Melanie Jarman
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Textiles
Melanie explores nature’s beauty through textiles and mixed media. Using needle felting, stitching, and organic materials, she creates immersive, textured artworks inspired by her journey and the landscapes and flora of Australia.
Studio Details
Osprey Studios
57 Osprey Drive
Reinscourt
Busselton
Opening Hours
- Sat 7 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sun 8 Sept10am - 4pm
- Mon 9 Sept10am - 4pm
- Tue 10 Sept10am - 4pm
- Wed 11 Sept10am - 4pm
- Thu 12 Sept10am - 4pm
- Fri 13 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sat 14 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sun 15 Sept10am - 4pm
- Mon 16 Sept10am - 4pm
- Tue 17 SeptClosed
- Wed 18 Sept10am - 4pm
- Thu 19 Sept10am - 4pm
- Fri 20 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sat 21 Sept10am - 4pm
- Sun 22 SeptClosed
NONE
Melanie’s artistic journey is a fusion of her rich heritage and diverse life experiences. Her early years in the English countryside, then living and working in Hong Kong, and now her life in the tranquil Southwest Region of Western Australia, have all influenced her artistic journey. Each chapter of her life has added layers to her creative expression, making her work an exploration of both personal experiences and nature’s beauty.
Her art captures the essence of her surroundings, from the serene landscapes and seascapes of the Southwest to the lush flora native to Australia. Initially, her artistic journey began with sewing, and over the years, she explored various mediums, including acrylics and watercolours, creating a textured approach to her work. Today, Melanie is known for blending traditional textile arts with mixed media, using dry needle felting, stitching, and other techniques to breathe life into her pieces. She recently began experimenting with dried clay gum nuts and flowers, incorporating them into her work to add a new, tactile, three-dimensional element to her creations. This has allowed Melanie to push the boundaries of her art, transforming her passion for the natural world into immersive pieces that invite the viewer to engage with the textures, colours, and forms of the landscapes she loves.
Each piece Melanie creates is an exploration of the beauty found in the simplest natural forms. She often incorporates wool fibres, silk, and cotton scrim, using dry needle felting to build up layers of texture that echo the depth and complexity of the world around her. With each stitch, layer, and delicate touch, she captures the intricate and fragile beauty of the landscape, bringing it to life through tactile and visual storytelling.
Events
Discover the Art of Dry Needle Felting - MORNING
Step into Melanie’s world of creativity and bring textural landscapes or seascapes to life with dry needle felting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform wool fibres into textured artworks inspired by the beauty of nature. Whether you're captivated by rolling hills or serene sunset bays, this workshop is perfect for nature lovers eager to explore a new and rewarding creative technique. What You’ll Learn: ✅ The basics of dry needle felting, including layering and shaping fibres ✅ Techniques for creating depth and texture in your artwork ✅ How to capture the essence of a landscape or seascape Details: 📍 Location: Melanie's Studio, Busselton ⏳ Duration: 3 hours 🎨 Skill Level: Perfect for beginners and those with creative experience 👜 What to Bring: Just bring yourself – all materials are provided! 👥 Max people: 6 people 💲 Price: $130 A simple morning tea will be provided, and you’ll receive a special gift from Melanie to remember the day. Join us for an enriching time of creativity and connection. Meet fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy the peaceful studio atmosphere, and leave with your own felted masterpiece!
17 September 2025
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Discover the Art of Dry Needle Felting - AFTERNOON
Step into Melanie’s world of creativity and bring textural landscapes or seascapes to life with dry needle felting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform wool fibers into textured artworks inspired by the beauty of nature. Whether you're captivated by rolling hills or serene sunset bays, this workshop is perfect for nature lovers eager to explore a new and rewarding creative technique. What You’ll Learn: ✅ The basics of dry needle felting, including layering and shaping fibers ✅ Techniques for creating depth and texture in your artwork ✅ How to capture the essence of a landscape or seascape Details: 📍 Location: Melanie's Studio, Busselton ⏳ Duration: 3 hours 🎨 Skill Level: Perfect for beginners and those with creative experience 👜 What to Bring: Just bring yourself – all materials are provided! 👥 Max people: 6 people 💲 Price: $130 A simple afternoon tea will be provided, and you’ll receive a special gift from Melanie to remember the day. Join us for an enriching time of creativity and connection. Meet fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy the peaceful studio atmosphere, and leave with your own felted masterpiece!
17 September 2025
01:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Discover the Art of Dry Needle Felting
Step into Melanie’s world of creativity and bring textural landscapes or seascapes to life with dry needle felting. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform wool fibers into textured artworks inspired by the beauty of nature. Whether you're captivated by rolling hills or serene sunset bays, this workshop is perfect for nature lovers eager to explore a new and rewarding creative technique. What You’ll Learn: ✅ The basics of dry needle felting, including layering and shaping fibers ✅ Techniques for creating depth and texture in your artwork ✅ How to capture the essence of a landscape or seascape Details: 📍 Location: Melanie's Studio, Busselton ⏳ Duration: 3 hours 🎨 Skill Level: Perfect for beginners and those with creative experience 👜 What to Bring: Just bring yourself – all materials are provided! 👥 Max people: 6 people 💲 Price: $130 A simple afternoon tea will be provided, and you’ll receive a special gift from Melanie to remember the day. Join us for an enriching time of creativity and connection. Meet fellow art enthusiasts, enjoy the peaceful studio atmosphere, and leave with your own felted masterpiece!
24 September 2025
02:00 pm - 05:00 pm
More studios in Busselton
