WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS

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
