WITH the echo of bleating sheep and the smell of freshly cut wool in mind, wandering into the Bendee woolshed and seeing the vibrant colours, patterns and textures of a vast and varied exhibition of artwork is an experience not to be missed.
The Traprock Group will host its ninth Art in the Woolshed event on Sunday 7 June in the Bendee Woolshed, west of Stanthorpe.
The beautiful 75-year-old woolshed is located 20 minutes west on the Springdale Road and will play host to art, music, mulled wine, good food and conversation on the day.
The first Art in the Woolshed was held in 1997 as an initiative to provide members and invited guest artists and artisans, with a venue to show their creative work in a bush setting.
A shearing shed proved an unusual and intriguing venue to display a range of original and handcrafted work offering a direct physical link to the country for visitors from other backgrounds.
Traprock members are committed to putting on an exhibition of innovative and quality artwork so that visitors gain an immediate impression on entering the shed that this is something ’out of the ordinary’.
This year the exhibition will be extended beyond the shed, with many of the invited artisans displaying their work at individual stalls within a marquee.
This will give visitors more to space to view the range of work and the opportunity to purchase directly from the artisan.
As well as an extensive art display there is a stunning range of crafts – woven, knitted, felted wool creations – as well as gold and silver jewellery, pottery, timber, silk scarves, lead lighting, sewing, leather and beadwork and more.
This year Coolmunda Olives has been invited to display its organic products.
Entry to the exhibition is by gold coin donation and a raffle will be held in support of Angel Flight.
Visitors to the exhibition need to remember that there is no internet connection onsite so only cash or credit cards can be used on the day.
Delicious home baked treats, together with tea and coffee, will be available all day.
The Stanthorpe Rotary club will provide a barbecue lunch and wine and beer is available for purchase from the bar.
Music will be by Penny Davies and Roger Ilott will ensure a delightful ambience during the day.
For information visit www.artinthewoolshed.com.au, Facebook, or phone (07) 4681 2057.
