The 2021 Margaret River Region Open Studios program kicks off this week with an exciting list of artists and creatives throwing open their studio doors to welcome visitors on the region's bountiful art trail.
This year, a series of workshops with talented South West artists has been released, with plenty of chances to learn and create along the way.
Food Photography Workshop & Wine Tasting with Sarah Hewer and Jo Perry
Gather round for a guided tasting of new release Dormilona wines and a chat about food photography. Sarah and Jo will cover some simple approaches that can transform your food photography. The skills they'll cover can be used with any type of camera including smartphones.
Monday 13 & 20 September - Free - Booking Required
In Conversation: Creative Minds with Sarah Hewer and Jo Perry
Pull up a stool and gather round the table for a guided tasting of new release Dormilona wines and a chat about inspiration, creativity and storytelling in art and wine between photographer Sarah Hewer and winemaker Jo Perry.
Sunday 19 & 26 September - Free - Booking Required
Twined Basket Weaving with Cynamon Aeria
This workshop is aimed for those basket weavers who want to develop their skills in the traditional basketry style of Twined Basket Weaving. Suitable for adults with some basketry (or rope) experience, and with a moderate level of hand dexterity.
Monday 13 September - $102 - Tickets
Weaving a Basket From Your Garden with Cynamon Aeria
Which plants and local weeds can be used to weave a basket? How do we use them? Come learn and be inspired to weave a basket (or two!) using coiling and random weaving techniques.
Sunday 26 September - $55 - Tickets
Painting Workshop with Heidi Emma
Learn how to see the world differently in this introductory workshop where no painting or drawing experience is necessary and is in fact an advantage! All materials included and complimentary glass of wine and nibbles available to enjoy while you paint.
Sunday 12 September - $120 - Tickets
Paint Your Pooch by Louise Farnay
A new workshop with acrylic on canvas, plenty of textures and guided brushwork, all you need to bring is a photo of your furry friend.
Tuesday 14 September - $135 - Tickets
Mindful Stitching with Nirala Hunt
Take some quiet time for yourself with the soothing rhythms of hand stitching. There is no plan, no 'right way'. You may find a story hidden in your work, a visual type of journaling you may like to share.
4-5pm Wed 15, Fri 17, Sat 18, Wed 22, Fri 24, Sat 25 September - $5 per session. All materials included.
Please text to book 0401 397 156.
