
Harry Laing | Poet
Harry Laing is a poet, children’s author, creative writing teacher and comic performer.
Artists

Harry Laing is a poet, children’s author, creative writing teacher and comic performer.

I’ve been working with glass for over 20 years in a few forms but for 18 years using my kiln to make unique and colourful

Young Till is an established artist in Young where she operates the Forever Young Gallery. Before moving to Young in the Hilltops region the artist practiced in

Melainie crafts wearable art from alpaca fibre, guided by nature’s textures and spirit. Each of her pieces honours sustainability, comfort and individuality through ancient felting

Displaying versatility in her solo and numerous group exhibitions Ekaterina Mortensen (BA Fine Art) from St Petersburg, Russia has producing over 500 works and has

Dr Greg Pritchard has a long history as performer, writer (in many genres), and a digital media, installation, and conceptual artist. His range in scale

Annemaree Dalziel is an interdisciplinary artist and creative producer. She creates costumes, sets and installations for contemporary performance, notably with Stalker Theatre, The Opera Project,

I have always been drawn to, and inspired by the colours, textures and patterns in nature, vintage textiles, buildings and found objects.

Jo Caseley is an emotive singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who transports her audience through all the feels. She cut her teeth busking the streets of Kings Cross and

Singer/Songwriter/Poet from Yass in Australia. Original albums on most streaming platforms. Filk albums and B-sides on Bandcamp.

Workshops for Youth & Community by International Award Winning Filmmaker: Green to Screen — youth-led digital storytelling and short film production Green Not Screen —

Mosaic Artist. Stones whisper stories from the past. Their language travels through touch, smell, sound and their embedded memories. Kate works with a diverse mixture

Natural plant fibres collected from the garden and the bush on my property are woven, twisted, coiled and sewn into many different forms. Nests, baskets

Melinda’s work reflects her own story. She has always had a passion for photography and art, and after studying graphic design she followed another passion

Creativity is a subtle beast. At times in my creative life I haven’t been able to keep up with the torrent of ideas and possibilities.

Where the classic art of crochet has been revived. Located in the small village of Wingello in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Castle Handmade is

Lesley enjoys playing with different media, ‘mucking around’, with charcoal, graphite, pastel, inks, paint – pushing and pulling on wet and dry surfaces just to

One Saturday in the middle of May, 2024, I’m sitting on my Indian Motorcycle singing and playing in Corbett Plaza in the middle of Bowral

Painting – Liz Burton is an award winning painter and printmaker. Her works are in private collections all over the world.

RUSTED TRACK consists of 5 members headed up by Ross Webb and perform covers of Country Music songs. From as far back as the 60’s

Tracy’s work is grounded in her Chinese Malaysian heritage and her life in regional Australia.

Lisa is a fibre artist who uses locally harvested natural materials to create beautiful woven works of art.

Mary Owen was a prolific artist who worked mainly with paint and printmaking processes. Some twenty years after her death her daughters Jo and Lucy

Fiona is an Australian knitter, crocheter and designer. She is also passionate about colour and beautiful fibres.

Dashanti is a 17-year-old 4th generation Aboriginal artist living in Berrima.

Peter Schmid is a Swiss trained production potter, based in Australia. Apprenticed to Thomas Herman 1986-1990.Zweisimmen.Switzerland.

Sharing life’s journey as a refugee from Iran. Giving Voice To My Story Through Art… My works are raw pieces with a narrative that show

Sue Orchison is an iconographer living in Wamboin 30 minutes east of Canberra. A lifelong artist, her love of iconography developed in adulthood out of

Sarah Norton Creative As a multidisciplinary artist, my work is a reflection of the interconnectedness of various art forms and the human experience. Through my

Harriet has been singing her whole life, and started learning guitar at just 12 years old and has been progressing her songwriting skills ever since!

There are so many people doing amazing things – but it’s not always front-page news. Tina loved taking photos and documenting the stories of Goulburn’s

Jewellery – Savanna Storm & her Wearable Treasures jewellery; unique, individual culturally and historically fascinating pieces.

Ken is mostly known for his sculptural work but he is also an amazing oil painter! His work is inspired by the bush and natural

Neil is a figurative sculptor who creates large public sculptures installed in various locations throughout the region.

An emerging contemporary artist, working in photography and videography. Harry photographs the human condition of living in an urban environment Visit Harry’s Instagram

Binalong’s Lizz Murphy writes in a variety of styles from prose poetry to micro poetry and often incorporates found text. Lizz’ ninth poetry title The

A Maker/Artist living and working in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

Clare, Abstract Mixed Media Artist, from the Yass Valley, loves to create hand crafted books, wearable art and all kinds of extraordinary Gelli printed creations.

Bronwyn is fascintated by colour & texture, and loves to use raw edge, free form aplique techniques in her work. She also creates quilts by

Shard Music I am a Singer/Songwriter local to the Southern Highlands. I play a mix of originals and covers at various venues, community events, and

Eddie has been a street artist for 20 years with murals across the ACT, his hometown in Young, throughout Australia and abroad!

Sara Berki is a Southern Highlands-based country singer-songwriter with the voice of angel and songs to melt the hardest of hearts. At 24, she is

Warwick has been a practicing artist for over 40 years and an Art Teacher since 1995. During his time as a teacher he has been

Greg from Platypus Knives makes gorgeous and functional uniquely handmade from recycled materials from his studio in Hilltops. Check out the work at instagram @platypusknives

Dani Vittz Illustration I combine my skills in Animation, Graphics, Caricatures and Illustration to produce unique marketing content for advertising, logos, branding, explainer videos and

An independent dance company, creating works using a unique blend of dance, theatre, comedy and performance arts to explore darker elements of our human existence.

Yass Valley, mixed media artist.

Emmalene is compelled to portray the rich and intricate life stories she sees in the human face and using the spontaneous gestural paint on the

Life is unpredictable and sometimes amazing

An artist run initiative based at Retford Park, Bowral NSW. We bring diversity of media and artistic styles to arts events and exhibitions free to

Ceramic and metal artist. I have been focusing on custom lighting and unique home decoration. I have many finished works on display in my studio,

Jean Mills is a Wollondilly artist, writer, poet and activist.

Rebecca’s bold acrylic paintings resonate with emotion and vibrancy, showcasing her expertise in color, texture and composition.

Paul Paviour OAM FRCO (14 April 1931 – 24 May 2024) was an English composer, organist and conductor based in Australia. He is best known for his contribution to

24-year old Mariah K’s debut album “Journey” takes her from behind the family’s Greek café counter in the small NSW rural village of Crookwell, and

David’s sculptures are designed to engage viewers with a mix of humor and intellect.

Stah trained hard at The National Centre for Circus Arts in London for two decades, keeping her skills sharp with one-on-one sessions in Swinging Trapeze,

Robyn Sykes is a multi-awarded poet and dynamic performer who loves to entertain. Her passions include social justice, building community, environment and family. Binalong

Good Hope Pottery. We are a mother and daughter pottery team working together to create nature inspired pieces of ceramic that are both useful and

Perucian Musician now living and performing throughout Southern Tablelands of NSW, Australia & beyond.

Alsin creates work from memory of colour experiences in the natural world.

As an Australian artist working in the medium of sumi-e and Chinese brush painting, Stephen undertook training in Australia with Janet Twigg-Patterson of Red Crane

Ceramics – Meg has a wide range of plates, bowls, jugs, and platters showing expressive use of brushwork and slipware techniques

Green Glass Studio Making bespoke unique recycled jewellery from unwanted scrap under a magnificent gum tree in the Hilltops Region. Locally sourced recycled materials used

I’m a handweaver who is passionate about creating beautiful, sustainable textiles. I weave and teach out of my studio in Tallong, NSW. Jessica Norris Handwoven

Outsiders wear their badge with pride. Not an outsider as trying to look in, but looking forward and backwards in order to escape the triviality

Lucy Lamb is a freelance writer from Wiradjuri Land and is currently based on Ngunnawal Land in the nation’s capital. She is studying a Bachelor

The Rich Pitcher began their journey in Goulburn NSW as an acoustic duo in 2014. Wanting to develop a bigger sound, they have since expanded

Painter Tim’s brush work faithfully depicts his subject matter in glorious detail and more than that, somehow in the alchemic process of capturing the bottles,

Ann is an internationally recognised composer whose music is truly Australian, but embraces her close connection with European music through her family of professional musicians

I am an artist/printmaker who specialises in etching. My work is narrative and figurative, the subject matter ranges from landscape to local scenes and to

Amber’s love of music comes from Robertson in the Southern Highlands where she lives on a farm with her family, horses and Maton guitar. Her


Artist Pam Kensit a converted hay shed at MOORABINDA MÓR, 42 km north West of Crookwell into her studio.

The Woodland Wanderers formed when a few friends played at an amateur ‘open mic’ concert organised by the Gunning Focus Group. Before they joined together,

Jacqui’s artistic path began in the tranquil landscapes of Burrawang, NSW, where the influences of a quilting mother, a crafty grandmother, and a sketch book

First presented in 2001 the show has evolved into a spectacular internationally acclaimed display featuring fire staff, poi, orbs, candles, teapots, eclipse staff, juggling clubs,

Ricky Khan of Bundjalung origin & nation Northern Rivers (Grafton NSW). Member of the Robinson, Daley, Khan & Roach families. Welcomed & residing on Gundungurra Country

I’ve been a photographer since the 70s. I pursue many different styles of photography, and creating abstract images has been a passion in recent years.

Cara is a visual artist living in Goulburn who loves to paint nature, and animals using acrylics and water colours.

Everything I write, whether it’s a novel or a short story or something for the newspaper, everything starts as handwritten notes made at a desk.

The V&M collection is handcrafted and upcycled in our workshop using salvaged materials. Earthy, authentic, individual pieces for a modern aesthetic. Stackable, adjustable, collectable… set your

Roxanne is a Painter and sculptor living and working in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales

Julie Vulcan is an independent Australian artist working across multiple forms. Creative outcomes include objects, performance & installation, text & digital media, and durational &

Steve Harrison and Janine King creates unique porcelain pieces using the ancient technique of milled sericite porcelain stones.

Whimsical works in watercolour, oil, acrylic and sculpture at Dirty Janes Bowral and Canberra.

Erin has been performing with the Lieder Theatre Company since 1993. Over the years Erin has embraced a diverse range of roles from the conceptual

Performer & Visual Artist. Ali is an award-winning actor & director from Ngunnawal Country. She is known to delight young audiences as a playwright &

Naomi H Brown is an Australian horror writer. Her most recent book, Reign of Flesh is an adrenaline-fueled apocalyptic horror story about one young woman’s

My works reflect the world I live in, the changes, the society, the trends, spirituality and nature around me. My painting gives me a quiet,

In a musical career spanning over 50 years, Peter Campbell’s music has explored political and environmental concerns alongside the bitter-sweet matters of the human heart.

I’m an expat Texan living in Australia, and the author of the humorous fantasy series The Western Lands and All That Really Matters., which, if you

Wingecarribee, ceramic artist.

My stories are for the young and young at heart. The animals tell their tales about real events. I have written and illustrated I Know

Cat Sheedy is a young First Nations woman from the Hilltops Shire, currently residing in Young after spending much of her childhood and early teens

Painting – Loraine Coles’, art is her passion! Creating abstract works using mixed-media.

I’m Merilyn, I live in Oakdale NSW, a small semi rural town on the SW outskirts of Sydney. I have a small backyard Studio where

Wingecarribee, Furniture Maker – Designer

Vintage Italian Button Jewellery Designed and made in Goulburn NSW. Cathy HuttonVintage Caterina I have been a committed Italophile for many years, regularly visiting the

Jenny is a member of the Wiradjuri Tribe and she has a strong cultural link to the Wiradjuri lands through her mother and has adopted

Jerikye Williams is a Wiradjuri man, born in Cowra and living in Queanbeyan on Ngambri/Ngunnawal land. Jerikye is said to have been born with a guitar

Artist Jeremy captures his home town and surrounding areas in exquisitely detailed watercolour illustrations.

Carl is a nationally recognised sculptor, working primarily with bronze, stone, clay and wax. His skills have been refined since he began his working life

First and foremost art for me is about communication and being human. Its a way to make you feel the way that I do and

Jess started playing guitar about 7 years ago. She didn’t start singing until she joined the school choir. Soon after sge started busking and realised

Music, society and environment. Band: Urban Guerillas

I’m a mixed-media multi-disciplined community arts worker with 35 years working in the Hilltops region, though I’ve lived and worked all over Australia. I run

Gabrielle Grégoire, a filmmaker renowned both nationally and internationally, calls Bungendore, NSW, home. Her passion revolves around uncovering untold stories, striving to enhance our lives,

Southern Highlands artist known for her vibrant contemporary Aboriginal art that reflects her Daruk heritage and deep connections within the Indigenous community. Pam’s creative process

Ron sings songs of Australian Folk and Bush Ballads, Irish and Scottish songs , Country, Blues and popular songs of the 1960s and 1970s

Doreen’s a printmaking, painter and nature is always my inspiration. She taught herself how to make eco prints into paper and get the plants into

Ben started learning guitar as a child, playing in school bands and at his local church. Now he is a popular performer in the Southern

James dedicates extensive time in the bush, observing and studying native wildlife to authentically capture their behaviors and habitats in his art. A deep passion

Rock and pop and all that good stuff… Seamus, Olly, Paddy, Greta and Sophie are an indie-rock band pumping out punchy yet ethereal tunes. Come

Sharing creative alchemy through beautiful sustainable jewellery and expansive workshops.

We are Shortis and Simpson, a musical cabaret duo that specialises in productions and projects that reflect Australian history and politics in a way that

Her work includes felting, dyeing and embroidery. More recently she has been experimenting with natural dyes made from leaves, seeds, skins of fruit etc.

Judith has been deeply influenced by themes of death and other worlds, particularly the sacrifice of Inca children in 500 AD. This inspired her to

An artist keeping life simple & vanlife.

Contemporary abstract landscapes that explore themes of grief, love, connection and belonging. Inspired by the wild.

Djon Mundine OAM is a proud Bandjalung man. Mundine is a curator, writer, artist and activist and is celebrated as a foundational figure in the criticism

Rosie is a creative producer working across film, theatre, podcast, and community engagement.

Working across drawing and installation using spatial experiences and memory as a trigger.

Wingecarribee mxed media artist, Catherine, takes her inspiration from wildlife.

Mud Dept. Ceramicist and artist pursuing design excellence and tactile perfection inspired by land and place. Phone: 0447046359 Email: [email protected] Website: https://muddept.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mud.dept/?hl=en Facebook:

Artist and independent researcher working in the field of expanded painting and drawing. Part of my practice is to create habitat for the local wildlife.

Independent creative arts producer and creative manager. Curates and designs programs and projects with community focus. Consultant for ideas, grant applications, career mapping and strategic

Bowral based painter Stan’s works explore the concept of internal verses external influence of the individual, culminating in a group of paintings that are sure

Intrepid Arts Australia – A sense for detail and precision always looking for life on the subtle side of the landscape. The focus for Craig

A respected artist and art tutor in drawing, painting, etching and printmaking.

Judith, Yass Valley artist, creates warm, soft, and beautifully detailed works, inspired by regional landscapes and nature scenes.

Andrew May practices across the fields of Photography, Painting, Sculpture and Works on Paper and has exhibited artworks in numerous local and international awards and

The creation of Angela and Matthew Smith, run from ‘Blackwattle Alpaca Farm’, located in Murrumbateman, NSW. They offer a wide range of crafting activities, with

Elite hand sculptured cajons, made with the best materials on the planet and all the love in the world…at prices everyone can afford! Punchy bottom

Artist and photographer. My work is a way of making sense of the world around me. It is a way of expressing my response to

Amelia was part of the ensemble cast in the current Lieder Theatre Production of Motherhood the Musical, a laugh-out-loud musical comedy that documents the wonderful,

Multidisciplinary artist, writer, editor and creative consultant. Her work typically considers existential questions about meaning and mortality.

Goulburn based beard grower, maker/artist and teacher, working in metal, wood, and whatever other material and junk that comes his way.

Susan Buret at Blackhouse Studio, is a ceramicist, painter and installation artist whose works are inspired by the colours and forms of indigenous and exotic

I am a neurodivergent emerging artist. I am studying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts and art has always been my passion. I like to

Glass Homewares & Jewellery. Handmade in Australia. Sustainable design 🌱 @smallimpactstudio or visit www.smallimpactstudio.com

Marjo Hallowell has been writing as long as she can remember. Find out more about Marjo

Ellen and Jess, Mother and daughter, printmakers, designers, seamstresses, artists and entrepreneurs! They love to bring their creativity to life on baby and children’s clothing!

Ben is an Australian Artist; Painting, Acrylic, Prints,

Contemporary Creative Soul and is a multiform artist, who delves into genres such as creative memoirs, contemporary poetry, lived experience opinion pieces, sculpture, photography and

Playwright, director and actor has had locations as diverse as Michigan and Moscow for her playground, but home is in Bungonia.

The Bong Bong All-Stars, a group of four highly talented musicians, deliver a one of a kind sound that fuses funk, rock, jazz & blues into

Melissa Garside is a children’s author and teacher, whose books draw on her love of language and a deep understanding of what children love to

Creating experimental stories, Virtual Reality Literature, VR sculptures + paintings, XR experiences and games.

I hope to re-enchant the world through my art. There is so much magic that we seem to have lost, but it’s not lost really,

Jess is a proud Gumbaynggirr woman and a Contemporary Aboriginal Artist with a strong connection to Culture and Country, living in Crookwell NSW. Jess describes

Ryan Paranthoiene one of the leads in the production Blackbird; “To me it is an important piece of theatre, as it gives voice to and

Wollondilly based street, graffiti and fine artist

Garth Prentice is a singer songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and educator from Goulburn Australia. He is a powerful performer, guitarist and vocalist and gives a soul-full

In recent times Desmond has begun to devote most of his time to painting and has participated in commercial exhibitions of his work and has

Australian contemporary artist creating unique 2D and 3D art.

From his workshop in Yass in regional New South Wales, Al creates decorative forms from everyday and industrial objects.

Libby Wakefield works with and in the landscape, rendering in her paintings the timeless theme – connection to water. At the center of her current

Sally Rasmussen is a textile artist whose work explores the intersection of sustainability, natural forms, and human connection. Working primarily with reclaimed and sustainable fibers,

I have worked in Pastels for over 35 years and been teaching for 30 years. I have taught and exhibited around Australia and internationally. I

Mandy’s art is influenced by Bauhaus movement. She also likes the egalitarian notion of no separation between art and craft.

Forssa Light Publishing Forssa Light offers hand-crafted visual branding, website development and graphic design for small business, creative professionals and events in Canberra, Queanbeyan, Goulburn

My Bottle Top jewellery is based on traditional Khmer takao 8 petal lotus design. The materials used to construct the jewellery were collected from my

We are an outfit from the Southern Highlands performing a mix of Jazz, Blues, Funk & Soul.

Ongoing studies and reinterpretation of the landscape and natural forms.

Aboriginal Designed and Hand painted Wooden Cheese Boards. I have a variety of Items available – Wooden Cheese Boards and Coasters, Wooden Spoons and Clocks.

Cecilia McKenzie Singer / Speaker / Advocate

Expert Visual Storyteller – filmmaker with 20 + years industry experience: cinematographer, editor, photographer.

Lisa makes pots that are wood or gas fired, while living off grid. Showing the amazing landscape where I live and work in rural NSW,

Whimsical paintings on oil and pastel

Inspired by luminaries such as Kelly Joe Phelps, Kieran Kane, and Kevin Welch, Nic began crafting his own songs at the age of 16. These

Acrylic artist specialising in botanical studies

Mahala Hill is a contemporary ceramic artist based in regional NSW, striving to push both the limits and the pre-conceived notions of her medium. Hill’s

Eclectic by nature, her diversity comes from a desire to visually communicate her inspirations and learnings.

From my hands to your heart and home, I make one-of-a-kind pottery and stories that honour slowness, ritual, and the beauty of everyday moments.

Monica Bridge A proud Muruwari woman and Contemporary Aboriginal Artist, with a strong connection to her culture and family. Monica’s works include painting, drawing and sculpture.

I am an emerging Artist based in historic Goulburn, on the beautiful Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. I love to paint and learn and

Kate is a contemporary artist. Working in cross stitch without patterns. Original work; plus designs are printed for walls, home, writing and to wear. Stitches on

Bonnie Wynne is the author of the Aurealis-shortlisted fantasy novel ‘The Ninth Sorceress’ (Talem Press, 2020). She has since released a further four novels in

Elise Bennett paints in a style that captures the finest details within her paintings with the use of vibrant colour palettes and understanding of light.

Andrew is a writer and teacher who has lived in the UK, Japan and currently Australia. Of Anglo-Ghanaian heritage, his work seeks to explore and

Keith has been a performer all his life, including ten years in professional music theatre. (including a Royal Variety Performance and contributing a song to an

I have been studying art and building my skills for most of my life. My passion for Visual Arts really took hold during my high

Sharing creative pursuits, including from Music Theatre Projects Ltd (NFP production company), and Wild Voices Music Theatre (voice & piano studio).

Margarita’s work functions as an enactment of our human impulse for philosophical exploration. The act of creation triggered by Margarita’s research then finds momentary resolution

An awareness and love of natural environment in the landscape still continues to provide the inspiration for a great deal of Ann’s work. Painting landscape

John has a diverse range of musical influences, spanning from traditional melodies to contemporary beats, creating a compositions with a mix of blues and modern

Sisters Robin Ezra and Annie Day travel around the country and overseas teaching waterless lithography.

Wood Turning & Furniture Restoration – Michael Adamietz.

Cathy creates contemporary paintings, collages and mixed media art for purchase and by commission. Her artworks are held in private and corporate collections in Australasia,

My artwork evokes an emotion in the viewer, it ‘cracks’ a smile or creates a memory. I love colour and am inspired by my surroundings.

Naomi’s sculptural works often reveal that which is hidden, forcing the viewer to question their own veiled emotions or to experience, just for a moment,

Bubbling under in the Australian music scene for the past two years and is beginning to grab the attention of a national audience. Refusing to

Peter Ramm is a Poet and teacher based in the Southern Highlands has been widely published in Australian academic and literary journals and has won

Rosa is an Australian contemporary artist focusing entirely on painting portraits of vintage classic cars, and the first to incorporate your fur friend as well,

Joss Walsh is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from the Southern Highlands of NSW, blending traditional and pop country influence with heartfelt storytelling.

As a Māori artist, Jamie crafts artworks that bridge cultural narratives, embodying spiritual connections to land and honoring Indigenous identities across Aotearoa and Australian Country. Artistic Vision:

Canberra born artist Michael Simic has built a substantial recording and touring career over 20 years under his moniker of Mikelangelo. He has released 11

Ink Business Award-winning, best-selling author and journalist, Tanya Nellestein, writes page-turning, gut-churning Viking romance, romantic suspense, domestic thrillers and crime mysteries. I offer a range

Ria Tierney is a Yass Valley based multidisciplinary artist and arts educator residing just outside of Yass. She is the founder of Draffin Studio which
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