Yarra Valley Open Studios

Sandy Peeters

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:08:40 +0000

Sandys Mosaics

I like to create colourful, emotive pieces by utilizing discarded objects and materials. My mosaics include anything from jewellery to murals or sculptures. I hold classes and workshops in my studio retreat and do commissions for private clients.

Josef Peeters

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:06:26 +0000

My simple goal as a woodcarver is to create a pleasing, recognisable shape then allow the natural splendour of the wood to take over.

John Thomas

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:02:53 +0000

Pennylane Studio

John travels to many locations in an endless search for that “never to be found” subject. His preferred subjects include the land, the sea, boars and beaches. Being mainly self-taught, he enjoys working in groups and advises other to do similar as there is so much to learn and cannot be learned by an individual alone in just one lifetime. His works hang in numerous collections, both private and corporate. A number of awards and commendations are to his credit. John is an enthusiastic member of the Australian Guild of realist Artists, and of the Prestigious group Valley 10.

Healesville Pastel Group

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:01:06 +0000

Healesville Living and Learning Centre Studio

Healesville Pastel Group is made up of Yarra Valley Pastel Artists who have met over the last eight years at pastel classes, tutored by local artist Janet Hayes, and drawing sessions at Healesville Living and Learning Centre Studio. The artists create a broad and individual range of award winning artworks. Pastel is pure colour which can be soft and light, as the name suggests, or rich and vibrant.

David Bennett

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:58:03 +0000

My work is mostly influenced by the surrounding environment of the Yarra Valley: the mountains, changing moods of the weather, the sky and the wildlife. I like to sketch from nature and paint in the studio, trying to bring the feeling of these things to the fore rather than a literal representation.

Clare James

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:49:22 +0000

Clare is fascinated by the natural world. Her interest in the ‘everyday’ (small birds, her pets, insects, weeds in the garden), encourages her to examine the details around her and highlights to others what she finds beautiful. Clare’s background is in drawing (V.C.A) but her work is primarily watercolour painting. Clare will launch her new range of soft furnishings during Open Studios weekend.

Christen Jo Stone

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:40:35 +0000

Weeds and Reeds Chirsten Jo Originals

Jo’s creative journey has taken many turns but each medium she has worked in has enriched the ones to follow. Always there is evidence of her love of nature. Her work is generally three dimensional with a fluid, organic feel, whether in ceramics, textiles, jewellery or natural fibres. Although Jo is known for her wirework jewellery, she has returned to Healesville from interstate to work in natural fibres, weeds and reeds, bark and flowers, gathered entirely from the Yarra Valley. Her new studio gives her the space to work in a variety of materials.

Beverley Mann

amy — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:12:17 +0000

Beverley works with natural fabrics such as silk, linen, wool and cotton. She collects leaves from the Yarra Valley to dye the fabrics before transforming them into eco-friendly, biodegradable, wearable art. Beverley’s creative process is time rich – it takes many weeks for the imprint to appear on the fabric before it is embellish with hand stitching and embroidery. Beverley recycles textiles to make scarves, felted bowls, cushion covers and home wares. In winter she turns to felt, nuno and prefect to make hats and waistcoats. Beverley also tutors workshops on textile art at schools and businesses in Melbourne.

Open Studios 2013

admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:50:49 +0000

The Yarra Valley Open Studios artists have been selected

2013 artist profiles, exhibition details and guidebook will soon be available.

The 2013 event will be held over one weekend, on the following dates:

Saturday 21st September
Sunday 22nd September

Studios will be open between 10am and 5pm.

Hope to see you there.

Lynne McDowell

admin — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:55:28 +0000

Lynne’s studio in an old dairy overlooks the picturesque Woori Yallock Valley. Inspiration from this beautiful setting has led her to create a range of new colourful high temperature glazes for her softly thrown tableware as well as evolving designs for her signature porcelain and gold ware. In contrast, Lynne continues to use different hand formed techniques to create pieces for use in the landscape. Whimsical plant totems, frog houses, fountains, water catchers and majestic Queen Head planters can all create a focal point for a garden or balcony.