Garage Sale Trail
Monster Garage Sale at the QFS building. Lots of gift lines, craft, crockery, toys games decorations and more!
GBSS Workshop Exhibition
Our friends from GBSS have made some lovely artwork during the last 12 weeks and they are excitd about putting it on display. Please join them in celebrating their work with their tutors, Patena Moesker and Louise Jenkins, their carers and family and friends.
1pm April 20 at the Station Café.
Bookmaking Workshop
Book Making Workshop with Jayne Barrett
– 10am to 2pm with a break in the middle for refreshments (please feel free to bring your own snacks) the Heritage Station Café will be open as well.
Maximum of 6 participants
Cost $90 - includes all equipment and supplies.
Bookings: jayne.barrett@live.com.au
Content: An introduction exploring different forms of book making, Jayne will guide you on your journey from a simple folded form to a more complex stitched book.
Create your own unique handmade books.
In this 3 – 4-hour workshop you will learn techniques that can be applied to both new and recycled materials.
The workshop will involve the use of cutting tools, needles and some adhesives.
All materials will be provided.
Bookmaking Workshop
Book Making Workshop with Jayne Barrett
– 10am to 2pm with a break in the middle for refreshments (please feel free to bring your own snacks) the Heritage Station Café will be open as well.
Maximum of 6 participants
Cost $90 - includes all equipment and supplies.
Bookings: jayne.barrett@live.com.au
Content: An introduction exploring different forms of book making, Jayne will guide you on your journey from a simple folded form to a more complex stitched book.
Create your own unique handmade books.
In this 3 – 4-hour workshop you will learn techniques that can be applied to both new and recycled materials.
The workshop will involve the use of cutting tools, needles and some adhesives.
All materials will be provided.
Magical Places Fairy Faces
The Ethereal talents of Roz Wilson, painter and Patty Moxham, sculptor will delight visitors from November 11 until January 15.
Stanthorpe 150 Heritage Weekend
One big weekend to celebrate our heritage. Saturday at the Heritage Fair with all the traditional amusements of a country fair plus the Downs explorer steam train. We will re-enact the opening of the line to Stanthorpe which occurred in May 1881 and the Stanthorpe band will add to the joyous celebration.
Then on Sunday, you can experience the ‘Tin Story’ out at the Amiens Legacy Centre which is situated on the old Amiens branch line and contains many important historical displays which tell our story from settlement.
Heritage Market Day
The Heritage Railway Precinct will come alive with a grand community celebration of the Opening of the Rail Line to Stanthorpe in May 1881. There will be a downs Steam Train arriving, pipe band and lots of market stalls and attractions. The public is invited to dress up in 1880’s style to get into the spirit of the event.
Drawing Basics Classes
Karen McCann from Tindarra Fine Arts will hold 3 hour drawing basics classes at Artworks on four days in February and march 2022.
Each class costs $30 with all materials supplied. Numbers are limited to six per class
T: 0438 660 337 E: karenmccann67@bigpond.com to book your place
Class Dates:
February 2nd & 16
March 2nd & 16
An Art-Y-Ful Selection
Anita Stevens has an extensive repertoire of art practice encompassing many mediums. This Summer exhibition promises to present just a selection of her works for the public to enjoy. Her companion artist will be Jayne Barrett who has explored print-making, collage and other mediums to produce an engaging series just for this exhibition.
Tuesday Art Starters
Art Starters is a friendly group who get together each week to learn and share ideas about art making. We donate $2 to Artworks for use of the room and sometimes we even have a barista coffee which will cost another $2. when we think of it we bake something to share. Everyone is welcome. Ph: 0427 617 679 for more information or just pop in and have a look any time from 9am to 11.30 on Tuesday at Stanthorpe Railway Station. We are wheelchair & pet friendly.
Information: 0427 617 679
J & T in Gold
John and Tina Lich share a love for art nurtured over their 50 years together. John is a prize-winning painter and Tina creates 3D works on paper. Their exhibition will give us just a sample of their talents.
Friday Creatives
Find Your creative self! Friday mornings at the Station promise to awaken those creative juices as we explore lots of new arts & crafts together from 9am - 11am.
Friday Creatives - November
Find Your creative self! Friday mornings at the Station promise to awaken those creative juices as we explore lots of new arts & crafts together from 9am - 11am.
Paint’n’sip class
Experienced artist Roz Wilson will host this enjoyable class during the the 2021 Granite Belt Art Trail. $70 all materials supplied. Enjoy the relaxing music of Bob Townshend while you paint.
Bookings: gbart.org.au
Information: 0418 194 067
Flowing watercolour workshop
Explore watercolour under the guidance of experienced artist Roz Wilson. $40 with all materials provided.
There will be a class every day from 11.30am to 12.30pm during the 2021 Granite Belt Art Trail.
Bookings: gbart.org.au
Information: 0418 194 067
Granite Belt Art & Craft Trail
Daily artist in residence - Poetry - Gallery - Workshops
Friday Creatives
Find Your creative self, new friends, and a cuppa! from 9am - 11am.
This week’s activity will be Paper Making with Carol Parkinson.
Friday Creatives
Find Your creative self, new friends, and a cuppa! from 9am - 11am.
This week we will be trying Slow Stitching with Mary Courtney.
Friday Creatives
Find Your creative self, new friends, and a cuppa! from 9am - 11am.
This week we will be making Ribbon Flowers with Carol Power.
Friday Creatives - Morning Tea with the Artist
Find Your creative self! Friday mornings at the Station promise to awaken those creative juices as we explore lots of new arts & crafts together from 9am - 11am.
Friday Creatives - Slow Stitching
Find Your creative self! Friday mornings at the Station promise to awaken those creative juices as we explore lots of new arts & crafts together from 9am - 11am.
Friday Creatives - biscuits
Find Your creative self! Friday mornings at the Station promise to awaken those creative juices as we explore lots of new arts & crafts together from 9am - 11am.
Friday Creatives - Diamond Dot Prints
Find Your creative self! Friday mornings at the Station promise to awaken those creative juices as we explore lots of new arts & crafts together from 9am - 11am.
The Granite Belt in Focus | Sandra McEwan, Maryke Miller
Sandra McEwan seeks out typical scenes and views across the Granite Belt that inspire. Her work is evocative of the past with many featuring decaying structures and historical modes of transport.
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