Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Inc. in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Inc.

Locality: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 456 763 564

Address: 51a Pandora St 2834 Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Great work being done by the members keeping the gallery open and thank you to all the visitors coming in to see what we are creating

25.01.2022 Day 2 of our polymer clay workshop with Lyne Chant. Making a picture cane

25.01.2022 Monday in the gallery. Tricia knitting a scarf. Natalie working on polymer clay decoration. Carol creating a seahorse with glass.

23.01.2022 Lots of lovely cards created by members. Helena is knitting her socks cuff down and Karola is knitting hers toe up.

23.01.2022 Graeme Anderson’s lazy bottles, Su Williams has brought in more hand towels, they make great gifts. Wolly has been creating more emus. And Rose has almost finished her cardigan, just in time for summer

21.01.2022 For November the gallery has a Lightning Ridge themed Exhibition, to coincide with our application for a grant to create a stained glass window

21.01.2022 Natalie showed Gwen how to turn beads into spiders while, Hannah beaded a food cover, getting ready for the feasting season. Dale came up from Sydney to learn some stained glass techniques.

20.01.2022 We held our first meeting since March yesterday. We began our meeting with a minutes silence in honour of Jo Mihalic. A good attendance of members with positive discussions. One point in particular was that we need more members to volunteer time to help keep the gallery open. Hand sanitiser is at the front door and we are still practicing social distancing

20.01.2022 Another great polymer clay workshop begun today with Lyne Chant. Skinner blend technique then a flower cane created.

20.01.2022 AGM 2pm Saturday 4th July Members if you are able please attend this meeting, the gallery needs you to help to stay open. Membership renewal is due, it is also a good time to become a member

19.01.2022 Another successful silversmith workshop has been held in the gallery workshop space. Thanks again to Lyne Chant

19.01.2022 If you have been missing Uvonne’s cakes and biscuits from the market, you can now buy them from the gallery. Beanies from babies through to adults sizes. And fabric masks too

18.01.2022 Monday in the gallery. Creating spiders and socks . Members don’t forget meeting on Wednesday 28th October 2pm.

18.01.2022 Monday in the gallery. Lots of visitors in town and visiting the gallery. Our mannequin has the protective clothing on.

18.01.2022 Our annual AGM was held last Saturday. By unanimous vote , President- Mary Bird Vice President- Delma Smythe Secretary- Barbara Moritz Treasurer- Julia Tjahjadi... Publicity- Jean Rutledge Committee- Uvonne White, Natalie Bort, Pat Duncan See more

17.01.2022 Monday in the gallery Natalie and Aslan working with polymer clayMary and Carol knitting on their looms and Marie painting

17.01.2022 Meeting tomorrow 15 August at 2pm. Friday in the gallery , members learning Macrame with Su Williams

17.01.2022 Colour inspiration in the gallery. Rose was very happy to find a mug that perfectly matched her dress, which gave us a few laughs, another busy day with visitors from all over nsw

17.01.2022 Artist for the month of September is Karola Kanold. Karola’s paintings depict the bush around the opal fields where she lives.

17.01.2022 As a non-for-profit organisation Lightning Ridge Arts & Crafts Inc. depend on volunteers to keep the Gallery open for the tourists to visit. Local Artists, Makers and Crafters please consider becoming a member of the Gallery. Benefits are many, including an outlet for your work, use of the gallery workspace and equipment, meeting with other local Makers and Artists.

16.01.2022 Artist for the month of August is Brenda Steiner with her stained glass mirrors. A busy Monday in the gallery. Del and Rose making masks, Tricia and Pat with their knitting looms making beanies.

16.01.2022 Hand sanitizer just inside the front door, stickers on the floor, Perspex screen on the desk, we are open and ready for visitors. . Brenda and Carol were working on stained glass projects today.

15.01.2022 Wednesday painting day Helena and Karola enjoying their painting while they keep the gallery open. Brenda also working on her stained glass today. Don’t forget AGM 4 July 2 pm

14.01.2022 Friday in the gallery. A lovely display mirror created for Natalie’s beaded spiders

13.01.2022 QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS // If you are a regionally-based artist or arts worker across NSW who has an idea to promote or enhance the arts in your community, or r...espond to challenges, this fund could be for you. Find our more here > regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/qrg/ or check out the listing on the Outback Arts website. #RegioanlArtsNSW #QuickResponseGrants #OutbackMakers #COVIDSupport

12.01.2022 OUTBACK ARCHIES // Entries close this Friday at 5 pm! Remember this year isn't just open to adults, now with the YOUNG Archies category for youth under the age... of 15 years. There is a category for everyone so jump on our website to find out more and to enter here > http://ow.ly/XAOo50B6UkJ Or call Outback Arts 02 6822 2484 Check out our partnerships that have made this project possible and extended to include greater regional NSW. #OutbackArchies2020 #OutbackMakers

12.01.2022 Spring exhibition all set up. Our mannequin has her spring PPE on. Uvonne is continually filling up her table of biscuits and cakes. Town is already very busy with visitors.

11.01.2022 QUILT SHOW EXHIBITION // Outback Arts are very excited to be welcoming the first exhibition into the Gallery post COVID-19 closure. The Material Girls annual Q...uilt Show is a highly anticipated feature of our exhibition program each year, drawing huge crowds from across regional NSW. Although things will be a little low key this year, it will no doubt be a beautiful exhibition to enjoy whilst keeping safe. The exhibition will be on display from Thursday 18th June until 31st July and will include a quilt raffle. Keep a lookout on our social media for sneak peeks!

10.01.2022 The gallery is smelling nice today, handmade soaps made by new member, Su. Also made by Su hand knitted socks. There are range of different beanies available too.

10.01.2022 Karola has been busy making bowls to sell in the gallery. Come on members we need fresh paintings for the walls!!! Get your pencils and paints out

10.01.2022 A beginner silversmith workshop today in the gallery.

08.01.2022 Day two of the silversmithing in the workshop space. Beading, stained glass and sewing happening in the gallery

08.01.2022 Another busy Friday the gallery mannequin sold an apron, so now wearing a new one. 14 weeks to Christmas plenty of gifts in the gallery, also cards too.

07.01.2022 Del,Jean& Mary all busy making and Manning the gallery.

07.01.2022 Artist of the month is Wolter Graham. The reverse cycle heating is keeping the volunteers lovely and warm So drop in for a chat.

06.01.2022 Monday in the gallery. Del is at the sewing machine again a busy day with visitors. Uvonne’s biscuits and fruit cakes are very popular. Next meeting will be on Wednesday 16 September 2pm

05.01.2022 Brenda’s stained glass rosellas and Mary’s painting also rosellas, works in progress. Monday in the gallery

03.01.2022 Friday in the gallery. Uvonne’s biscuits and fruitcake are very popular with the locals and visitors. Brenda Steiner has moved her work station out into the back workspace, but still accessible to visitors.

03.01.2022 Carol has progressed from beginner learning more stained glass techniques from Brenda. Don’t forget our AGM is on this Saturday 2pm 4th July

03.01.2022 ENTRIES NOW OPEN // Outback Arts are very excited to announce that entries for the 10th Annual Outback Archies Art Prize & Exhibition are now open! There is e...ven an additional category for artists under the age of 15 years, the Young Outback Archies. Entering is easy via our online entry form or you can download a printable copy. Visit our website to find our more and to enter > http://ow.ly/qoum50ADAnt #OutbackArchies2020 #EntriesNowOpen #OutbackMakers

02.01.2022 A quiet Monday in the gallery. Lots of beautiful work to be seen.

01.01.2022 A few face masks now for sale in the gallery. Carol busy with her stained glass mobiles