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Inside Juz Kitson's Studio

Take an exclusive tour of Juz Kitson's studio, the Art House Milton on the NSW...

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A new place to sense: video update from Debbie Lyddon

Debbie Lyddon has just moved three miles inland, and she's doing something...

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Homo Faber: An Island of Light - Notes From a Monastery Full of Makers

Angela Truscott: Sep 18 2026

Inside Homo Faber's An Island of Light on Venice's San Giorgio Maggiore island,...

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What is contemporary ceramics?

Contemporary ceramics has moved far beyond the potter's wheel. Meet four...

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How to bring a sense of place into your art

A sense of place in art comes from paying attention to more than the view. Here...

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Remembering Yayoi Kusama: a life lived through art

The dots. The pumpkins. The mirrors. The repetition that never seemed to end.

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Free sample art lessons!

Looking for a little creative inspiration? Here's a taste of some sample...

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Toni Hartill here 👋

Toni Hartill: Aug 28 2026

A guest appearance in the blog from one of your favourite Take Two tutors

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Update from the editing desk

Jo Wright: Aug 21 2026

Ever wondered what happens to all that course footage once the cameras stop...

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Festival of Quilts: Jo's top 3 from the open exhibition

Jo Sheather: Aug 7 2026

It's Jo's turn to pick just three from the Festival of Quilts open exhibition -...

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Festival of Quilts: The quilts, the colour, and the makers who made our day

Angela Truscott: Jul 31 2026

Fresh from a day at the Festival of Quilts, we're sharing the makers, the...

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What we didn’t plan for: our US filming trip

Jo Wright: Jul 24 2026

From the Take Two filming diaries... Three weeks. Two states. Two extraordinary...

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Robert Lee Davis artwork at Storehouse Gallery Melbourne

Wendy Steward had the exciting opportunity to see the works of Robert Lee Davis...

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Community spotlight: Lori Cook

This month we're honoured to share Lori Cook's own words on emerging through...

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Community spotlight: Janet Leckie's 80th birthday exhibition

Artist (and Take Two student) Janet Leckie recently celebrated a milestone...

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When the world feels uncertain art can support your self-care

In times that feel a little heavier, your creative practice can offer calm,...

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Community Spotlight: Bridget Macklin

"I see part of my role as an artist as raising awareness and creating space for...

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The turning point in an artist’s practice

Angela Truscott: Mar 11 2026

Many artists quietly believe they must have something profound to say before...

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Behind the scenes filming Focus and Flow: Restorative Art

Angela Truscott: Mar 11 2026

“Was I nervous? Oh my, yes! But I was in capable hands. Within hours, Angela,...

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Community Spotlight: Mardi Busby

"Looking back, I don’t remember a time when I didn’t want to create – to draw,...

Letters are my friends - Denise Lach

In this Take Two short documentary, Denise reflects on the years of practice...

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A “brand” new chapter for Take Two

Jo Wright: Jan 30 2026

"This rebrand isn’t about becoming something else. It’s about becoming more...

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A Day in Indigo: Traditional Japanese Dyeing at AIWAYU, Gifu

Angela Truscott: Dec 31 2025

At AIWAYU, indigo isn’t a product but a living collaboration – a vat alive with...

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The Canary & the Parrot - Nicky Ilsley’s solo exhibition

For textile and mixed media artist Nicky Ilsley, the past three years have been...

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Community Spotlight: K.C. Chilton

We’re back with a Community Spotlight and this month it’s shining on artist and...

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How to choose the right art course for you

When deciding to enrol in an online art course, there some steps we recommend...

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Experiencing Ann Hamilton’s 'We Will Sing' at Salts Mill

Angela Truscott: Sep 11 2025

On our recent trip to the UK, Jo Wright and I were fortunate to spend time with...

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Community Spotlight: Marielle Peters

At Take Two, we’re constantly inspired by the dedication and depth our students...

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The Beauty in Beginnings

Angela Truscott: Jul 31 2025

Ang has been thinking about the beauty of beginnings, and it reminded her of...

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Our Once and Future Wetlands: Art, Ecology and Engineering

Article by Lindsay Olson, about her experience as an artist in residence for...

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Time Well Spent Exhibition - Meet the People's Choice Award winner

We're excited to announce the People's Choice Award winner for our Time Well...

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Meet the winners of Time Well Spent

Our Time Well Spent exhibition and art prize celebrates five wonderful years of...

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Community Spotlight: Angela Wegner

Angela’s late - but not too late - return to art. “Every day, I feel grateful...

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Community Spotlight: Lynette Warren

Meet Lynette, one of our most inspiring students. Discover how she’s staying...

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The lonely side of creativity (and how to find your way back to connection)

Feeling a bit lonely or isolated as an artist? Read our insights on the lonely...

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Using earth pigments in your mixed media art

Earth pigments aren’t just pretty colours; they’re time capsules, stories...

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Community Spotlight: Megan Morgan

Louisville-based Megan Morgan is a fine artist whose work explores the...

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Community Spotlight: Helga Winter

This month (March 2025), we’re shining the community spotlight on award-winning...

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Threads of connection: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

Angela Truscott: Mar 7 2025

In 2024, Take Two had the pleasure of filming a documentary for Haystack...

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Ellie Burkett: A passion for paper

British-born artist Ellie Burkett travelled to Japan to explore her fascination...