December at Fleurieu Arthouse - a Feast for the Eyes and Food for the Soul
New artists joining the fold, festive workshops for children and locally produced gifts for all the family
Pansies - Louise Vadasz
Welcome to Louise Vadasz
As usual, December at Fleurieu Arthouse is a busy month - we’re often showcasing the work of artists who are new to the fold and this year we’re thrilled to introduce Louise Vadasz to the design space.
Louise’s bold and beautiful still life paintings have already created a stir since their arrival, with two immediately selling out within a day of their hanging! However, we still have a few more to offer including the gorgeous Pink Honeysuckle pictured below.
Louise’s style is heavy impasto with oil painted on transparent linen. The combination gives her work a richness and depth that does justice to the popular flowers she so often paints.
Pink Honeysuckle - Louise Vadasz
Christmas crafts for children with Claire Kennett
One of our resident artists is hosting 3 fun and festive workshops for children over the school holidays.
In this 1.5 hour workshop kids will work with Claire in her studio and learn how to roll and shape air dry clay to make their own Christmas decorations. They will use natural materials, textured stamps and lettering to personalise their decorations.
Clay pieces will be ready to take home on the day and will be fully dry and cured in just a few days. Ribbon or twine will be provided for hanging once they are dry. They can even model a small creature or make a little pinch bowl as an added extra.
Each participant will take home 6 - 8 pieces - perfect for Christmas gifts! Workshops will take place on
Monday December 19th at 10.30am
Tuesday December 20th at 10.30am
Wednesday December 21st at 10.30am
Book here or call the gallery on 87288 3095 if you have any questions.
Air dry clay decorations
Homewares for the festive season
We’re fortunate to play host to many talented artists and makers here at the Arthouse and among the many are My Little Print Studio, Kate Crabb and Parrot and Pea Ceramics.
Pictured above - daisy plate by Parrot and Pea Ceramics, Christmas tree decorations by Kate Crabb and Cyanotype tea towel by My Little Print Studio
We’re a centre for ceramics and amongst others, Kate Crabb and Parrot and Pea have a myriad of gorgeous handmade pieces to add to your Christmas table whilst My Little Print Studio stock a wide range of Cyanotype pieces.
Cyanotype Workshops at Fleurieu Arthouse
My Little Print Studio’s Cyanotype workshops are coming to the Arthouse in January and you can make your own Cyanotype prints under the guiding hand of Tracey. Participants will forage for botanicals in the beautiful grounds of the Arthouse before returning to the space to make their own prints.
Vintage style frames are included in the price of the workshop too so you’ll leave with a beautiful memento of your experience as well as new knowledge! Bring a sunhat, comfortable enclosed shoes and any botanicals you might want to include in your designs from your own garden.
Book your tickets for Thursday or Friday the 5th and 6th of January here.
Introducing Eliza Piro’s clothing range to Fleurieu Arthouse
Eliza Piro’s work has always been a popular feature at Fleurieu Arthouse; her range of prints, original paintings, soft furnishings and homewares regularly sell out but now we’re happy to say that we also stock her stylish, fun range of women’s clothing.
Featuring eminently wearable summer dresses in airy cottons, there’s a lovely variety of styles and cuts available right now at the Arthouse and our famous Tardis has magically transformed into a handy changing room!
Perfect for Christmas day lunch or for a day in town, these dresses are some of the most versatile we’ve ever come across.
Extended Christmas Opening Hours
Because we know it’s sometimes tricky to get shopping done on top of everything else at this time of year, we’ve extended our opening hours for the season. Check out our new hours below -
OPEN 7 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS 11.00am to 4.00pm
CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Proclamation Day
Following Christmas
OPEN 11.00am to 4.00pm
Wednesday 28th Dec
Thursday 29th Dec
Friday 30th Dec
Sat 31st Dec
CLOSED New Years Day and Monday 2nd January
OPEN 7 DAYS After New Year
Tuesday 3rd Jan to Monday 6th Jan