Marinship Open Studios

Discover the creative visions of Sausalito’s Marinship Studios artists at a unique Open Studio event. This is a special opportunity to explore the historic space and experience the talent that defines its vibrant community. Step into the studios, engage with the artists, and gain insight into their creative processes and sources of inspiration. See how each artist continues to carry forward the legacy of Marinship through their work.

Meet the artists at their workshops:

• Simon Ungless & Jody Niederkohr – Collaborative textile bandits reimagining worn garments through custom printmaking and felting techniques. Simon was part of the original McQueen team and continues to make his mark on the industry, saving the world “one garment at a time.”
• Jael LaFemina – Stone sculptor and master stonemason, Jael creates intimate and monumental sculptures for the garden inspired by the hidden stories within stone.
• Susan McKinney –Ceramic and glass artist whose work reimagines the language of weaving through experimental processes. Her wall hangings and 3D sculptures explore the tension between the seen and unseen, evoking a sense of wonder rooted in the natural world
• Jean Bolte – A technician who employs electronics, oils, watercolors, charcoal and other media, her work is rooted in mythological elements. Jean spent over 40 years in filmmaking and is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This cinematic background occasionally still resonates. 
• Michael Lynch– After decades in the FX film industry, most of which was at the Model/Creature Shop at ILM Michael transitioned to full time Art making. The theme of his work is usually a blend of art, physics and natural science, represented in 2D and 3D
• Ghada Aboukhater, Anna Bruce, Brett Crawford, Shannon Janney, Mindy Spar, Darlene Volas – Marin Ceramic Cooperative will be sharing the work of 6 of our member ceramic artists, each bringing a distinct voice to clay—from finely crafted functional ware to striking sculptural forms. 
• Tracey Kessler – Visual Artist, ceramist, and current artist-in-residence at Cavallo Point Lodge and Spa. After 25+ years in architecture and interior design, Tracey has built out an art compound next to Marinship Studios, Beyond the Wave Gate.  Formally home to Ant Farm in the 1970s, 18 artists now call it home for their studio practice.  
• Barbara Lavelle– Visual artist, working primarily in acrylics, Barbara embraces the medium’s immediacy to create bold, spontaneous compositions. Her large-scale canvases are defined by vibrant palettes, rhythmic forms and confident sense of motion.
• Maya Kini, Laura Lienhard & Kathryn Kelly – Jewelry artists at Varda Landing, Maya’s sculptural and poetic practice explores material transformation through precision and imperfection, while Laura draws on old-world techniques to craft elegant expressions of nature’s beauty in precious metals. Kathryn’s experience as an architect and woodworker inform her genderless architectural jewels, designed for discerning collectors who are drawn to unexpected details.

Pieces will be available for purchase, offering you the chance to bring home a one-of-a-kind creation. Parking is available on Gate 5 Road or in the guest spots at Varda Landing. We look forward to meeting you!