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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