ARTROOMS – Kalamunda Open Studios is an event which is held in Spring and Autumn in the City of Kalamunda. Professional artists open their studios to the public for conversation, information and art sales. Kalamunda has a very large and diverse population of artists who enjoy the lifestyle and find inspiration for their work in this creative community.
Maps will be available from Kalamunda Open Studios Website or collected from the Zig Zag Cultural Centre, Shire Offices and many local businesses.
Kalamunda Open Studios 2023 will be held on (Saturday 7th (other studios) & Sunday 8th October (my studio).
EVENT SPECIAL CLAY EXPERIENCE
On the day we will have 4 pottery wheels set up for people to join us and make their own pot! It will be donation based; more info will be available through my upcoming newsletter before the event. Sign up now for more info…
DANICA WICHTERMANN isspecialises in wheel thrown porcelain vessels and homewares inspired by Australian native flora and fauna, often using impressions from nature to create textures as part of her designs. The finished, glazed and fired pieces are works of art created to be functional, durable, and safe for use.
Her home studio has a workshop out the back and a display gallery space at the front. Join her and invited artists for a chat about the making process or discover clay time for yourself on the day.
Danica has been a part of the open studio events since 2016. It is always an event filled with great energy and excitement.
The home/ gallery shop space will also be filled with lots of beautiful items- available for purchase on the day. Cash or card. Studio discounts and specials available on the day.
Instagram:@rediscoverceramics • FB: DanicaWCeramics
PAIGE BENTLEY is an assistant at Danica’s studio as well as a hobbyist ceramicist whose practice explores strange and whimsical imagery given authority by the ceramic form. From hypothetical fish to BMX erotica, unusual arrangements of even more unusual illustrations allow for unexpected meanings to arise as you turn, drink from, admire or smash their curious objects. When not making a mess with clay, their work involves sculptural installation, digital media, and experimental archival techniques.
@pogbent.com.au
XANTHE CAESIA POTTERY- will also be joining us at this years event.
Xanthe Caesia produce handmade ceramic homewares and earrings with rock climbing, Australian landscape and flora themed designs.
I they also produce a range of bold dinnerware that can compliment and work between the other designs to create novel sets to suit any home.
@xanthecaesia
This event is supported by the Shire of Kalamunda.