Perth Autumn Studio Tour on Thanksgiving Weekend
The Perth Autumn Studio Tour on the Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend, October 10 and 11, 10:00am-4:00pm.
Each year for the past 34 years, thousands of visitors have been attracted by the high calibre of art and the warm ambience of the Perth Autumn Studio Tour. Meandering through Brooke Valley, a rural community west of Perth, the tour features a wide range of artists and craftspeople from emerging to internationally renowned. The awe-inspiring beauty of the Autumn colours on the landscape set the mood to take in the creativity and uniqueness of each artist. The five different studios provide opportunities to meet the artists in a relaxed setting, enjoy some process demonstrations as well as purchase their one-of-a-kind creations. The Brooke Valley School offers a wholesome harvest lunch that supports the non-profit school.
This year, the Studio Tour showcases 5 studios, 24 artists as follows:
Studio 1 - Maberly Hall
Gary Barr: paintings; Beth Fisher: knitted, woven, and felted alpaca garments and home fashions; Brenda Schamehorn: paintings; Les Russett: paintings and woodcraft; Muffle Up!: upcycled fur goods; Dagmar Sagat: home textiles.
Studio 2 - Catherine Orfald Studio
Catherine Orfald: paintings; Ludwig Ratzinger: chocolate; Mallory McDougall: graphite drawings; Suzette Macskimming: paintings.
Studio 3 - Wouter van der Molen Studio
Wouter van der Molen: sophisticated jewellery made with conflict-free metals and gemstones; Bastou Bacharach: Islamic geometry, paintings and marquetry; Tania Marsh Designs: photo-metal artwork; Keana Gauvin: pottery; Jordan Walmsley: photographs; Sarah Wright: ink prints.
Studio 4 - Bridget O’Flaherty Studio
Bridget O’Flaherty: textile quilt art and drawings; October Knits: hand dyed yarns; Hyla Nemy: functional stoneware ceramics; Becky & Lori Willsteed: wet felting.
Studio 5 - Franc van Oort studio
Franc van Oort: etchings and paintings; Nick Moore: wooden furniture and spoons; Lara Elliott: pottery; Nancy Barnard: paintings and mixed media.
We highly recommend that you set aside at least one full day, as many first time visitors appreciate having enough time for each studio.
Each studio will be open October 10 and 11, from 10am to 4pm. Addresses, map and more details can be found at www.perthstudiotour.com. Stay in the loop on Instagram and Facebook @perthstudiotour as we highlight each artist prior to the date.
The Brooke Valley School will be serving lunch and treats from 11am to 4pm each day. Everything is made from scratch by the school parents, with options for different dietary needs and a wonderful community atmosphere.
Whether you are looking for a unique gift, some inspiration for your own creative process, or simply a colourful Autumn weekend in a lovely country setting, we hope to see you on Thanksgiving weekend!
