Brushes & Brews at Bulla Creek Brewing Co.
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2025 Hilltops Off the Beaten Track Art and Cultural Trail
Brushes and Brews at Bulla Creek Brewing Co.
Where:
820 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle,
When:
Saturday and Sundays during the art trail
Time: 12noon to 5.30pm
Bulla Creek Brewing Co is farm-based brewery and taproom, with twelve beers on tap, rotating food trucks in a relaxed, family friendly setting. During Hilltops Off the Beaten Track the brewery will host the works of three artists - Di Franks, Wendy Hawthorn and Kate O’Connor.
Take a nice drive, drop in for lunch and a drink and enjoy these wonderful and varied art works.
About the Artists
During Hilltops Off the Beaten Track the brewery will host the works of three artists - Di Franks, Wendy Hawthorn and Kate O’Connor.
During Hilltops Off the Beaten Track the brewery will host the works of three artists - Di Franks, Wendy Hawthorn and Kate O’Connor.
Di Franks
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Kate O'Connor
Kate O’Connor, originally from Sydney, has called Binalong home for over a decade. Her artworks are described as both uplifting and melancholic, reflecting the complexity of her inner world. Her work is deeply personal, with each piece offering glimpses of joy, struggle, and reflection, embodying the emotional nuances that define her artistic journey.
Diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teenager, Kate has learned to navigate life’s challenges through her art, using the creative process as a vital form of therapy. Her work invites viewers to engage with the highs and lows of human experience, making it not only visually stunning but also emotionally resonant.
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Wendy Hawthorn
Wendy Hawthorn is an artist based on a working farm between Forbes and Grenfell. Wendy is captivated by colour, and fascinated by how different hues interact to influence moods and emotions. Through her work, she strives to uplift and convey the joy she experiences in her surroundings. Inspired by the coastal bushland of her childhood and the vast rural landscapes surrounding her, Wendy creates vibrant, textured artworks that celebrate the beauty of nature, often incorporating floral elements and intricate details that invite deeper appreciation. Her work favours acrylics and mixed media, applied with brushes, sponges, and palette knives.
Wendy has refined her craft through workshops led by renowned artists, including De Gillett, Gabriel Mark Lipper, and Melissa Read-Devine. As President of the Grenfell Art Society and Chief Steward for Fine Arts at the Forbes Show, Wendy actively promotes artistic exploration within her community. Her work is held in private and local government collections across Australia.
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