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The Mornington Peninsula…A Space to Artfully Reflect ..by Michael Berry

On one of my infrequent trips to freedom of movement and that rare allure such longed-for, and not easily achieved, recently - a time when we usually cram into of “random wandering”. freedom these days. At least a picture, one day as many things “to do” and “to painting or a collectable is a constant be done” as possible - I remember without Some years ago I met a man named reminder of “space” to contemplate – a fondness the suffocating radiant heat chain- Shenandoah Forest – he was the first USA reminder to disengage and breathe easily reacting off the buildings and the road in professor of “random wandering”…and yes knowing one can always return to the origin the historic Camberwell precinct, and my he used to teach the “how” of being where of the keepsake. sudden promise to return to the Mornington one is and wandering randomly, as all that matters (he contended) was being able to SORRENTO’S HOUSE OF KRAFTWERKZ Peninsula and quickly as possible and is just that - the home of craft works, the hibernate there until summer is over. respond to just where one is at that moment. And that is well-nigh impossible these days abode of “perfection” as the artisan’s It occurred to me that the “art” of town in the frantically driven corporate mentality absorbing ethic – specifically the place of planning on the Peninsula - largely a which thankfully is heavily city-centric. exquisite jewellery, impeccably designed and once-distant holiday destination, now made by master jeweler Neil Bradshaw. dragged closer to the city by freeways, Am I a NIMBY? Not at all…I just happen If there ever was a modern man of quiet fast cars, “not much time”, and the relative to value ‘space for reflection’ over ‘time to patience and classical taste, then abandonment of the busy mind suddenly be reflected and deflected by all manner of Neil is the real deal - an anachronism plunged and plugged into the open space contemporary wants and distractions’…and dedicated to the prevailing logic of superior of this still to some extent active rural area it appears that more and more people are quality not driven by commercial pop culture, - has left the rolled golden legacy mainly of re-learning the value of the Mornington truth to materials, and no shortcuts single uncomplicated and underdeveloped Peninsula’s key asset…the “art of space” – he is determined to make a difference in (fortunately) main streets and adjacent small and of being free to explore it, even if it is his chosen expression and aesthetic complementary ventures, and no deadly only for a few weeks over summer and other of elegant beauty. heat sinks lurk here which sap your heart, times throughout the year. I am sure society mind and reasonableness. is all the better for such necessary earthing One magnificently conspicuous desirable, of energies, minds and children. No wonder so many escape from the city is the centerpiece - impossible to avoid! as quickly as possible…it is all about space, This to some extent explains the popularity This 18 carat yellow & white gold chained the time to be in it (and not out of it!), of art gallery “hopping” for mementos of pendant set with a tsavorite garnet

Serious art The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is one of the finest without the galleries in the country. And we also understand that serious attitude being on the Peninsula means you aren’t here just for the art.

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Gateway, Salisbury Cathedral Close, WC 17 x 26cm 5989 7073 www.visitor.com.au www.visitor.com.au Tel/Fax 03 5984 5457 Tel/Fax a working hot glass studio and gallery Cnr. Red Hill Road Cnr. PH... RED HILL RED HILL Open 7 days 10am - 5pm 235 Dunns Creek Rd, | Tel/Fax 03 9770 5354 Tel/Fax | Jenny Pihan Fine Art Jenny Pihan Fine GLASSBLOWERS 3 & 4 Now Available at both Galleries of 3 & 4 Now ‘Landscapes and Flower Gardens’ Parts the “Learn Classic Oil Painting Series” Series” “Learn Classic Oil Painting the RED HILL Jenny Pihan Fine Art The Latest Teaching DVD by Patricia Moran in DVD by Patricia Teaching The Latest 368 Nepean Highway 3199 | “Upstairs” 26 Ocean Beach Road 3943 “Upstairs” | www.jennypihanfineart.com.au Opening Night 18 May, 6pm at Frankston Opening Night 18 May, Frankston Jenny Pihan Fine Art Pihan Jenny

www.gordonstudio.com.au Andrew Gemmill 18th-27th May Gemmill Andrew 24cms x 16 WC McLeodganj, Sorrento GORDON STUDIO - continues on page 52 Sorrento 3943 PH: +61 3 5984 1287 152 Ocean Beach Rd. Friday-Monday 10am-5pm Friday-Monday Thursdays by appointment ‘Hand Crafted In Australia’ Everyday except Wednesday in January Wednesday Everyday except - green and a natural gem - exquisitely and a natural - green shape, mounted crescent cut in a faceted with a yellow gold circle in an 18 carat hand-carved sun-rayed complementary hanging complete with three crescent diamonds is simply divine. and making skills, The epitome of design of art nouveau and an amazing synthesis fabulous. and deco…it is absolutely selection of Neil’s Equally distinctive is art pieces, ranging his other jewellery and linked chains, rings, complex from and his miniature bracelets, cufflinks push bike, all set of golf clubs or his scratch, and individually fabricated from for provenance. hallmarked and dated And that is not all! House of Kraftwerkz is a welcome that a disposable society reminder when it sacrifices is all the poorer timeless craft for the ethic of one-off the superficiality of machine mass- the quick buck. Here and reproduction the art of the finest jewellery takes full attention to detail, and that takes time to it worth it to behold achieve…but isn’t is an such splendid work? Perhaps there lesson herein. environmental House of

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Gold and Silversmiths KRAFTWERKZ 52 GALLERIES & ANTIQUES Peninsula Visitor . charming enamelbrooches, LuPoulier’s to evokethelandscape,CathyOddie’s using silk,feathersandfoundobjects Jensen’s fascinatingcollagesandbrooches Among otherinteresting craftisKay florals, birds andcurls. ofnature…especiallythe intricatepatterns and thewonderelaboratelydecorativewith Sinclair’s ceramicsandjewelleryboxes, of smalltolarge sizes.AndCatherineHull theme designedtohang…madeinarange media sculpture withafishandseahorse Also newislocalPaulMcIntyre’s mixed dreamy imageryandare adelighttobehold. pictures -althoughmodestinsizeexplore and coloured pencil,thesefresh andoriginal watercolour, gouache,tempera,charcoal artist DagmarRadok.Incorporating of mixedmediaworksonpaperbylocal Now onshowisafascinatingnewexhibition Australian craftspeople. a reminder oftheinventivenessmany contemplation, aestheticappreciation, and relaxed intoaworldofquiet sojourn content, thisspaceoffers agentleand improvising birds singingtotheirheart’s very ownspontaneouslivesoundtrackof Cupped inanaturalbushsetting,withits “distinction” andprestige. artisans…in short,forartandcraftof of originalworksbythehighestquality noteworthy foritsexceptionalselection ROSETZKYGALLERY MARION - from page51 Richard LintonMaritime Art Gallery Web: www.lintonmaritimeart.com.au Email:[email protected] MORNING STAR ESTATE, SUNNYSIDERD,MT ELIZA 3930Phone.0397753747 OPENING HOURS: This imageisnowavailable inaRe-Mastered LimitededitiononcanvasandPaper. The RichardLintonMaritime Art GalleryspecialisesinRichard'sLimitedEdition Lithographs andcanvasesoffamousShipping scenes&Historicalworks. "The Australian LightHorseChargeatBeersheba,Palestine 1917". Autumn 2007 is 10am -4.30pmMondaytoSaturday •11am -4.30pmSunday•CLOSED TUESDAY Richard hasjustcompletedthepainting, GLASS GALLERY ANDSTUDIO and international glassvirtuosos. and international trove ofglassartifactsbynational display spaceforaveritabletreasure glass intoprecious objects,andthe artisans blowingandformingmolten gain asafebird’s-eye-view ofthe observatory from where onecan space equallydoublesasthe This mezzaninelevelexhibition with mezzaninegalleryattached. purpose builtworkingglassstudio Road, RedHill-astate-of-the-art of DunnsCreek RoadandRedHill GLASSBLOWERS without thekids,is A marvelousplacetovisit,withor magnets are lovelygifts. bathroom…and hertrivetsandfridge highlighted feature, tothekitchenor from theentrancehall,livingarea or domestic usesandapplications, solution –designedtosuitavarietyof in vibrantcoloursmightbejustthe Marion’s owninspiredtiles ornamental that distinctivefeature inyourhome, And ifitistilesyoudesire toadorn porcelain byAlistairWhite. colours byrenowned glassblowers…plus collection ofthefinestinartglassbrilliant The galleryalsohousesanexclusive jewellery boxesreplete withwoodenhinges. Sparks’ handcraftedinlayedtimeless handmade jewelleryandchains,Gene on the corner onthecorner GORDON certainly flowsinthebloodofthisunusual etchers, andherbrother Kevin.Glass Alastair, bothrenowned masterglass - includinghermotherRishandfather are anumberofEileen’s familymembers no accidentthatamongthestableartists Eileen Gordon andGrantDonaldson,itis The brainchildofwifeandhusbandteam artistic family. Grant, havingrecently mounteda successful exhibitionatLorraineDiggins Gallery andparticipatedintheGordon allusion tothespaciousnessandearthy glass vasesandobjects,oftenwithan distinctive visuallypowerfulandbold beauty oftheAustralianlandscape. at itblowinganotherbodyofhis Family ExhibitionatFederation Square’s KirraGalleries,isnowhard Eileen isamasterglassblower, known forherdelicaterange of perfumebottles,vasesand hot here -nottobemissed! her innovativeandinventive commonly usedglassobjects. contemporary takeonotherwise spark is certainly alive and burning spark iscertainlyaliveandburning accepted utilityglasspieces glass artistscoveringallthe selection ofitemsbywell-known The galleryalsostocksaneclectic glass …thecoloursandcreative through todramaticfree-form - continuesonpage54 GALLERIES & ANTIQUES 53 www.visitor.com.au www.visitor.com.au 15th July – 14th October 2007 15th July – 14th October The M W Callow Collection: 19th Century and Prints English Watercolours 2007 15th July to 16th Sept. Guided Tours Free & Thursday - 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Wednesday essential. Bookings for the art cart tours are available for each tour. Five seats are Priority is given to visitors with mobility Extra guides can be arranged for problems. guided tours on foot. Gallery and McClelland Gallery Cafe (bookings essential) Phone: 9789 1671 10 am – 5 pm Open Tuesday-Sunday Gallery Open Over Easter 10 am – 5 pm (Sat, Sun and Mon 7,8 and 9 April) Closed Good Friday. Visually fascinating and unusual, the fascinating Visually through is presented flora forgotten and pen beautiful water colour exquisitely with in association and ink illustrations, and herbarium specimens, the actual records books and botanical their historic dimensional displays, as well as three Mueller’s Von as Baron including items such the of (the founding Director microscope, Botanical Gardens). Legacy McClelland: The Bohemian 2007 15th July to 14th Oct. from The Printed Image: Prints the McClelland Collection (bookings essential) Tues-Sun 10am-5pm Tues-Sun (bookings essential) McClelland Gallery Café FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS FORTHCOMING Hidden in plain view: McClelland Room Anthony Pryor: Anthony Pryor: and maquettes monuments 1st July 2007 7th April to both This survey presents maquettes and full size monumental works of one of Melbourne most talented and successful contemporary sculptors. within his is There a fascination sculptures and metal craft with meticulous wood for natural combined with a reverence and intricate structures materials. His elegant colours and surface play with different This variety enhances his dynamic textures. which in later works challenge structures engineering principles with precarious point loadings and zigzagging sequences and movement. capturing a sense of energy Flora: The Forgotten 15th April to 10th June 2007 Royal Botanic This touring exhibition from Melbourne Gardens focuses on the almost unseen botanical world at our feet: fungi, lichen, mosses, liverworts and hornworts ecosystems within Nature’s and their role both food and shelter for our to create indigenous animals and insects. (entry by donation) Email. [email protected] Website. www.mcclellandgallery.com Website. Email. [email protected] 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin 3910 Mel Ref. 103 E3 Phone. +613 9789 1671 Fax. +613 9789 1610 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin 3910 Mel Ref. 103 E3 Phone. +613 9789 1671 Fax. Free guided tours Wed and Thurs 11am - 2pm (bookings essential) weddings and functions - all enquiries welcome Thurs 11am and Free guided tours Wed McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park The McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park Gallery+Sculpture The McClelland Set in 16 hectares of bush and landscaped bush and landscaped of Set in 16 hectares Gallery+Sculpture the McClelland gardens each thousands of visitors Park attracts engaging range of an year and presents education public and changing exhibitions, Park Sculpture The unique programs. by major showcases over 60 sculptures as , Australian sculptors such Anthony Clement Meadmore, , Pryor & Norma Redpath. indoor exhibition spaces three McClelland’s exhibitions and accommodate temporary works on paper, collection displays of painting and sculpture. photography, Gallery opened in When the McClelland of 138 works, 1971, its collection consisted than half of the initial contribution with more The McClelland Estate. bequeathed from collection now consists of The Gallery’s over 1800 works of art encompassing historical, modern and contemporary paintings, and works on paper dating from the Today day. the 19th Century to present for its important Gallery is also recognised collection of Australian and comprehensive the earliest examples dating back sculpture, to the mid 1800’s. CURRENT EXHIBITIONS John Kelly: Deconstructing Australia Until 29th April 07 Johns: PatternsGreg of Thought Until 9th April 07 54 GALLERIES & ANTIQUES Peninsula Visitor . retired potterandtheformerproprietor The showwillbeopenedbyPennyJohns, teas. afternoon the cupofteapotstobediscussedover still provides afertileflowofideasinto that, aftercenturies,itsbasicconcept It saysmuchforthehumbleteapot one’s wayoutofthispotterypuzzle. really takesingenuitytoengineerandthrow spout, handle,bowl,strainerandglaze?It - justhowmuchmore canonedowitha thinking caponandreinvent theteapot for anyerstwhilecraftsmantoputhis/her “Teapot Show”isachallengingvehicle Running From April1to30,theannual character &attraction-thisgalleryisararity. decorative, jewelleryandotherpiecesof woven artoftextilesbothwearableand ceramics andglass,totrinketboxes,the wheel-thrown andhand-builtpottery to theregion, itspansthebroad dividefrom of craft-basedartisans,manythemlocal Presenting andrepresenting adiversegroup Peninsula. attractions ontheMornington one ofthemajorcraft-centric skill…and isfastbecoming of potteryinventionand wheel” point intheturning continues tobethe“still the connoisseur’s heaven collective andceramic That intriguingartist-run - from page52 PN1- HRDYSNA ULCHLDY H FIRSTWEEKOFJANUARY HOLIDAYS &THE OPEN 10-5THURSDAY-SUNDAY •PUBLIC oil, watercolour, andpencil pastel,acrylic STUDIO@FLINDERS Tyabb PackingHouseAntiqueCentre HAND PAINTED TILES. 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WOOD. HAND CRAFTEDGIFTS EOAIECRMCTILES CERAMIC DECORATIVE Autumn 2007 THE GUILD Open 11am-5pmmostdays&byappointment http://marion.infotile.com.au Telephone /Fax +61359892557 Red HillVictoria3937 650 WhiteHillRoad surrounded bynaturalbushland. coffee andnativebirdlife,inagallery Enjoy uniquecraftworks,greatespresso ART GALLERY PH 59774399 GALLERY and studioofthatirrepressible painterof ART GALLERY MARITIME you willalsofind When youfind imaginative andnovelpresent. – andneverforget craftmakesforthat resourcing andshowingnewartartists The Studio@Flindersiscontinually in usall. It promises joyforall…especiallythechild bronzes, JaneSabey’s ceramics-andmore. Jacqueline Utber’s pastels,HeatherEllis’ ceramics, LeisaWharington’s glass, Ann Ross’bronzes, HenryHackenberger’s artists including–SueHick’s ceramics, The showcasefeatures piecesby11invited lovable realm ofanimals. of worksinspired bytheinscrutableand end is“Animalmania”,asplendidshowing And runningfrom June9untilthemonth’s Victorian orlocalpotteryidentity. comprise ofafeatured storyonthechosen Peninsula Visitors GuideAward whichwill Melway 160J11 by Ted Seacombe;andaMornington functional teapotaward sponsored by TheStudio@Flinders;a“non- “functional” teapotaward sponsored a $500FlindersTraders Award; a of theArtisanBookshopat This yearthere are fourawards: MeatMarket the Melbourne Seacombe. judged bymasterpotterTed Craft Centre, anditwillbe MORNING STAR ESTATE IHR LINTON RICHARD

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GALLERIES & ANTIQUES 55 No Man's Land Man's No with wonderfully her nudes are her nudes are challenging images whose holographic www.visitor.com.au www.visitor.com.au her stunning abstract paintings are dominated by paintings are Mornington new art gallery has an exciting at 1 Queen Street, Gallery - McGee’s council offices. opposite the a diverse Gallery represents McGee’s traditional and range of artists, both Isabel are abstract. Gallery owners Paul Gosling feel McGee and her partner works by: to offer privileged to be able Adriano Gemelli - movement, colour paintings capture and light; Gurney - Margaret of detail and painted with an economy the essence of sensuous lines, capturing the human form; Ev Hales - design; her love of colour and strong Rosemary Parrant - Todman tonal painter; the award-winning - Vigorito Margo works with their many layers and colours, depth; have tremendous Graz - Sabine Von and pixilated surfaces blend with traditionally defined forms; Sandra Whiteside - oil paintings capturing the natural realistic splendour of the Australian landscape. Collectors' Gallery Gallery Collectors' in Mornington traditional & abstract. The Collectors' Gallery www.mcgeesgallery.com.au Representing a diverse range of artists, Representing 1 Queen Street, Mornington 1 Queen Street, Ph. 5976 3830 McGee’s Gallery McGee’s He is also a valued and respected classical and respected also a valued He is on the Peninsula – a teacher watercolour who learnedserious artist the rigours of his “old school”… in the manner of the technique is sound draftsmanship where no short cuts, of all pictorial art. the essence Glen crowds, of 2006 record In the wake is clearly the Eira City Council Gallery 89th annual Twenty ideal showcase for the Melbourne Painters Society Inc. exhibition individual and – again highlighting the of unusual group combined ability of this whose pictorial aesthetic lies painters realist in the classical palette of tone, firmly rooted in a of light effects form and the evocation July 18th to 29th. variety of settings - from eminent For your calendar reminder, is at the Frankston David Taylor watercolourist August 17 to 26; John Orlando space from show with the Birt in his first major solo September 21 to 30; and much gallery from 2007 exhibition calendar is more…the Jenny Pihan Fine Art. available from upstairs in to JPFA’s to drop And remember boutique gallery in Ocean Beach Road, ideal place to spend some Sorrento…the time imbibing art while quiet reflective to come out of the waiting for the children cinema below. can also visit the virtual space of the You website on-line at www.jennypihanfineart. com.au or phone either of the gallery for inquiries. premises is the Now introducing ARTSTAY

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private boutique style, self contained accommodation MICHAEL LEEWORTHY reliable art establishment that delivers what that delivers what art establishment reliable works – happy clients” it promises…”Quality service into first-class – which translates paintings of outstanding and the exhibition only and not year, the whole throughout shows. and group solo during its featured represents This cutting-edge dealership and impressionism the finest in realism, a stable of emerging abstraction from winning artists of national and and award a gallery offering international repute…the service which is customized client based all with a smile. second to none – and successful If you missed the recent “rare” launch of Patricia Moran’s synchronous and powerful centerpieces, smaller pictures and Flower her new DVD “Landscapes DVD of the (parts 3 & 4), the release Gardens” of her video “Learn Classic Oil Painting” (parts 1 & 2), and signed copies of her collectable Ultimate Flower and book “The Oil Painter’s to Portrait Companion”, it is still not too late any of the DVDs and books, either on order the gallery. the internet from directly or The fluidity of hand and spontaneity of of pigment wash on paper is the signature Gemmill, Andrew masterful watercolourist who continues to engage the senses and overlays, delicate memory with his transparent and washes, traceless drawing and filtered light – his exhibition is running from reflected May 18 to 27 at the Frankston premises. - from page 54 - from Frankston’s At the fabulous Mornington Tyabb - A Must Peninsula Regional Gallery for Antiques Masters of Emotion Peter McDonnell's newly 20th April to 24th June 2007 refurbished Tyabb Antique Exploring the emotions from the Centre, in the main street, is well old masters to the present known for its quality antique This is one of the Mornington furniture, decorative arts & its Peninsula Regional Gallery’s most antique restoration service which ambitious projects to date, bringing employs three fully qualified together over 100 works of art from the old masters such as Dürer, French polishers. Rembrandt, Goya, Blake and Munch, A Must for the Antique Lover! through to contemporary artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Moffatt, Local Artists' Own Gallery Jenny Holzer and Bill Henson. The The Guild Art Gallery, in the Craft Village at the Tyabb Packing exhibition is ambitious not only for the House, exhibits a wide range of paintings by local artists. The works of art assembled but also for various subjects include landscapes, seascapes, floral & figurative, the vast nature of its theme. mainly in watercolour, oil & pastels. The artists, several of whom The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has been very fortunate are award winners, run the Gallery co-operatively, therefore prices to have the support of Australia’s major state and national galleries are very reasonable and an artist is always available for information which have loaned key works from their collections for this important regarding the paintings. You are always welcome to come in and exhibition, including the rare coup of bringing together over fifty old enjoy a browse and perhaps find that special painting. master works from the National Gallery of Victoria. Masters of emotion explores some of the chief ways in which Refreshed & Inspired Western artists have represented human emotions, showing how certain attitudes & traditions of representation have persisted while Just back from Vietnam local named fashion houses in and others have undergone radical change. This remarkable exhibition artist Michael Leeworthy is around Melbourne. is wide ranging, encompassing European, Australian & American refreshed and inspired. Michael also spent many art from the 15th to the 21st centuries, & features drawings, prints, Creating from his open Studio in years in an array of creative photographs & books, as well as paintings & sculpture. his beloved Red Hill, the “jewel ventures - designing and Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery in the crown” of the Mornington building his own homes and Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington. Peninsula Michael Leeworthy is gardens, to professional Tel: 03 5975 4395, http://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au ever the seasoned gallery and home decoration, painting commission artist, whose work one-off murals and trompe encompasses an unusually wide l'oeil for private house and range of styles and expressions. business interiors. NEWLY REFURBISHED TYABB ANTIQUE CENTRE

Specializing in fine quality antique furniture and decorative arts Michael Leeworthy's Studio in Red Hill Full Antique Restoration Service on Site Available His paintings are spontaneous Encouraged to paint “seriously” and inspired, confusing, amusing in the 1980’s by Wesley and beautiful…and sometimes Pemberthy, Norman Lindsay’s Three fully qualified all at the same time. And while only student, he undertook French polishers on hand he is capable of drawing and classes with Pemberthy and painting anything upon request, watercolourist Tony Proutt, he is most fulfilled when painting but is mainly self-taught. “whatever comes from my heart Working in a wide choice of onto my brush”. media from watercolour, inks Michael teaches from his and acrylics to pastels, his Studio, specializing in firing up main subjects are landscape, beginners with a “yearning” for figurative compositions, abstract painting and art, and is well- and symbolism. known as a cultural raconteur. Michael’s latest enterprise is He welcomes visitors to view “Artstay”, offering boutique his work on site and talk to him style, self-contained modern about his inspiration. and convenient accommodation Open Winter Months Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm in Red Hill, where guests enter Summer Months 7 Days a Week His career has included running a professional window dressing through their own private sunny Come and dine at the Colonial Cottage Restaurant behind the Centre. business, designing window courtyard – one can even receive art tuition during one’s stay.

GALLERIES & ANTIQUES 1527 Frankston-Flinders Rd Tyabb (Mel.148 J10) 5977 4245 installations for some of the top - Michael Berry 56 Peninsula Visitor . . . Autumn 2007 TYABB PACKING HOUSE FORLOVERSOF!NTIQUES

The Tyabb Packing House ...on the Mornington – Tyabb Road showcases Australia’s largest collection of antiques and collectables. You can spend the day browsing and talking to the many dealers - all specialists in their own right. Housed in what was once an historic apple packing house for the area it is now home to the largest collection of antiques in the Southern Hemisphere. It is very easy to move around the covered area to view all of the antiques and wares on display. The Tyabb Craft Village ...is located next to the main building with 20 specialist shops set in a village atmosphere. Many crafts, most of which can be seen being made, also an art gallery, all set in individual cottages around a Village Green with a children’s play area. Come and enjoy the village atmosphere with creative artisans at work. There is lots to see and do. After you have exhausted yourself you can sit down and enjoy a drink and snack at the kiosk while the kids play or enjoy a light meal at the licensed cafe. There is ample parking at both the Packing House & the Craft Village. TyabbTyabb PackingPacking HouseHouse ANTIQUES COMPLEX

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