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25.01.2022 Some post Noosa Open Studios news. My little exhibition at the J in Noosa which should’ve been in April has been moved to April 2021 I have yet to contact Wan...’din’in Art Space to see if I can be re-scheduled for 2021. Fingers crossed. Noosa Open Studios went ahead in October, not August due to COVID. The lack of interstate visitors was noticeable. It was still a fun event, discussing the concepts and techniques I use to make art with visitors. Several were repeat visitors from the past few years which was really nice. Stay safe and keep well. Images are from Noosa Open Studios - including my friend and art lover Butchy the butcher bird
25.01.2022 We love this amazing red form in this painting that appears to be dancing with, or avoiding, the two dolphins swimming along side it. Gabriella Dick has a magical way of creating stories with bold colours. Gabi Dick is a multimedia, award-winning artist drawn to two diametrically opposed art forms. The first, botanical art where she captures the uniqueness of plants. The second, contemporary/abstract. In both forms, she challenges herself to create something intriguing and... meaningful. Gabi's work is inspired by her extensive travels into stunning natural environments, from the outback to her coastal and bush surroundings of Noosa and the Hinterland. Gabi has witnessed the destruction of natural habitats and indigenous rock art first hand while sailing around the coast - this motivates her to capture these images before they are gone forever. If you love Gabi's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/gabriella-dick/
24.01.2022 Ever since being a kid we recall one thing about driving from Brisbane to Noosa. Half way on the journey there has, since we remember, been thousands of pine trees lining the highway. This plantation is a huge industry of timber in the region. What has this to do with art? Although we aren't 100% sure where Kevin Hart get's his timber from, we do not that what he makes from it is spectacular. Kevin Hart grew up in the Midlands, United Kingdom. He is a qualified cabinet ...maker with extensive experience in retail fit outs for high end commissions in stores such as Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. The work of designing, beautiful, practical and bespoke furnishings for the home appeals to him as it demands the use of both the hands and mind to finishing off a piece. More recently he has been experimenting with a traditional Japanese method called Yakisugi. charring the surface of the wood. Kevin also has a Passion for Landscape Photography from around the world. If you love Kevin's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like his work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/kevin-hart/
24.01.2022 In case you missed last night's Weekender episode starring Visit Noosa, here's the clip of the hinterland segment that featured Noosa Open Studios as well as Mayan Farm in Kin Kin and Pomona Distilling Co. - also great experiences to include on your Noosa Open Studios hinterland art trail this October! https://7weekender.com/escape-to-the-noosa-hinterland/
21.01.2022 A few weeks ago we posted about the digital copy of this years art trail guide. We got loads of positive feedback on how amazing it looked and all the information it contains and want to thank you for all that kindness. Last week we finally got our hands on the physical copies. We have boxes and boxes of them ready to distribute all around Noosa and the surrounding areas. If you are wanting to pick up a guide before the event we will have the following distribution spot...s stocking guides as of Thursday the 24th of September. Noosa Tourism Information centre on Hastings street Tourism Noosa Wallace House Noosa Arts & Crafts Association Noosa Regional Gallery Noosa Regional Gallery Corooy Butter Factory Art Centre Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Pomona Gallery Pomona Railway Station Gallery We are so excited about this years event so keep following this page to keep up to date with everything that is going on at Noosa Open Studios. See more
21.01.2022 Day 2 of energise your painting workshop with Trevor Purvis in Eulo Thankyou @Eulo Queen Hotel for your generosity and hospitality So great to have Pam Walpole drop in for morning tea by the river !!
20.01.2022 Noosa Open Studios 2021 is shaping up to be a bumper trail this year with so many wonderful artists from all across the region already registered and getting prepped! Back on board is Carley Bourne who is pumped for another highly successful art trail this year - so are we! And thanks to the countless other creative folk that have signed up. If you’re a local artist and keen to be part of the fun but haven’t yet registered, don’t despair - there is still time!... Register now: https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/artist-registration/
20.01.2022 Artist registrations to be part of Noosa Open Studios from 1-10 October 2021 are now open! See link below and register by 31 May to be part of Queensland’s largest open studios event! https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/artist-registration/
19.01.2022 Annie McDonald Glass Art Studio Open Saturday’s 9-12 or by appointment 0407768516 ......3 minutes up Black Mtn Rd from Cooroy you will see the sign......new work taken out of the kiln all the time.....see you soon...
19.01.2022 First day of three day workshops on the beautiful Paroo River .. its warm @trevor.purvis.art @noosaopenstudios @energise your painting @Eulo... @Eulo Queen Hotel @Australian Landscapes See more
18.01.2022 Imagine having 40 years of a skill behind you, then one day putting down the 'tools' on a solid career. You then get a spark of an idea to direct those same skills into something a little more creative. David Wolf Sanders Hart Fire Designs did exactly that, after working for 40 years as a 1st class sheet metal tradesman, he now has a desire and passion to explore art using his skills and knowledge to create unique pieces of art and beauty from metal, combining other mediums such as wood and ceramics. Seriously cool Give Dave some love by leaving a below or tagging someone who you think would love his work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/david-wolf-sanders/
17.01.2022 If you want your senses stimulated with colour, curiosity and fun, then head over to Rosie Jennings and doing a little scrolling. Here art is so interesting and imaginative. Rosie's predominantly abstract works are a fusion of calm and pulsating energy, inspired by the land and sea near her home, and the collective madness of humanity. Rosie's drawings aim to capture gesture and movement in people, and the invisible tensions between them. Rosie works in gouache, acrylics a...nd ink. Rosie experiences life as a kind of frieze of constantly moving energy - the 'busyness' of the modern world, so there's generally a lot of pattern created by repetition of marks and motifs. Rosie's works can be found in corporate settings and in private collections in Australia and New Zealand. If you love Rosie's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/rosie-jennings/ See more
17.01.2022 On Saturday October 3rd we invite all art lovers to a public art installation called 'Deck Chairs on the Green' at Noosa Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre. With COVID restrictions putting a stop to all previous forms of fund raising for the annual Noosa Open Studios Art Trail, Sunshine Beach artist Yanni van Zijl developed an idea with the Noosa Open Studios committee around a safe outdoors event that’s also an inventive way to showcase the trail’s artists. Tourism Noosa also s...aw great opportunities to maximise Noosa reputation as an art region and partnered with NOS on this project and provided an enabling special financial grant. It occurred to me that the beauty of this idea is that we get to showcase the beautiful hinterland and the multitude of artists living in this region and mirror this installation on the coast, further underpinning Noosa’s arts credentials. explains Yanni The 25 deckchairs making up the installation all have unique canvas slings painted by top Noosa shire artists, enabling each chair to double as a frame for original art, rather than a painting on an easel an iconic and novel way to celebrate the cultural aspects of Noosa. Adding to the local provenance, the chair frames are made from locally sourced timber in Cooran and cut, seasoned and hand made in Cooroy by the local craftsmen of the Cooroora Woodworkers Club. At the 'Deck Chairs on the Green' event, all 25 deck chairs will be auctioned - with proceeds supporting the staging of this year’s Noosa Open Studios Art Trail. The preview will run from 12.00pm - 2.30pm and the auction will start at 2.30pm. Bring a BYO picnic and enjoy some music by Lee Hardisty. You can also view these chairs at pre auction at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre on Saturday 26th from 10am - 3pm, where you can choose your favorite chair and place a bid. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/deck-chairs-on-the-green/
16.01.2022 The flow of water, Mother Earth, family connections and the necessity to create in response to life experience is what defines Rosie Lloyd-Giblett's artistic identity. Her deep concerns for climate change and love of the natural landscape is evidenced within her colourful, expressive works. Responsive to the natural environment, Rosie's energetic works invite the viewer in; "I want the viewer to smell the foliage, view the colour pathway and hear the tune of the natural wo...rld." If you love Rosie's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/rosie-lloyd-giblett/ See more
15.01.2022 We can't help it. Whenever we want to share a post about one of our ceramicist on Noosa Open Studios, we can only think of the romantic scene from Ghost, where Patrick Swayze and a very young Demi Moore, get all hot and steamy as they spin clay and listen to unchained melody. We are not sure if Sarah Therese has ever re-enacted this, but she is very good at making pottery. Sarah has been making art for almost ten years, with a particular passion for drawing, painting and ce...ramics. Her work is distinctive for its focus on colour, details and texture. These features are apparent in her ceramics, paintings and mixed media work. While Sarah sometimes indulges her love for watercolours and ink, most recently she has been painting with acrylics, in a loose abstract style. Sarah also enjoys wheel throwing and decorating ceramics. Since 2016, Sarah has been grateful to create in the beautiful peaceful surrounds of Quixotica Art Space in Cooroy, which inspires many of her creations. If you love Sarah's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/sarah-therese/ See more
14.01.2022 Artists, art-lovers and art supporters - listen up! We've got some important updates for this year's Noosa Open Studios, with over 90 artists already on board for what will be a bumper event this October. 1. If you're a local artist that is keen to be involved and you haven't yet registered, make haste - you only have until Monday 14 June, 5pm! Register here NOW: https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/artist-registration/... 2. Thanks to the many talented creatives that submitted an expression of interest to be one of this year's Deckchairs on the Green artists - all applications are now being reviewed for selection and the Deckchairs team will advise those successful shortly. 3. And finally, the design of our beautiful and bountiful NOS Art Trail Guide is underway, listing all participating artists and highlighting suggested drive trails. We'll also soon be opening advertising opportunities within the Guide - a great way to get your business in front of a discerning cohort of epicureans, art-lovers and cultural tourists! We'll be providing more details shortly via e-blast and social media - keep your eyes peeled!
13.01.2022 What a perfect image to help define what Wendy Britton Ceramics is all about. She turns her love of ceramics into lovely pieces that others can enjoy. Wendy Britton is a Ceramic Artist who lives on Queensland's Sunshine Coast she started her clay journey in 2002 and went on to complete her Diploma in Fine Arts/Ceramics at Tafe in 2009. Wendy loves to create work that makes people smile, drawing inspiration from her home studio environment she has a broad body of work from ...the quirky sculptures, giftware to unique tableware. She is always experimenting with new creations and decorating techniques and loves nothing more than a challenge to create unique art. If you love Wendy's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/wendy-catlin/ See more
13.01.2022 This is where the Noosa Open Studios journey begins. To help you decide on who to visit and what trails to follow this year, we have convinced everyone of our artist to supply a piece of their work to create a mini-exhibition at Wallace House. You can see what you like, mark it in your guide then be on your way to see them all in action. Located in the beautiful Wallace Park precinct, the historic Wallace House is the HQ for Noosa Arts & Crafts Association. Home to over 30 activity groups ranging from painting in all mediums, ceramics and pottery, quilting and other textile arts, bookbinding through to writing and poetry. Members gather to enjoy creativity, learning and friendship. Their works are showcased in the Gallery, Gift Shop and regular exhibitions. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/naca-wallace-house/
13.01.2022 The 2020 Noosa Open Studios event has passed, our artists have partied and then recovered from the amazing 10 day event. They all now dived back into their passion of art. New canvases setup on easels, fresh clay thrown on the wheel, steel being forged and beaten into shape. Given our artist don't stop, we won't either and figure we might as well keep you up to date with all things art throughout the year until the 2021 Noosa Open Studio's event. So if you are a Noosa a...rtist and want us to share what you're up to, please DM us so we can chat. Coming up soon it a workshop and exhibition by Libby Derham (@libbyderham.art), one of the many painters of the NOS crowd. 'Watercolour Workshop' - Sunday 6th December Aimed more at the beginner level, this workshop will provide you with the skills to get you started. This will be an introduction for those wishing to learn more about the beautiful medium of watercolour and come and explore luscious washes, understand about the different papers, types of paints and so much more. The workshop is $120 all inclusive of materials and morning tea. Contact Libby 0424 880 703 or [email protected] very limited places only 6 available! Solo Exhibition - 30th November through to January Libby will be having a solo exhibition at Sarah’s Unplugged Cafe - Maleny. Artwork sold is available to be collected during the show, so great fo Christmas presents! Work will be based on the colours and views of the hinterland and there will be some new BIG work. See more
12.01.2022 Let's face it, coming to this year's Noosa Open Studios is a bit like a being a little kid in a candy store. There is a massive selection of delightful treats for the eyes all dotted around one big store called Noosa. Just like a candy store, on our trails, there are little spots some people like to head to for their 'style' of sweet. The small township of Cooroy is a little like that, it is a pocket of magical art treats all jammed into a corner of the Noosa Open Studios t...rails. One treasure to check out while you are there is @thearthubcooroy. THE ART HUB Cooroy is located in the heart of Cooroy Township. Regular exhibitions are held in bustling Emerald Street at their "Art & Sculpture Gallery" - the exhibitions are run over a 5 week period on a rotational basis. The Gallery also runs a 'People's Choice Ballot' which enables art lovers to select their preferred work of art and vote enabling them to win a prize donated by the exhibiting artists. This creates interest for art lovers viewing the art displayed and gives feedback to exhibiting Artists. The Hub's main business focus for Artists & Customers is - Printing-Framing-Art. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/the-art-hub/ See more
12.01.2022 If you’ve been following our stories, then you have seen a small glimpse of 30 hand painted deckchairs by some of our fabulous NOS artists. Tomorrow these chairs will be showcased at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 10.00am - 3.00pm for the public the preview, you can even choose your favorite chair and place a bid. The Auction will then take place the following Saturday October 3rd from 12.00pm at Noosa Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre. Bring a BYO picnic and enjoy some... music by Lee Hardisty. For more information, click here https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/deckchairs-on-the-green/ We look forward to seeing you there.
12.01.2022 Celebrating all the beautiful mums on #MothersDay with this stunning work by Marg Watt Artwork - ‘Dainty Bess and Golden Wings’ - such a gorgeous posy! Join Marg and our many other wonderful local artists and be part of Noosa Open Studios Art Trail 2021. Artist registrations are now open!... Head to our website for more details: noosaopenstudios.com.au/artist-registration
10.01.2022 Morning tea, anyone? We can’t decide what looks more delicious - the tempting Pear and Ricotta Danish by Noosa whisk, a warming Rosehip tea or the gorgeous ceramics by Noosa Open Studios artist Elke Lucas We’ll take one of each thanks! ... Image via Cook Noosa
08.01.2022 It was a fabulous night with a huge gathering of Noosa Open Studios artists! oh what a feeling!! Its over for another year! Thanks to everyone ! @Noosa Open Studios
07.01.2022 The Noosa Open Studios Expression of Interest (EOI) process for Deckchairs on the Green 2021 is live! If you're keen to submit an EOI for the opportunity to be selected as one of 40 Noosa artists to paint a Deckchair for this year's event - also on display at the SWELL Sculpture Festival on the Gold Coast - don't delay, the canvases are being prepped as we speak! Thanks Yanni Photographer and Artist and Beryl Purvis ... More information and applications invited now at our website: noosaopenstudios.com.au/membership-f/deckchairs-application
07.01.2022 Deckchairs on the Green is back, better than ever and with an added twist! Following a hugely successful Deckchairs on the Green last year, with support from our friends at Visit Noosa, we’re taking it a step further in 2021. Along with our fabulous Noosa installations, we have also been invited to exhibit this year’s fresh new batch of Deckchairs at Swell Sculpture Festival on the Gold Coast in September, creating awareness and inspiration just ahead of our October kick-off!... For an opportunity to be part of it all, submit your expression of interest now! Find out more here: noosaopenstudios.com.au/deckchairs-application
06.01.2022 Talented artist Helen Lawson will be participating in this years Noosa Open Studios
06.01.2022 NOS artists depositing their unique art pieces and collecting their Flags and corflute banners at Wallace House The Hub for NOS, on Sunday with their committed... committee members and NACA's curators It promises to be a fantastic must see event You can pick up you studio guide from now on and plan your journey See more
06.01.2022 We thought we would let Glen of Intuition Guidance Cards and Mentoring tell her own story about this piece. "Hand painted raku. I've only done raku once before so it's not my thing at all but always great fun doing these workshops. As my painting specialty is female nudes, I thought I would give a go at translating them onto ceramics. There are two sides to that pot and the image on each side is different." We think it has turned out amazing Glen.... Danish born Glen Ladegaard began her ceramic journey in 1996 by accident, as the best things often do. Whilst living in a Spanish village she uncovered her passion for clay. Glen has studied under ceramic masters in Denmark, Spain, Australia and Italy. Originally a painter of the feminine form, Glen turned her focus fully to ceramics. Her enthusiasm is infinite as there is much learning scope. A lover of nature, her inspiration comes from the natural environment. From there emerges an innate love of earthy, natural and organic forms, often with surprising results. The character of clay is its unpredictability, the spirit of which engages and challenges in a unique way. If you love Glen's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/glen-ladegaard/ See more
06.01.2022 Some of my latest sculptures and paintings.
06.01.2022 If you are a fan of lots of colour and fun then Sue Boyd will rock your socks off (can we say that on Facebook). She has so many different types of art to look at that a visit to her studio at Castaways Beach might be a great stopping point. Sue Boyd graduated from the University of South Australia being awarded the Harry P Gill Medal for the highest grades in visual arts and design over the four-year course. After graduation, she worked in advertising. Sue also illustrate...d children's books by award-winning author, Colin Thiele and designed window displays for major retailers including David Jones. She lectured in Graphic Design at the SA School of Arts. Sue's extensive travel has inspired and influenced her art. Besides her love of painting, she has explored different mediums including 3D sculptures in metal, ceramics and mixed media. She has exhibited in Australia and Hawaii. If you love Sue's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/sue-boyd/ See more
05.01.2022 Dotted among the many artists we have this year are a few special galleries. Wabi Sabi is one of them. They have an aesthetic of crisp white interiors filled with exotic and one-off pieces sourced from all over the globe. The ambience of the gallery has attracted the interest of many artists and creatives. Wabi Sabi has become a platform to showcase the amazing work of these talented artists. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/wabi-sabi-homewares/
04.01.2022 A really inspiring and enjoyable 'Pat Yourself on the Back', dare I say party at Saw and Mill last night. A time to gather together and celebrate all the effort and the rewards of being part of Noosa Open Studio 2020. Thank you for your contribution.
04.01.2022 Artist registrations are still open for Noosa Open Studios members and will close at 5pm on Monday 14 June 2021. Visit the link to register today! Happy creating. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/artist-registration/... @rosielloydgiblett
04.01.2022 Inspiration can come from anywhere and Susan Neuvonen is a perfect example of that. If you head to her Instagram account NeuvonenArt - susan neuvonen and look very carefully you will start to see a pattern in the work she does. The word pattern is the secret here. Susan has a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art and Visual Culture) and Diplomas in Visual Art and Interior Design. She has been an artist for over 30 years and has also worked in Public and Commercial Art Galleries. Susa...n's current work reflects her interest in Weather, Water and Climate Change. Weather Patterns (pastel on paper) focus on significant weather events and climate change. Weather Maps form an integral part of these works. Water Patterns are highly textured works on canvas using a restrained colour palette. They invite the viewer to reflect on their own personal experience with water in nature. If you love Susan's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like her work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/susan-neuvonen/ See more
04.01.2022 If you have been following us on social media, and we hope you have been, you would have noticed lots of colourful deckchairs appearing in our stories. Our artists didn't hold back in putting in their valuable time to paint 30 deckchairs in order to help raise funds for Noosa Open Studios. Last weekend they went on display, and this weekend they go up for auction. So we are making a bit of an event out of it. (COVID safe of course.) It is being held at the beautiful Noosa ...Botanical Gardens Amphitheatre and is a BYO picnic, so pack some food and drinks, bring a picnic blanket and we will provide the live music in the form of Lee Hardisty. The auction is being held this Saturday the 3rd October, from 12:00pm at the Noosa Botanical Gardens. However, if it is raining the auction will be held at Cooroy Memorial Hall, Maple St, Cooroy QLD 4563. A huge thank you to Tourism Noosa for partnering with Noosa Open Studios on this project and providing us an enabling special financial grant, and who also organised these fabulous images. See more
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02.01.2022 Remember to tune in to Weekender on Ch7 - today at 5.30pm - where Noosa Open Studios is featured as part of a brilliant episode all about this beautiful region - thanks to Visit Noosa! Host Sammie O'Brien had a chat with local artist Julie Field at her studio to learn all about the delicate art of Raku firing and what's in store for visitors to Noosa Open Studios 2021.
01.01.2022 We’re excited to let you know that the deadline for artist registrations for Noosa Open Studios 2021 has been extended until Monday 14 June! We know that many of our wonderful local artists have been busily creating works, prepping for shows, running workshops or touring around on artist retreats (lucky things!) and we have been receiving requests from quite a few of our members for a bit more time to register. So we thought an extra two weeks would be a great help to ensure ...you all have time to jump online and fill out the simple registration form. Thanks to the more than 80 artists who have already registered - we’re absolutely on track for a bumper event this year and our design team is working hard right now to get your details up live on the website and also prepped for our beautiful printed art trail guide, which will launch in August. Head to the registration page on our website now to sign up and be part of the fun this October! See link below https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/artist-registration/
01.01.2022 Are you ready to experience the power of weaving together textures, symbols and vibrant colour? Explore the meticulous detail in every canvas by Julia Carter Artist. Visit Julia this year at Noosa Open Studios and connect to her celebration of life through painting. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/
01.01.2022 It was all bright lights and videos cameras this morning, when WIN news interviewed Trevor Purvis and Yanni van Zijl about Noosa Open Studios and the upcoming fundraising event ‘Deckchairs on the Green’. There seems to be something magical happening for our 5th Noosa Open Studio’s. There is such an amazing buzz. It all happens in just 9 more days. Tune into WIN News Sunshine Coast tonight at 6pm to see the interview and hear a little more about what is going on.
01.01.2022 The Gallery Peregian Beach The Gallery Peregian Beach is a contemporary art gallery featuring original artworks by local and emerging Australian artists. A special exhibition featuring local emerging artists, will be held during Noosa Open Studios 2020. They are situated in the delightful Peregian Beach Village Square, a uniquely lush and shady retail and restaurant precinct perched right next to Peregian Beach and parks. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/the-gallery-peregian-beach/
01.01.2022 If you are a lover of ceramics and interesting studio locations then popping Quixotica Art Space onto your list of studios to visit is something to consider. Rowley Drysdale is an artist working primarily in ceramics as well as mixed media assemblages. He is known as one of Australia's foremost ceramic artists, with his practice spanning four decades. Rowley has a special interest in wood fired work and the development of glazes. He has been a highly respected tertiary edu...cator of visual arts for more than 20 years. Rowley has worked and exhibited widely in other countries including Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand. He is based at Quixotica Art Space in Cooroy, where he teaches and makes and fires all his work. If you love Rowley's work leave a below or tag someone who you think would like his work. https://noosaopenstudios.com.au/rowley-drysdale/ See more
