Creative Conversation Series

Hosted by Natasha Morgan and O A K  L A N E & Co.

Delve into the worlds of diverse and inspiring creative minds. Join uniquely celebrated artisans, designers, creative thinkers and doers engaged in conversation with Natasha Morgan, to unravel what inspires, motivates and challenges their creative practices and crafts.

Through authentic ‘Creative Conversation’ we are provided a rare and insightful window into the key life choices, values, visions and milestones that have guided and shaped a marriage of passions, creative working lifestyles, and practices. Through facilitated open discourse we are offered generous insights into their dynamic projects, processes, practices and measures for success, across diverse creative vocations and lifestyles, each challenging the norms of what it is to be a ‘creative’ in today’s society.

The panel will include artisans, designers, creative thinkers and doers in diverse fields ranging from landscape and interior design, architecture and heritage restoration, event styling and botanical artistry, craftsmanship and design.

The Creative Conversations Series opens up rich discussions by way of curiosity and conversation, highlighting diverse creatives doing their best work in an authentic manner. Through this perspective, we are offered insights into their vision and practice, and what is possible if we remain curious and innovative.

The Creative Conversations Series seeks to ignite dynamic discussions, expand collaborative creativity, foster connections and a creative community in a generous and welcoming setting.

Limited tickets available - on sale now!

Our Creative Conversationalists:

Jeremy Valentine – Garden Creator, The Stones; Retailer/Collector, Shag Vintage

Jeremy and Grant Francis’ garden ‘The Stones’ is an ever-evolving tough-climate garden created around an 1850s stone farmhouse. With much trial and error across the seasons, ‘The Stones’ has gradually mellowed into its unpretentious surroundings and is well-suited to the unspoiled history of the property.

Additionally, with a long history as a collector, wearer and retailer of vintage attire at Shag, Jeremy has often found inspiration in a diverse range of places, from old family photos, to comic strips and fashion subcultures

@thestonescentralvictoria

Jess Cameron-Wootten – Cordwainer and Leather Craftsman, Wootten

The memory of sitting in the corner of his father’s tiny studio as a young boy and marvelling at the care his father took as he crafted shoes from scratch is one that pathed the way for Jess’ eventual continuation of the tradition. Wootten has become the very definition of making high-quality footwear. Today their made-to-order boots, bags and other accessories are handmade in Ballarat in the time-honoured tradition to create individual style.

Additionally, Jess and his wife Krystina have restored a miner’s cottage in Gordon with their own hands. As featured recently on ABC TV’s ‘Restoration Australia’, the renewal of the cottage highlighted their commitment to quality, ingenuity and resolve to breathe new life into the cottage.

@wootten_

Caitlin Perry – Interior Designer, Setsquare Studio

Originally from Ballarat, Caitlin Perry has been practising in the design field since graduating from RMIT in 2003. She initially practiced landscape architecture before transitioning into interior design and worked at several of Melbourne’s boutique architecture and interior design firms. In 2014 she established Setsquare Studio which has firmly grounded itself within the broader design industry, with projects in publications including Vogue, Artichoke magazine, Arch Daily, The Design Files and Yellowtrace. In 2019 Caitlin and Setsquare Studio relocated to the Wombat State Forest where she operates out of her off-grid sustainable homestead and studio.

@caitlin_setsquarestudio

Friday 17 November 2023
5.30-8.30pm
O A K L A N E & Co.
66 Piper St, Kyneton