October was another big month for me and the Bakehouse Studio, firstly with Sculptures in the Gardens at Rosby Wines, and the Sydney Ceramics Market at Carriageworks. Thanks to everyone who visited us and to fellow Bakehouse artists for joining me at these wonderful events. We made so many new contacts, and sold lots of work. Thanks to Sara, Deb, Sally, Vicki, Cally, Annelise, Tatiana and Eliza for participating in the market and many thanks to Sally for hand making our matching Bakehouse aprons!
Lisa installing Georgia
After Mudgee, I returned artworks from our first Vineyard Totem Workshop to Winmark Wines, collected Georgia and delivered her to a beautiful farm in the Yarramalong Valley. Next year there will be more Hunter Valley and Blue Mountain Workshops. Stay posted!
October also saw Tatiana our Swiss intern return home. We had a great three months working in the studio together, installing exhibitions and just maintaining the studio in general during this busy time of the year. Many thanks to Deb Wilkes who hosted Tatiana while she was here, treating her like one of the family.
Hope you can come along this weekend for the Midjuburi Trail.
November begins with a bang, this weekend, as we open our studio doors for the annual Creative Trails Midjuburi Open Studio Trail. On both Saturday and Sunday we are participating in a Sensory Tour and clay experience organised with Arts NSW and Accessbile Arts. Please drop in and put your hands in some clay or check out new work from Lisa, Cally, Deb, Eliza and Jim.
November is also a big month for workshops as they are our last for this year! Check details below if you would like to book in. Spaces are limited and filling up fast.
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend for the Midjuburi Trail, at a workshop soon or for our annual Christmas Celebration on Friday November 29th 6-8pm and Saturday 30th 10am-4pm. Its been a big year so it’s just about time to celebrate!
In December the studio will be closed while I’m on a ceramic residency in New Zealand. Please contact me after Christmas if you have any work to fire. Otherwise the Bakehouse Studio will reopen on January 13.
Cheers,
Lisa
Totems I
This popular workshop over three Saturday sessions introduces basic hand-building and glazing techniques, as well as composition and design. Beginners welcome.
2 more spots left!
November 9, 16, 23 or
January 11, 18, 25
Ceramic Birds
This fun workshop teaches bird making and glazing techniques. You will take home two or three hand-made beauties to put in your garden or home. They make fabulous Christmas gifts if you can bear to part with them. Beginners welcome.
November 22, 29
Totems II: Australian Native Flower Sculptures - Proteas
This workshop over two Saturdays is suitable for those with some experience, or who have already completed the Totems I workshop and would like to develop their skills in creating more sculptural work featuring Australian native flowers. Proteas will take the spotlight for this one.
February 1, 8
Christmas Goddess Candle Sculpture
This is the annual festive end of year goddess candle workshop. Come along and explore sculpting the feminine form while creating a goddess which will also hold a candle to light up your Christmas table and beyond.
November 13
Light House
This 4 hour workshop with Sara Buchner teaches slab building and cut out design techniques for the creation of a tea light house for decorative mood lighting suitable for inside or outdoor use.
February 16
WEEKLY OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS
Last Open Studio for the year will be on Monday 25th November, Reopening on Monday, January 13th.
Monday Mornings
10am - 1pm
Thursday Evenings
6pm - 9pm
Friday Afternoons
2pm - 5pm
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Studio Induction / Orientation sessions:
If you have not yet completed your studio induction session and you are planning to continue coming to Open Studios, please organise 30 minutes with Lisa ASAP. Contact Lisa here
Scott is always ready to help out with a project.
Looking for a shared woodwork shed in Sydney?
You’ve found it!
The Bakehouse Shed in Marrickville is a space for people with a woodwork project but no space
Or machines, or tools.
It's even for people with no skills and a vague idea about what end of a hammer to hold.
Get in touch with Scott at to discuss your project: thebakehouseshed@gmail.com