21 & 22 oct-yarra valley artists

4 & 5 NOV - upper yarra artists

Explore the private spaces where the artists of the Yarra Valley & Upper Yarra create. Explore in your own time or book a small group tour! You can also book a scheduled demo or mini workshop.

This is a wonderful opportunity to personally connect with your favourite artist or to see new artists. See where they create, their inspiration, how they do it, and get a glimpse into the life of an artist. Smell their paints, feel their tools, ask questions and see their techniques. This is a FREE EVENT.

 

NEW! - BOOK AN ARTIST STUDIO TOUR!

Open Studios + a little more! Your immersive art experience with small group, local artist led tours of artists studios.

3-hour tour of the beautiful Yarra Valley with a knowledgeable local artist guide visiting up to 6 artist studios.

21 & 22 October - Yarra Valley artists studios

4 & 5 November - Upper Yarra artists studios

Tickets selling fast! book now!


OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION:

12 October - 5 November

at YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub, 252a Maroondah Hwy, Healesville,

The exhibition includes a piece representing each studio, making this the ideal place to start your exploration of the artist studios of the Yarra Valley & Upper Yarra areas.

Free entry

Stay in touch Facebook @yvaopenstudios and Instagram @yvaopenstudios.

Start planning your art appreciation weekend - click images below and find out more about each artist. Free entry to artist studios.

Scheduled Demos & Mini Workshops are listed below the artist details - limited places - book now!

Or book a seat on our New Artist Led - small group Studio Tours.

VISIT YARRA VALLEY ARTISTS: 21 & 22 October 10am-5pm

visit UPPER YARRA artists: 4 & 5 November 10am-5pm

 

SCHEDULED mini workshops & demos

 
 

These experienced artists are offering free demos and mini workshops - limited places - bookings essential.

Kate Baker - FREE Demo: Alchemy in the Darkroom

Margaret McLoughlin - FREE Demo Watercolour - garden produce on collage

Christine Cafarella-Pearce - FREE Demo: Watercolour Sketching

Christine Cafarella-Pearce - Mini Workshop: Landscape in Oils $25

Mary Newham - Tutored sessions $10: En Plein Air Sketching

Mary Newham - Tutored sessions $10: Drawing a face

Gabriele Pelling - Zentangles - gold coin donation

Gabriele Pelling - Scratch Art - gold coin donation

Jodie Westall Kimpton - Mini Workshop - Watercolour Boho Feathers $15

Bev Hardidge - Free demo - making a handbuilt mug from start to finish using a doily for decoration

Open Studios is a free event proudly brought to you by our Artists, Yarra Valley Arts and Yarra Ranges Council.