Marg Lanne and Maryanne Noonan
Teacosy Garden 2010
The Bundoora Tea Party
Sunday 18 March 2-5pm
Celebrate the launch of Bundoora Homestead Art Centre’s Tea Cosy Festival at our Garden Tea Party.
The afternoon will feature glorious music, fabulous roving performances and art activities for adults and children of all abilities.
Take a tour of the art exhibitions and enjoy the immaculate heritage gardens. Food and beverages will be available to purchase or bring a picnic and rug!
A free community event presented by the City of Darebin.
The Comedy Festival @ Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
Thursday April 12 at 2.30pm
Sunday April 15 at 2.30pm
Comedian Jodie J Hill leads a hilarious and enlightening tour of About Time: Australian Studio Tapestry 1975-2005 at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre.
Strap yourselves in craft-nutters and revel in the cultural mecca of Melbourne’s north. This tour will have you communing with and contemplating the wild and woolly tapestry scene. Oh yeah, it’s a scene alright. From bold abstract works of the 1970s to whimsical and figurative works of the1980s to more contemporary works that examine the weaving process. Who knew carpet could be this entertaining …can you call tapestry carpet?!
A free Melbourne comedy festival event presented by the City of Darebin.
Register here
Heritage Festival
In conjunction with the National Trust’s Heritage Festival, Amazing Stories, Innovation and Invention, a celebration of Australia’s heritage, past, present and future, Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is proud to present:
Melrose Art Pottery
April 20 2012 – July 1 2012
This exhibition tells the story of the Hoffman Brick, Tile and Pottery Company’s survival during the 1930s Depression providing a fascinating insight into the social history of the era and the Melrose range of pottery Hoffman’s produced to remain economically viable in turbulent times. Curated by ceramics expert, Gregory Hill, the styling of the pottery was largely inspired by the worldwide modernist movement and the prevailing tastes reflected in Australian Arts and Crafts Societies.
Floor talk: Madly Melrose
Thursday June 14 @ 2pm
Australian ceramics expert and Curator of Melrose Art Pottery, Gregory Hill, examines the artistic, cultural and social impact of the Melrose pottery range and its role in the development of Australian commercial pottery.
Teacosy Tales
2 May – 27 May
Every teacosy has a tale to tell…textile artists, community crafters and teacosy enthusiasts join together in tribute to a treasured domestic icon! Curated by Marg Lanne and Maryanne Noonan, the annual teacosy exhibition is a vibrant display of handcrafted, beautifully embroidered teacosies with all proceeds donated to Cancer Council Victoria.
Floor Talk: Teacosy: Domestic Icon
Thursday May 17 @ 2pm
Celebrate the renaissance of the much loved teacosy as a work of art with Barbara Perrett, who reveals the secrets of successfully creating teacosy masterpieces.
Phyllis Faldon
Convergance 2009
acrylic on canvas
City of Darebin Art Collection
Seniors Festival
In conjunction with the 2012 Victorian Seniors Festival, the City of Darebin is proud to present:
Seniority
19 September – 14 October
This inaugural exhibition acknowledges and celebrates the creativity, experience and excellence of senior artists in and around the Darebin community.
Floor talk: Perspective
Thursday October 4 @ 2pm
Artist, Kerry Maher leads a discussion of artistic viewpoints with artists participating in the Seniority exhibition.
Christmas Carols
Sunday December 9 at 2pm
Join us to celebrate the festive season in Bundoora Homestead’s garden. Bring a picnic, some Christmas cheer and your best singing voice!
