ARTISTS
Welcome to the Northern Valleys Open Studios, where creativity knows no bounds. Our artists come from the picturesque Northern Valleys region, bringing a diverse range of artistic talents that are sure to inspire and captivate. Each artist has a unique story to tell through their art, making the Northern Valleys Open Studios a must-visit for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.
CHITTERING
POLLA POSAVEC / WATERCOLOUR PAINTER
Polla Posavec BFA is a professional artist based in Chittering who paints realistic watercolours flavoured by life in the Australian bush.
BULLSBROOK
LOOS CREATIVE SPACE / RESIN ARTIST & FLOWER PRESERVATION
Loo is a talented artist based in Bullsbrook who has a passion for creating unique pieces using local flowers and wood from her property. Her experimental approach to art allows her to produce one-of-a-kind pieces that are truly special.
BINDOON
CHITTERING ART SOCIETY / VARIOUS ARTISTS
​Our group consists of diverse artists creating individual projects as well as collaborated works, exploring and demonstrating their particular skills to produce with different mediums an impressive array of various artwork on display.
BULLSBROOK
KERRY WALKER / MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Self taught Artist specialising in Acrylic pouring and coastal imagery
LOWER CHITTERING
DAWN WILLIAMS / GEOMETRIC ABSTRACT & PRIDE ART
BINDOON
MARGARET (MEG) BRADFORD-SEELEY OAM / WATERCOLOUR BOTANICAL ARTIST
Meg specialises in watercolour botanical paintings of Western Australian Native flora.
LOWER CHITTERING
MELISSA BOOT / Artist, Author, Illustrator, & Feng Shui Consultant
Welcome to my studio in Chittering! I am an artist, author, illustrator featuring also water tank art. I specializing in acrylic and watercolor. Come explore my diverse skills of vibrant colourful artworks inspired by nature.
LOWER CHITTERING
KAREN TWORT / CERAMIC / PAINTING / PRINTING ARTIST
Based in Chittering the beautiful bush is my inspiration. I use natural elements such as wood and leaves in creative projects that include ceramics, paintings, botanical printing and polymer clay.
LOWER CHITTERING
BERNADINE BOURKE / MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Bernadine Bourke the proprietor of Jam Box Art Studio, will be partaking in her artisan practice of crafting lamps, preparing prints, printing, and wood turning. During the weekends of the open studio, there will be a variety of lamps and designs available ranging from battery tea light, usb and larger electrical lamps. Orders can also be made during visits. Limited editions print works of various artists including Karen McClurkin (partner and co-founder of Jam Box Art studio), will be on display. Certificate of authenticity will be provided on purchase of prints.
BINDOON
DERRIN CRAMER / TEXTILE ARTIST
I’m a creative maker working with textiles in many forms in a light and airy studio about 20km north of Bindoon. My creative practice is broad and varied using many textile techniques but frequently involves a sewing machine in some way. Or at least a needle. It’s the nature outside my door that provides a lot of my inspiration.
CHITTERING
TAMI ESANCY / MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
My creative works are drawn from lived experiences, incorporating assemblage, found objects, drawing, paint, sculptural, ceramic forms and textile forms. My arts practices are community based visual arts, attending drawing sessions and curating artists’ works through exhibition.
CHITTERING
LANIE (LILANIE) MEYER / MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Hi, I am Lanie, and I can best describe my art as a way to set my spirit free and be happy!
LOWER CHITTERING
NATALIE McCARTHY / MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Based in Gingin Shire and originally from Sydney, my art explores light and spatial studies of landscapes through painting and drawing. Informed by diverse communities, it reflects my deep connection to place.
CHITTERING
GINA SANDERSON / MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
My passion is to recycle, repurpose, reimagine junk as art. I am a mixed media, assemblage artist and sculptor. I find beauty in used and found objects. I live and work in our handmade mud brick art studio in Chittering Western Australia.
CHITTERING
JODIE LEEDS / MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
My name is Jodie Leeds. I am a self taught artist with a love for colour and natures beauty. I identify as an eclectic, slightly eccentric, hoarder nomad in a world of possibilities.
CHITTERING
MARNIE GIROUD / TV PRESENTER, CONSERVATIONIST, EDUCATOR & ARTIST
Marnie Giroud is a tv presenter, conservationist, educator and artist. Working in schools and state government she specializes in arts, engagement, citizen science and conservation and is Director of Eco Gecko - Environment & Design.
CHITTERING
CHITTERING
CHITTERING
JEANETTE GIROUD / ART TEACHER /MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
​Jeanette was an art teacher, head of arts and Principal in private schools in Perth Western Australia for many years. Her passion for art and encouraging young people to explore their creative skills was evident in her long career in arts education. A professional Artist, now based in Fremantle, Jeanette has held solo and joint Exhibitions of her art which is held in both public and private collections around the world.
Formerly an Occupational Therapist, Ross now dedicates his retirement to what was always his true passion - creating beautiful things. A multi-award winning woodwork and textile artist, Ross spends a lot of time gathering inspiration from the Chittering bush to create his unique clothing, quilts and art pieces featuring native flora and fauna