Tuesday 3 November 2015

Must-do arts experiences the Hunter Valley

While the Hunter Valley might be synonymous with great wine, the region’s outstanding art will be on show when Sculpture in the Vineyards takes over the wineries from 31 October to 29 November 2015.

From romantic retreats to wilderness getaways and self-contained cottages amongst the vines, the Wollombi area offers a wide range of unique accommodation options providing a great base for a visit to the area.

Here are some of the must-do arts experiences the Hunter has to offer:

1. Be one of the first to experience this year’s Sculpture in the Vineyard during their opening night celebrations at Wollombi Wines on Saturday 31 October. If you can’t make opening night, a number of other exciting celebrations will be taking place throughout month including a family picnic day on Sunday 1 November and the Small Sculptures Show from the 14-30 November

2. During Sculpture in the Vineyards experienced Ngurra Bu Aboriginal guides will hold three daydreaming story tours exploring the Yengo National Park in the Wollombi Valley. Join one of the tours on the 7, 14 or 21 November and discover the interesting Indigenous history of the region

3. Well known Australian glass artist Setsuko Ogishi’s studio is one of only a handful of glassblowing studios open to the public in Australia. Learn the art of glass blowing yourself in a studio workshop with Setsuko

4. Meet the maker and pick-up locally made art as well as award-winning produce and artisan products at the Handmade Hunter Markets. Held at the stunning Kevin Sobels Wines in Pokolbin, these markets are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month

5. Visit a local gallery to enjoy original art and displays by local and Australian artists. Be sure to visit Emma’s Cottage Vineyard Gallery the Greg Wilson Gallery , Old Fire Shed Gallery and Undercliff Winery and Gallery.

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