Register for MRROS 2025

Welcome! Thank you for joining us in 2025 and so generously sharing your studio as part of Australia’s largest open studios event. We are thrilled to have you on board, and we’re here to support you on this exciting adventure. The Registration form has save-and-complete-later functionality and can take a couple of hours to complete. Some sections can be updated as the event draws nearer – these are noted below.

Code of Conduct for MRROS event

Margaret River Region Open Studios is a not-for-profit organisation that provides event management and marketing for a 16-day event to promote artists at all stages of their career living between Busselton and Augusta and west of Sues Road.

As a participant in the 2025 MRROS event, you are expected to show respect and courtesy to others. All interactions should be professional regardless of platform: either online or in-person. In order to foster a positive and professional event, we ask you to confirm your agreement to our Code of Conduct.

I agree to:

1. Show courtesy and respect towards the MRROS Administration and Marketing team, Board members and any other volunteers working on or associated with this event.
2. Use welcoming and appropriate language at all times.
3. Be respectful of different viewpoints in a constructive and respectful manner.
4. Focus on what is best for the whole event.

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Entry Via Left hand side of building

ABOUT YOUR ART

• Ceramics

Jacob is a ceramics artist who has been working with clay for over 6 years. After years of learning and refining the craft, Jacob has now developed his body of work and it will be on display for this year's open studios. Jacobs work is inspired by his love for the ocean, and the land here in the South West. As well as the big and the small details in the vast landscapes. You can see these elements in Jacobs work from the flowy waves in the form of his work, to the glazes which represent the white sandy beaches of Meelup, to the lush green forest of Boranup. Buying a piece of Jacobs work isn't just a piece of pottery, it is a piece of the South West. Jacob focuses on Functional ceramics, mainly bowls and cups. However For this event Jacob is preparing a range of more "one off" unique pieces, such as platters, vases, jars and teapots.

In 2024 Jacob moved into his first proper studio space in Cowaramup, which he now works from full time. Jacobs small yet cozy 150m2 studio space houses a lesson workshop space, a kiln, glazing areas, work benches and a gallery. Along with creating his own work Jacob now likes to spend a lot off his time teaching the craft to others and passing on his skills, Jacob will be hosting a number of workshops and classes throughout open studios which can be booked though his website.

Jacob is a functional ceramics artist whose work takes inspiration from home, Margaret River WA. Jacobs work combines durability, functionality and abstractness. While his glazes represent the colours of the land, trees and sea.

Uploading your images

Step 1 – Add 1 image that best represents your work for the printed Event Guide

Step 2 – Add an additional 9 artwork images and studio portraits for our marketing team

Step 3 – Add up to 10 images for your website listing – they can be the same or different to the images above

Step 4 – Add one main image for your website listing.

Each image must be 300dpi, between 2.5MB and 5MB, and formatted as a jpeg file.

Re-name all files to include your name, artwork title, year created, medium and size before uploading e.g., Jane Doe_Wild Seascapes_2018_Oil on canvas_10x10cm.

Please ensure the filenames contain only alphanumeric characters, underscores or hyphens. Special characters such as punctuation will cause the upload to fail.

Please add a photographer credit to the file name if required by the photographer.

(Note: we love to use smiling, welcoming studio portraits to promote MRROS on social media)

Studio Details

My studio space is a small yet spacious 150m2. It is filled with natural daylight through the roof, and is wheelchair friendly. Visitors will see me creating while I'm there, including throwing on the wheel, trimming, applying handles and glazing, I will also offer visitors to make a mug and have it finished in my glazes, as well as workshops to be ran throughout the day.

throwing on the wheel, trimming, applying handles and glazing. Making platters and larger pots as well as decorating larger work.

Entry via left hand side of building.

• carpark
• buspark
• access
• family

• No steps or barriers, steep inclines, uneven or loose surfaces
• Paths are clear from the carpark
• Suits a walking frame or wheelchair

• There is a sign that everyone can see for emergency evacuation

• Ensure that there is adequate space between your furniture and displays

• Perhaps this is mitigated by a ramp.

MARKETING AND PUBLICITY

Events, Workshops, 'In-conversation' events and Special Activities

Event One

The 2hr Beginner Pottery Workshop is a more in depth learning experience than our “play with clay” workshop. In the class you will learn the 3 basic shapes on the wheel. Flatware, bowls and Cylinders (Mugs) with the additional challenge of making a vase at the end. The class is a more serious approach to jumping on the wheel although it can still be taken in a lighthearted and fun way.

To secure your spot either book through the website: www.jacoblyonpottery.com
msg me directly on: 0410707213
or email: jacoblyonpottery@gmail.com
Where?: 5 Friesan st, cowaramup
How much?: $110 per person
How long?: 2 pm - 4 pm
What do you get: 2hr learning experience where you can learn the basics of wheel work and Your favourite piece included in the price finished by Jacob in a. range of his glazes. (additional pieces may be kept for a small fee of $25 per pot)
(this take 4-8 weeks to complete, Postage available for an extra fee.)

Dates: every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday throughout open studios.
(will update listings for open studios once application is approved.)

Event Two

The 1hr Play With Clay Pottery Workshop is an all ages friendly beginner pottery experience. This class is designed to just have bait of fun, get messy and have a laugh. The workshop is suitable for all ages however children under 5 must be assisted by an adult. In this 1hr experience you will learn to make a small wonky bowl and wonky mug.

To secure your spot either book through the website: www.jacoblyonpottery.com
msg me directly on: 0410707213
or email: jacoblyonpottery@gmail.com
Where?: 5 Friesan st, cowaramup
How much?: $50 per person
How long?: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
What do you get: 1hr learning experience where you can get messy and have some fun.
At the end of the workshop you have the option to have your work finished by Jacob in a range of his glazes for a small fee of $25 per pot (this take 4-8 weeks to complete, Postage available for an extra fee.)

Dates: every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday throughout open studios.
(will update listings for open studios once application is approved.)

Event Three

Come and watch Jacob Throw, Trim and then assemble teapots. This will take place from 12:30 - 1:30pm on every Saturday and Sunday throughout open studios. and will involve making a collection of Small, Medium and Large teapots throughout the 3 weeks.

Suitable for everyone. no booking required, free demonstration.

Payment Details

The total fee for participating in the Open Studios Event in 2025 is $935 including GST, and made up as follows:

• Membership renewal $132
• Participation fee $803, includes compulsory Public Liability Insurance

Full payment is required upfront by credit or debit card.