Open Studio is a mentored studio program for artists who are ready to develop their own creative practice within a supportive community of like-minded makers.
Whether you’re continuing after a Foundation Course or degree, returning to art after a break, building momentum, preparing work for exhibition, exploring a new creative direction, establishing a regular studio practice, or looking for thoughtful feedback and accountability, Open Studio offers the time, space and support to move your work forward.
At its core, Open Studio is about helping artists discover and strengthen their own creative voice, while developing the habits, confidence and connections that support a vibrant, long-term creative practice.
Working on self-directed projects across all mediums, participants are guided by an experienced artist mentor and supported by a small cohort of peers. Weekly conversations with your mentor provide an opportunity to reflect on your work, identify challenges, explore ideas and consider possible directions, while group discussions bring fresh perspectives and encourage exchange and connection.
Open Studio is a place to experiment, take risks, test ideas and deepen your understanding of your work. Through curiosity, sustained engagement and regular reflection, you are encouraged to develop greater clarity around what matters to you as an artist and where your practice might go next.
While enrolment is available one term at a time, committing to a full year gives your practice the time, consistency and continuity needed for deeper development. Creative practice is rarely linear; there are periods of momentum, uncertainty, experimentation and breakthrough. Working consistently over a longer period helps you learn how to navigate these shifts, stay connected to your work when things feel difficult, and recognise the ideas worth pursuing. With ongoing mentorship, regular studio time and the support of a creative community, a year in Open Studio can lead to significant breakthroughs and a stronger, more resilient and self-directed practice.
