Make a Felted Scarf

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

In this session you will dye a piece of silk, then add merino wool and embellishments to create a soft, lightweight scarf. More information can be downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/s/ui4eeyoob471k3k/nuno%20felting.pdf?dl=0

$30

Learn Painting Basics

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

This class is aimed at those who want to start painting, but don’t know where to start. . Jenni will take you through what you need to know about: .preparation of painting surface, . mixing colours from the 3 primary colours plus white and black. . maintenance of equipment. . tips and hints for using […]

$25

Oil Painting for Beginners

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

This class is aimed at those who are new to oil painting. No experience required.More information can be downloaded from https://www.dropbox.com/s/quw9fzjzs8wzuqg/oil%20painting%20beginner.pdf?dl=0

$35

Oil Painting

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

This class is aimed at artists experienced in using oil paints. More information and booking details can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/6uz26gua7x1chn6/oil%20painting.pdf?dl=0

$70

PEERING BENEATH THE SHELL: THE STORY OF A BIRD EGG COLLECTION – EXHIBITION & CURATORIAL TALK

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum and Bookshop East Wing, Bathurst Courthouse, Russell Street, Bathurst

What stories can a bird egg collection tell? When you peer beneath the shell there are fascinating stories of what our world was like 100 years ago, what is gone, and what remains. They open the cracks to introduce the people who collected them, and why. Then there are the unexpected hidden tales quietly waiting […]

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Storytime + Colouring Activity with Smith & Jones

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Smith & Jones Storytime + Colouring Activity! Smith & Jones have teamed up with artist and animator Todd Fuller to produce a participatory filmclip for their new single, Home. The filmclip explores community ideas of home and celebrates the many different ideas people have of what makes a home. View the filmclip projected […]

FREE

History Talk: A Digger’s Story

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Author Anne Hutchison is back with a new book and fresh insights into researching and writing about historical lives. In her latest book, 'Private CRL Smith', Anne tells the wartime story of a young Aussie on the Western Front during World War 1. Anne will talk about the research process of collecting memorabilia and anecdotes […]

Free

Exhibition tours

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Exhibition tours hosted by Gallery Assistants are held every Saturday @ 11am.

FREE

Sunday Sketch Sessions

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Drop-in, explore and draw the current exhibitions. All abilities and ages. FREE, all materials supplied, no bookings required. Every Sunday 10.30am - 12.30pm Bathurst Regional Art Gallery at 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

FREE

Oil Painting

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

This class is aimed at artists experienced in using oil paints. More information and booking details can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/6uz26gua7x1chn6/oil%20painting.pdf?dl=0

$70

CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF BATHURST WAR MEMORIAL CARILLON

Saturday 11 November, 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Constructed through the efforts of the people of Bathurst and the surrounding district, the Carillon has been at the heart of commemorations, celebrations, and civic events. However, it wasn’t until November 2020 that the instrument became a true […]

Stone and Measure – The Building of the Masonic Hall

KeyStone 1889 99 Keppel St, Bathurst

Few companies in Bathurst have left a lasting gift to the community, The Bathurst Masonic Hall Company is one that has. On Tuesday 20 November 1888, a meeting of shareholders of The Bathurst Masonic Hall Company Limited was held to discuss the purchase of land from Mr E. Webb. Located on Keppel Street opposite the […]