Open Studio: Scandinavian Stories

Our furniture, lighting, and sculptural object designs represent a blend of timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces, showcasing the work of original masters such as Hans Wegner, Nanna Ditzel, and J. L Møller alongside the visionary designs of modern-day trailblazers like Ilse Crawford, Antrei Hartikainen, and Inoda & Sveje. From the moment you enter our showroom, […]

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Footsteps: First Nations Art Tour with Dylan Mark Bolger

Hear directly from Dylan as he talks about his mural, Keratoconus Leaf and learn about the artworks in Fish Lane. The tour begins at Aboriginal Art Co and from there we will visit two to five nearby locations. On this stroll visitors will learn about the First Nations public artworks on our doorstep. This tour […]

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BAD Stories of Failure

Failure is a part of life, it helps us learn. But if other people have already made those mistakes, let’s take advantage of their learnings and be inspired within our own creative practices. BAD Stories of Failure will be joined by a handful of the city’s best creative thinkers, including Sebastian Moody and Kelley Sheenan […]

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Open Studio: paper boat press

Located in Ashgrove the paper boat press gallery and studio lives inside a beautiful old 1926 building. From this humble little wooden home Kylie and her small team run a gallery, online and wholesale stores, host workshops, and make every paper boat press ceramic object by hand. Step inside and explore their gallery and studio […]

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Man&Wah

Man&Wah’s creative practice explores themes of nature, the cosmos, humans and society, and how each element influences each other. Their work is a celebration of the magnificent beauty within nature and honors its functions in sustaining and creating life on earth. Creating large scale exhibition works from projections, prints, installations and sound – and interweaving […]

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Open Studios: Australian Graphic Design Association

This free series invites you into the studio spaces of highly regarded Brisbane agencies. Discover what communications design encompasses from these leading creative professionals. Hear about award-winning projects, and the challenges and the decisions behind the creative solutions. We recommend arriving at 5.50pm for a 6.00pm start. Grab a drink and wander around the studio […]

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BAD Sustainability and Design Panel

Join representatives from across the Brisbane design industry for a lively panel discussion that discusses current sustainability issues, lifts the lid on greenwashing and breaks down ideas around designing for healthy living in communities. Speakers: […]

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Open Studio: Perides

During the open studio we will be discussing and showcasing the various steps into creating a bronze sculpture. From the original clay sculpture to the moulding process and finally the bronze casting. […]

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Fashion Illustration for Beginners

In this 3-hour workshop, you will gain an understanding of how to illustrate with marker, pencil and watercolour. This workshop focuses on the following areas of skill development: – Illustration techniques, – Application of pencils, professional markers and felt-tip pens for professional rendering, – Exploring an individual design aesthetic. The purpose of this workshop is […]

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BAD Art+Fashion Runway

Showcasing the work of local artists and designers, the BAD Art+Fashion Runway will carve a creative path in a celebration of unparalleled craftsmanship and fashion mastery. Presented in partnership with ARIA and produced by Fashion Queensland’s Laura Churchill, witness the wearable artworks defining the cultural fabric of our city.  Designers […]

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