saturday, 2 and sunday, 3 september 2017 - City of Melville

Over 24 studios, galleries, creative spaces and ARI’s (Artist Run Initiatives) will open their doors over one weekend in September for the inaugural City of Melville Open Studios and Exhibitions Art Trail. The City of Melville is home to many artists and creatives who are working in diverse artistic practices including textiles, glass, printmaking, ceramics, painting, illustration, drawing, papercut, installation, and more. See artwork by more than 400 emerging and established artists. Meet artists in their studios. Buy original artworks. Be inspired. Discover #creativemelville For more details and a map visit www.melvillecity.com.au/arts or call 1300 635 845 | 9364 0666

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14. Plein Air Painting with Elizabeth MacColl Watch Elizabeth and other established and emerging artists drawing and painting in Plein Air under the Mt Henry bridge. The artists will also have a selection of works on display and available for sale. (Weather permitting) Mt Henry Bridge, The Esplanade, Mt Pleasant When: Saturday and Sunday 11am to 2pm 15. AMOK Island Live Mural Painting Canning Bridge is set to get some fresh paint in the form of a new six storey high mural by internationally renowned street artist AMOK Island. AMOK’s work explores his fascination with nature and the environment. See him in action! (Weather permitting). 1-3 The Esplanade, Mt Pleasant (rear) www.amokisland.com When: Saturday and Sunday 11am to 3pm

16. Heathcote Cultural Precinct See the current exhibition, visit the many studio artists and shop handmade from the Studio Door. 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross www.heathcotewa.com Open: Saturday and Sunday 12noon to 4pm Heathcote Gallery Parallels of Place looks at the intersection between aesthetic concerns of landscape imagery and the psychological impact of place. Lyn Nixon, Megan Christie, Ian Williams and David Ledger explore alternative perceptions of landscape and change through photography, furniture, painting and installation. Sarah Pearn Admin Studio 1 A graduate of The Florence Academy of Art who specialises in classical portraiture. www.sarahpearnfineart.com

Susan Radaich Admin Studio 2 Susan’s work focuses on the rich landscapes of the goldfields. www.sueart4u.com Tiffany & Migara Ramanayake (Open Sunday only) Admin Studio 3 Tiffany and Migara blend together South Asian and Western styles of art and philosophy in their art practice. www.facebook.com/tiffandmig

Fiona Buchanan Kitchen Studio 2 Fiona loves the coast and ocean in all its forms, working in oils and pastels she calls herself a ‘coastal artist’. www.fionabuchanan.com.au Nikki Lundy Kitchen Studio 4 Nikki is a painter and installation artist who recently graduated from ECU. www.nikkilundy.com.au

Rebecca Persic Kitchen Studio 1 Rebecca is an installation and performance artist who recently graduated from Curtin University. @rebeccapersic

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SATURDAY, 2 AND SUNDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2017 OPEN STUDIOS | EXHIBITIONS DEMONSTRATIONS | ART ACTIVITIES

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9. Garage Art Sale Tony and Tracey Clarke create colourful abstract artworks from their home studio and also run an art hire business. Each month they invite guest artists to join them for ‘Garage Art’, a garage sale showcasing the artworks of up to 25 artists. Meet the artists and browse 100’s of artworks. 28 Burke Drive, Attadale www.facebook.com/tonyclarkeartist Open: Sunday only 10am to 4pm

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10. Atwell House Arts Centre 11. Jacksons Alfred Cove Winthrop 12. Embroiderers Guild of WA et Stre Archibald and Gallery See artists demonstrating The Embroiderers Guild of WA is Atwell House is Willagee a thriving their techniques including Carl a learning community for anyone Bateman community art centre. It is home Haanappel (watercolour), Vicki with a love of embroidery, stitch to the Melville Community Arts Bulliard (drawing with markers), and textiles. Guild House is home Association, the Alfred Cove Art Camilla Loveridge (polymer to many embroidery groups, Society, Atwell House Spinners, transfers & crayon drawing) and workshops, a library, and an WA Pastel Society and the South Anne Gee (papercut). extensive textile collection. See of the River Potters. See the ‘We demonstrations of hand and 3/595 Canning Hwy, Alfred Cove Love Art’ group exhibition, artist machine embroidery, both www.jacksons.com.au Kardinya demonstrations and join in with traditional and contemporary, Open: Saturday 10am to 12.30pm the come and try art activities. Street have a go at various stitching (store openSout fromh 9am to 2pm) 586 Canning Hwy, Alfred Cove techniques and talk to members. Murdoch www.atwellarts.com Guild House, 565 Canning Open: Saturday and Sunday Highway, Alfred Cove 10am to 4pm www.embroiderersguildwa.org.au Open: Saturday only 10am to 4pm

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6. Stewart & Trish Scambler Studio Meet Stewart and Trish (Bohemian Ceramics) who have been creating Maiolica ware and urban stoneware from their home studio in Palmyra since 1992. Stewart and Trish are inspired by the Western Australian landscape, using local clays and glazes and a mix of native timbers from their York property. 20A Elvira Street, Palmyra www.stscambler.com.au Open: Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 1pm

8. Daniela Dlugocz - Studio Daniela is an award-winning artist with Master Degrees in both Fine and Creative Arts from Germany and Australia. Her art work is known for its sophistication and subtle technique. Daniela focusses currently on portraiture and figure drawings of old and young. Her favourite medium is soft pastels. Daniela is a teacher and tutor within Perth Arts Centres, Schools, Communities and Councils. 105 Tweeddale Road, Applecross www.danieladlugocz.com Open: Saturday only 10am to 4pm

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3. Nyisztor Studio & Gallery Nyisztor Studio has been operating as an independent artist run initiative since 2006 and incorporates an exhibition space along with the painting studios of director Ron Nyisztor. See the current exhibition by the Wild Swans Art Group including works by guest artist Sadaharu Horio from Kobe, Japan. 391 Canning Hwy, Melville Cnr Stock Rd www.nyisztorstudio.com.au Open: Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday 2pm to 5pm

5. Jennifer Gaye - Studio Jennifer is a designer and artist with more than 20 years experience in fashion, design and textiles. Her studio is home to the creative processes that reflect her innovation, inspiration, and passion for the many projects that unfold. 9 Potts Street, Melville www.jennifergaye.com Open: Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm

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7. Block D Studios Block D Studios is the home of creative duo John Dornan, glass artisan and Sheree Dornan, painter, garment designer and textile artist. Sheree was well known for her label and Freo store ‘Love in Tokyo’ and has recently launched a new label. See their studio spaces, their latest work, and find out about their workshops too. You might even be treated to some ukulele playing! 4/89 Norma Rd, Myaree www.blockdstudios.com.au Open: Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm

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2. Ruby Sew Oh Danielle Matthews is ‘Ruby Sew Oh’. She creates hand embroidered hoop art including pendants and homewares. Meet her and the team from Little Leaf Co, a creative atelier and interior garden studio, who also host regular workshops in Chalk Paint. Little Leaf Co 4/496 Marmion St, Booragoon www.littleleafco.com.au Open: Saturday 10am to 4pm

4. Designing Women Designing Women has been meeting at Piney Lakes Environmental Centre since 2001. Members have a love for textiles and work in many forms. See their latest body of work titled ‘Botanical’ on display at AH Bracks Library. AH Bracks Library 431 Canning Hwy, Melville Open: Saturday 9am to 1pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm

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1. City of Melville Annual Art Awards Exhibition See 250 diverse artworks in this annual exhibition across a range of mediums. Artworks are for sale. City of Melville Civic Centre 10 Almondbury Rd, Booragoon www.melvillecity.com.au/arts Open: Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm

13. Susan Sheppard - Studio Susan has been practicing professionally for the past 10 years and creates large scale realist landscapes, as well as workingBull in resin and glass. See Creek Susan in action and view her current work. 1B Ferguson Street, Alfred Cove South Street www.susansheppard.com.au Open: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm

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