Come and join the amazing Jenny from Little Wing Puppets in your very own puppet making workshop. Scrunch, rip, twist, tear! How many things can you do with a piece of paper? This workshop is based on Bunraku-style puppetry, a traditional Japanese form of theatre which involves multiple puppeteers working closely together to operate one […]
Play Taiko! – An Unforgettable Drumming Experience Afternoon Holiday Workshop: for school students aged 13–18 Get ready for a unique group experience that will energise, inspire and excite! Taikoz presents PLAY TAIKO!, an exhilarating hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the power and joy of Japanese drumming. Presented by members of the Taikoz ensemble, this 90-minute […]
Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. For children aged from 7 yrs (with adult). The tour will conclude with chocolate milk and cookies. Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House or book […]
Play Taiko! – An Unforgettable Drumming Experience Evening Workshop: open to the general community Get ready for a unique group experience that will energise, inspire and excite! Taikoz presents PLAY TAIKO!, an exhilarating hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the power and joy of Japanese drumming. Presented by members of the Taikoz ensemble, this 90-minute session […]
Experience the Power of CATHARSIS – Taikoz’s electrifying new work. Renowned for redefining contemporary taiko drumming, Taikoz returns with CATHARSIS – an explosive celebration of rhythm, movement, and emotion that showcases the ensemble at their exhilarating best. Featuring the heart-pounding compositions of Taikoz Artistic Director Ian Cleworth and the ethereal electronic soundscapes of Danish artist […]
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 […]