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Open Studios June 2026
Jun
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:
