Experience art in action at Margaret River Open Studios
We’re teaming up with five passionate artists, each a master of their craft, to bring you an immersive experience at Margaret River Open Studios.
With daily exhibitions and hands-on workshops, you’ll explore bold ideas, discover new mediums and connect with creativity in a truly memorable way.
Open Studios Exhibiting Artist
Namaya Fox: Flame-Work Glass Art
Witness the magic of second-generation glass artist Namaya as he uses fire and precious metals like gold and silver to infuse vibrant colours into his mesmerising flame-worked borosilicate glass creations.
Open Studios Exhibiting Artist
Gary Hambleton: High-Fired Reduction Ceramics
This acclaimed artist, crafting beautiful pottery since 1974, will be exhibiting his stunning work and hosting daily workshops. Known for his high-fired, durable pieces featuring Copper Reds, Chun and Jun glazes, Gary's expertise is a must-see for any art enthusiast.
Open Studios Exhibiting Artist
Jenny Taylor: ACRYLIC PAINT & HAND-PAINTED GLASS
Experience the artistic journey of Jenny Taylor, a visionary acrylic artist whose work transcends continents. Witness her brilliance firsthand and engage with the artist herself as you explore the gallery.
Open Studios Exhibiting Artist
Colin Pratt: Encaustic WAX Art
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of encaustic art with Colin Pratt. This award-winning artist will showcase his innovative techniques and breathtaking creations, offering workshops for those inspired to explore this unique medium.
Open Studios Exhibiting Artist
Annie WInchcomb: Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media
Annie takes inspiration from the ocean, forests and native flora. She works intuitively with paint, stitch and mixed media to create layered surfaces that reflect nature’s beauty and complexity. Her work invites a quiet connection to the natural world.
Open Studios Pottery Workshops with Gary Hambleton
In addition to his exhibition, Gary will be sharing his knowledge with hands-on workshops. Learn the basics of hand-building or delve deep with a two day tutorial on throwing large vessels.
Basics of Handbuilding
Step into the world of clay with ceramic artist Gary Hambleton. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of handbuilding – from pinch pots and coiling to joinery and surface texturing. Guided by Gary’s calm and encouraging approach, you’ll create your own expressive vase to be professionally fired and glazed. Perfect for beginners and clay enthusiasts alike.
Thursday 18 and Thursday 25 September 2025
$130 per person (includes all materials, tools)
Coil & Throw & Multi piece throwing
Refine your wheel-throwing skills and explore large-scale ceramics in this immersive two-day workshop with master potter Gary Hambleton. Learn coil & throw and multi-piece techniques to create impressive vessels. Intermediate to advanced potters welcome.
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September 2025 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (10 hours across two days)
$480 per person (includes all materials & tools)
Open Studios Encaustic Workshops WIth Colin Pratt
Complementing his exhibition, Colin will be leading encaustic workshops, where you can delve into this ancient art form and create your own masterpieces using molten wax paints.
Encaustic in Ochre – Wax and Mixed Media
Step into the earthy beauty of Encaustic in Ochre with Colin Pratt. Blend hot wax with rich ochres, metallic foils, paper collage and texture to create a warm, expressive 20x20cm artwork. Perfect for beginners or seasoned creatives looking to experiment with colour, depth and natural materials.
Thursday 25 and Sunday 28 September 2025
$150 per person – includes all materials and your finished artwork
Family Memories in encaustic wax
Led by Colin Pratt, this heartfelt workshop invites you to explore the rich, tactile world of encaustic wax. Layer personal memorabilia with wax, paper, and mixed media to create a luminous 30x30cm artwork that captures your family story. No experience needed – just bring your memories and be ready to create something meaningful.
Sunday 14, Thursday 18 and Sunday 21 September
$230 per person – includes all materials and your finished artwork
Open Studios Mixed media and Painting WOrkshops with annie winchcombe
In addition to her exhibition, Annie will be sharing her knowledge with hands-on workshops. Learn the playful magic of Gelli Plate Printing to create unique tote bags, or dive into the beauty of marine life through drawing and painting.
Drawing & Painting Ocean Animals
Dive into the beauty of marine life! Join artist Annie Winchcombe for an engaging workshop exploring drawing and painting techniques to capture ocean animals. Perfect for beginners.
Friday 19 & Friday 26 September 2025
$180 per person (includes all materials)
Tote Bags: Gelli Plate Printing
Get hands-on with the playful magic of gelli plate printing! Create unique monoprints and design your own custom tote bag with artist Annie Winchcombe. All skill levels welcome.
Sunday 14 & Sunday 21 September 2025
$180 per person (includes all materials & tote bag)
