20 & 21 July | Trail 3 | Gympie and the North
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Overlooking the picturesque community of Veteran, the community hall is a hub of creativity where makers gather regularly to share their creations. Artisans including Textiles, Jewellers, Potters, patchwork and fabric origami makers will showcase their expertise at workstations where visitors will see fascinating work created and meet the makers.
Various artisans will be at work throughout the weekend. They will be happy to demonstrate their skills and answer any questions people may have about their work.
- Artisan craft demonstrations
- Morning and afternoon tea available (gold coin donation), cold drinks for sale.
Address: 594 Sandy Creek Road, Veteran.
Phone: 0448480426
Email: veteranhall@hotmail.com
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/veteranhallVeteranGympieQld
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Refreshments for a fee.
Image : Veteran Hall Collective bowls coiled rope work detail
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Kerrie is an award winning artist inspired by nature and the Sandy Creek that runs beside her studio. A lover of most mediums, Kerrie draws and paints in a variety of acrylics, gouache, watercolours and pastels. Drop by for a cup of tea and watch Kerrie at play.
Kerrie will have works in progress and can demonstrate her techniques for interested visitors.
- Painting demonstrations
Address: 1783 Sandy Creek Road, Downsfield
Phone: 07 5486 5187
Email: Gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Good to know: Gravel road. Off Street parking.
Access: Drive through the gate, park near house. Studio is on right side, past the big tree.
Image : Kerrie Atkins
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Visit a unique working paper mill and bindery. Dion has been working with paper since 1978. His paper comes from many sources and is used in many ways In his bindery, Dion also produces one-of-a-kind journals and lovingly restores old books.
- Paper making demonstrations
Address: 68 Fleming Road, Glenwood
Phone: 0414798214
Email: dionchanner1944@gmail.com
Payment options: Cash, bank transfer.
Good to know: Gravel Road. Off street parking. Refreshments available.
Access: Come in through main gate and follow signs.
Image : Dion Channer Handmade Paper Exhibition Washi rag gold leaf 2010
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Visit Sue Purnell's tranquil rural space where working in coloured glass mosaics is her passion. Explore her work in different forms of mosaic over many works of art.
- Mosaic Demonstrations
Address: 68 Fleming Road, Glenwood
Phone: 0402207677
Email: tuina3@hotmail.com
Payment options: Cash, bank transfer.
Good to know: Gravel road. Off street parking. Commissions available. Refreshments available.
Access: Come through main gate and follow signs
Image : Sue Purnell glass mosaic candle holder glass on glass 1915 detail
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As a natural fibre artisan, Julia Kitto combines the beauty of locally grown plant life with traditional basketry techniques to create contemporary and decorative sculptural artworks that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Demonstrations of Fibre preparation and Cordage making
Address: 18 Fleming Rd, Glenwood
Phone: 0449593723
Email: julesnco@hotmail.com
Socials: @fibrejules
Payment options: Cash only.
Good to know: Off street parking. Commissions accepted.
Image : Fibrejules Julia Kitto Naturally Framed woven natural fibres 2024 detail
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Peter Watts' journey in woodwork has led him through many facets of the craft from free form carving to furniture. Take a garden tour, and enjoy some billy tea and damper. Demonstrations on texturing and embellishing wood items.
- All day billy tea & damper,
- Garden walks
Address: 172 Hoopers Rd, Curra
Phone: 0423005377
Email: peter.watts24@gmail.com
Socials: Peter Watts
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank Transfer
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Off-street parking. Commissions welcome.
Access: Wheelchair accessible.
Image : Artisans by Design Peter Watts
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Alicia Murphy is a top-selling artist in the region, creating small-batch ceramic art that is not just visually stunning but also functional and versatile. Experience Alicia's playful ceramic art for yourself.
Address: 40 Winterleigh Way, Greens Creek
Phone: 0457312510
Email: aliciamurphy@iinet.net.au
Instagram: Aliciamurphyart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063224440833&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank Transfer
Good to know: No dogs. Order your items and have them posted to you.
Access: Gravel Road. Wheelchair accessible.
Image : Alicia Murphy Art
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The Silversmith Collective covers all aspects of Silversmithing and hand-crafted jewellery. Experience a working Studio where rings, bracelets and earrings will be created each day. A range of Jewellery will also be available for purchase. Visit the Silversmith Collective at the Gympie Gem Club.
Demonstrations of a working studio featuring different techniques each open day.
Address: Gympie Gem Club, 3 Bruce Highway, Gympie
Phone: 0439854400
Email: mundays@spiderweb.com.au
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank Transfer, Square reader
Good to know: Shop. Wheelchair Accessible.
Image : Silversmith collective Leigh Munday Silver and Turquoise detail
For all enquiries please contact
- Fenella Jolly
- Officer Arts and Cultural Development
- Email: radf@gympie.qld.gov.au
Gympie Region Studio Trails 2024 is a Council Initiative under the Regional Artists Development Fund. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gympie Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
This project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.
