Residue + Response: Tamworth Textile Triennial builds on the tradition of the Tamworth Fibre Textile collection which first began in 1973, showcasing 50 years of contemporary textile artists. As we unfold from the recent global events, we reflect on our connection with others, our shared history and possible futures. The 2023 Textile Triennial is a […]
Julia Griffin and Gemma King are Walcha artists and mother and daughter. They are both printmakers and drawn to the sublime beauty of ink on paper. Gemma King experiments with multiple layering of colour to make unique reduction and jigsaw linocut prints of the transient nature of the landscape and big skies of Walcha. Julia […]
'Hey! That's My Guitar' is Weswal Gallery's contribution to the 2024 Tamworth Country Music Festival. Featuring playful and kitsch guitar themed artworks from a range of (mostly) local artists including Joanne Stead, Gemma King, Peter Hooper, Emma Stilts, Emma Stanley, Sandra McMahon, Rebekah Lukins, Tone Cotter, Reg Lynch, Kaylab Waters-Sampson, Shirley Tonks, Sarah Easterman, Penne […]
Term 1 After School Art + Craft Classes. "Yum Scrum!" - Ages 9-12, 10 weeks of food craft on Wednesdays. Start: Wednesday 31st of January End: Wednesday 3rd of April What to expect Clay fruit bowl making, bees wax wraps, acrylic abstract food painting, paper mache fruit, watercolour Aussie foods, wooden spoon painting, lino stamping shopping […]
Term 1 After School Art + Craft Classes. "Yum Scrum!" - Ages 6-8, 10 weeks of food craft on Thursdays. Start: Thursday 1st of February End: Thursday 4th of April What to expect Clay fruit bowl making, bees wax wraps, acrylic abstract food painting, paper mache fruit, watercolour Aussie foods, wooden spoon painting, lino stamping shopping […]
Artist and author Tessa Morrison has designed and handcrafted a collection of enamel necklaces that depict the character and story of 16 of Shakespeare’s female characters. This stunning exhibition is held in Tamworth Library from Friday 2 February 2024 to Thursday 29 February, the accompanying book brings alive the textual imagery of Shakespeare. Tessa Morrison […]
The lady of the night sassily presents Drag Bingo with Timberlina at The Press Basement Bar, Tamworth Friday, 2nd February 2024 $30pp 6:30pm Doors 7:30pm Show Get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour, and giggles at Timberlina’s Drag Bingo Extravaganza! Timberlina’s over-the-top style and dazzling repertoire, coupled with her naughty quick wit, will keep […]
Printmaking Masterclass. Join artist Gemma King as she leads participants in a reduction lino print masterclass. Reduction linocut is a method of block printing in which each colour layer is carved into the same lino block. Part of the design is carved into the block and printed. The process is then repeated for each layer […]
Beautiful handmade crafts and delicious food will be available for purchase. Monthly Markets.
