Despite our long lockdowns, many of Upper Yarra artists have taken advantage of the quieter time to create new and exciting works.
Fourteen artists, ranging from potters, painters, sculptors, photographers and fibre artists will be opening their private creative spaces, their studios, to the public on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December.
Each year they look forward to welcoming art lovers and of course other artists, to their little slice of heaven, a shed in the garden or the garage or spare room and in some cases a purpose-built studio.
Some studios even have glorious views which contribute to their inspiration and creativity.
Artist Rachael Rose has been refining her sculptural vessels over the last year, experimenting with glazes and scale, in what she says is a most satisfying process.
“I call it my “heart work” because it’s so immersive and direct, and I’m loving the results,” she said.
This is your opportunity to meet an artist you follow on Instagram, ask questions about their techniques, and buy direct from the maker.
Studios are open 10am – 5 pm (no need to book) and Covid requirements will be adhered to ensuring a safe event for both artists and visitors.
Start planning the weekend by downloading the map at www.yava.org.au/openstudios website and map details which artists are open and studio addresses.
Details: Yarra Valley Open Studios
11 and 12 December 2021
10am – 5 pm
Free event
Upper Yarra artists:
Ying Tang
Watercolour
3 Valewood Drive,
Launching Place
Ph 0405 317 109
www.artbyyt.com
fb@ying.tang.1614
Michelle Payne
Kiln-formed Glass
1690 Don Road
Don Valley
Ph 0402 841 966
www.payneintheglass.com
Insta@payne_in_the_glass.
yarraranges
Ian George
Sculpture, Wood Carving
18A Britannia Creek Rd
Wesburn
Ph 0407 226 614
Insta@iangeorge22
fb@Ian George Woodcarving
Shlomit Moria
Sculpture, Wood carving
ECOSS, Shed 10
711 Old Warburton Rd,
Wesburn
Ph 0414 782 150
www.shlomit.com.au
Insta@BushwoodCreations
Alistair Whyte
Ceramics
80 Scotchmans Creek Road,
Warburton
Ph 0422 084 728
Insta@alistair_whyte
fb@Alistair-WhyteCeramics-156469437828575
Richard Timbury
Photography
Waterwheel Gallery
3400 Warburton Highway
Warburton
Ph 0413 323 436
www.richardtimbury.com.au
Sam McCarthy
Ceramics
Waterwheel Gallery
3400 Warburton Highway
Warburton
Ph 0401 472 733
Insta@wilgasam
Nic Fox
Ceramics
21 Park Road
Warburton
Ph 0427 258 333
Insta@nicfox_potter
www.yava.org.au/nicfox
Kane Alexander
Photography, Sculpture
4 Horners Rd
Warburton
Ph 0423 463 221
www.kanealexanderimages.com
Insta@kanealexanderimages
Jena Bedson
Ceramics
15 Clarke Ave,
Warburton
Ph 0402 423 850
www.awaywithclay.com
Insta@jena_bedson_ceramics
Felicity Priest
Painting, Drawing
2B Louis Avenue
Warburton
Ph 0404 716 233
www.felicitypriest.com
Insta@FelicityPriest8
Open Studios Group Exhibition is also running 2 – 13 December – at the Memo Gallery, Healesville – sales online using QR code available in gallery or via this link www.yava.org.au/openstudios-store
