The former home of the Hobsons Bay Endoscopy Centre and before that the Altona Hospital, will soon play host to a very different set of activities.
The building on the corner of Queen and Sargood streets will soon become the Altona Artisans Studio and serve as the home for a collective of artists.
A soft launch for the new venue will take place on Saturday, February 1, with an open studio event featuring three of its founding artists: Ilona Herreiner, Juan Vasquez and Amanda Neville.
Anyone interested in pottery, mosaics, sculpture and other forms of ceramics is encouraged to come along and if inspired, sign up for workshops run by the three artists beginning in March.
“Our workshops go beyond art – they inspire personal growth, creativity, and connection,” said Herreiner, Vasquez and Neville in a joint statement.
“Each session is designed to build confidence and foster a sense of achievement, offering students a space to explore their artistic side, collaborate, or find therapeutic self-expression.”
Fleur Stoios, and Suzie Connelly are the other founding artists at the Altona Artisans Studio which is an initiative of the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre.
For more information about the open studio day and upcoming workshops, visit: www.ljac.com.au
