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, or browse the full program below.
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Valerie Kirk
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hiroshi Yamaguchi | Koitoya + Ben Laffan | Detailed Wood
7 November 2026 | Wood
Watch live hand tool demonstrations at Koitoya and Detailed Wood's joint studio, showcasing commissioned pieces, student creations and woodcraft work available for purchase.
Everything Flows Studio | Canberra Potters
7 November 2026 | Ceramics
Visit Everything Flows Studio at Canberra Potters to browse wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics inspired by movement, with both functional and non-functional pieces for purchase.
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.
Anne Masters | Gallery of Small Things
7 + 8 November 2026 | Ceramics
Watch the slip cast process behind Anne Masters' distinctive bird sculptures and explore her converted laundry gallery, filled with small, affordable works perfect for gifting.
Annette Blair | Canberra Glassworks
7 November 2026 | Glass
Visit Annette Blair's studio at Canberra Glassworks to chat about her process and browse a range of works for sale, from one-off art pieces to small-run homewares.
Amy Beggs-French | Deep Blue Ceramics
7 November 2026 | Ceramics
Visit Deep Blue Ceramics to watch the studio's making sessions in action, join a beginner-friendly wheel throwing or hand-building workshop, and browse member ceramics for sale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.