The Felt Studio

Wild Things Exhibition and Gallery Shop
2025-11-26 - 2025-12-09 | Richard Randall Art Studio, Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
WILD THINGS EXHIBITION AND GALLERY SHOP
Our annual Wild Things Exhibition is on again this year. November 26th to December 9th. Open daily 10 am to 4 pm. On our last day, the 9th, we will close at 1:00 p.m. Look forward to sharing our work with you.

The Art of Felt Collage Online Course
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-02 08:00 UTC
The Art or Felt Collage Online Class starts January 1st 2026 .
Here is the link to register and to provide you with more information : https://courses.ruzuku.com/courses/the-art-of-felt-collage–b623f420-4d88-4a41-8739-5c8539ec49f7/salespage

Textures and Patterns in Nature Online class Starts March 1st 2026
2026-02-10 08:00 - 17:00
I am thrilled to be offering a new season of this class. It will run from 1st March 2026 for 6 weeks. It is full of fabulous techniques, has lifetime access and we have a wonderful group gathering from around the world to be part of the class. Here is the link

50 Shades of Grey, FELT! online class
2026-03-01
March 1st 2026, my online class, 50 Shades of Grey, Felt! is opening. Registration wise open now . Click here

Samford and Surrounds Arts trail....
2026-06-20 10:00 - 2026-06-28 15:00
Samford and Hinterland Arts Trail – June weekends only 10am till 3pm
Each year for the month of June the Samford and Hinterland Arts Trail transforms our beautiful region into a vibrant celebration of creativity, opening studio doors and inviting visitors to step behind the scenes and experience the richness of local artmaking.
It is always one of the highlights of my creative year — not only as an exhibiting artist, but as an opportunity to connect with people who are curious about process, materials and the stories behind handmade work. This year my studio will once again be open as part of the trail, and I will be sharing a diverse collection of work including textiles, ceramics, prints and mixed media pieces. Visitors will be able to see works in progress, explore the textures and surfaces that inspire my practice and gain insight into the layering, experimentation and playful discovery that sit at the heart of what I create. For many people, visiting artists’ studios can feel surprisingly inspiring.
Unlike viewing work in a gallery, studio visits offer a glimpse into the real, often messy and wonderfully imperfect process of making. Materials spill across messy tables, ideas evolve on walls and unfinished pieces quietly reveal how creativity actually happens. I believe this openness is important — particularly for those who may feel hesitant about their own creativity or think art only belongs to the “naturally talented.”
The Arts Trail is also a reminder of the extraordinary creative community we have here in the Samford region. Painters, ceramicists, jewellers, textile artists, printmakers, sculptors and mixed media artists all contribute to a rich tapestry of creative practice. In my own studio, visitors can expect tactile surfaces, layered textiles, earthy ceramics and work that reflects my ongoing fascination with texture, fibre, mark-making and materiality. Many pieces evolve intuitively over time, often beginning with experimentation and sampling before finding their final form.
Events like the Samford and Hinterland Arts Trail are also an invitation for people to reconnect with their own creativity. Sometimes simply stepping into an artist’s workspace sparks something dormant — a desire to make, explore, learn or play again. I look forward to welcoming visitors into my studio, sharing conversations about art and process, and celebrating the joy of handmade work within our wonderful creative community.
Weekends only 10am till 3pm
Here are the links for free tickets, maps , workshops and trail guide:
https://creativesamford.com/samford-hinterland-arts-trail-guide/
https://creativesamford.com/samford-hinterland-arts-trail-map/
https://creativesamford.com/workshops/
https://creativesamford.com/tickets/
https://creativesamford.com/

Wild Things Exhibition and Gallery Shop 2026
2026-11-25 10:00 - 2026-12-06 16:00 | Richard Randall Art Studio, Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
WILD THINGS 2026 — Exhibition and Gallery Shop
25 November – 6 December 2026
Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
Open daily 10am–4pm
Add quality handmade local art to your Christmas gift list!
Brisbane’s favourite local textile artists Sharyn Hall and Wendy Bailye return with their much-loved annual collaboration — their 18th WILD THINGS Exhibition, showcasing an inspiring blend of contemporary textile art, fine design, and exquisite handmade pieces.
Immerse yourself in the colour, texture and richness of this distinctive exhibition.
WILD THINGS celebrates the tactile beauty of natural materials through collectible artworks, hand-crafted jewellery, wearable art, homewares, and unique gifts — all ready to take home.
Each artist brings her own mastery and material passion:

Sharyn Hall, a Churchill Fellow and accomplished designer, creates sophisticated fabric surface designs, mixed media works, and beautifully hand-crafted silver jewellery. This year, she has some particularly lovely new exhibition pieces.
Wendy Bailye, Samford’s very own feltmaker and textile artist, will showcase stunning archival prints of her felt panels and textile work featuring local Samford birdlife — photographed and printed in Samford as well as new felted work and some gorgeous quirky ceramics
We will also have a significant collection of new and second-hand textile, art and display stock as we downsize our studio’s.

Expect priceless individuality, bold creativity, and the unmistakable handmade signature of two of Brisbane’s most respected textile artists.
See it, love it, take it home.
Event: Wild Things Exhibition
Dates: 25 November – 6 December 2026
Times: 10am–4pm daily
Location: Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
www.sharynhalldesigns.com www.wendybailye.com
