Lobly Arts Studio - Art Among the Animals.

The weather is getting cooler, so it is time to think of how to warm up beautifully -

Wrap yourself in a handwoven Lobly Rebozo, wind a warm colourful Lobly Cobweb scarf around your neck - felted from pure merino and silk, pull on a pair of bright handknitted Lobly Socks, then top it off with a warm funky Lobly Hat. Now you are ready to venture out into the chilly Warrnambool winds and look out over the Southern Right Whale Nursery at Logans Beach. Each winter these magnificent animals come here to give birth to their calves.

Lorraine O'Brien not only rescues and rehabilitates our native animals at her Wildlife Shelter on Hopkins Point Rd. She is also and artist who creates handcrafted original artworks and textiles in her studio overlooking the southern ocean at Logans Beach.

This is the showcase for my creative activities. Here you will find textile art - weaving, felting, silk painting, textile sculpture, knitting, wearable art and handmade jewellery. You will also find visual art - painting, drawing, photography. Everything I create is individually hand crafted with love and attention to detail. I draw my inspiration from my location and lifestyle - the wonderful animals I am privileged to work with; the environment surrounding me -  the glorious skies, sunsets and rainbows we see daily; the colours of the sea and the sand and the beauty of nature.

If you are the adventurous type you might wish to explore creativity for yourself. There are workshops available in most topics. You can book a workshop or art retreat for yourself or with a friend or partner. Here you will be able to unwind and experience this glorious and inspirational location overlooking the ocean, whilst learning new skills and having lots of fun. Workshops are available on request and there is no minimum number required. You can learn how to create felt and felted garments, how to make mosaics, how to spin, how to knit and make yourself a pair of funky socks or beanie, how to weave and make a handwoven scarf in one weekend, how to create exquisite little figurines from wire and fabric, or how to enjoy your camera and take better photos. 

Latest News - April 2011.

Speaking of wildlife - please let me introduce our newest resident - Dizzy.

Dizzy is a little koala joey who should be with his mother but unfortunately he fell out of a tree and gave himself a head injury, so now I am his mother. He is going really well, seems to have recovered from his fall quite well. He's VERY CUTE!!!

Exciting news  - my creations are now available at a lovely gallery in Dunkeld:

Cloud Mountain Retreat & Gallery, 97 Martin St. Dunkeld. (formerly the Old Bakery)

Opening hours:

I have decided to again open my studio to the public two or three days per week.

The studio will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 - 5pm and some Saturdays as well. Otherwise I will open by appointment phone 03 5561 4987