Creative trail: We check out art studios around the country

The Forty Nine Studio + The Planthunter Open Studio

Who: The Forty Nine Studio + The Planthunter

Where: 51 Buckley Street, Marrickville

When: One Saturday a month 10am-2pm, as follows:

Saturday June 10th
Saturday July 8th
Saturday August 19th
Saturday September 9
Saturday October 14th
Saturday November 11th
Saturday December 9th

What: Retail, workshop and event space housing handmade ceramics, lighting and plants

Why: Dirty hands! Get closer to nature in your everyday life

More info: The Forty Nine Studio and The Planthunter

Open one Saturday a month

Who: Australian Design Centre - Meet the makers

Where: 101-115 William Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney

When: Saturdays 11am-3pm

What: Makers from ADC shop are in store to give a demonstration of their techniques, explain their practice and give visitors a go!

Why: Experience cutting edge contemporary craft and design, inculding textile, graphic, object and furniture design

More info: Australian Design Centre

Boaz Nothman

Keep your finger on the pulse of Australian design and experience works first hand

Boaz Nothman

Who: Belinda Marshall

Where: Plein Air Studios, 4-6 Ballarat Street, Brunswick VIC

When: Workshops run according to interest and availability. Email Belinda or check website for details

What: Artist Belinda Marshall's Acrylic Painting Workshop for Beginners

Why: A no-experience-necessary introduction into painting with acrylics, inspired by Belinda's signature style

More info: belindamarshall.com

Artwork from Belinda's recent 'Pastel neon' exhibition

Who: Marie-Helene Clauzon

Where: Bowral Public School Market

When: Saturday once a month 8am-1pm

2017 Markets
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
November 25
December 9

What: Stunning collection of distinctive handmade ceramic tableware to see, touch and buy

Why: Be inspired by Marie-Helene and take a little of her French-Australian style home with you

More info: mhceramics.net

Marie-Helene Clauzon

Marie-Helene Clauzon