Tyger Gallery regularly hosts emerging and established artists such as Natalie Childs – Woman of the South. Photo: Woman of the South, Facebook.
Is there anything quite like a beautiful country art gallery in the springtime? With a gentle sun warming open studios, filled with colour and light, telling stories through paint, sculpture and other mediums … We think not! And the Yass Valley has some of the best galleries, workshops and open studios to visit with friends and family this season – so why not make a day of it?
Where: 84 Comur Street, Yass.
A relaxed, artist-led gallery that donates half of its profits to charities that support its community, Tyger Gallery opened as a passionate social enterprise in early 2023.
The gallery specialises in contemporary Australian art by emerging and established artists hailing from the Southern Tablelands and beyond.
Sutton Village Gallery uses visual art to inspire creativity and connection in its community. Photo: Sutton Village Gallery, Facebook.
Where: 51 Camp Street, Sutton.
Sutton Village Gallery is the brainchild of photo and print media artist Kim Sinclair.
She took over what was once the old post office and transformed it into a contemporary space that hosts artist exhibitions alongside creative workshops and community events.
Tootsie’s historic building dates back to the 1930s. Photo: Tootsie Gallery Cafe, Facebook.
Where: 289 Comur Street, Yass.
Here’s something a little different – a gallery, cafe, mosaic garden and workshop all in one.
Named ‘Most Unique Casual Dining Venue’ in the LuxLife 2024 Travel and Tourism awards, Tootsie Gallery Cafe was created by mosaic artist Cayla Pothan to inspire, connect and grow its community through creative expression.
Hillgrove Pottery pieces are truly one-of-a-kind. Photo: Hillgrove Pottery, Facebook.
Where: 18 Grevillea Close, Murrumbateman.
Reopening in November 2024 after a renovation hiatus, Hillgrove is a traditional working pottery run by a dedicated husband and wife team.
Derek and Susan offer handmade stoneware and porcelain clay ceramics designed to bring art to the table. Their glazes are a mix of traditional Japanese and English as well as their own original combinations, meaning every art piece is unique.
Historic Saint Luke’s Church is now home to this unique ceramics studio. Photo: Old Saint Luke’s Studio, Facebook.
Where: 1045 Shingle Hill Way, Gundaroo.
Tucked away in an 1800s stone church and school building is Old Saint Luke’s Studio. Artists Ian Jones and Moraig McKenna are local experts in wood-fired ceramics, firing their creations in a 9-metre-long ‘anagama’ kiln that is only lit three times per year.
Old Saint Luke’s Studio runs three pottery classes per week during the school term.
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