of collectibles (he says with a wry smile on
A special place to visit
There will be fabulous wines to enjoy from a
his face).
top local winery, along with the finest more-
Established in 1992, and known for showing an
ish handmade Red Hill cheeses.
Sculptor and painter Brad Culley explores the
eclectic selection of well chosen craftworks by
topical themes of "fragility, isolation, emotion
You may even get your chance to try
leading Australian makers, the Marion Rosetzky
and the environment" in his timber and metal
glassblowing yourself...or win one of the
Gallery is located in a natural bush gully
sculptures and energetic abstract realist
beautiful original pieces you've witnessed
regularly frequented by native birds.
paintings in the gallery window display from
having aesthetic life breathed into plus if
February 4 to 17, 2008.
you are truly lucky, Eileen may show you a
Works include ceramics, glass, jewellery,
glass party trick made popular by Prince
scarves, wood, iron and wood fish sculptures,
That now famous annual crafty brew known
Rupert of Bavaria in the 1640's. And using
as well as Afghan kilims and Persian rugs,
as "The Melbourne Teapot Exhibition"
glass which has been unusually stressed,
effectively displayed in a spacious converted
continues to draw volumes of crowds and
guests will be treated to a safe
machinery shed.
grow exponentially, not surprisingly due to
but surprisingly explosive finale to a
the pivotal role the redoubtable cha pot still
It is here that Marion Rosetzky creates a
memorable evening.
holds in Aussie culture on display from
timeless patterning reminiscent of Persian
March 16 until April 13 inclusive.
Bookings for these scheduled events are
rugs on her hand painted tiles. Tiles are sold
individually, or may be ordered to meet your
The teapots range from "normal" to having
au/events or phone 5989 7073.
needs - in any colours for use anywhere.
eccentric countenances...don't worry,
despite appearances they remain functional
Who could forget that first rate nest of
The latest addition to the gallery are works on
teapots unless otherwise declared!
outstanding craft which is STUDIO@
paper by local artist Dagmar Radok.
FLINDERS the Peninsula's only dedicated
The Studio will be open over the summer
The works "...... have evocative themes and
craft-centric attraction run by a collective
holiday period when a broad range of works
are executed in intricate detail using a variety
of "craftisans" who are for the most part
by the collective will be constantly updated.
of media - watercolour, guache, tempera,
residing locally.
DROMANA'S WHITE HILL GALLERY set in
charcoal and coloured pencils.
As a peerless ceramic wonderland of works
a gentle rural setting remains that delightful
The images, and indeed the whole
by some of this country's most skilled and
gallery experience such an endearing
compositions, grow from within and 'are
esteemed potters and ceramists, this venue
space at ease with itself - it exudes a quiet
inspired by this ancient continent.
is surely on its way to becoming a regional
charm and reflective atmosphere.
treasure an exhibition space to herald
This tradition is clear. The colours and images
The premises has recently undergone
all the noble virtues of the hand-fashioned
are flooded with the same richness and
some exciting developments, especially the
useful and ornamental object created by
symbolism of a Kadinsky. They fascinate and
addition of a delightful sculpture garden,
master craftspeople in their respective
captivate the viewer the same way that
enticing one to meander among the 3D
fields...from pottery to textiles, from jewellery
Chagall paintings and Blake poems do."
artworks to feel the power of contemporary
to prints, and from sculpture to glass and
(Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Vic.)
sculpture in the natural environment.
paintings. The Studio is a veritable collection
Visit the gallery soon and enjoy the experience.
- continued on page 60
Distinctive handcrafted Australian artwork
Contemporary Australian functional and sculptural ceramics, jewellery, glass,
wood, textiles and paintings, all individually handcrafted.
The Mornington Peninsula's largest display of ceramics,
a diverse calendar of special exhibitions and featured artists
Brad Culley- Sculpture Window Display
4th - 17th February 2008
Melbourne Teapot Exhibtion
15th March - 13th April 2008
Shop 3/33 Cook Street, Flinders.
Ph. 5989 0077
MARION ROSETZKY GALLERY
D E C O R AT I V E C E R A M I C T I L E S
HAND PAINTED TILES. CERAMICS. GLASS. JEWELLERY.
WOOD. HAND CRAFTED GIFTS
Enjoy unique craft works, great espresso
coffee and native bird life, in a gallery
surrounded by natural bushland.
650 White Hill Road
Red Hill Victoria 3937
Telephone / Fax +61 3 5989 2557
Open 11am - 5pm most days & by appointment
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