Gallery 86 Penguin in Penguin, Tasmania | Arts and entertainment
Gallery 86 Penguin
Locality: Penguin, Tasmania
Phone: +61 477 148 449
Address: 86A Main Road 7316 Penguin, TAS, Australia
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24.01.2022 Hi people. Yes we are open!! Come on in and take a look at our beautiful trivets and bowls in Tasmanian timbers . Just a couple of beautiful products turned by Chris Mitchell. Helen Halees beautiful paintings and the very creative garments ,cushions and bags by Rita Power. Our door shall close at 4pm today but we will be back again tomorrow at 10am. Pop in and say hi or if you see something you like give us a call on 0429445735
24.01.2022 Today, local artist Libby Mitchell brought some of her beautiful handmade baskets into the Gallery which are now on display. Pop in and take a look at her amazing work
24.01.2022 A gal who fiddler about is never bored! Some of the things that keep me happy!
24.01.2022 Another sunny, happy day at Gallery 86 Penguin. Lots to see and good coffee just across the road at Renaessance ... bliss!
23.01.2022 My new little subdivision of Tiny Houses! Available at G86P from Tuesday. Each will be named for one of the many pets weve loved and cared for over the years.
23.01.2022 Penguin has the goods... Penguin - Licensed Post Office is ready to send the Christmas card you purchase at Penguin Newsagency & Tattslotto. Of course with so m...any cafes available you will be spoilt for choice in terms of where to have coffee... Penguin Country Bakehouse or Renaessance And check out Gallery 86 Penguin and finish of your day with dinner at El perro tapas & bar. A quick visit to Penguin and you will easily enter Business Bingo and be up to win great prizes.
22.01.2022 Spinning at the Gallery today. Starting on a range of handspun beanies in softest merino and plant fibre.
22.01.2022 Colours of the sea ... Ritas shawl and mitts and Helen Halees Embraced. Come and see the sea at Gallery 86 Penguin ... open every day except Monday, 10am to 4pm
22.01.2022 Have you seen these garlic baskets by Libby? They are the perfect addition to the kitchen for your garlic and ginger, or perfect as a decorative wall hanging
21.01.2022 There are so many amazing pieces to browse in the Gallery. From the finest silver, Tasmanian timber, wool to paint. Each unique and magical. Open 10am till 4pm
21.01.2022 Gallery 86 Penguin will soon be re-opening its doors and welcoming friends old and new. Ive been taking time to improve my spinning and seek out lots of inter...esting fibre. Sooo looking forward to showing off my handspun, and therell be a few skeins of my best merino/silk yarn for sale. Good times ahead, so stay safe and well See more
21.01.2022 Coming soon ... Ritas Tiny Houses ... brooches for scarves and cowls ... or just for fun!
21.01.2022 At least I have a little time to create
20.01.2022 Coming along ....
20.01.2022 Open all weekend. Come on in and say Hi. The heater is on
20.01.2022 The doors open, kettles on and Im in spinning mode! What a top day if youre out and about in Penguin dewdrop in. Have a happy Monday
20.01.2022 My version of a Celtic torc. Needle felting using silk fibre and fine wire mesh. Backed with hand painted silk velvet. Im planning more pieces with historic imaginings.
18.01.2022 Rita from Gallery 86 Penguin has a whole other life ... partnership in an enterprise specialising in the design and creation of steampunk and historic costume! ... Beautiful, affordable and easy-care garments that are made right here in Tasmania. Want more info? Message Rita or pop into G86P any Tues or Wed and talk costume with her. See more
18.01.2022 I just luuuurve revamping, repairing and embellishing. Taking a jumper or cardigan whose colour/texture you adore, but whose shape hints at a byegone era! Onc...e Gallery 86 Penguin re-opens, Ill be organising a little winter workshop to show you how to do it. Meanwhile, Im happy to take commissions to bring your woolly wonder into the 21st Century! See more
16.01.2022 Have you seen our range of Rita’s textile earrings? They are all unique and lightweight to wear
15.01.2022 Something different from Stage 2 Studio. Dress it up, dress it down. Casual edge-to-edge jacket.
15.01.2022 Sun, sand and sea ... the colours of summer! Ripped chiffon, handspun yarn and a bit of sparkle arkle! For days when you want to be special. A t-shirt and pants ... rock and roll
15.01.2022 What can we see here
15.01.2022 Yes our door is still closed but we have all kept busy making and creating. If you havent walked by lately you need to do so and look through our window. We have a beautiful Huon Pine log on display with lights which come on in the evening to highlight her amazing features. For that special mum in our lives we have beautiful French style pastry pins, spatulas, spurtles and lidded boxes. We have hand carved Huon Pine Salad Servers and wooden spoons. All a must in every kitchen. If you look through our window and see something you like, we are just a phone call away. Contact numbers are on our door which hopefully will be open soon.
13.01.2022 Were so happy to be featuring one of our local artists Sue Robertson. When we say local we mean local, as in a Penguin resident. Sue is busy painting her bird series, which we are very excited to see complete some time in the not to distant future. But for now you can pop in and see these lovely ladies 6 days a week at 86 Main street Penguin Tasmania.
13.01.2022 The birth of a new collar! Pure silk leaves that will weave themselves into a story. The journey begins ...
13.01.2022 Look at that piece of art. A gorgeous vase from the adored timber Huon pine. This vase is displayed with the piece of wood it was cut from. Turned by Chris Mitchell.
12.01.2022 Almost done. Iso wave 2020. In the gallery today putting on the finishing touches. Pop in and say Hi. 86 Main street Penguin
11.01.2022 The WIP is finished! My new woolly skirt for me .... warm and cosy for crispy days!
11.01.2022 As the Gallery is closed to the public we have decided to spring clean the workshop.....so getting an early start. New set up will bring creativity and the lathe turning again ready to hit the ground running and the doors shall open to reveal what isolation can inspire.
11.01.2022 The turned wooden bowl, platter and vases are all made from sustainably sourced Tasmanian timbers. Each piece being unique with it's own interesting effects and colour which are all naturally occurring but high lighted by the shape and design chosen by Chris Mitchell
10.01.2022 Greetings! Our beautiful little Gallery closed its doors on March 14 ... but theres been plenty going on in the background!! Anyone who may have peeped through the window will have seen a mighty tree trunk (I exaggerate) lying on the floor. Its rescued Huon that has been lovingly homed by Chris Mitchell and is slowly undergoing a wonderful enhancement. Helen is painting and Rita is reinvigorating her yarn stash and knitting/crocheting up a storm. Situation normal! We are also working on an exciting innovation that will bring us closer to you all. More about that later! We send a heartfelt Hello to all our friends in Penguin and beyond. May you all travel safely through these uncertain times ... and look forward to the day when the planet once more has its "OPEN" sign on display!
09.01.2022 Another happy day at G86P and another WIP ... My next neck collage will be a fall of autumn leaves in softest handspun silk ... time goes so quickly when youre happy and surrounded by lovely things
08.01.2022 Todays WIP at G86P. Looks a bit chaotic? Watch this space
08.01.2022 Lots more woolly goodness at our gorgeous Gallery! The yellow capelet is a scrumptious mix of soft merino and silk ... bliss. And heaps more gloves and beanies to warm your hands, heads and hearts
08.01.2022 Winters paid a little visit to Penguin today ... but at G86P theres some new pieces to colour your life! Drop in and browse - Ritas happily knitting and ready to share yarns!!!
08.01.2022 Introducing Gallery 86 Penguins range of woolly warmers! Slouch beanies, fingerless gloves and mittens ... in colours that will help to chase away the winter blues! Drop in, try on and bliss out!!
06.01.2022 My weekend was spent spinning and dyeing a raw alpaca fleece ... lots of vegetable matter (poo and twigs!) but its come up a treat. Ill be spinning at the Gallery very soon ... you can pop in and watch and chat. Now go and wash your hands!
06.01.2022 Have you seen these wall hangings? Plant dyed on repurposed wool blanket. Left is seaweed from Penguin Beach the other gum leaves found locally
06.01.2022 Some pretty and practical woolly combos for these stunning winter days! Got an idea for something youd like Rita to make? She loves a challenge Come and browse in our little Gallery and see the colours of Penguin
04.01.2022 A sneak peek at Helen Halee’s newest paint by number. Isn’t this the sweetest
04.01.2022 No fanfare, no drum roll .... just big, happy smiles that at last our beloved little Gallery 86 Penguin is back in business. No, we cant hug you hello or shake your hand, but we can give you a very warm Penguin welcome!! Weve ticked all the Covid19 boxes ... so drop in and re-connect!
04.01.2022 New steampunk jackets
02.01.2022 Huon pine handled pate and cheese knives, aren’t they gorgeous. Perfect for that food lover this Christmas
02.01.2022 A new piece in the Gallery by Woodturner Chris Mitchell. A beautiful textured Huon Pine Sphere.
01.01.2022 Heading out painted by Helen Halee is now available as a canvas print or on fine cotton rag prints. Helen is I the gallery today until 4, call in and learn more about the artist
01.01.2022 Look through any window, what do you see?...Well, heres a sneak peak at the new window display at Gallery 86 Penguin! Hopefully, in a few weeks time youll be able to pop in and see it for yourself. The main feature is a huuuuuuge log that has been lovingly cared for my Chris and Helen Mitchell. It took four people to haul it into the Gallery, and is a wonderful, natural work of art. When we can once more put our OPEN sign out, therell be lots more for you to see. Chr...is has been turning, turning and Helen has some wonderful new artworks up her sleeves (biiiiig sleeves). Rita has returned to her creative roots ... spinning colourful, textured yarn in amazing colours and designing accessories with a rustic look and feel. So, hang in a little while longer and then visit us for a long overdue chat and a look at what weve all been doing. Stay safe! See more
