Meet the makers: artist open studio bonanza
Go directly to the maker, not only for inspiration but to hear their stories and get your hands on beautiful pieces that don't usually make it to market. Grab your diary, grab a buddy and read on.
Sydney Craft Week is underway and there's a host of artist studios, workshops, markets and creative happenings to explore.
According to the National Arts Participation Survey, 30% of Australians (and 34% of women) creatively participate in visual arts and craft, while 46% attend visual arts and craft events.
An initiative of the Australian Design Centre (ADC), Sydney Craft Week is a series of events being held in and around Sydney in celebration of it's makers. Says ADC CEO and Artistic Director Lisa Cahill, “We have a diverse community of makers in our beautiful city whose hands weave, hammer, throw, bend, twist, fire, decorate, create and problem-solve, day in, day out.”
"We want to show people that there are all sorts of opportunities to learn new making skills and develop their own practice.”
Lisa Cahill
Here's just a taste of what's on offer:
1. Rachel Castle This is Love
When: Now until Sunday 5th November
Where: Koskela Gallery, 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery, NSW 2018
What: A collection of 7 large canvases from Rachel Castle celebrating her love for the floral form and the beauty of colour.
More info: click here
2. String Bags & Cord Making with Brooke Munro
When: Sunday 15th October, 10:30-1:30pm
Where: Koskela, 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery, NSW 2018
What: A weekend of weaving!
More info: click here
3. Marion Hall Best: Interiors at Sydney Living Museums
When: Now until Sunday 12 November
Where: Museum of Sydney, cnr Bridge and Phillips Streets, Sydney
What: Exhibition, Interior design, modernism, colour
More info: click here
4. Trade the Mark Open Studio
When: Wednesday 11 October, 5pm-8pm
Where: Trade The Mark, 23 May Street, St Peters NSW 2044
What: Ceramics, hand painted textiles, porcelain jewellery, planters, wall art
More info: click here
Plus: there are many Sydney studios participating in Craft Up Late, find one near you here.
5. Lumifold: Mindful Math-Making
When: Wednesday 11th October, 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Snepo Fab Lab, 95 Riley Street, Darlinghurst
What: Use your thinking hands to make beautiful paper lamps using Origami Sekkei
More info: click here
“Sydney’s makers are all around us and our passion and reason for being is to introduce audiences and buyers to their work."
Lisa Cahill
View the full program online here.
