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Open Day for Swan Open Studios

  • Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Highway Midland, WA, 6056 Australia (map)

Immerse yourself in the creative offerings of Midland Junction Arts Centre, explore the HyperVision: Time exhibition and delve into the studios of our artists in residence: painter André Lipscombe, dancer Muriel Hillion Toulcanon and stitched and bound contemporary quilters. This is a great opportunity to connect with a wide range of talented and enthusiastic artists and learn about their practice before discovering artist studios across the City of Swan.

Learn more about the Swan Open Studios event >

Sat 27 Aug 2022 | 11am - 3pm | Suitable for all ages
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner of Cale St) Midland WA

DRUG AWARE HYPERVISION: TIME

PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF SWAN HYPER TEAM

Explore HyperVision on the last day, this annual exhibition showcases works across a diverse range of traditional and experimental media, including digital and sculptural installations created by talented young people aged 15 - 25 years from across WA.

11am - 3pm
East & West Galleries
Suitable for all ages
FREE

Artist in Residence - Muriel Hillion Toulcanon

Experience the vibrancy of Maloya choreography, music and performance from artist in residence Muriel Hillion Toulcanon and learn about her project to develop a Malyoa dance syllabus.

11am - 3pm
Studio 2
Suitable for all ages
FREE

Artist in Residence - André Lipscombe

Meet Artist in Residence André Lipscombe and learn about his experimental methods of painting.

11am - 3pm
Studio 1
Suitable for all ages
FREE

Spoon Carving Workshop

Learn traditional carving and shaping techniques using a selection of hand tools to create a beautiful and functional wooden spoon with artist Neil Gray

11am - 3.30pm
Suitable for 13+ yrs
$99 | $89.10 members

Love Bowls

Explore the ancient technique of pinching and burnishing to make a ‘love bowl’ with clay artist Jen Kerr in the MJAC Ceramics Studio.

Bookings recommended as they take priority – if space available drop ins welcome.

Artists in Residence - stitched and bound

Discover new tips, interesting techniques and be inspired by talented textile artists, Susan Sheath, Marilyn Clark-Murphy and Phil Thomas.

Visitors are invited to have a go at using crayons on fabric, learn fabric fusing and improvisational piecing – the easiest way to start a quilt!

11am - 3pm
Veranda Studio
Suitable for all ages
FREE

Screen Print Repurposed Workshop

Explore the versatility of screenprinting and repurposed fabrics in this half-day workshop with artist Isaac Huggins.

12pm - 3pm
Suitable for 16+ yrs
$100 | $90 members

Earlier Event: August 27
Spoon Carving with Neil Gray
Later Event: August 27
Love Bowls with Jenny Kerr