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Melanie Knowles

Stories from the Studio: Melanie KnowlesThis week we visit Melanie, a passionate alpaca farmer and felter from Gunning, NSW. Melanie

Ayla Marika

Stories from the Studio: Ayla Marika Ayla Marika is a visual artist and illustrator who works from her light filled

Marie-Nicole

Stories from the Studio: Marie-Nicole Meunier We had a fabulous visit with Marie-Nicole at her studio home in Bowning in

James Luck

Stories from the Studio: James Luck  This week, we had the privilege of visiting the acclaimed painter James Luck at

Stah Power

Stories from the Studio: Stah Power This week at Stories from the Studio we talk to Stah Power at Zero Central

Roberts Shark Tank

Stories from the Studio: Robert’s Shark Tank A new museum in  the STA region is a big deal & wow

Garth Prentice AiR

Stories from the Studio: Garth Prentice Garth Prentice is a musician, songwriter and the Contemporary Music Manager at the Hume

Kristie Phelan

Stories from the Studio: Kristie Phelan at Sturt Gallery & Studio In a special International Women’s Day edition of Stories

Therese Crowe

Stories from the Studio: Therese Crowe at Murringo Barracks In a special International Women’s Day morning edition of Stories from

Mariah K

Southern Sounds: Mariah K Mariah is a singer songwriter from Crookwell. Mariah says she  inherited her musical talents from her

Hangama Obaidullah

Stories from the Studio: Hangama Obaidullah We have a real treat for you this week with poet, writer and visual

Alyce King

Stories from the Studio: Alyce King This week, Alyce King gave us a sneek peak of the set of the

Larissa Fae

Stories from the Studio: Larissa Fae This week STA had the pleasure of catching up with artist Larissa Fae as

Mary Owen Retrospective

Stories from the Studio: Mary Owen a Retrospective This week STA met with sisters Jo and Lucy Bulter to talk

Joanna Hughes

Stories from the Studio: Joanna Hughes Joanna is a 19-year-old artist from Big Hill – just outside the small town

Stan Korytnyi

Stories from the Studio: Stan Korytnyj How cool is Stan Korytnyi! We visited the Bowral based painter at his home studio

Eddie Mo

Stories from the Studio: Eddie Mo This week we caught up with Hilltop’s artist and urban decorator Eddie Mowat at

Cara Ellison

Stories from the Studio: Cara Ellison Cara is a 21 year old visual artist living in Goulburn who loves to

Darren Powell

Southern Sounds: Darren Powell Darren is a crooner and multi-instrumentalist based in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Working

Printmaking Sisters

Stories from the Studio: The Printmaking Sisters Discover the charm of Le Studio 74, the creative haven crafted by the

Bandicute

Stories from the Studio: Ellen & Jess from Bandicute Step into the world of creativity at Ellen and Jess’s unique shop

Harriet Lowe

Stories from the Studio: Harriet Lowe This week, STA had the pleasure of visiting the talented Harriet at her family home

J&B Troubadours

Southern Sounds: J & B Troubadours Ron Volcich on guitar/vocals, Mike Harrop percussion and John Goodwin on harmonicas/vocals are The

Denise Scholz-Wulfing

Stories from the Studio: Denise Scholz-Wulfing The studio home of Denise Scholz-Wulfing is at the end of a country road near

Under the Influence

Stories from the Studio: Under the Influence by John Shortis, Moya Simpson and Michael Simic STA got a very special invite to

The Young Colts

Stories from the Studio: The Young Colts The Young Colts had just knocked off shool when we caught up with them

Spud Lane Studios

Stories from the Studio: Ric Abel & Cat Doyle at Spud Lane This week we we have the pleasure of

Greg Angus

Stories from the Studio: Greg Angus This week we caught up with founder of the Mighty Playwrights program, Greg Angus!

Bill Dorman

Stories from the Studio: Bill Dorman This week we caught up with Goulburn based maker/ artist, retired teacher and collector

Nic Lee

Stories from the Studio: Nic Lee This week we caught up with Southern Highlands musician, Nic Lee, this months Highland GM

Daniel Kelly

Stories from the Studio: Daniel Kelly   This week we caught up with musician Daniel Kelly from Yass Valley.  Right now

Camilla Duffy

Stories from the Studio: Camilla Duffy   This week we caught up with Hilltops based photographer, Camilla Duffy. Camilla is a passionate

Jean Mills

Stories from the Studio: Jean Mills  This week we caught up with Wollondilly artist, writer, poet and activist Jean Mills.

Jess Howell

Stories from the Studio: Jess Howell This week we caught up with singer, songwriter and guitarist from the Southern Highlands, Jess

Bronwyn Hill

Stories from the Studio: Bronwyn Hill This week we caught up with textile artist and owner of the Braidwood Quilt Store about

Jane Ahlquist

Stories from the Studio: Jane Ahlquist This week we visited theatre maker Jane Ahlquist  at her Queanbeyan Studio to talk

John Goodfellow

Stories from the Studio: John Goodfellow This week we caught up with singer, songwriter  from the Southern Highlands, John Goodfellow. For

Karen Visser

Stories from the Studio: Karen Visser This week we caught up with Karen Visser from the Yass Valley. Karen is

Waste to Art

Stories from the Studio: Waste to Art with Councillor Suzy Brandstater Many months of work came to fruition this week

Shardae Ewart

Stories from the Studio: Shardae Ewart This week we caught up with singer, songwriter and guitarist from the Southern Highlands, Shardae Ewart.

Ed Mowat

Stories from the Studio: Eddie Mo This week we caught up with Hilltop’s artist and urban decorator Eddie Mowat inside

Ann Carr-Boyd

Stories from the Studio: Ann Carr-Boyd This week we caught up with Southern Highlands based composer Ann Carr Boyd. Ann is

Monique Turczynski 

Stories from the Studio: Monique Turczynski This week we caught up with Southern Highlands based artist Monique Turczynski! Monique has always

Neil Dickinson

Stories from the Studio: Neil Dickinson  This week we caught up with Neil Dickinson, Queanbeyan based sculptor.  Neil is a

Andrew May

Stories from the Studio: Andrew May This week we caught up with multi-disciplinary artist Andrew May! Andrew practices across the fields

The Bong Bong Allstars

Stories from the Studio: The Bong Bong Allstars This week we caught up with Southern Highlands based band, The Bong

Walter Brecely

Stories from the Studio: Walter Brecely This week we caught up with Walter Brecely at his current exhibition Imaginarium at

Emmaleen Diaz

Stories from the Studio: Emmaleen Diaz This week we caught up with the talented Emmaleen Diaz! Emmaleen is an emerging

Frank Lindner

Stories from the Studio: Frank Lindner Photographer Frank Lindner caught up this week with STA live at his exhibition The

Rachel Moodie

Stories from the Studio: Rachel Moodie This week we’re talking to Rachel Moodie. Rachel is an artist, designer, writer, curator, maker

Harry Laing

Stories from the Studio: Harry Laing This week we’re talking to Harry Laing! Harry is a poet, children’s author, creative

Blake Selmes

Stories from the Studio: Blake Selmes This week we’re talking to Blake Selmes, Artisitc Director of the Lieder Theatre Company.

Sara Phemister

Stories from the Studio: Sara Phemister This week we’re talking to artist Sara Phemister. Sara  is an artist who lives

Jo Caseley

Stories from the Studio: Jo Caseley This week we’re talking to singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Jo Caseley! Jo is an emotive singer

Ken McDonald

Stories from the Studio: Ken McDonald This week we’re talking to sculptor Ken McDonald! Ken has lived in Wingecaribee all

Margaret Berry

Stories from the Studio: Margaret Berry  This week we’re talking to poet Margaret Berry! Margaret is a retired teacher who

Warren Barnett

Stories from the Studio: Warren Barnett This week we’re guaranteed to raise a smile. So may we introduce to you

STA Paparazzi Team

Stories from the Studio: STA Paparazzi Team   This week as part of our Stories from the Studio we are featuring

Simon Streatfeild

Stories from the Studio: Simon Streatfeild  This week we caught up with Simon Streatfeild, Yass based illustrator, animator & youtuber!

Warwick Keen

Stories from the Studio: Warick Keen Today STA were lucky to meet Warwick Keen inside his exhibition MINDMAPS and other

The Woodland Wanderers

Stories from the Studio: The Woodland Wanderers  This week we caught up with Kath Kovac from the Woodland Wanderers. The Woodland

Warren Barnett

Stories from the Studio: Warren Barnett This week we’re guaranteed to raise a smile. So may we introduce to you

Gary Vehtic

Stories from the Studio: Gary Vehtic the Creative Director of STA Screen program This week we caught up with Gary

Lisa Stevenson

Stories from the Studio: Lisa Stevenson STA Artist in Residence at the QBN Hive We caught up with Lisa Stevenson

CTC Robertson

Stories from the Studio: CTC Robertson with Katie Fagan The CTC in Robertson is a place blooming with creativity and

Kimi Hall

Stories from the Studio: Kimi Hall We visited Kimi Hall, a burgeoning author and teacher living in Queanbeyan-Palerang. Kimi shares

Jess Plumb

Stories from the Studio: Jess Plumb  This week at Stories from the Studio we are delighted to catch up with

Creative Edge Exhibition

Stories from the Studio: Creative Edge Exhibition by ‘Art Friends’ This week at Stories from the Studio we get to

Tina Milson

Stories from the Studio: Tina Milson This week at Stories from the Studio we get to talk to Tina Milson

Desmond Freeman

Stories from the Studio: Desmond Freeman This week at Stories from the Studio we visit Desmond Freeman in his studio!

Lambing Flat Writers

Stories from the Studio: Lambing flat Writers Fellowship of Australian Writers The Lambing Flat Fellowship of Australian Writers group are base

Kate Butler

Stories from the Studio: Kate Butler Beautiful Bungendore is full of creative places to see art and meet the artists that

Tim Snowdon

Stories from the Studio: Tim Snowdon Beautiful Bungendore is a creative gem in the heart of Queanbeyan-Palerang and the home

Peter Campbell

Stories from the Studio: Peter Campbell Time to kick off your weekend with a great story. Peter Campbell is hitting

Robyn Moore

Stories from the Studio: Robyn Moore This week at Stories from the Studio STA caught up with artist Robyn Moore! 

Janita Byrne

Stories from the Studio: Janita Byrne at Rusten House Arts Centre This week at Stories from the Studio STA caught

Peter Ramm

Stories from the Studio: Peter Ramm This week at Stories from the Studio STA caught up with Poet and teacher

Amber Kenny

Stories from the Studio: Amber Kenny This week STA caught up with Southern Highlands artist Amber Kenny! Amber was the

Monica Bridge

Stories from the Studio: Monica Bridge A very special Stories from the Studio this week with Monica Bridge! Monica is

Helen at the Hive

Stories from the Studio: Helen at the Hive A very special Stories from the Studio this week with Helen Ferguson

Garth Prentice

Garth Prentice: Stories from the Studio This week at Stories from the Studio, STA had the pleasure of catching up

Cecilia McKenzie

Cecilia McKenzie: Stories from the Studio This week STA was delighted to catch up with our newest STA board member,

Judy Barker

Judy Barker: Stories from the Studio This week Judy Barker has invited us into her studio!   “I love working in

Andrew Moss

Andrew Moss: Stories from the Studio This week STA was delighted to meet Andrew Geoffrey Kwabena Moss. Andrew is a

Sharon Powell

Sharon Powell: Stories from the Studio This week STA caught up with Sharon Powell, a talented local artist, based in

Jerikye Williams

Jerikye Williams: Stories from the Studio This week STA had the pleasure of catching up with Jerikye Williams, who is

Elizabeth Burton

Elizabeth Burton: Stories from the Studio This week STA had the pleasure of visiting Elizabeth Burton in her gorgeous and

Cathy Shugg

Cathy Shugg: Stories from the Studio STA caught up with Cathy Shugg this week! Award-winning mixed media artist, painter and teacher

Angus Murray

Angus Murray: Stories from the Studio Angus Murray is an accomplished Australian singer, songwriter, & musician from the Southern Highlands.

Paul Scott-Williams

Paul Scott-Williams: Stories from the Studio. This week we caught up with our new STA board member, the talented Paul Scott-Williams! He

Carol Bairnsfather

Carol Bairnsfather: Stories from the Studio STA spent some time with artist Carol Bairnsfather.  Carol has exhibited her work in

Robyn Kinsela

Robyn Kinsela: Stories from the Studio STA spent some time with artist Robyn Kinsela. Robyn is an oil, watercolour and

Giselle Newbury

Giselle Newbury: Stories from the Studio Giselle has been with STA for ten years and has worked across so many

Devon V Leggo

Devon V Leggo: Stories from the Studio Devon is currently working as the Artist in Residence at Retford Park in

Jeremy Goodman

Jeremy Goodman: Stories from the Studio Crookwell in the Upper Lachlan is known for its heritage gardens and properties. This

Libby Wakefield

Libby Wakefield: Stories from the Studio This week we take you to visit Libby Wakefield at her studio where she

Raina Savage

Raina Savage: Stories from the Studio at GPAC Everyone’s talking about the new Goulburn Performing Arts Centre and this week

GPAC Opening

Stories from the Studio: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre Opening STA took a sneaky peek of the Opening Performance at the

Kevin Payne

Kevin Payne: Stories from the Studio Never say we don’t take you to some cool places! This week we visit

David O’Halloran

David O’Halloran: Stories from the Studio STA was delighted to attend the Opening Night of Scapin the Schemer.  We caught

Jacqui Smith

Jacqui Smith at Hume Conservatorium: Stories from the Studio STA were invited by Jacqui Smith the CEO at Hume Conservatorium

Ruth Thompson

Ruth Thompson: Stories from the Studio Ruth Thompson creates exquisite works in her chosen medium of work. STA were invited

Speed Dial

Stories from the Studio: Speed Dial STA were thrilled to catch up with the Highland FM Artist of the Month

Peter Minson

Peter Minson: Stories from the Studio STA recently had the honour of visiting Peter Minson and his partner Lindsay in

Creating and Thriving

Creating and Thriving: Stories from the Studio STA had the pleasure of visiting the new Atrium Gallery at the Civic

Brian Rapsey

Brian Rapsey: Stories from the Studio STA has been working with Film maker Brian Rapsey on a series of workshops

Djon Mundine

Djon Mundine OAM: Stories from the Studio STA caught up with Djon Mundine OAM for a trip through The Dingo

Carl Valerius

Carl Valerius: Stories from the Studio STA visited Carl Valerius at his studio at Murrumburrah in Hilltops. Carl is a

Sara Berki

Stories from the Studio: Sara Berki Sara Berki is a Southern Highlands-based country singer-songwriter with the voice of angel and

Get Creative in Crookwell

Stories from the Studio: Margaret Wonson STA couldn’t wait to Get Creative in Crookwell at the new gallery and workshop

Mighty Playwrights

Stories from the Studio: Mighty Playwrights STA were excited to catch up with the Lieder Theatre and chat about the

The Rich Pitcher

Stories from the Studio: The Rich Pitcher In a very special Stories from the Studio STA catch up with The

Mandy McDonald

Stories from the Studio: Mandy McDonald STA spent an afternoon with Mandy McDonald in her Upper Lachlan Studio.  My art

Cayla Pothan

Stories from the Studio: Cayla Pothan STA spent the afternoon at Tootsie Gallery Cafe. The creation of a ‘bigger picture’

Ross Webb

Stories from the Studio: Ross Webb Ross Webb is having a very busy time emerging from lock down, with a

Ngununggula

Ngununggula: Stories from the Studio This week STA got a warm welcome at Ngunungulla Southern Highlands Regional Gallery at Retford

Studio OneFive

Stories from the Studio: Studio OneFive Join us for an inside look at the first glass blowing studio in the

Whitewall Art Projects

Whitewall Gallery: Stories from the Studio STA chats with Thomas Bucich about the Into the Light exhibition at Whitewall Gallery

Peter Schmid

Peter Schmid – Stories from the Studio STA virtually visited with Peter Schmid at Hillside Pottery in the Southern Highlands

ACE Art Show

A.C.E (Artists Country Exhibition) Art Show This week we are proud to be hosting the ACE Art Show at our

Lizz Murphy

Lizz Murphy: Stories from the Studio STA ‘virtually checked-in’ with Lizz Murphy to talk about poetry, inspiration and her recent

Harry Merriman

We virtual visited with Harry Merriman at his open air studio in Young.  Harry is preparing for the ACE (Artist

Jodie Munday

STA Chats with Jodie Munday about her arts practice as she prepares for her first online exhibition with Monica Bridge. 

Young Till

STA visited the Forever Young Gallery. Young Till is an established artist in Young where she operates the Forever Young

Robyn Sykes

It’s poetry month and STA ‘went bush’ with acclaimed poet Robyn Sykes at her studio in Binalong. A livewire character

Martin Sanders

STA caught up with Lieder Theatre favourite Martin Sanders to chat about the new production of Sam Shepherd’s Pulitzer Prize

Jenny Bott AO

A very special Stories of the Studio this week as Jenny Bott AO welcomes our Executive Director Rose Marin into

Margarita Georgiadis

STA caught up with Margarita Georgiadis about the opening of her new exhibition The Dance of Zolongo as part of

Joe Quilter

STA have been checking in with Wollondilly Artist Joe Quilter as he works towards a new mural in Picton.  The

Aaron Chatfield

This NAIDOC STA caught up with Kamilaroi man Aaron Chatfield who grew up in the Yass and Canberra region.  Aaron

Ben Lyon

STA visited Ben Lyons at his Studio in Wollondilly. Ben has been making boxes and sculptural works under the name

Michael Thomson

STA joined Goulburn art lovers to help Michael Thomson celebrate the opening of his new art space Pigment 107. We

Stephen Lindsay

Recently STA spent the afternoon with Stephen Lindsay at Old Binda Road Recording Studio. We were joined by Music NSW

Michael Simic

While STA are in high gear with May Music Month we caught up with Michael Simic about the launch of

Stories from the Studio

This week we reflect on 12 months of Stories from the Studio and the dedicated artists and groups who were

Jarrod Filmer

This week STA caught up with Jarrod Filmer to talk about his exhibition at Gallery 78 in Young. The below

Marjorie Kay

STA caught up with Marjorie kay as she prepares for her first book launch at the gorgeous, refurbished Balmoral Hall

Erin Williams

This week STA caught a quick few minutes with Erin Williams as she prepared for rehearsals for the locally written

Doreen Lyon

Doreen Lyon lives and works in Wollondilly where she creates prints and artists books.  I’m a printmaking, painter and nature

STA Paparazzi

This week as part of our Stories from the Studio we are featuring the STA Media Associates, or as we

Annemaree Dalziel

As the sun finally started to shine this week STA ventured out to catch up with Annemarie Dalziel to talk

Dr Mark Tredinnick

It’s International Poetry Day this Sunday, so STA caught up with local poet Dr Mark Tredinnick in his studio in

Louise Adams

We caught up with Louise Adams the first Artist in Residence with Hilltops Arts (HARTS) at the Southern Cross Cinema

Karen Egan

This week we catch up with Karen Egan as she puts the finishing touches on her joint exhibition with Penny

Wollondilly Youth Voices

This week we are supporting the launch of the Wollondilly Youth Voices video. The project was designed for young people

Berrima District Museum

This week Southern Tablelands Arts visited Berrima District Museum in Berrima to coincide with a visit from Anne-Louise Rentell from

Rhiân Williams

This Week we caught up with Rhiân Williams to talk about writing children’s stories, singing sea shanties and her goal

Monica Bridge

This Week STA caught up with Indigenous Artist Monica Bridge to chat about the deep meaning behind the Goulburn North

Ryan Paranthoiene

There is always a bit of a buzz when the Lieder Theatre in Goulburn opens a new production and this

Barbara Nell

STA are delighted to kick off the year with a visit to Goulburn based Barbara Nell in her current show

Annie Bilton

Tonight we share a very special Christmas Day Stories from the Studio with Annie Bilton. The playwright, director and actor

Jess Howell

This week we caught up with Jess Howell after she was awarded second place in the 2020 Charleston International Talent

Di Smith

This week STA Caught up with Di Smith at her studio in Middle Arm. Di’s works reflects the world around

Hamish Ta-mé

STA caught up with photographer Hamish Ta-mé in his kitchen to talk art and handmade jam. Hamish led the successful

Paul Paviour

Southern Tablelands Arts were willing accomplices when Paul Paviour played a flash concert inside a local café that just happens

Delise Freeman

This week STA dropped in for a yarn with Indigenous Artist Delise Freeman who is also the CEO of the

Nigel Featherstone

Writer Nigel Featherstone generously invited STA over for a cuppa and a chat at his Goulburn studio home. He shared

David Cole

This week we caught up with playwright David Cole to talk about his upcoming play and how he approaches writing

Jennifer Lamb

This week we caught up with Jennifer Lamb OAM as she prepares for the sold out premiere of her play

Sally O’Neill

While Goulburn glows in a lilac hue STA catch up with Sally O’Neill at her studio. The first week of

Isy Cappo

This week we caught up with Isy Cappo a young singer/songwriter from Goulburn. Isy has been achieving great things with

Waste to Art Exhibition

This week STA helped with the install of the Waste to Art Exhibition at the Old Post office in Picton. 

Young Society of Artists

This week we caught up with the Young Society of Artists (YSA), a dedicated and dynamic group of artists that

Bass Clef Duo

We catch up with the Bass Clef Duo, on double bass Isabella Brown and Cellist Liam Meany. They are preforming

Alexei Caulfield

This week STA caught up with Alexei Caulfield to hear about his studio practice and his upcoming performance for the

Lynne Flemons

Goulburn artist Lynne Flemons has been sheltering through the Covid restrictions with family in Lake Cathie.  We caught up with

Crookwell Amateur Dramatic Society

CADS (Crookwell Amateur Dramatic Society) the much-loved creative community organisation in Crookwell, in the Upper Lachlan Shire.  This week STA Caught

Jessica Raschke

Jessica Raschke is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, editor and creative consultant living in Bundanoon. STA asked her about her latest

Delene White

Delene White is the ‘artist in residence’ at Tallagandra Hill winery. She shares a little about her journey with the

Bonnie Curtis

Wollondilly Dancer and Choreographer Bonnie Curtis talks about her upcoming projects…

Jo Hollier

STA Caught up with jo Hollier at Helen Stephens Gallery in Collector..

Freya Jobbins

Freya Jobbins from Wollondilly gave us a sneak peak of her upcoming exhibition FIREWALL

Ashley Mackevicius

During the week STA captured a moment with Southern Highlands Photographer Ashley Mackevicius for a seek peek at some of

Penny Simons

To coincide with World Environment Day STA dropped in to see Penny Simons, Maker/Sculptor/Weaver living and working in the Southern Highlands of

The Printmaking Sisters

This week STA caught up for Robin and Annie otherwise known as the Printmaking Sisters. ‘Printmaking Sisters are busy despite the

The Lieder Theatre

What an exciting week. An easing of restrictions meant STA got to go to the theatre… well nearly. We visited

Mez Breeze

This week STA were thrilled to meet up online with Mez Breeze. Creator of experimental stories, Virtual Reality Literature, VR sculptures +

Lilly Cummins

My name is Lily Cummins and I am an artist based in the Southern Highlands, NSW. I work with a

Al Phemister

STA were thrilled to zoom in for a chat and a cup of tea with sculptor and arts advocate Al

Dianna Nixon

This week STA digitally ‘dropped in’ on Dianna Nixon from Wild Voices Musical Theatre.  I began receiving gig cancellation advice

Pam Kensit

STA “virtually visited” artist Pam Kensit in her studio – a converted hay shed at MOORABINDA MÓR, 42 km north

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