Bind Your Story Japanese Bookbinding Workshop With travelling bookbinder Janita Ayton All tools and materials provided Suitable for ages 16+ Join Janita for a hands-on introduction to Japanese traditional binding - a timeless, elegant way to craft your own notebook from scratch. In this relaxed, creative session, you’ll learn the rhythm of traditional stitching techniques, […]
Ask Anything! The history and craft of Bookbinding Join travelling bookbinder Janita Ayton for an informal and interesting talk about anything and everything bookbinding! Bonus: Bring any books or boxes in need of repair - Janita will be available after the session for advice, quotes, or simply to chat all things bookbinding.
Bathurst will celebrate over 200 years of its rich history, paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region, at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026. Rediscover all the rare and lost trades and crafts such as blacksmithing, saddlery, dry stone walling, whip cracking and making, glass artistry, lace […]
Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery for a FREE tour of our current exhibitions every Saturday at 11am! About the Exhibitions We Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance Acts of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as something lived, layered and continually remade. We come to know ourselves through small, everyday acts […]
his is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower […]
A special Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ and Autumn Colours Heritage Festival carillonrecital, performed on the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. The art of playing carillon datesback to the mid 1600’s, and it is wonderful that a carillon training program exists in Bathurst– the only one of its kind in Australia - for the new generation of […]
Dress up in your best swing dance outfit, put on your dancing shoes and party like it’s 1946! To celebrate 150 years since the railway arrived in Bathurst, the Bathurst Rail Museum is inviting the community to dance the night away with the Mitchell Conservatoriums CONnections Big Band at the All Fools’ Ball. The All […]
A collection of the greatest classics of all time — from Unchained Melody to Annie’s Song, Oh, Pretty Woman and beyond. Two of Australia’s most loved voices unite for a powerful night of iconic songs and unforgettable stories. Damien Leith, Australian Idol winner and platinum-selling artist, teams up with Jason Owen, X Factor Australia runner-up […]
Head to Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) every Sunday for a FREE, self-guided sketch session in our current exhibitions! - Materials and stool provided - FREE, self-guided session - No experience required About the Exhibitions We Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance Acts of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as […]
Bathurst will celebrate over 200 years of its rich history, paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region, at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026. Rediscover all the rare and lost trades and crafts such as blacksmithing, saddlery, dry stone walling, whip cracking and making, glass artistry, lace […]
Bathurst's All-Male Choir singing for you!
Jasmin from Greentrees Gourmet Preserves, Molong, will be demonstrating food preservationtechniques. She is keen to share her expertise and meet the revival of interest in homemadepreserves. Afternoon tea follows and displays of Perthville's history set up for you to view. $20 per person - bookings essential