WorkshopsBookings essential for all workshops and talks. For more details and bookings go to www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail

Indigenous Basketry with Cassie LeathamArtist talk and demonstration showcasing Indigenous techniques for weaving floor mats, baskets and string bags. When: Saturday 5 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Where: Ensay Winery, 5094 Great Alpine Road, EnsayCost: $20

Natural Dyeing with Cath RaymentAn introduction to natural dyeing your own yarn. Try eco colouring from your own backyard, and discover the tanatlising world of hidden colour waiting to be unlocked.When: Saturday 5 May, 10.00am – 3.30pmWhere: 3730 Great Alpine Road, Tambo CrossingCost: $50

Needle Felting with Sarah CarrReady for needle felting but not sure where to start? You’ll learn the techniques to get you started and to hone existing skills.When: Sunday 6 May, 9.00am – 1.00pmWhere: 3730 Great Alpine Road, Tambo CrossingCost: $50

From Pits and Pith to Pastawith Annie PattersonNullamunjie Olive Grove is a true single estate olive oil, grown, pressed and bottled on the estate. The olives are processed within 2-4 hours of being harvested fresh from the trees. Where: Nullamunjie Olive Grove, 290 Bindi Road, TongioWhen: Saturday 5 May and Sunday 6 May, 10.00am – 11.00amCost: $12.50 inc tea/coffee, home made scone.

Benambra1. All Things WoolBenambra Public HallSpin yourself into a weekend’s worth of working with wool, using local sheep’s fleece and natural plant and mineral dye. Drop by for a weekend of rediscovering old skills and finding new ones.

Omeo2. Art & Books @ Octagon Bookshop143 Day AvenueWorks by artists Andrew Smith and Deirdre Jack.

3. Petersen’s Gallery156 Day AvenueTerry Petersen paints the High Country.

4. Old Standard Pop Up Shop168 Day Avenue (opp primary school) Basketry from the Great Alpine Basketry Group and local crafts makers.

5. Florabundance Garden100 Tongio RoadMasses of beautiful roses.

Cassilis6. Bill’s Taxidermy672 Cassillis RoadBill is the area’s most experienced taxidermist.

7. Allan Fox Open Studio925 Cassillis RoadAllan’s Hard Edge Geometric paintings will be exhibited at the Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale in 2019.

8. Mt Markey Winery1346 Cassilis RdThe tasting room is opening just for the Arts Trail.

Tongio9. Tongio Triangle InstallationCorner Bindi Road and Great Alpine Road, TongioAl Wunder’s Mayan inspired all-wooden drums, plus photos by Lynden Nicholls.

10. From Pits and Pith to Pasta (Talk)Nullamunjie Olive Grove290 Bindi Road, TongioBooking essential.

Swifts Creek11. Great Alpine Gallery6881 Great Alpine RoadThe Gallery houses permanent exhibitions of local artists and craftspeople as well as three special exhibitions each year. One of the oldest volunteer run galleries in Victoria, the gallery celebrates 20 years of arty goodness in 2018.

12. Creekers Café6864 Great Alpine RoadInside and outside craft stalls.

13. Market @ Swifts Creek Community Hall6869 Great Alpine RoadFeaturing a market jammed with local arts, crafts, artisan products, local produce, and SixMix - an exhibition of six artists and photographers from the area. The CWA will supply their yummy refreshments. Also included is a display of historic photographs and crafts people demonstrating their skills, sharing techniques and secrets of their trade.

14. Carole Pepper Open Studio208 Swifts Creek Road East, Doctors FlatCarole is a textile artist using ecoprinting natural dying and stitching on silk wool and paper.

Details and updates at www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail

Ensay and surrounds15. Tiffany Forster Open Studio12 Spring Gully Road, Ensay NorthTiffany creates richly coloured work in pastels, silk painting and crochet.

16. Wot a View Studio Art Gallery5170 Great Alpine Road (access via Johnston Street)Featuring work by Leanne Lockwood and other local artists and craftspeople.

17. Ensay Winery Cellar Door5094 Great Alpine RoadEnsay’s award winning winery is also the hub for local basketry. Talk by Cassie Leatham, booking essential.

18. Old Pub Gallery35 Old Pub Road, Ensay SouthFeaturing the works of Rob Logie.

19. Crafts at the Ensay Recreation Reserve59 Ensay-Doctors Flat Road

20. Rob Logie Open Studio139 Logies Road, Reedy FlatRob’s printmaking and painting is instinctive, keeping him interested, frustrated and never settled.

21. Natural Dyeing Workshop with Cath Rayment3730 Great Alpine Road, Tambo CrossingBooking essential.

22. Needle Felting Workshopwith Sarah Carr3730 Great Alpine Road, Tambo CrossingBooking essential.

Details and updates at www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail

Evening Events

Omeo Friday 4 May, 6.30pm onwardBonfire, Burgers and BanterOpening night at the Omeo Caravan Park. Grab a burger from the onsite Red Caravan, a chair round the bonfire, and listen to the storyteller tell tall tales and true.

Swifts CreekSaturday 5 May, 7.00pm onwardLive Music at the Albion HotelJoin us for dinner and live music. Book for dinner, Ph: (03) 51594211.

Accommodation PartnersShed ‘n’ Home, 112 Bindi Road, Tongio. Book through Airbnb.

Jubilee, a holiday retreat, Omeo. Book through Airbnb.

Omeo Caravan Park, Omeo. Ph: (03) 5159 1351

Mesley Manor, Bazeley Street, Omeo. Four bedroom family home in tranquil location with an outlook to Mt Mesley.Ph: 0418 563 158.

Details and updates at www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail

Great Alpine

Arts Trail5 & 6 May 2018ensay | Swifts Creek | Omeo | Benambra

Combine the beauty of Victoria’s high country with the delights of local artists and artisans

www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail

Great Alpine

Arts Trail5 & 6 May 2018ensay | Swifts Creek | Omeo | Benambra

Combine the beauty of Victoria’s high country with the delights of local artists and artisans

www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/artstrail

Photos: Anne Richardson and Andrea Lane, and thanks to (f)route

Wot a View Studio

Art Gallery

Petersens Gallery

Legend

1. All Things Wool2. Art & Books @ Octagon Bookshop3. Petersen’s Gallery4. Old Standard Pop Up Shop5. Florabundance Garden6. Bill’s Taxidermy7, Allan Fox Open Studio8. Mt Markey Winery9. Tongio Triangle Installation10. From Pits and Pith to Pasta (Talk)11. Great Alpine Gallery12. Creekers Café13. Swifts Creek Hall14. Carole Pepper Open Studio15. Tiffany Forster Open Studio16. Wot a View Studio Art Gallery17. Ensay Winery Cellar Door18. Old Pub Gallery19. Crafts at the Ensay Recreation Reserve20. Rob Logie Open Studio21. Natural Dyeing Workshop (bookings only)22. Needle Felting Workshop (bookings only)

All Things Wool Octagon Bookshop

Old Standard Pop Up Shop

Great Alpine Gallery

Open Studio - Carole Pepper

Open Studio - Tiffany Forster

Ensay Winery

Open Studio - Allan Fox

Open Studio - Rob Logie

Swifts Creek Hall