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
Throughout history, potters have reclaimed their trimmings from broken, unfired pots, reprocessing them into fresh clay for the potter’s wheel. Cowra-based ceramic artist John Daly seeks to find other materials that can be redirected from landfill and transformed by the kiln into something new, and calls for artists to play their small part in the […]
Celebrating 100 years of Australia’s most renowned portrait prize In 2021 the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrated the 100th birthday of Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award, the Archibald Prize. The landmark exhibition Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize explores the prize across its history, revealing fascinating stories behind 100 carefully selected artworks. […]
The area around lower Havannah Street, the Macquarie River and lower Durham Street was vital to the early development of Bathurst as a village and town. The Chinese grew vegetables along the riverbank. People grazed their cows, sheep, horses and bullock teams in the area. Visitors camped around the area after crossing the river on […]
To help you settle into your new life in Bathurst we would like to shout you lunch and introduce ourselves.
Experience the beauty of the autumn equinox with a special three course roast lunch in the grand ballroom. Indulge in a delicious meal while taking in the stunning autumnal surroundings. $70 per person - bookings essential BOOKINGS: Available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) Abercrombie House or online https://bit.ly/2wo0uXu
Seafood Sunday is on this weekend 26th March. $75 per platter for 2 Includes: Fresh prawns, oysters 2 ways, Moreton Bay Bugs (if available otherwise will be substituted with other seafood} Battered Flathead tails Lightly seasoned squid, chips and salad. Live music with Francis Kate Open from 1pm to 5pm Booking essential now on 63310254 […]
This is a rare opportunity to see some of the hidden treasures of St Michael & St John’s Cathedral. This guided tour will explain some of the significant architectural features, including the recently completed renovations, and explore the rich history of the faith that built this place of worship over the past 150+ years. Afternoon […]
Experience the thrill of harness racing at the club in March. Don't miss the highlight of the month, the highly-anticipated Bathurst Gold Crown Carnival taking place from 15th to 25th March, 2023.
Come and explore the stalls under the trees beside the Macquarie River, with a kids’ playground and Lions Club BBQ offering drinks and hot food. A wide range of interesting stalls are on hand. https://www.facebook.com/RiversideMarketsBathurst
Bathurst’s historic Showground holds fascinating stories of the structures and people associated with the ground and the importance of the annual Show. The first Show at this site was held in 1878. The Showground has been described as probably the finest group of traditional rural showground pavilions and ancillary buildings in Australia. Discover some of […]
Kim Bagot-Hiller presents It’s a long way from Tipperary to Limekilns: four months by ship and three years to Bathurst and then to Limekilns to be exact! Sailing out of Liverpool, England in 1858, Patrick Chifley at the age of 26 emigrates from County Tipperary, Ireland, setting foot in Sydney on 24 September. Less than […]
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Wiradjuri Country
1 Kendall Avenue
Bathurst NSW 2795
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