Do more than watch, participate.
2 + 3 April, 2022
Workshops, demonstrations and events
Immerse yourself and experience the creative process of the artists.
Every studio will be open to visit over the weekend but you are invited to do more! An amazing array of workshops, demonstrations and events are on offer over the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios weekend.
Some fees may apply. All workshops, demonstrations and events occur at the corresponding studio.
Demonstrations and events are available to attend on the day, please adhere to the COVIDsafe limits of visitors.
BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED. Contact studio directly if you would like to attend the event.
Key:
Blue: enjoy - performance event
Orange : Participate - workshops and more
Pink: Learn - demonstrations
Saturday's events
10.00am Yola & Daria: Artist at work:
Demonstration of technique and processes to create an intricate design (2 hours) FREE
10.30am Kapi Art Space: Painting Fun!:
Painting Workshop, take away your own painting on the day (2 hours) $35
11.00am Leaf Studios: Needle felting:
Introduction to dry felt sculpture, materials included (1 hour) $20
12.00pm Tracey Roberts: Steampunk fun:
The Brass Harpies Photo Booth - selfies with quirky props (until 5pm) FREE
1.00pm Greg O'Toole: Painting demonstration:
A live narration over a prerecorded video of a painting (3 hours) FREE
2.00pm Brenda Page: Screen printing:
Mini workshop screen printing on glass (30 mins) FREE
2.30pm Juliet Widdows: Throwing bowls:
Demonstration of throwing larger bowls in various shapes (45 mins) FREE
3.00pm Joy Serwylo: Design a book:
Play with paper, make an artist's book (1 hour) FREE
3.00pm Natalie Rose Dyer: Swanni:
Music performance by local musician Swanni, wine, and art exhibition (30 mins) FREE
ALL DAY Mark Westaway: Print a Mug:
Print your name on a mug or use existing design $20 (pay on arrival)
ALL DAY Steven Firman: Stencil Art:
Use stencils to create a group painting, take one home FREE
ALL DAY Matari Grace: Minifig Avatar:
Create your own minifigure and photograph in a professional lightbox. FREE
ALL DAY Claire Johnson: Ephemeral creation:
An artwork created by visitors evolving throughout the weekend FREE
ALL DAY Jude Craig: Shibori Sampler:
Make your own shibori design to immerse in indigo FREE
Sunday's events
10.00am Yola & Daria: Artist at work:
Demonstration of technique and processes to create an intricate design (2 hours) FREE
10.30am Glenn England: Making a plate:
Demonstration of making and decorating a ceramic plate (30 mins) FREE
CANCELLED 11.00am Claire Johnson: Kiln opening:
Watch as new work is slowly revealed from the kiln (30 mins) FREE
1.00pm Greg O'Toole: Painting demonstration:
A live narration over a prerecorded video of a painting (3 hours) FREE
2.00pm Brenda Page: Screen printing:
Mini workshop screen printing on glass (30 mins) FREE
2.00pm Tracey Roberts: Colour in music:
Music concert: colour in listening to grand piano & percussion (45 mins) donation
2.30pm Juliet Widdows: Throw jugs:
Demonstration of throwing tall jugs for summer drinks (45 mins) FREE
3.00pm Joy Serwylo: Design a book:
Play with paper, make an artist's book (1 hour) FREE
3.30pm Kapi Art Space: Come Alive!:
Live Performance, poetry, dance, painting, and more (30 mins) FREE
ALL DAY Mark Westaway: Print a Mug:
Print your name on a mug or use existing design $20 (pay on arrival)
ALL DAY Matari Grace: Minifig Avatar:
Create your own minifigure and photograph in a professional lightbox. FREE
CANCELLED ALL DAY Claire Johnson: Ephemeral creation:
An artwork created by visitors evolving throughout the
ALL DAY Jude Craig: Shibori Sampler:
Make your own shibori design to immerse in indigo FREE