Nestled in the countryside just minutes from Ballarat you will find these treasure troves of art and inspiration.
Each studio offers unique and desirable artworks, including paintings, linocuts, sculpture, furniture, ceramics and Aboriginal art
Each studio offers unique and desirable artworks, including paintings, linocuts, sculpture, furniture, ceramics and Aboriginal art
Many mediums, passions and creations from these talented artists. Click on their websites to peruse their artwork and arrange a visit or drop by on our designated
OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND
Sat 9th/Sun 10th May 2026
10.00 - 4.00
Click here for a map of all the studios
PLEASE CHECK BELOW WHICH STUDIOS WILL BE OPEN
OPEN
www.vidapearson.com
21 Rill Court. HADDON
Ph: 53 424 629
Mobile: 0418 864 516
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Vida Pearson - is a printmaker whose passions are Australian birds and flora
www.vidapearson.com
21 Rill Court. HADDON
Ph: 53 424 629
Mobile: 0418 864 516
Click here for map
Vida Pearson - is a printmaker whose passions are Australian birds and flora
OPEN
www.fredrossfurniture.com
21 Rill Court. HADDON
Ph: 53 424 629
Mobile: 0418 864 516
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Fred Ross - a timber artisan whose love of timber is evident in his beautiful bespoke furniture
www.fredrossfurniture.com
21 Rill Court. HADDON
Ph: 53 424 629
Mobile: 0418 864 516
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Fred Ross - a timber artisan whose love of timber is evident in his beautiful bespoke furniture
CLOSED
www.katewiseart.com.au
32 Kent Drive. HADDON
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Kate will be on hand to explain how she makes her own pigments and paints - giving her artwork unique colours and textures.
Inspired by her travels and local environment, Kate creates calm and colourful abstract, botanical and landscape paintings
www.katewiseart.com.au
32 Kent Drive. HADDON
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Kate will be on hand to explain how she makes her own pigments and paints - giving her artwork unique colours and textures.
Inspired by her travels and local environment, Kate creates calm and colourful abstract, botanical and landscape paintings
OPEN
Steve Drew
59 Nintingbool Road, NINTINGBOOL
PH: 0408 524 070
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Steve Drew - ceramic sculptor and potter. Tactile sculptures and functional pottery
Steve Drew
59 Nintingbool Road, NINTINGBOOL
PH: 0408 524 070
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Steve Drew - ceramic sculptor and potter. Tactile sculptures and functional pottery
OPEN
www.redechidnastudios.com
95 Kirks Road. SMYTHES CREEK
PH: 0487 225 881
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Barry Wemyss
Myra Romeril
Red Echidna Studios - ceramic artist Barry Wemyss has a particular love for teapots and beautiful forms which are expressed in his tactile works. He has invited other artists to exhibit at his studio for the weekend.
www.redechidnastudios.com
95 Kirks Road. SMYTHES CREEK
PH: 0487 225 881
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Barry Wemyss
Myra Romeril
Red Echidna Studios - ceramic artist Barry Wemyss has a particular love for teapots and beautiful forms which are expressed in his tactile works. He has invited other artists to exhibit at his studio for the weekend.
OPEN
www.studionessence.com.au
42 James Court, SMYTHES CREEK
Ph: 0412 942 317
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Studio Nessence is the creative home of Vanessa Brady, a Ballarat-based artist whose vibrant paintings and photography celebrate the beauty of Australia’s native landscapes and wildlife.
OPEN
www.cocomoestudio.com.au
79 Ross Creek-Haddon Road. ROSS CREEK
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Sylvia Aguirre is a mixed media artist whose work delves into the vulnerabilities of being human, reconnecting with the natural world and each other. At her studio you will find ceramic sculptural works and mixed media works on paper.
OPEN
Rosie Grundell
86 Lemajics Road. SCARSDALE
Ph: 0418 420 577
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Rosie Grundell is a mixed media artist from Scarsdale. Inspired by folklore, mythology and natural history she makes elves, witches, mushrooms and fairies from polymer and paper clay as well as recycled fabrics and many other found objects.
Rosie Grundell
86 Lemajics Road. SCARSDALE
Ph: 0418 420 577
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Rosie Grundell is a mixed media artist from Scarsdale. Inspired by folklore, mythology and natural history she makes elves, witches, mushrooms and fairies from polymer and paper clay as well as recycled fabrics and many other found objects.
OPEN
www.raintreeart.com.au
64 School Lane. CAMBRIAN HILL
PH: 0409 846 200
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Raintree Art -offers unique Aboriginal paintings and an array of designed art product
www.raintreeart.com.au
64 School Lane. CAMBRIAN HILL
PH: 0409 846 200
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Raintree Art -offers unique Aboriginal paintings and an array of designed art product
CLOSED
Birchgrove Open Artist Studio
35 Vermont Road SMYTHESDALE
Ph: 0439 766 522
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Anne Langdon
Catriona Sexton
Paul Gerardi
Jeannie King
Anne Langdon [printmaker and mixed media] - Collage has been a strong aspect of her recent art practice which she often incorporates into her drawings and prints. Her artworks are a whimsical expression of life.
Guest artists: Catriona Sexton [watercolour and prints] - Using watercolour, printmaking and ecoprinting in a variety of combinations she endeavours to convey images of the life she observes in her garden and the surrounding bush.
Paul Gerardi [ceramic artist] - an accomplished ceramic artist, mainly working in hand built constructions.
Jeannie King [textile artist ] -Textile Artist who loves making aprons. Aprons can be practical and functional, and can also be art objects. The idea of wearable art is something that interests her.
Birchgrove Open Artist Studio
35 Vermont Road SMYTHESDALE
Ph: 0439 766 522
Click here for map
Anne Langdon
Catriona Sexton
Paul Gerardi
Jeannie King
Anne Langdon [printmaker and mixed media] - Collage has been a strong aspect of her recent art practice which she often incorporates into her drawings and prints. Her artworks are a whimsical expression of life.
Guest artists: Catriona Sexton [watercolour and prints] - Using watercolour, printmaking and ecoprinting in a variety of combinations she endeavours to convey images of the life she observes in her garden and the surrounding bush.
Paul Gerardi [ceramic artist] - an accomplished ceramic artist, mainly working in hand built constructions.
Jeannie King [textile artist ] -Textile Artist who loves making aprons. Aprons can be practical and functional, and can also be art objects. The idea of wearable art is something that interests her.
