Armadale Hills Open Studio Arts Trail: Everything you need to know

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Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre
20 August 2020

Our artists are opening their studios to the public for an intimate view of their inspiring spaces and creative processes. On the Trail you’ll discover an extraordinary range of art practices and art people nestled amongst the stunning natural beauty of the Armadale Hills.

As you’re making your way around the area, look out for the blue banners and Trail signage to help you find the studios. Make the most of your trip by pausing for refreshments at one of our local cafés!

The trail runs from 11-20 September, however opening times between studios may vary. Be sure to download the trail map and program to plan out your route. Maps can also be collected from the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre.


Meet the Artists

  • Armadale Society of Artists
    Armadale Society of Artists

    Armadale Society of Artists is an established local art group with a vision to nurture creativity and promote art in the community. Art House on Hobbs will feature 10 talented artists during the Trail: Trish Halloran, John Hartnett, Geraldine Gustavino, Chantalle Grummet, Sandra Reynolds, Maureen Smith, Eddie Beer, Sandra Spindler, Helen Cockburn and Violet Bell. In addition, there are around 250 member artworks to see in the gallery.

  • Corbeau Art Space
    Corbeau Art Space - Jeanette Dyson
    Illustration, mixed media, painting, giftware

    A resident in the Kimberley for a decade, I painted daily in a cultural exchange studio environment, sharing Kimberley ochres, plus gold and pearl dust with local Indigenous artists. In my paintings I seek to portray and celebrate the uniqueness of the Australian north, the spiritual isolation and the texture of the landscape in a contemporary interpretation.

  • Corbeau Art Space
    Corbeau Art Space - Julie Fearns-Pheasant
    Illustration, mixed media, painting, giftware

    I am a figurative artist and educator with a visual arts career spanning over thirty years. I work in many media and various forms with line and colour and everyday people being a focus.

  • Tom Jarrett
    Tom Jarrett
    Woodturning

    I am a woodturner and my interest in this craft commenced when I did an eight week course in 2007. I joined the Gosnells Woodturning Group in 2012. I like to turn items which test my abilities and skills and I am always looking for new challenges. A piece of wood that appears to be very plain, when turned and finished, can transform into a beautiful piece of artwork.

  • Vicky Alchin
    Vicky Alchin
    Painting - watercolour, acrylic, specialising in portraits

    I have been creating art as long as I can remember and I especially love painting animals in watercolour and acrylics. I like working with texture and colour and have an affinity with nature and wildlife.

  • Aboriginal Artists Collective
    Aboriginal Artists Collective
    Painting, craft

    The Aboriginal Artists Collective is a unique showcase of local Aboriginal artistic talent from the Armadale region and beyond. Featuring accomplished artists and craftspeople, the group exhibition reveals a range of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artworks.

  • Ruth de Vos
    Ruth de Vos: Art - Ruth de Vos
    Textile art, illustration

    I create my artworks by stitching together hundreds of pieces of fabric. Its traditional patchwork applied in a contemporary way! Most of the fabric is dyed or printed here in my studio. I make art inspired by our local flora, as well as the children in my life.

  • The Artful Flowe - Felicia Lowe
    The Artful Flowe - Felicia Lowe
    Painting - acrylic, pastel, mixed media, Giclee prints

    I am a visual artist besotted with the colour, light and form of WA. I have joyfully spent the past 21 years interpreting our landscape, sunlight, animals and plants through my art. Whether I’m painting in acrylic, pastel or mixed media on canvas, paper or recycled wood, most pieces are finished with micaceous pigments to create a subtle shimmering of light.

  • T’Louze Glass Artistry - Lorraine Chaplin-Mills & Terry Ferrier
    T'Louze Glass Artistry - Lorraine Chaplin-Mills & Terry Ferrier
    Fused and slumped glass

    We share a passion for glass, for its colour, soul and its glory. We have been creating glass artwork since we were introduced to the medium over 10 years ago, and we endeavour to capture the ‘quirky’ to create something truly unique and special.

  • Studio 53 - Lynda Everitt
    Studio 53 - Lynda Everitt
    Painting, mixed media

    I paint and draw in all types of mediums and subjects, although graphic art is what I most tend to gravitate to. I also experiment in mixing different mediums together. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but that is what art is all about for me, just having fun.

  • Andrea's Artwork - Andrea Gadd
    Andrea's Artwork - Andrea Gadd
    Acrylic painting

    I get inspiration for my artwork from a variety of sources; colours, animals, photographs, buildings, dance costumes, even textures. I love exploring different techniques and styles so have a wide range of paintings hanging in my studio gallery for visitors to enjoy.

  • David Giles
    David Giles
    Painting

    I have been painting for 25 years now, starting after a near death experience. Having exhibited internationally, and also having almost 50 solo exhibitions and 20 art awards to my name, I look back on my journey and feel very grateful. At my open studio I will have a new series of abstract paintings.

  • Stonegate Art Studio - Irene Young
    Stonegate Art Studio - Irene Young
    Painting - Australian wildlife

    Inspired by my love of Australian wildlife, you will see beautifully captured native birds, animals and flora, in life-like paintings using the mediums of acrylics and mixed media.

  • Maureen Woltersdorf
    Maureen Woltersdorf
    Textile art, mixed media

    Known as Mo, I am a self-taught artist using many different mediums in my artwork. My love of textiles is shown in a lot of my creations and I like to challenge the integrity of new and recycled fabrics to create textural vessels, wall art and other interesting items.

  • PurJus Leather Bags & Accessories - Regan Mackenzie
    PurJus Leather Bags & Accessories - Regan Mackenzie
    Leather bags and accessories, leather and metal jewellery

    My journey with leather started in New Zealand in my early 20s, making made-to-measure leather clothing for customers. Now, using designer hardware, leather and wonderful luxury linings, I create beautiful pieces for the discerning customer.

  • Roleystone Wood Turning - Murray Hight
    Roleystone Wood Turning - Murray Hight
    Woodturning, other wooden products

    The woods I use are mostly local timbers, like Jarrah, Red Gum (Marri) and Sheoak. All are good to work with and have their own distinctive colours and grain. From time to time I am able to obtain burls that grow on these trees, and when turned, the effects can be quite stunning.

  • Walkers Steel Art - Robert Walker
    Walkers Steel Art - Robert Walker
    Steel art

    The sculptures I create are of the local flora and fauna found in WA and are all hand made by me in my workshop, which visitors will be able to see. I will show you the tools I use to make my art and explain the steps taken from an idea in my head to the end result being the steel sculpture.