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Dandenong Ranges Open Studios 2026 - Events and Workshops

Dandenong Ranges Open Studios 2026 – Events and Workshops

Learn how to create a circular weaving using yarn and a metal frame.
10.30am &#8211; duration 90 mins 
Capacity 5 
$30 per person, <a href="https://www.leafstudios.com.au/book-a-workshop/p/circular-weaving-workshop-with-sprites" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

No experience required! Visit Elizabeth’s studio and join other visitors in contributing to a group mural on site, with all materials and instructions supplied. Child friendly, but please supervise.
Drop in anytime between 10am &#8211; 5pm 
Free &#8211; no booking required

Participants learn basic drawing techniques to create an abstract, musically-themed line-art piece (inspired by musical instruments and their sounds), which they may colour and take home.
11am &#8211; duration 60 mins 
Capacity 14 
$20 per person, <a href="https://www.traceyroberts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

This demonstration goes back to the origins of lino printing. I will explain how to set up a registration board, create the lino blocks you need for your multi-block prints, and print it with simple tools like a wooden spoon.
11am &#8211; duration 50 mins 
Capacity 12 
Free, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/multi-block-lino-printing-without-a-press" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Casual demonstration of throwing large bowls, platters and mugs in order to convey the process of thrown work. Opportunities for visitors to ‘have a go’ on the wheel, get a feel for what it is like, how the clay feels, and how the wheel&#8217;s speed affects results.
More demonstrations throughout the day, upon request.
Duration &#8211; 30 mins 
Capacity 12 
Free &#8211; no booking required

Introduction to Linocuts and Printmaking with Tamara Desiatov. Learn about different printmaking materials and techniques. In this workshop, you will design and print your own linocut design. All materials provided. Tamara is a multidisciplinary artist, designer and filmmaker.
11am &#8211; duration 180 mins 
$40, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/linocut-printing-workshop-with-tamara-desiatov-21st-march" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Join Carolina as she generously shares her experience and insight on mastering oil painting.
Duration &#8211; 30 mins 
Free &#8211;<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/3-easy-steps-to-oil-painting-free-demonstration" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> book here</a>

A personal journey of art, emotion and transformation
Join Anna for an intimate artist talk as she shares her journey through a year of emotional darkness, creative exploration, and personal shift. Through raw sketches, poetry, and honest reflection, Anna reveals how sitting with uncomfortable feelings became the doorway to new inspiration and a powerful new body of work.
Duration &#8211; 60 mins 
Capacity 20 
Free, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/loving-the-dark-or-artist-talk-by-anna-l-heatherley-or" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Participants learn basic drawing techniques to create an abstract, musically-themed line-art piece (inspired by musical instruments and their sounds), which they may colour and take home.
2pm &#8211; duration 60 mins 
Capacity 14 
$20 per person, <a href="https://www.traceyroberts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Working with one of the most versatile and expressive mediums — charcoal — participants will explore how gesture, perception, and mark intersect.
A gentle introduction to observational drawing
Techniques for focusing perception and simplifying form
Guided mark-making exercises using willow and compressed charcoal, and relevant tools
Time for reflection and discussion on process and perception.
4.30pm &#8211; duration 120 mins 
Capacity 12 
$25 per person, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/charcoal-drawing-with-gerard-russo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

These relaxed, practical sessions are designed for people who want to:
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Finally, understand how their camera works</li>
<li>Move beyond Auto mode</li>
<li>Learn exposure, light, and composition without jargon</li>
</ul>
Perfect for first-time photographers, hobbyists, and anyone who’s been meaning to “really learn photography” for years.
10am &#8211; duration 60 mins 
Capacity 6 
$50 per person, <a href="https://www.loopartphotospace.com/store/Digital-Photography-for-Beginners-Open-Studios-p803402940" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

A demonstration of making a ceramic wall piece using texture and applied clay.
10am &#8211; Capacity 15 
Free, no booking required

Make a decorative magic potion bottle.
10.30am &#8211; duration 60 mins 
Capacity 5 
$35 per person, <a href="https://www.leafstudios.com.au/book-a-workshop/p/potions-class-for-kids-xlcea" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Discover the art of batik in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll paint and dye your own silk scarf using traditional wax-resist techniques.
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<div>As a professional musician, songwriter, synesthete and visual artist, I’ve learned a thing or two over the years.  In this comfy, relaxed Q&amp;A session, feel free to ask me anything.</div>
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<div>11am &#8211;  duration 45 mins 
Free &#8211; no booking required</div>
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Demonstration on drawing feathers on a rainbow lorikeet using a variety of techniques, including layering in coloured pencil.
<div>11am &#8211; Free &#8211; no booking required</div>
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Introduction to Printmaking with Gelli-plate Printmaking Techniques with Tamara Desiatov. All Materials Supplied. You may bring something from nature to use for your gelli-plate print. You will be able to take home your printed design at the end of the workshop.
11am &#8211; duration 180 mins 
$40 per person, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/gelli-plate-printing-with-tamara-desiatov-22nd-march" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

These relaxed, practical sessions are designed for people who want to:
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Finally understand how their camera works</li>
<li>Move beyond Auto mode</li>
<li>Learn exposure, light, and composition without jargon</li>
</ul>
Perfect for first-time photographers, hobbyists, and anyone who’s been meaning to “really learn photography” for years.
11am &#8211; duration 60 mins 
Capacity 6 
$50 per person, <a href="https://www.loopartphotospace.com/store/Digital-Photography-for-Beginners-Open-Studios-p803402940" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Join Carolina as she generously shares her experience and insight on mastering oil painting.
1.30pm &#8211; duration 30 mins 
Free, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/3-easy-steps-to-oil-painting-free-demonstration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Learn how to use oil paints. Under the expert tutelage of photorealistic painter Heather Bradbury, you’ll take home your own artwork, even if you’ve never painted before!
2pm &#8211; duration 120 mins 
Capacity 6 
$65 per person, <a href="https://www.kapiartspace.com/product-page/oil-painting-workshop-open-studios" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

A simple demonstration of adding the final colour to one of his &#8216;X-files&#8217; screen prints, printing type characters from original FontAnimal fonts.
Mark will explain the processes performed up to that stage and briefly show the evolution of his group exhibition piece, &#8216;Continuum’.
2pm &#8211; duration 30 mins 
Capacity 5 
$10 per person, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/screenprinting-an-x-file" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here </a>

Enjoy an entertaining and informative concert as Tracey plays the grand piano (alongside other musicians), singing her synesthesia-inspired songs, whilst you may create and/or colour in drawings whilst listening.
2pm &#8211; duration 60 mins 
Capacity 50 
Donation

Explore Needle or dry felting techniques to create a 3D soft sculpture of a mushroom. Materials supplied, plus needle and foam to keep.  Recommended for Adults and Teens (using sharps).
10.30am &#8211; duration 90 mins 
Capacity 5 
Free, <a href="https://www.leafstudios.com.au/book-a-workshop/p/monday-7th-july-1pm-green-folk-picture-with-fleece-needle-felting-2mtxy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here </a>

Introduction to Linocuts and Printmaking with Tamara Desiatov. Learn about different printmaking materials and techniques. In this workshop, you will design and print your own linocut design. All materials provided. Tamara is a multidisciplinary artist, designer and filmmaker.
11am &#8211; duration 180 mins 
$40, book here

These relaxed, practical sessions are designed for people who want to:
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Finally, understand how their camera works</li>
<li>Move beyond Auto mode</li>
<li>Learn exposure, light, and composition without jargon</li>
</ul>
Perfect for first-time photographers, hobbyists, and anyone who’s been meaning to “really learn photography” for years.
11am &#8211; duration 60 mins 
Capacity 6 
$50 per person, <a href="https://www.loopartphotospace.com/store/Digital-Photography-for-Beginners-Open-Studios-p803402940" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Learn about Mokuhanga, a traditional Japanese relief printing technique that uses damp woodblocks, paper, and water-based inks to produce soft, watercolour-like prints without a press.
11am &#8211; duration 40 mins 
Capacity 12 
Free, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/japanese-mokuhanga-printing-technique" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here </a>

Watch how to bring an old frame back to life using the traditional art of gilding in gold leaf.
11am, free, no booking required

No experience required! Visit Elizabeth’s studio and join other visitors in contributing to a group mural on site, with all materials and instructions supplied. Child-friendly, but please supervise.
Drop in anytime between 10am &#8211; 5pm 
Free &#8211; no booking required

These small-group sessions are designed to be practical, accessible, and confidence-boosting, covering:
<ul>
<li>Making better portraits</li>
<li>connection before gear</li>
<li>why making portraits is awsome</li>
</ul>
No jargon. No ego. Just clear, usable knowledge you can apply immediately.
Perfect for: 
Beginners, hobbyists, and photographers wanting a solid refresh without the overwhelm.
10am &#8211; duration 120 mins 
Capacity 10 
$100 per person, <a href="https://www.loopartphotospace.com/store/2-Hour-Portrait-Photography-Workshop-Open-Studios-p803407116" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Form a handheld labyrinth from clay, which will be fired and sent to you.
10.30am &#8211; duration 90 mins 
Capacity 6 
$55 per person, <a href="https://www.leafstudios.com.au/book-a-workshop/p/ceramic-meditation-labyrinth-by-lillebeart-29th-march-open-studios" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>
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Watch a master carver at work, shaping a bass relief in wood.
11am &#8211; free, no booking required

Introduction to Printmaking with Gelli-plate Printmaking Techniques with Tamara Desiatov. All Materials Supplied. You may bring something from nature to use for your gelli-plate print. You will be able to take home your printed design at the end of the workshop.
11am &#8211; duration 180 mins 
$40 per person, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/gelli-plate-printing-with-tamara-desiatov-29th-march" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Learn how to use oil paints. Under the expert tutelage of photorealistic painter Heather Bradbury, you’ll take home your own artwork, even if you’ve never painted before!
2pm &#8211; duration 120 mins 
$65 per person, <a href="https://www.kapiartspace.com/product-page/oil-painting-workshop-open-studios" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

A simple demonstration of adding the final colour to one of his &#8216;X-files&#8217; screen prints, printing type characters from original FontAnimal fonts.
Mark will explain the processes performed up to that stage and briefly show the evolution of his group exhibition piece, &#8216;Continuum’.
2pm &#8211; duration 30 mins 
Capacity 5 
$10 per person, <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/screenprinting-an-x-file" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book here</a>

Open Studios Events and Workshops

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Don't miss this groundbreaking exhibition - Closes Sunday. $5 tickets every Wednesday If you live or work in the Yarra Ranges. 

Revisions: Made by the Warlpiri of Central Australia and Patrick Waterhouse

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Workshops and Events

Saturday 21 March

Sunday 22 March

Saturday 28 March

Sunday 29 March

Workshops and Events

Saturday 21 March

Circular Weaving - Leaf Studios Lauren Pitt-Trewin

Interactive: Paint a Mural - Elizabeth Gleeson

Workshop: Anyone Can Draw - Tracey Roberts

Demonstration: Multi-block lino printing without a press - Chris Lawry

Demonstration: Pottery Throwing - Juliet Widdows

Linocut Printing (Printmaking) - Tamara Desiatov

Demonstration: 3 Easy Steps to Mastering Oils - Carolina Gartner

Artist talk: Loving the Dark - Anna Lipsane Heatherley

Workshop: Anyone Can Draw - Tracey Roberts

Workshop: Charcoal Drawing - Gerard Russo

Sunday 22 March

Digital Photography for Beginners - Gorak Photo

Demonstration: Making a ceramic wall piece - Glenn England

Interactive: Paint a Mural - Elizabeth Gleeson

Workshop: Decorative Potion Bottle - Leaf Studios Rebecca Barkley

Demonstration: Pottery Throwing - Juliet Widdows

Workshop: Batik Silk Scarf Painting - Tatiana Zaslavskaia

Q&A Session: Ask me Anything! - Tracey Roberts

Coloured Pencil Bird - Janet Matthews Sherbrooke Art Society

Gelli-plate Printing (Printmaking) - Tamara Desiatov

Digital Photography for Beginners - Gorak Photo

Demonstration: 3 Easy Steps to Mastering Oils - Carolina Gartner

Workshop: Photo Realistic Oil Painting - Kapi Art Space

Screen printing an X-file - Mark Westaway

Music Concert: Colour what you hear - Tracey Roberts

Saturday 28 March

Digital Photography for Beginners - Gorak Photo

Workshop: Needle-felted Mushroom - Leaf Studios Bree Thomas

Interactive: Paint a Mural - Elizabeth Gleeson

Linocut Printing (Printmaking) - Tamara Desiatov

Workshop: Anyone Can Draw - Tracey Roberts

Digital Photography for Beginners - Gorak Photo

Demonstration: Japanese Mokuhanga printing technique - Chris Lawry

Gilding with Gold Leaf - Jeffrey Murphy Sherbrooke Art Society

Demonstration: 3 Easy Steps to Mastering Oils - Carolina Gartner

Workshop: Anyone Can Draw - Tracey Roberts

Sunday 29 March

Interactive: Paint a Mural - Elizabeth Gleeson

Portrait Photography Workshop - Gorak Photo

Workshop: Ceramic Meditation Labyrinth - Leaf Studios Amy Laker Bruni

Woodcarving Demonstration - Ross Waghorn Sherbrooke Art Society

Gelli-plate Printing (Printmaking) - Tamara Desiatov

Q&A Session: Ask me Anything! - Tracey Roberts

Demonstration: 3 Easy Steps to Mastering Oils - Carolina Gartner

Workshop: Photo Realistic Oil Painting - Kapi Art Space

Screen printing an X-file - Mark Westaway

Music Concert: Colour what you hear - Tracey Roberts