Four local artists are celebrating a decade of creativity as the Noosa Open Studios Art Trail marks its 10th year this October.
Since its launch in 2016, when 49 artists opened their studios to the public, the event has grown to feature 94 participants in 2025.
Among them are the four who have taken part every year: ceramicist Wendy Britton of Cooroibah, watercolour and acrylic painter and sculptor Dave Gilbert of Tinbeerwah, Noosaville-based portrait and still life artist Helen Lawson, and Black Mountain ceramicist Carol Watkins, whose wheel-thrown forms are finished with distinctive firing techniques.
Each artist says they have enjoyed welcoming visitors into their studios and are proud to again be part of the region’s largest annual art trail, running 10–19 October.
Carol Watkins said, “I’ve found my visitation has increased every year and many people go away with one of my ‘one off’ ceramic pieces.”
“There is a beautiful Trail Guide booklet that can be picked up in many places and this guide has all participating artists listed, so people can browse the book to decide who they might like to visit.”
Carol said guests can expect to see a good selection of Raku fired and Saggar fired pieces from her exhibition this year.
“These are created by ‘alternative firings’ where results can be quite unexpected and this year I’m very excited about some of the results.”
For more information visit noosaopenstudios.com.au
