I’m thrilled to be part of the Creative Open 2024 exhibition at Warringah Printmakers Studio once again. This annual event is always a vibrant celebration of printmaking, community, and creativity. Organised in conjunction with the Northern Beaches Council’s Winter Festival, the exhibition spans four days, showcasing an open studio environment where visitors can witness the creative process in action.

Creative Open is more than just an art display—it’s an invitation into the heart of our studio’s practice. Throughout the exhibition, printmakers will be working live, giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of techniques like etching, linocut, and collagraph. It’s a unique chance for visitors to see how much care, detail, and experimentation goes into creating each work.

In addition to watching live printmaking, visitors have the opportunity to view and purchase an array of works on paper created by the studio's talented members. My own piece, “A Warm Welcome” linocut, is included in this year’s exhibition; inspired by the Welcome Swallows that glide by me on a near daily basis.

This year’s Creative Open is a reminder of why I love being part of Warringah Printmakers Studio. It's a place where printmakers come together to share, inspire, and push the boundaries of traditional and experimental printmaking. Hope to see you there to explore the magic behind printmaking and thank you for supporting local art!