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Margaret River Region Open Studios

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25.01.2022 New artist alert! Vanessa Miller tinkered in her garden studio in Cowaramup for years before taking the plunge and signing up for Open Studios. Please make her feel welcome! Vanessas work is playful and vibrant, inspired by Mexican and Indian folk art. American tattoo art comes into play too; roses and gypsy women, sailing ships and swallows. Bold lines and deep colours. Pick up a piece to hang on the wall, or a decorated bowl or vintage treasure, then follow it up with a vi...sit to Karl Heussenstamms nearby Purple Crown Tattoo studio - the two artists share a similar aesthetic. Open Studios runs for 16 days; 12-27 September, with 100+ artists opening their private studios. Pick up a printed Event Guide from Jacksons Drawing Supplies or download an updated guide from mrropenstudios.com.au See you there!

24.01.2022 What a wonderful first day of Open Studios! Heres a sneak peek of the fabulous artists we visited - Jo and Pauline Alferink, Sam James and his pet goat, Britta Sorensen, Martine Perret, Salli Coppin, Nigel Lullfitz, Tony Warrilow, Bill Meiklejohn and Louise Farnay. It was a joy to see so many people at each studio, and cafes full of diners browsing the event guide! On behalf of all the artists and organisers, a big thank you to all our visitors for supporting this event. Were thrilled to welcome you back, and to connect art lovers with artists once again.

24.01.2022 Paul Pichugin Photography is living the dream.... kayaking and snorkelling in Antarctica, night kayaking amongst the bio-luminescence in Tasmania and hiking through blizzards in the Tasmanian mountains, aerial photography in Queensland, Dubai and all over Western Australia to camping through Iceland and Norway and with Bedouin in Jordan, riding horses around the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Needless to say, hes itching to get out for his next travel photography assignment, as so...on as borders reopen and its safe to travel again. But in the meantime, were fortunate to have Paul participate in Open Studios for the first time, opening his Busselton studio with his artist mum, Lorraine Pichugin. Paul has a selection of his landscape photographs available for sale from Australia and beyond, printed in various sizes and formats. Stop in and say gday to these wonderful artists who are participating in Open Studios for the first time.

23.01.2022 Sometimes he paints the forests and farms, but it's Steve Vigors' seascapes that have captured our hearts. Painted in many layers, Steve's work becomes quite textured and rich. He often paints en plein air, and is happy returning to the same beautiful spots as the changing weather means no two paintings are ever the same. Visit Steve at his Busselton studio where he is demonstrating his technique until Sunday.

23.01.2022 Have you visited Margaret River Open Studios this year? Please complete our survey (once youve finished your art adventure) for a chance to win a $2000 Cape Lodge experience. https://www.mrropenstudios.com.au/win

23.01.2022 Six more sleeps, and a dash of last minute studio prep, until Margaret River Region Open Studios starts! 103 artists are putting the final touches on their art and creative spaces, ready to welcome you for a chat and a browse. We have some important things to note; 1. Please refer to the downloadable/printable A4 artist list Who is Open When as it has an up to date artist list, opening days and times - https://issuu.com/mrropenstudios/docs/who_is_open_when_... 2. You can download the updated Event Guide at our website - https://issuu.com//docs/event_guide_2020_final_september_o 3. Printed guides are available at Jacksons Drawing Supplies stores while stocks last, but please refer to the A4 list (1) for up to date times. 4. Ten artists had to pull out of the event, so please check the A4 list. They are Cheryl deJong, Dawn Brittain, Jessie Pettersson, Jilly Crossley, Lee Nash, Nada Kesic, Rebecca Cool, Ross Miller and Adam Stanley. Hopefully theyll be back next year. 5. Chris Spiker and Salli Coppin have changed studio addresses. Find them at Boranup Gallery and The Farm Margaret River respectively. 6. Please share this with friends! 7. Enjoy the experience and thank you for supporting our talented artists. This superb portrait, painted in oil, is by Paul Gatopulosz. He has a studio at The Farm Margaret River along with Salli Coppin, Martine Perret and Britts Sorensen.

22.01.2022 Pretty happy with this one of local artisan, Gerry Reilly. One of Western Australias leading glass artists. I was driving past his house tonight hoping to sco...re a pic to help promote the upcoming Margaret River Region Open Studios event starting this weekend. His was sitting on his front porch having a cuppa and watching the kangaroos punch each other in the garden. Better than TV he reckons . Before I know it Im invited into the studio and hes fired up the kiln. Gerrys like a wind up energiser bunny, full of energy, full of stories and philosophy and knowledge and well considered thoughts. Hes everything you want and hope from an artist. All the while producing his highly sought after glass masterpieces. "Watch this!" he says as he grabs a potato and somehow magically turns it into molten lava? Meeting personalties like Gerry is the reason Open Studios is one of the biggest highlights in the Margaret River events calendar. This year it was off, then on, then off, then a lot of community excitement when it was declared full green lights for 103 artists to open their studio doors to the public This event is critical to the economic survival of many of our artists in the region and your support this year will mean more than ever. Check the event details below.

22.01.2022 Carmen McFaull Art captures the West Australian coast so beautifully, each painting recording a moment in time of our collective seaside holidays. Carmen acknowledges the dynamic WA coast as a rich source of inspiration for her work. its an artists dream whether it is over on Rottnest Island, from bay to bay, or up north to Broome, or down south. I love painting water in its various contexts reflective marks, fluid movements and rhythms or as a peaceful band within a sub...ject." Carmen opens her Dunsborough studio once a year and looks forward to welcoming you very, very soon! -- Important notes for this years event 1. Please refer to the downloadable/printable A4 artist list Who is Open When as it has an up to date artist list, opening days and times - https://issuu.com/mrropenstudios/docs/who_is_open_when_ 2. You can download the updated Event Guide at our website - https://issuu.com//docs/event_guide_2020_final_september_o 3. Printed guides are available at Jacksons Drawing Supplies stores while stocks last, but please refer to the A4 list (1) for up to date times. 4. Nine artists had to pull out of the event, so please check the A4 list. They are Cheryl deJong, Dawn Brittain, Jessie Pettersson, Jilly Crossley, Nada Kesic, Rebecca Cool, Ross Miller and Adam Stanley. Hopefully theyll be back next year. 5. Chris Spiker and Salli Coppin have changed studio addresses. Find them at Boranup Gallery and The Farm Margaret River respectively. 6. Please share this with friends!

22.01.2022 "I have always found beauty in the everyday. Since moving to this region from Italy I fell in love with its nature and rugged beauty and it continually inspires my work." Francesco Gerronazzo @margaretriverprintmaking is new to Open Studios, and this is the first time hes opened his fascinating studio to the public. He recently returned to Margaret River after 2 years lecturing in Printmaking at the Accademia delle Belle Arti in Bologna, Italy. Francesco will share his passi...on for printmaking in a series of interactive workshops during Open Studios, on Mondays 14th and 21st September. Contact Francesco for booking details. Rachel Claire @fieldnotes__ who attended - and loved - the workshop

22.01.2022 More precious moments touring studios today - and there’s only one day left of this wonderful event! Our artists are all elated; it’s been a privilege to open their studios and meet so many art lovers, but many are looking forward to relaxing quietly for a few days too. Many are keen to see Open Studios as a spring time event; how have you enjoyed visiting in September? Pictured here; 1 Lauren Wilhelm Artist 2, 3, 4 Kate Debbo’s beautiful dog and studio - she was a little cam...era shy 5 Kerry Sibly and Fi Wilkie Art in their wonderful converted cow shed studio 6 living legend Leon Pericles with the 2019 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay on which his art graces the bottle. Please enjoy the final day of Open Studios. Remember you can commission a piece of art - many artists take commissions if you missed out on something you loved. And follow their work on social media, where they will often show works in progress and new pieces.

21.01.2022 Thank you to all our wonderful art lovers who have filled in our post-event survey, and gone in the draw to win a $2,000 Cape Lodge experience. If you haven't yet completed the survey, this is your last chance as it closes Friday. Your feedback is really important; it helps us plan and improve the event and secure grant funding. The survey is at - https://www.mrropenstudios.com.au/win... This wonderful prize includes two nights accommodation, two dinners, breakfast, afternoon tea and more. Thank you to Cape Lodge for their generous support. Pictured: Photographer Martine Perret in her Margaret River studio.

21.01.2022 20 years living in the Kimberley and the pindan, boabs and aqua water certainly gets in your blood and under your nails - and onto your canvas in Ingrid Windrams case. She captures the essence of the place in her vivid landscape paintings, and over the last few years has gently coaxed her son and fellow #MRROS artist Josh Windram back from addiction and into health with art therapy. They painted together for months on end, and share an important and positive message. Visit Ingrid and Josh in their rural Vasse studio, on the outskirts of Busselton. While in the area, visit Susan Jennings-Blythe, Gay Scaddan, Steve Vigors and Lorraine Frost, all fabulous artists within a few minutes of the Windrams. Open Studios begins this Saturday and finishes on Sunday 27 September. We look forward to seeing you soon!

20.01.2022 "I love fishing and I love being creative. Its two loves that Ive merged together to create something that people enjoy." Adam Ashdown is excited about opening his Dunsborough studio for Margaret River Region Open Studios. Its his first time participating in the event, which begins Saturday 12th and runs to Sunday 27th September. https://www.abc.net.au//dunsborough-artist-creati/12649164

20.01.2022 Celebrate with artist Heidi Mullender at her pre-launch opening event . Heidi will be based at Merchant & Maker in Dunsborough throughout Open Studios

19.01.2022 Congratulations Kathy Pawluk on winning, and thanks to everyone who entered our competition by completing the Open Studios end-of-event survey. Your survey responses are a great help in planning and improving our 2021 event! Kathy will enjoy a restful stay at Cape Lodge in Yallingup, complete with superb meals and hopefully a spa bath just like this! Thanks to Drew and the team at Cape Lodge for your generous support with this prize. Stay tuned for an announcement about next years event, the cogs are turning and we’re making plans!

19.01.2022 Laurie Posa paints the surreal - for example, a Major Mitchell cockatoo dressed as the English surveyor for which it was named, with medals pinned to its chest. His garden is superb; filled with sculptures as wonderful as his paintings. And Laurie's had a wonderful Open Studios so far, - "it’s always exciting to meet someone who understands why you would pose a Black Cockatoo as the Mona Lisa to give it social context, and then buy the painting" You'll find Laurie at his Margaret River studio for the next three days, with Open Studios wrapping up this Sunday.

19.01.2022 Heidi Mullender relishes the chance to paint en plein air (outdoors) to capture the colours, light and energy as she sees it, and we imagine an afternoon painting high above Yallingup beach must have been a re-energising pleasure. Back in the studio, Heidi paints wonderful still life pieces, capturing the simple beauty of a bunch of peonies. When viewed from a distance her work is very realistic, and is pleasantly painterly with deliberate texture and strokes when enjoyed up close. Heidi will demonstrate how she uses a range of tools to create, with some works completed with only a palette knife, sometimes brushes, sometimes fingers. Shell be working and exhibiting at Merchant and Maker cafe, where the coffee and croissants are excellent, throughout Open Studios.

17.01.2022 Peter Scott has an enviable gift for capturing the beauty and ever changing nature of our beautiful region. Needless to say, Peter is inspired by his beloved Margaret River home, and hence collectors around the globe hang his pieces as treasured memories of holidays here. Peter has won countless prizes and awards in his 45 year art career, shared his skills as an art lecturer and featured in many solo and group exhibitions. Meet Peter and see his impressionistic style in action at his Margaret River studio during the remaining days of Open Studios.

17.01.2022 Shakers - Kitsch Collection. Leon Pericles 1999. Important note: because the printed Event Guide is our greatest promotional investment, were using the guides that were printed for the original April/May event, with a sticker showing the rescheduled dates. Needless to say theres a few thing that have changed since they were printed! You can download an updated guide from our website, to browse on your ipad or other device. Theres also a "Whos Open When" printable A4 docum...ent which lists all participating artists, their opening days and hours. We recommend printing that list and carrying it with you! We thank you in advance for your patience and hope you have a wonderful time exploring and meeting our talented artists.

17.01.2022 The wonderful Leon Pericles has done it again; this time creating the whimsical Moss Garden Ruins in his studio garden. Hes been painting it with a moss-buttermilk-water smoothie to encourage growth. @LeonPericles studio is a treasure trove of fabulous sketches, prints, paintings and curiosities collected over the years. It will be open Friday to Monday (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 12th to 27th September. Be sure to visit.

16.01.2022 Margaret River HEART is presenting a special screening of Storm In A Teacup followed by an audience Q&A with the films producer, Celia Tait and leading character renowned artist Leon Pericles. Tickets are available through the event link below. A master painter and printmaker Pericles work is held in all Australian state galleries, the National Gallery and private collections around the world, but he would never have achieved this level of success without his greatest suppo...rter by his side. Storm in a Teacup is an intimate portrait of Leon Pericles as he embarks on his biggest challenge yet - an exhibition of his lifes works at a time when he has the least support. His wife Moira played a huge part in Leons success as his creative counsel and business manager. But now Moira has Alzheimers and Leon must juggle his role as artist, husband and carer. Told through the eyes of their daughter Nia, this uplifting, raw and emotionally engaging documentary explores love, life and loss.

15.01.2022 If youre scratching your head wondering why this looks slightly familiar, you may recognise Emily Jacksons colourful style - she designed our logo, in collaboration with fellow #mrros artist Dorothy Davies! Emilys techniques are quite different to what you might expect; she creates her vibrant collages on the computer, layering and editing in pixels. Saying that, theyre firmly rooted in the bush, featuring seed pods, flowers and birdlife encountered on the Wadandi Track t...hat meanders near Emilys home studio. Visit Emily at her Margaret River studio. Margaret River Region Open Studios starts this Saturday 12 September and runs for 16 days, finishing on Sunday 27 September. 103 artists eagerly await your visit! @emily.jackson.art.design

14.01.2022 "My work is often reminiscent of classical paintings, and often remind people of medieval art, but I contrast the imagery with modern elements." - Lauren Wilhelm, artist Indeed, we love Lauren Wilhelms superb portraits; the way she blends classic elements with the suburban. The award-winning artist moved to Jindong from Perth seven years ago, and feels her art is more mellow and considered since making the move; "Im inspired by nature so much more." We think the regions wealth of artistic talent got even richer with Laurens arrival. Be sure to visit her rural shed-studio for a rare peek at her wonderful sculptures and paintings.

14.01.2022 "The desire to curl my hand around and fit my fingers into the shape of the handle pulls me ever closer..." This is a zoomed-in detail of Sue Evas latest work-in-progress, a beautiful still life composition. Such is the joy of Open Studios. We celebrate not only the complete, perfect, framed pieces. We also love peering over an artists shoulder as they paint, marvelling at their creative processes. Sue Evas home studio in Quedjinup, just moments from Yallingup and Dunsbor...ough, is as meticulous and charming as her paintings. She opens her studio just once a year, for Margaret River Region Open Studios, and invites you to visit - starting Saturday! @sueeva1 on Instagram

13.01.2022 important - please read! Christopher Spiker and Salli Coppin have both changed studio location since the Event Guides were printed. Christopher Spiker is at Boranup Gallery, 7981 Caves Road, Forest Grove - this is his painting of white tailed black cockatoos. Salli Coppin is at The Farm Margaret River, 343 Burnside Road, Margaret River - shes crafting her exquisite raw jewellery in a converted farm shed.... Please make an effort to visit these two fantastic artists and long-time MRROS supporters - youll be richly rewarded with fabulous art experiences!

13.01.2022 Ian Mutch doodling on the walls of Artzen Cafe Dunsborough. Counting down the days until we kick off!

13.01.2022 One mans quest to fuse his love of art and fishing. Read on about Adam Ashdown and visit his studio from this weekend... https://www.margaretriver.com/stories-artist-salty-bones-g/

12.01.2022 A joyous garden-like tangle of colour is how we’d describe Tracey Bower’s canvases Tracey follows her intuition as she paints dream catchers and vibrant floral scenes. She’s an avid art journal-keeper and is demonstrating her techniques throughout Open Studio. To everyone who visited Open Studios this weekend, thank you! Our lovely artists are thrilled with the response this year and how so many of you are coming here specially for the art. Thank you also for sharing so many wonderful photos - check out our Instagram Stories where we are sharing your highlights!

12.01.2022 Watch the story behind Karin Lucianos travel, art and inspiration. Karin Luciano Art is exhibiting with fellow artists Ian Thwaites and Sarah Scheltema, and theyd love to invite you to an opening 6-8pm on Friday 11th September. Karins career highlights include-... painting for 20 years won numerous awards 32 solo exhibitions 3 international exhibitions 1 artist in residency in Spain operated her own art gallery in Margaret River See more

12.01.2022 Have you picked up an Event Guide from your local Jacksons store yet? Just 11 days until Open Studios begins!

10.01.2022 Have you had a Yahava Koffee yet? There’s just five days left to show your #mrros Event Guide and receive 50 cents off a delicious coffee at any of the Yahava KoffeeWorks or Kwik Koffee drive through stores. Yahava has been a generous sponsor of Open Studios and it’s a family owned business, so please support them by stopping for a coffee or snack. They were also kind enough to make special Open Studios cups to promote the event, and stickers (not shown) with the reschedule...d dates. Thank you Yahava!

10.01.2022 ITS ON Margaret River Region Open Studios starts today! Twelve months in the making, 103 artists across the region are thrilled to finally share their studios and latest art work with you. This free event runs for sixteen days only; 12 to 27 September, so please enjoy the studios before we wrap up for another year. Its free to browse and be inspired in these incredible creative spaces, and many artists have paintings, prints, pottery, sculptures, handmade jewellery and s...o much more available for purchase. How to do Open Studios: 1. Pick up a free Event Guide at Jacksons or the many tourism venues in the south west. Note: the printed guides have the original April/May dates, and a handful of artists who are no longer participating. 2. Download a printable A4 Whos Open When guide https://issuu.com/mrropenstudios/docs/who_is_open_when_ 3. Download the updated Event Guide https://issuu.com//event_guide_2020_final_september_online 4. Chris Spiker and Salli Coppin have changed studio location - Chris is at Boranup Gallery and Salli is at The Farm Margaret River. Theyd love to have you visit. 5. Ten artists are unable to participate in the rescheduled event. They are Adam Stanley, Anita Haywood, Cheryl deJong, Dawn Brittain, Jessie Pettersson, Jilly Crossley, Lee Nash, Nada Kesic, Rebecca Cool and Ross Miller. Their studios are closed. 6. Visit a range of studios from the well known to the unknown, youre sure to discover something amazing 5. Share your experience on social media tag @margaretriverregionopenstudios and #mrros, but please check with individual artists first before taking photos Have a wonderful time, and please let us know all about it!

10.01.2022 Someone asked this week if theres a central location where Open Studios starts from, a studio one should visit first. There isnt - you can carefully pick names from the event guide or simply drive around the region looking for the Open Studios signs. But if you had to pick a starting studio to get your bearings, it might just be The Farm Margaret River. Located on Burnside Road, and home to four amazing and diverse artists, its a beating heart of creative energy. Youll ...find jeweller Salli Coppin working with beautiful, raw gems. Artist and photographer Paul Gatopulosz painting portraits so realistic and true they could easily be mistaken for photographs. Photographer Martine Perret and her stunning collection of aerial landscapes and Indigenous portraits as well as books and scarves. And the clever mixed media artist Britta Sorensen who asks us how we coped with the COVID-19 induced lockdown. So, if you need a little help deciding where to start, The Farm is an excellent place to begin your art adventure. The Farm Margaret River Salli Coppin Designs Paul Gatopulosz Martine Perret Photographer Britta Sorensen Artist

09.01.2022 Save the date We are thrilled to announce that Margaret River Region Open Studios is set to run 11 to 26 September 2021. Please share this happy news! The move to springtime was so popular that the event will return at the same time in 2021. Open Studios promises to be more vibrant than ever, capturing the colours of spring and wildflower season and providing an opportunity for you to enjoy the Margaret River region in all its glory. ... So mark your diary and book your accommodation- we look forward to welcoming you back! See more

08.01.2022 Its our last chance to visit much-loved botanical artist Patricia Negus at her Swallows Welcome studio. She is retiring and will open her East Witchcliffe studio for the last time, and for four days only. If youve ever consulted a local guide book on walking along the Capes coast or appreciating the south wests wildflowers, chances are youve seen the botanical art of Patricia Negus. Patricia will be selling off 100 original watercolours and paintings that featured in the... comprehensive book Wildflowers of South West Australia by Jane Scott. Her studio will be open from Saturday 12 to Tuesday 15 September from 10am to 4pm, and she will be assisted by her daughter Sally. Download the updated Event Guide here to pick and plan your studio visits: https://issuu.com//docs/event_guide_2020_final_september_o

08.01.2022 Gay Scaddan skillfully captures the essence of the West Australian landscape in paint. From soothing soft forests to the harsh, hot pindan of the Pilbara, Gay faithfully renders the feeling of being there in the scene. Visit Gay in her West Busselton home studio where she is exhibiting her recent work six days a week (closed Wednesday) Gay Scaddan Art... #MRROS runs until 27 September with 103 artists opening their private studios to the public. Pick up a printed Event Guide from a Jacksons Drawing Supplies store, or download an updated guide at mrropenstudios.com.au

08.01.2022 Visit a gallery and youll see a highly polished and curated selection of an artists work. But delve inside their creative studio and youll discover the journey they took to reach that point... beautiful sketches, watercolours painted en plein air while on holidays. Youll be able to compliment the artist in person, and have the rare opportunity to buy one of these superb sketches - something that youll cherish for decades to come. Case in point: Dorothy Davies Artist pa...ints still life scenes in oil, featuring beautiful objets dart collected on her travels around the globe, which she sells at Studio Gallery Yallingup. But visit her Eagle Bay studio and youre richly rewarded; see her current work in progress on the easel, browse the sketches inspired by recent Exmouth travels and discover how her work is evolving. Dorothy is our northern-most artist, and she looks forward to welcoming you to her studio.

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07.01.2022 Rachel Coads art must be seen to be believed - and loved - such is its impact. Shes a gifted artist, able to capture the personality and character in larger than life portraits. Beautiful on paper or in the Event Guide, Rachels art is simply sublime in real life. Follow the avenue of eucalypts off Caves Road to find Rachels wonderful studio. Youll be grateful you did. Photos by Francis Andrijich (1) and Tim Campbell (2 & 3)... -- Margaret River Region Open Studios begins on Saturday 12 September, running for 16 days. Artist opening times may have changed since the printed guides were released, so please download the updated electronic Event Guide and/or the downloadable and printable A4 accompaniment that lists all artists and opening hours.

07.01.2022 With only 2.5 days to go, we’re proud to say this has been the best Open Studios so far. Many of our artists have had more visitors and more art sales, as well as wonderful moments connecting with art lovers and visiting studios themselves. Our heartfelt thanks go to you, our art loving community, for supporting this event. For visiting artists, for being curious about their art and for taking home treasures - paintings, prints, sculptures and more. Thank you also for navigating our Event Guides and bearing with us with the COVID-19 changes. Now, this is the glorious studio of painter Wes Nash. He’s actually an in-demand house painter but we think his true super power lies in capturing the natural beauty of the region in vibrant landscapes. Visit Wes in his Yallingup studio today, Saturday or Sunday - he’d love to welcome you.

07.01.2022 One of the great joys of Open Studios is discovering artists you hadnt heard of, and realising how much you love their work. We put husband and wife Wayne and Julie Smith squarely in this category - its their first time participating in Open Studios, and were not alone in feeling like we just found something special. Wayne - Wayne Smith Metal Sculpture - has worked with metal for 40 years, before winning the Emerging Artist Award at Sculptures by the Bay 2017 which prompted great interest in his work. Julie - Julie Ann Smith Arts and Crafts - makes superb felted creations with jewel-coloured wool, and vibrant abstract paintings. They share a love of garden design and their sprawling Yallingup garden is coming to life with spring blossom, adding another dimension to a wonderful Open Studio.

06.01.2022 With only five more days of Open Studios, it’s time to get serious and make sure you’ve visited all the wonderful artists you’d circled in the guide. They’ve poured blood, sweat and tears for twelve months preparing for this event! Lee-Anne Townrow in Margaret River is one such artist; she studies the natural beauty and imperfection in the incredible flora all around us. She’s captivated by the perfectly imperfect surface of a banksia nut, the flaking delicate layers of a paperbark tree and the worn and weathered story told on the surface of every rock. Nature lovers, be sure to see Lee-Anne and her wonderful studio before the event closes on Sunday

06.01.2022 When Open Studios was postponed, back in March/April, Jolene Hewison (@river.ceramics) started selling her superb functional pottery online. But when the event was rescheduled, she realised she had only four weeks to prepare a LOT of work... so get in quickly if you too are eyeing off her mugs, bowls and planters! In Jolenes words: "If I was to specialize in any particular area I would say sgraffito and ceramic art was my thing. Delving into wild clay, botanical and slip p...ainting to reflect the natural world as much as possible. I love our forests, beaches, streams and rivers. We spend time every day immersed in one of them, catching tadpoles, looking at wildflowers, surfing or walking, and Im so grateful to have that privilege." Photo 1: @river.ceramics Photo 2: Jolene at work, photo by @stillsandstones.

06.01.2022 A lovely write up in the local paper about our successful opening weekend. Thanks Augusta Margaret River Mail!

05.01.2022 Busseltons Steve Vigors returns for the seventh Margaret River Region Open Studios and looks forward to welcoming you.

03.01.2022 Renowned artist Pat Negus opens her studio Swallows Welcome for the final time this weekend. Be sure to visit ahead of her retirement.

02.01.2022 In two weeks today, 103 artists will be opening their studio doors to you, art lovers, for the first time in nearly a year and a half! So much love, energy and hard work has gone into creating the art and a welcoming space, and we sincerely hope you love every moment of it. Now, Britta Sorensen (pictured in her home studio) originally planned to invite us all to bring a piece of green fabric, and weave it into a tapestry to send to communities affected by the horrific Austral...ian fires earlier this year, like green shoots growing hope. Life took a dramatic turn in 2020, and plans have changed. While we all acknowledge the difficulties these fire-ravaged communities still face, Britta has chosen a new theme for her interactive open studios art experience; The Pause. Covid has shaken us all in many different ways. What was your lock-down experience like? What have we learned? What might change? You are invited to join a casual sharing of stories. You will also be able - but not obliged - to participate in the making of a communal artwork. Meet Britta at The Farm Margaret River, a stunning spot where agriculture meets art, and fellow Open Studios artists Martine Perret, Paul Gatopulosz and Salli Coppin will showcase their creative spark. #MRROS runs 12 - 27 September with 103 artists opening their private studios to the public. Pick up a printed Event Guide from a Jacksons Drawing Supplies store, or download an updated guide at mrropenstudios.com.au

02.01.2022 THANK YOU from the whole #MRROS family. We hope you loved your art adventure as much as our artists loved painting, creating and welcoming you! 103 artists are enjoying a sleep in today after a wonderfully successful Open Studios event. Originally scheduled for April-May, we are so grateful to have been able to share our art with you this spring. So much so, we’re considering making Open Studios a spring event next year, too. There have been so many friendships forged and w...onderful stories, plus great conversations and new connections. It takes an incredible effort for the artists to create a collection of work twice this year, as many artists sold their art during COVID lockdown and had to make new pieces when the new dates were announced then have 16 days on their feet, welcoming guests and running their galleries. Hopefully they’re enjoying a quiet morning before bubble wrapping and arranging delivery of all the delights you’ve purchased! Once again, thank you for visiting Open Studios we are all so grateful for your support. Please visit mrropenstudios.com.au/win to complete our visitor survey - your feedback helps us improve the event, and there's the chance to win a $2,000 Cape Lodge prize. Photographed here: Pauline and Joanne Alferink at their Margaret River studio.

01.01.2022 Inside Vanessa Miller’s @sonrosestudio in Cowaramup. It’s Vanessa’s first year opening her creative studio, and like many artists she’s thrilled to welcome so many visitors, and by the popularity of her hand painted plant pots Thanks @sw_secrets for the photos - and for supporting Australia’s greatest Open Studios event!

01.01.2022 Fi Wilkie just received this gorgeous message in the post from a grateful visitor Fi - and all our incredible artists - thank you for opening your studios and sharing such a special experience with us. Love from all the art appreciators Fi Wilkie Art

01.01.2022 From studying Spanish poets and artists to running workshops to help youth build resilience and express themselves, artist Mel Lamanna shares her inspiration in this article. Visit Mel and explore her beautiful work at her Dunsborough studio.

01.01.2022 Karin Luciano Art shares a studio with fellow #MRROS artists and woodworkers Ian Thwaites and Sarah Scheltema. Karin will demonstrate gilding on weekdays at noon and the trio look forward to welcoming you.

01.01.2022 "Creativity, community, connections. If we could only define Britta Sorensen with these three words..." Loved Britta's MRROS installation The Pause? We sure did. Read her interview with Local Art Paper. https://localartpaper.com/2020/09/22/britta-sorensen/