Noosa Women’s Shed first artist in residence Tania Vrancic moved from Canberra to Noosa this year and brought her contemporary ceramic techniques and paintings with her.
This year will mark the first Noosa Open Studio Art Trail experience for both Noosa Women’s Shed and Tania Vrancic.
Having been a professional artist for about 14 years, and sold ceramics at Markets Canberra for about 13 years, Tania has been inspired by her move to Noosa to create new ceramic pieces and abstract landscapes inspired by the vibrant colours of the region, with a series titled Hello Noosa nice to meet you.
Until 19 October, the Noosa Open Studios 2025 Art Trail invites locals and visitors to explore the personal creative spaces of 94 local artists, from painters and sculptors to textile artists and photographers, with a mix of newcomers and seasoned participants.
Among the newcomers to this year’s trail are Sunrise Beach exhibitors, furniture maker Samadhi Baker and jewellery artist Joanna Thompson.
After giving up his university studies during Covid Samadhi began working with his Pop, a longterm hobbyist woodworker and woodturner, and under the name, House of the Silver Cat, is now producing his distinctive custom furniture and homewares using sustainable sourced, reclaimed timber.
“I always loved going over there looking at the timber. The opportunity came to help him. I picked up a couple of tools and a bit of timber and off I went,” he said.
Joanna draws inspiration from the natural world for her creations of stunning one-of-a-kind designed jewellery. Using ethically sourced Australian metals the qualified jewellery has long sold her pieces through select markets.
Now celebrating its 10th year as Queensland’s largest art trail, Noosa Open Studios president Trevor Purvis recommends visitors start their journey at historic Wallace House, the home of Noosa Open Studios for the past 10 years.
What sets Noosa Open Studios apart is its intimacy.
Art is often viewed behind glass or on stark white walls, disconnected from the people who make it. But here, you’re stepping into the artist’s world: their studio, often their home, their sanctuary.
Grab your free Noosa Open Studios trail guide at Wallace House, Visitor Information Centres at Hastings Street and Tewantin, Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Noosa Regional Gallery and more locations listed at noosaopenstudios.com.au
