Alfred Cove 1. Susan Sheppard Susan Sheppard’s art practice ranges from small works including glass art, through to large-scale realist landscapes, mostly in oils. Susan will also be hosting guest artist Linda Johnston and her bead jewellery.1B Ferguson Street, Alfred Cove 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.susansheppard.com.au fsusansheppardartist

2. Atwell Arts Centre and Gallery Atwell is a vibrant community arts centre and gallery and home for the Melville Community Arts Association, South of the River Potters, Atwell House Spinners, and the Alfred Cove Art Society. Enjoy the showcase of activities and groups as well as a special kids’ art feature.586 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.atwellarts.com fatwellartcentreandgallery

3. South of the River Potters Club The South of the River Potters Club are part of the Melville Community Arts Association and members meet regularly to enjoy all creations made with clay. Enjoy a Raku firing and try your hand at doing wheel work or hand-building in the workshop shed.586 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday fsouthriverpotters

4. Jacksons Drawing Supplies Visit Jackson’s Art Supplies in Alfred Cove and enjoy artist demonstrations, product samples for people to try in the store and a mini staff art exhibition. 3/595 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove 10.00am to 2.00pm, Saturday www.jacksons.com.au fjacksonsdrawingsupplies

5. Embroiderers’ Guild of WA Now in the 50th anniversary year, the Guild welcomes visitors to engage with members, explore our diverse embroidery and lace techniques, (traditional and contemporary), visit our Historical Textile Collection and discuss wearable art with our Wear to? Group on Saturday. 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.embroiderersguildwa.org.au fembroiderersguildofwa

6. Heathcote Cultural Precinct Open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm unless otherwise stated.58 Duncraig Road, Applecrosswww.heathcotewa.comfHeathcoteCulturalPrecinct $ heathcoteculturalprecinct

Administration BuildingSwan River Print Studio Swan River Print Studio is an artists’ collective dedicated to printmaking. Visitors will be able to step into the Print Studio and meet members showcasing a selection of their work including Elizabeth Atahan, Maggie Calzoni, Jo Darvall, Katie Glaskin, Kylee Larsen, Claire Lawson, Annemie McAuliffe, Harvey Mullen and Beth Porter.www.heathcotewa.com/swan-river-print-studio $swanriverprint

Sarah Pearn Fine Art Sarah Pearn is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art who specialises in classical portraiture . 10.00am to 4.00pm, Sunday www.sarahpearnfineart.com fsarahpearnfineart

Marina Saker Marina Saker is a studio-based jewellery designer who hand makes her own designs. www.marinasaker.com.au fmarina.saker.jewellery

Migara Ramanayake Migara focuses mostly on portraiture and the human figure, aiming for his work to be hyper realistic.

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Not Yet Perfect Not Yet Perfect Studio is a pottery studio, running handbuilding and wheel work courses and workshops for the community. www.notyetperfect.com fnyperfectshop

Kitchen Building Fiona Buchanan Fiona Buchanan works in both pastel and paint, creating ocean artworks that inspire a sense of belonging to the natural world, as well as mixed media portraits.www.fionabuchanan.com.au $fionabuchanan_art

Gabby Loo Gabby Loo is an emerging multidisciplinary artist and community arts facilitator.10.00am to 4.00pm, Sunday www.gabbyloo.com fgbbyloo

Steven Finch Steven James Finch is a writer, independent community artist and arts administrator. 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday fsjfinchee

Swan House Heathcote Gallery View the exhibition at Heathcote Gallery ‘Sea sings, black sands and wings realm’ by artists Jo Darvall (WA) Bethwyn Porter (WA) & Martin King (VIC), printmakers creating an immersive installation in response to the environment and historic site of Heathcote.www.heathcotewa.com fHeathcoteCulturalPrecinct

Children’s School of Contemporary Art The Children’s School of Contemporary Art is an art school designed specifically for children aged 2 - 15 years. Courses and workshops in traditional and contemporary art, design and craft are facilitated by professional practicing artists and designers.www.csoca.net $childrens.school.of.art

Ardross7. Wireless Hill Museum The Picture Palaces of Perth exhibition explores the glorious age of the picture palaces in the early 20th Century which signified an era of opulence, social interaction and entertainment in Perth that changed rapidly alongside an evolving city. Telefunken Drive, Ardross 12noon to 4.00pm, Sunday www.melvillecity.com.au/wirelesshillfmelvillelibrariesandmuseums $melville_museums

8. Beverley Johnson Beverley Johnson is an artist and curator with over thirty years experience in watercolour painting. Beverley is inspired by her local environment and the water.57A Coogee Road, Ardross 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday

Bateman 9. Ellume Life Elwyn hand screen prints eco homewares in her garden studio (cushions, table linen, tea towels). Her designs originate from photographs and drawings celebrating Western Australian plants. She collaborates with fair trade artisans in Bangladesh to create home décor items all created from recycled, sustainable materials. 18 Electra Street, Bateman 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.ellumelife.com.au fellumelife

10. Maureen Lipa Maureen explores the natural environment in two-dimensional water based media on a variety of surfaces. Maureen will be showcasing various tecniques including watercolours, gelli prints and mixed media works.18 Electra Street, Bateman 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.maureenlipa.weebly.com Bull Creek 11. Ozgrounded Fleur is a printmaker, creating works on paper, and limited edition prints in her home studio. Take a look at her works and have a chat about etching and printmaking processes.7 Whittaker Crescent , Bull Creek 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday $ozgrounded

Booragoon12. City of Melville Annual Art Awards See over 260 artworks in the annual City of Melville’s Art Awards, enjoy artist talks, art demonstrations, music and refreshments. City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.melvillecity.com.au/artawards $melvillecityartsandevents

13. Feld and Co Feld is a creative communal space nestled off Marmion Street in Booragoon, next to Little Leaf Co and A Little Bohemia . Feld are hosting a number of events over the weekend in conjunction with Open Hands Creative.6/496 Marmion Street, Booragoonwww.feld.space ffeldandco

Open Hands Creative - Community Mural Project and workshop Join us for a community mural development workshop in which you will learn how to design, prep and paint a mural. The workshop is 4 hours long and participants will help to paint one of Feld & Co’s walls. All materials provided; tickets available online at www.openhandscreative.com. 11.00am to 2.00pm, Saturday

Open Hands Creative - Open Table Open Table is a fine dining experience where we slow down the concept of dinner and gather around a table to watch as creativity and connectivity intersect. Open Hands Creative will host you through the evening where the multicourse meal is paired with alcohol, and art is paired with music. Everything included in tickets; available online at www.openhandscreative.com. 6:30pm, Saturday

Feld and Co - Sunday Night gathering Join Feld and Co and Open Hands Creative on Sunday evening to wind down after an exciting Open Studio’s weekend, with live music, food and help with the completion of the community wall mural.No bookings required, all welcome! 6:00pm, Sunday

Kardinya 14. Jennifer Gaye, hosting Gail Bond & Robi Szalay Visit Jennifer Gaye’s home studio to view her unique and intricate artworks, alongside artworks by Gina Bond Living and textile artist Robi Szalay. Enjoy refreshments in the pop-up cafe.

2 Townshend Way, Kardinya 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.jennifergaye.com fJennifer-Gaye-Art

Melville 15. Nyisztor Studio Nyisztor Studio has been operating as an independent artist run initiative since 2006 and incorporates an exhibition space along with the painting studio of Ron Nyisztor. 391 Canning Highway, Melville 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.nyisztorstudio.com.au fnyisztorstudio

16. Isa’s Igloo Pottery Visit Isa’s Igloo Pottery to view both functional and sculptural pottery work available for sale, and to watch Isa working on decorating and applying finishing touches. Isa is happy to talk about her process and can run quick demonstrations on the wheel. 28 Holman Street, Melville 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.isasigloo.com.au fIsasIgloo

SATURDAY 14 & SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2019

OPEN STUDIOS | EXHIBITIONS | DEMONSTRATIONS | ART ACTIVITIES

Studios, galleries and creative spaces will open their doors over one weekend in September for the third annual City of Melville Open Studios and Exhibitions Trail Buy original artworks, be inspired & discover #creativemelville

During your visit, you can collect a set of five postcards featuring artworks by Jennifer Gaye, Mikaela Miller, Ruby Sew Oh, Harvey Mullen and Katie Glaskin, available from the artists over the weekend.

For more details and a map visit www.melvillecity.com.au/openstudiosOr call 1300 635 845 | 9364 0666 during business hours $melvillecityartsandevents

Cover image: artists Katie Glaskin & Harvey Mullen from Swan River Print Studio, Heathcote Cultural PrecinctThe City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

Please note some of these spaces are private residences and may not be wheel chair accessible. For more information whilst planning your visits please contact arts@melville.wa.gov.au

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Mount Pleasant17. Tony Clarke and Tracey Clarke - Artists Tony and Tracey Clarke are the creators of Garage Art and Art Hire Perth, where their acrylic on canvas paintings inject colour and vibrancy to residential homes and commercial properties. 283 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant 12noon to 4.00pm, Sunday ftonyclarkeartist ftraceyclarkeartist farthireperth

Myaree 18. BLOCK D STUDIOS Art - Glass - Surface Design - Textiles - Installations - Garments - Ukulele - Workshops 4/89 Norma Road, Myaree12noon to 4.00pm, Saturday www.blockdstudios.com.au fBLOCK D Studios

19. Woven Stories Textiles Woven Stories stocks an evolving array of beautiful handmade fabrics ethically sourced directly from the makers. Enjoy a display of blockprinting techniques and try your hand at this ancient craft.3/89 Norma Rd, Myaree 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.wovenstories.com.au fwovenstoriesofficial

20. Myaree Ceramics Myaree Ceramics is a design focused showroom and retail space featuring the finest in ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles, delivering cutting-edge technology and innovative style. A desire to showcase design on a multidimensional level has led to the introduction of an Artist In Residence program Enjoy the artwork on display in the showroom by artists Chris Saunders and Gail Dell.91 Norma Road, Myaree10.00am to 2.00pm, Saturday www.myareeceramics.com.au fMyareeceramics

21. Otherside Brewhouse Otherside Brewhouse is an awesome warehouse full of good music, beer and food providing a hint of ‘festival’ vibes in Myaree. Otherside are hosting six artists as well as live music bands and DJ’s from 3.00pm. Blaikie Street, Myaree (opposite number 4 Blaikie Street) 12noon to 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday www.othersidebrewing.com.au fothersidebrewingco

Moody Rabbit Hannah is a mixed media artist that enjoys making whimsical pieces for everyday life. She is a bird watcher and nature lover and you can find her designs adorned over original artwork, ceramics, homewares and clothing. www.moodyrabbit.wixsite.com/shop fmoodyrabbit

Ruby Sew Oh Ruby Sew Oh creates hand embroidered printed fabric artworks, framed in embroidery hoops as well as fun and unique home decor and pendant jewellery.

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Crystal Embroidery Co Crystal Embroidery Co artworks and jewellery are designed to bring spiritual balance and high vibe energy to people and their homes.www.crystalembroideryco.etsy.com fcrystalembroideryco

Ben Crappsley Ben Crappsley is a visual artist who recently exhibited in the 2019 Bunbury Biennale and has artwork held in the City of Melville Art Collection. $ben_crappsley

Kiya Kalem Kiya is an artist and curator working across various styles and mediums. www.kiyakalem.com

Ben Sherar Ben is a self taught realist oil painter working from his studio in Kardinya. www.bensherar.com $bensherar.art

Palmyra22. Mikaela Miller community mural painting session Come and help paint a mural! Mikala Miller is an artist working on a new mural artwork in John O’Sullivan Park in Palmyra over the Open Studio’s weekend. Please drop in to either watch the artwork progress or pick up a paint brush and help paint! All ages welcome. Corner of Marmion Street and Baal Streets, Palmyra 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.mikaelamiller.com fmikaelamillercreative

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23. Preston & HowlettPreston & Howlett design unique jewellery for women who appreciate affordable luxury fashion. When the creative pair design, they make sure each piece tells a story about a special place they have travelled so it will take you there each time you wear it. 218 Marmion Street, Palmyra 10.00am to 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday www.prestonhowlett.com.au/ fPrestonandHowlett

24. Artesian Pop Up Market @ Palmyra Farmers Markets Get a taste of talented artists, craftspeople, designers and gourmet producers all selling their wares alongside the weekly farmers markets. Palmyra Primary School, 60 McKimmie road, Palmyra 8.00am to 12noon, Sunday www.heartinspiredevents.com.au/palmyrafarmersmarket fpallyfarm $palmyrafarmersmarket

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