By JESSE GRAHAM
ART of all kinds will fill the fields at Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge next weekend, with artists of all ages encouraged to bring their gear and take part in two days of activities.
Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge in Healesville will open its gates from 10am-5pm on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, for an Art in the Garden weekend, inspired by the annual Open Garden Scheme.
Annette Conrad told the Mail the event would be a chance for people to take part in workshops and activities at the property, surrounded by rolling hills, animals of all kinds and vibrant gardens – or to bring their own art to work on.
“People can come and bring their own art,” Ms Conrad said.
“They can bring their spinning wheels, their cameras, their paintbrushes, they can roam the paddocks on the farm or they can join in the actual workshops that are happening.”
Marking the Year of the Sheep, Ms Conrad said there would be plenty of activities centred around wool, including spinning, felting and dyeing, as well as book-making, quilting and woodworking workshops, among others.
Nature walks and flower arranging will be held on the weekend, as well as plant sales and cooking classes.
One of the highlights of the weekend will be a mosaic workshop with Sioux Dollman, which will help to put together a mosaic sign for Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge to sit at the entrance to the property.
Ms Conrad said the Yarra Ranges Council had helped to support the event.
The Art in the Garden weekend will be held at Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge, 79 Whelans Road, Healesville – off of Long Gully Road, from 10am-5pm on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October.
Entry is $10 per adult, children free. Workshop prices vary.
For more information, or to book for workshops, call Annette Conrad on 5962 5995.
