6 & 7 July | Trail 1 | Gympie and the East
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The Cooloola Coast Art Group is committed to supporting local artists and a vibrant arts culture inspired by our beautiful coastal waters. The group explores a variety of mediums and techniques to produce a diverse collection of works on display.
- Morning and afternoon tea available on both Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of July.
- The RSL Bar will be open for beverages.
Address: Tin Can Bay RSL Hall, 45 Tin Can Bay Road, Tin Can Bay
Phone: 0438803990
Email: kerrisouthern9@gmail.com
Instagram: #cooloolacoastartgroup
Payment options: Cash, Bank Transfer
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible, refreshments available, off-street parking.
Image : Cooloola Coast Art Group
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Inspired by the coastline, Kate Websdale's work embodies a spirit of exploration and curiosity from collage to inks. In her studio nestled in the heart of Tin Can Bays Wallum bush she invites you to step into her backyard sanctuary and share her creative journey.
Address: 43 Sweetlip Circle, Tin Can Bay
Phone: 0438430631
Email: websdalekate@gmail.com
Socials: @websdalekate
Payment options: Cash, Pay-ID, Bank Transfer
Good to know: Refreshments available. Commissions available.
Access: The studio is at the back of the house and is assessed via 3 steps with a handrail.
Image : Kate's Art Studio
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Australian Champion Chainsaw Sculptor Keith Gall invites you in to view artworks including the SILKY wood sculpture being prepared for bronze casting, the foundry area and the waxwork studio. Visit Keith at his studio in the Tin Can Bay Community & Men's Shed. Tea and Coffee available.
Demonstrations:
- Chainsaw carving 10am,
- Wax Moulding 11am
- Bronze casting 2 pm
Address: Tin Can Bay Community & Men's Shed, Amity Place, Tin Can Bay
Phone: 0447986241
Email: silkysculpture@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094112700358v
Website: https://thesilkyproject.com.au
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Bank Transfer
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Off-street parking. Refreshments available.
Access: The Silky Project Studio is located at the Tin Can Bay Men’s Shed in the Community centre precinct, Amity Place is on the Gympie - Tin Can Bay Rd. opposite the Cooloola Cove turnoff.
Image : The Silky Project Keith Gall
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Visit this artisan hub, where members share knowledge, learn new skills, and produce unique woodwork and metalwork. Tour the extensive workshops and watch our makers at work. Tin Can Bay Community & Men's Shed aims to improve the health and well being of all members by providing a supportive and productive environment. Members share knowledge, learn new skills and produce unique items which are available for purchase. Free tours of our extensive workshop, social areas and retail display will happen on a needs basis.
Workshops
- Mosaic class Sat 9am-2pm Sun 9am-11am.
- Birdsong Silver Jewellery 9am-1pm on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July. Limit of 5 participants.
- Contact the Shed for more information and bookings.
Address: Amity Place, Tin Can Bay
Phone: 0438 880 438
Email: countrycalling@live.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tin-Can-Bay-Community-Mens-Shed-Inc-106376530998602
Website: Tin Can Bay Men's Shed Inc - Australian Men's Shed Association (mensshed.org)
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Off-street parking.
Access: Find us at Amity Place, Tin Can Bay. Turn into Amity Place (near the Tin Can Bay Community Complex) and look for the gravel road at the bottom left of the carpark. Parking available on gravel road or in the Community Complex's carpark. Dedicated disability parking on site.
Image : Tin Can Bay Community and Men's Shed Birdsong Silver Silver Rings 2024
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Step into Robyn’s idyllic studio nestled in a serene bushland setting in Cooloola Cove. Inside the spacious studio immerse yourself in Robyn's creative process and enjoy the tranquillity of this haven where art and nature converge.
- Morning and afternoon tea are available.
Address: 18 Tom Thumb Court, Cooloola Cove
Phone: 0419663271
Email: robynwendyshaw@gmail.com
Instagram: @robynshaw.art
Website: https://robynshaw.net
Payment options: Cash, Pay-ID, Bank Transfer
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible, Off-street parking, Refreshments available.
Access: Come to the second driveway and the studio is at the back of the house
Image : Robyn Shaw Approacing Storm at the Bay Acrylic on canvas 2023
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Jan Lawnikanis is a multi award-winning visual artist with 30 years of experience. Currently working on a series of Australian birds and flora for a solo exhibition, Jan welcomes you to her home studio to see the work in progress and view her artworks. Time your visit to wave to the Rattler from Jan's Studio.
- Painting demonstrations will be held throughout the day.
- If places are available, new students are welcome to Jan’s watercolour classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays at her home studio. 9:30 am - 12:30pm. $35 for an individual class or $30 if paying for more than one class. Visit the website for more information.
Address: 49 Red Hill Road, Gympie
Phone: 0410819926
Email: jlawnikanis@gmail.com
Instagram: @artistjan1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistjan1
Website: https://www.janlawnikanis.com
Payment options: Cash, EFTPOS, Paypal, Bank Transfer, Square Reader
Good to know: Wheelchair accessible. Accepts commissions.
Access: Please walk down the driveway and the studio door is on the left.
Image : Jan Lawnikanis More Than a Dozen Watercolour on paper 2015
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Beloved Gympie artist Susan Zela Bissett (Zela) combines Art and Science in her artworks, using natural, environmentally sustainable materials including office waste, foraged fibres, re-purposed fabrics, and salvaged timber a to create her works. Visit Zela this year at the Gympie Regional Gallery.
- Botanical papermaking demonstration 1pm.
- Make your own felt doily workshop 4pm. Cost $35.
- Contact the artist for more information and bookings.
Address: Gympie Regional Gallery, 39 Nash Street, Gympie
Phone: 0400366195
Email: suzeela39@gmail.com
Instagram: @susanzelabissett
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainablesuzeela
Website: https://zela.com.au
Payment options: Cash, Bank Transfer, Square
Good to know: Wheelchair Accessible. Off-Street Parking
Access: Park in the Gallery Carpark, accessed from O’Connell Street.
Image : Papernicus Corrowinga diptych work in progress
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The beautiful Old Gympie Post Office has been transformed into a gallery, with ART POST facilitating exhibitions, workshops, events, and more. Come and meet the ART POST artists, view their works, and hear how artists including Painters, Photographers, Printmakers and Jewellers create their artwork.
- Meet and Greet the artists
- Join the artists around a makers' table and try your hand.
Address: 22 Channon Street, Gympie
Phone: 0400508015
Email: cchamberswilliams@gmail.com
Instagram: art.post.gympie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553899170470
Payment options: Cash, Bank Transfer
Image : ART POST Image Credit Charmaine Lyons
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The Cooloola potters group brings together potters whose diversity of experiences and cultural backgrounds enriches the pottery they produce. Join the potters in exploring, the medium of clay. Visit the Cooloola Potters Group at the Jean Beattie Hall.
Demonstrations: wheel throwing and hand-building with clay.
- Workshop on Saturday from 10am. $35 pp
- Collect your fired item the following Saturday.
- Contact the group for more information and bookings.
Address: Cooinda Aged Care, Jean Beattie Hall, 2 Cooinda Street, Cooinda.
Phone: 0400508015
Email: cooloolapottersgroup@gmail.com
Payment options: Cash only.
Good to know: Shop. Wheelchair accessible. Off-street parking. Refreshments available.
Access: We are on the grounds of Cooinda Aged Care Facility, as you turn into Cooinda we are the 1st street on the left in the Jean Beattie Hall. It’s signposted.
Image : Cooloola Potters detail
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39 Myall St is the home and studio of Trish Callaghan, a lifelong Bowerbird. Stepping into the intimate space of Studio Myall 39 is to enter a wonderworld of materials, ephemera and art books. Visitors to this usually private space will be able to see unique art techniques in use.
- Technical Demonstrations
Address: 39 Myall St, Gympie
Phone: 0417494112
Email: callaghantrish@bigpond.com
Instagram: trish.callaghan
Payment options: Cash only.
Good to know: Friendly dog named Kevie.
Image : Studio 39 Trish Callaghan Watercolour Peaflowers 2022 detail
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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
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.
