Bower bird studio is perched high on a hill overlooking the Capricorn Coast. 
​It’s a place to just be, it’s a happy space, it’s a creative space, it’s my haven.
Inside my bower are collections of found objects usually in multiples, housed in glass preserving jars; bird nests, bones, wooden boxes, sea glass, stones, seedpods…… these curious objects both delight and inspire me.  

It’s hard to limit myself to just a handful of things!
 My plan drawers
Cutting mat, cutting knife and steel ruler
Etching press, etching inks
Embroidery needles, threads
Fabrics, papers
Drawing inks
Pencils, crayons, water colours
Sewing machine

Peta's Fibre Arts workshop details here

Jo's Fibre Arts workshop details here

I am so fortunate to have a wonderful studio in the garden of our property.  I was helped with the design by my sister Annie, she had some very good suggestions about where to place things and especially to make sure that my work surface was against a big south facing window.  My studio is about 6 x 6 meters with a small gallery as you enter the door. During covid lockdown I can be found here every day otherwise I spend 4 days of the week in Printmaking Sisters Shop/Gallery at The SHAC in Robertson NSW.   
I have plenty of room to work with a very large press in the centre, the layout works well for printmaking and painting.
I have plenty of bench space for all of the other printmaking paraphernalia.  It is very peaceful here very rarely any cars or people around I can watch the birds and the seasons go by. 

​I think the first thing that comes to mind is the guillotine, I use it to cut plate, paper and rags - much easier than using scissors.
I feel contented when there is plenty of paper, inks and paints to play with.  
The one thing I can live without is the very large huntsman that has been overwintering here, he keeps watching me!

Robin is part of the PRINT SISTERS their Fibre Arts workshop details here

My studio is a room off the back deck full of light.
Work hangs from the ceiling, clutters the benches and adorns the wall. 
Some pieces hang around for months before they finally sign off.
Others are quickly out the door.
​There is never enough time or space. 

Cothes pegs
Many natural materials
The birds outside my windows

Liliana's Fibre Arts workshop details here

“An Aladdin’s cave!”, “How do you find everything?” visitors to my studio may ask. 
To which I answer, there are zones for different processes; a ‘dry’ area for sewing, a ‘wet’ area for dyeing/painting. 
​Anything in between, well that falls into my idiosyncratic filing system and believe it or not, it works for me – usually !!

​My Tailoring shears, given to me for my 21st birthday from my Tailor mum
The 3.5 metre bench/table I use for painting, pattern cutting etc
My 4-legged sentinel/companion 

Elizabeth's Fibre Arts workshop details here

A spacious, north-facing studio with stunning views of the Huon Valley is where I spend my days.
Ample storage and good lighting make it the perfect creative space.
A large Chinese medicine cabinet full of curious objects, and map drawers overflowing with exotic papers are a collage artist’s delight.  

Stackable trolley for equipment
Map drawers for large sheets of paper
An easel for viewing work from afar
A medicine cabinet for storage
An inspiring view

Lynne's Fibre Arts workshop details here

My home studio has a lovely garden view. It is where I surround myself with things I love that kindle creative energy – colourful threads, fabrics, found objects and sketches.
I immerse myself with music as I work. 
​It’s my place and I have added my special touches. 

Tamara's Studio Space..

​My trusty old Bernina and Husqvarna sewing machines both are over 30 years old but going strong.
A fantastic collection of threads - both for hand and machine stitching
Great storage for my stash of fabrics
My collection of found, reclaimed and upcycled items
The lovely garden view whilst I’m working
And Jess my constant working companion (pictured)

Tamara's Fibre Arts workshop details here

​My studio is part of our home in rural New Zealand. It's small and filled to the brim with treasures of the Fibre and floral variety plus all the practical stuff. 
 
Just through a door from our kitchen table it often flows out to the table where I look out to the garden and paddocks beyond as I create.

​Allll the threads, especially silk merino blend 4 ply wool
Size 18 Chenille Needles 
Paints
Linen
Vintage and retro gardening books
My post ticket label printer

Fleur's Fibre Arts workshop details here
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL

​My garden studio measures 6 X 4 meters and I love it.
​Always in a terrible state of disarray but I know where everything is.
Large windows face south giving great light.
It’s perfect for printmaking and painting.
​Presently I’m working on a portrait of my daughter Alice, close-up attached.

Always a mess

My beautiful press

Portrait of my daughter.

​I love my radio – A B C classic FM all day, a perfect background.
I like to hear the birds, our little magpie family,  noisy minors, Lorikeets, Kookaburras and the occasional Sulphur Crested Cockatoo.
I need plenty of good paper for printing and gorgeous printmaking inks.
The press is a must and I love mine.
I have a big easel and lots of paint, yum.

Annie's Fibre Arts workshop with her sister Robin here

​I designed my detached workspace at home with my garden surrounding the studio.
The very large north facing windows and skylights mean that the space is light and airy. Comfort for such a sedentary occupation sees me warming myself as I sit and stitch in front of one of the windows.
Now after 20 years, I have a cooling system!!

Can’t live without…
The independent space of the studio is the key thing I could not live without.
A very large cutting table
Computer and printer
My sewing machines
My thread collection