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Wheel Throwing Demonstration with Vivienne Litson

Vivienne Litson

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10am 11.30am and 2.30pm

Studio open days

The Studio Shed, 1 Smith St, Bridgetown

Wheel throwing of clay and hand building techniques will be demonstrated between 10am and 11.30am and at  2.30pm  on open days.

Needle Felting Workshop with Bev Prideaux

Bev Prideaux

0407 651 411

flexible

Saturday and Wednesdays during the Art Trail

Boyup Brook Visitor Centre, Abel Street Boyup Brook

Learn the beautiful technique of needle felting.
Workshops available Saturdays and Wednesdays during the Blackwood River Arts Trail and other days by appointment
$50 per hour including materials
Bookings essential by phone or email.

Friendship Scarf Weaving Workshop

Liz Janney - Blackwood Weaving

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10 - 4pm each day I am open - refer Blackwood River Arts Trail website

Studio open days

71 Hovea place, Jalbarragup - 20 minutes south of Nannup

Your opportunity to weave part of a scarf and go into the draw to WIN the completed scarf.
This is a Friendship Scarf and you just need 10 minutes to do your bit of weaving. The loom will be alreay set up and I am there to assist you on every day I am open.
Its FUN and its FREE
Come and enjoy the experience of creating!
I also have several looms - a Sampleit loom, an Inkle Loom, and Knitting Loom and an 8 Shaft Loom - all Ashfords.

Paint n Sip

Mandy Blount

0477 186 103

2 - 4pm

28-03-2026

Nannup, details provided on booking

Let Mandy take your step-by-step through the process of creating a painting you can be proud of!
All materials, nibbles and bubbles will be provided. Booking essential by texting or ringing Mandy (Min 10 required)

Plein Air Painting with Prizes

Bev Bagby

0434 830 968

Registration from 12 noon. 1pm - 2.30pm

28-03-2026

Boyup Brook Visitors Centre

Plein Air Painting in Boyup Brook - with $800 in prizes kindly donated by Boyup Brook Co-op ($200 each for Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour and Pastel sections) you could both create a masterpiece and be a winner! The event and registration are free - just head to the Boyup Brook Visitors Centre and register by 12.30pm. Come with everything you need to paint your masterpiece around our picturesque town and make Boyup Brook shine.

Poetry in Motion

BACH

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10.30am- 12.30pm

29-03-2026

Balingup Town Hall

Poetry and Dance Workshop Working with Floeur there will be a basic contemporary warm-up followed by introducing poetry from Djilba to inspire movement, improvisation, and choreography either solo or as a group. Floeur will be guiding and helping the participants through various choreographic tools to create the work. Duration: 2 hours including light refreshments. Book online at www.bachub.com.au

Wheel Throwing Demonstration

Cher Shackleton

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11am - 12 noon and 1pm - 2pm

29-03-2026

42 Carey Street, Nannup

Free Wheel throwing Demonstrations by Cher Shackleton
Enjoy watching an expert with decades of experience at work in the delightful garden courtyard at The Eyrie Studio Gallery.

Live Drawing Draw & Sip

BACH

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6.30-8.00pm

01-04-2026

Balingup Town Hall

Experimental drawing with Floeur Adler & Sean Mitchell (18+ event) As opposed to ‘Life Drawing’ that is engaged in focusing on the still moment; this experimental drawing workshop is focused on ‘Live Drawing’. Floeur will be a live model. Focusing on the movements she has created to explore signs and the construction of language. Through this workshop we will interpret the concepts of movement, sound and emotion through drawing on paper. Participants will enjoy a glass of chilled white or hearty red wine upon arrival plus nibbles. Book online at www.bachub.com.au

Collage with Character

Thelma Cluning

0411 484 649

10.30 - 3.15pm

01-04-2026

49 Griffiths Road, Nannup

Up Close & Personal Valley Van Gallery -Thelma’s on-site studio and workshop space is a creative hub nestled peacefully in The Valley just 4 kms from Nannup. All workshops feature access to plentiful media, quality resources, and friendly creative support. As a retired Visual Arts teacher, Thelma knows how to deliver meaningful and engaging workshops!
Collage with Character with Thelma Cluning
Creating interesting collaged images depends on understanding Design Principles.
Make magic using professional guidance, plentiful and varied materials and friendly company.
Maximum of 5 participants

Bookings Essential

Cost $115 per person

Have You Got an Itch for Stitch?

Thelma Cluning

0411 484 649

10.30am - 3.15pm

03-04-2026

49 Griffiths Road, Nannup

Up Close & Personal Valley Van Gallery -Thelma’s on-site studio and workshop space is a creative hub nestled peacefully in The Valley just 4 kms from Nannup. All workshops feature access to plentiful media, quality resources, and friendly creative support. As a retired Visual Arts teacher, Thelma knows how to deliver meaningful and engaging workshops!
Have You Got an Itch for Stitch?
Making small 2D and 3D sculptures with confidence! When you know how to create ‘stuff’ from simple materials, the sky is the limit. Stitching the surface decoration is relaxing and enjoyable.
All materials and light lunch provided
Maximum of 5 participants
Bookings Essential
Cost $115 per person

The Salty Mermaid Laundromat emporium of Wonders

Marion Duke

0400 468 982

8pm till late

04-04-2026

Nannup Soap Box 5 Grange Road Nannup

A one night only experience including a Tiki Bar 18+. Expect the unexpected as you are intrigued and amazed by what's in store.

Djilba - A Moment in Time

BACH

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4.30 - 8.00pm

04-04-2026

Ford House Bridgetown

A solo dance performance by Floeur Adler & Virginia Ward. Gates open 4.30pm, live music 5.15pm Etheara with Djilba show at dusk (6.15pm) BYO picnic, rugs, low chairs. Wheelchair accessible entry & parking. Adults $30, 12-17 $15, Under 12 free. Tickets & info www.bachub.com.au

Wheel Throwing Demonstration

Cher Shackleton

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11am - 12 noon and 1pm - 2pm

05-04-2026

42 Carey Street, Nannup

Free Wheel throwing Demonstrations by Cher Shackleton
Enjoy watching an expert with decades of experience at work in the delightful garden courtyard at The Eyrie Studio Gallery.

DCW - Draw, Cut, Write

Thelma Cluning

0411 484 649

10.30am - 3.15pm

06-04-2026

49 Griffiths Road, Nannup

Up Close & Personal Valley Van Gallery -Thelma’s on-site studio and workshop space is a creative hub nestled peacefully in The Valley just 4 kms from Nannup. All workshops feature access to plentiful media, quality resources, and friendly creative support. As a retired Visual Arts teacher, Thelma knows how to deliver meaningful and engaging workshops!

DCW - Draw, Cut, Write
Create a structured personal journal utilising exploratory art making, interesting decorative techniques, and your own words. Your personal style expresses your story
All materials and light lunch provided
Maximum of 5 participants
Bookings Essential
Cost $115 per person

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