Workshops & Exhibitions

ArtPuff Workshops

Artpuff is a groovy new little showing and making space, launched in late 2021. Run by artists Kir Larwill and Melissa Proposch, and located at the Mill in Castlemaine, Artpuff houses beautifully curated exhibitions and immersive classes in one inspired footprint.

Workshops, both book-ahead and chalkboard signup (join in on the day!), will be held at Artpuff throughout Arts Open. Our workshops are welcoming, absorbing and suit all levels of experience, 16 years+

Making Space Workshop

Writing for Artful Connection with Samantha Bews
A series of simple writing exercises exploring how art can awaken the inner life and
reveal itself to you.

Wednesday 9 March, 1 – 4pm, $180

Bookings: artpuff.com.au

Walk in Workshop

Little Clouds with Melissa Proposch

Making little cloud monoprints

12, 13, 14, 19, 20 March,

60 minute sessions between 11am-3pm, $65, Chalkboard bookings

Artpuff, Studio 38, The Mill

9 Walker Street, Castlemaine
Open: 10am – 4pm t: 0412 951 107

Trace Balla

Hatch a Story, Catch a Story – Cartoon Session

Inspire Trace to create a cartoon strip – on a large scale live projection from your ideas…

She will throw in a few cartooning tips as she draws… and then make a start on your own cartoon – Trace Balla is a much loved local children’s book author and illustrator. A selfdescribed ‘story catcher’ she finds inspiration in nature and incorporates local plant and animal species into her detailed, cartoon-style drawings.

Castlemaine Market Building

Sunday 13 March 2 – 3pm Bookings essential. Limited Numbers.
All Ages/ free

Trace will be available for book sales and signings after the event

Newstead Open Studios Art Trail

Studios and galleries

Explore Newstead and surrounds by following the Newstead art trail. See the works of printmakers, painters, sculptors, ceramists and more – at home in their own studios.

Download an Art Trail Guide & Map from the Newstead Arts Hub website or pick one up directly from Newstead Railway Arts Hub, Dundas Street, (off Newstead-Creswick Road).

Open: 10am – 4pm