Image: Autumn Gathering by Lucy Rock Photography
Gather with us at Montsalvat!
WHEN | Sunday 6 July
TIME | 10am to 4 pm
ADMISSION | Free for All
Join us at Montsalvat for a beautiful Winter’s day of connection!
Our seasonal gatherings are designed to bring the community together. Bring your family and friends to soak up the beauty of Montsalvat’s stunning grounds and historic buildings. Free admission all day and donations encouraged to support the ongoing sustainability of our heritage precinct.
Discover opportunities to learn different artforms, participate in classes and workshops in ceramics, mosaics and painting.
Grab a coffee or a warm drink from The Meeting Pool café, and relax in the courtyard. Hot chippies, fried chicken and mulled wine on offer. Fireplaces will be roaring to warm your mittens.
It’s a day to connect, create, and enjoy – can’t wait to see you there!
What to expect:
Food Swap with Local Food Connect Eltham
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Barn Gallery
Bring something from your garden or kitchen and swap it with others in the community!
What you can bring:
Homegrown fruit, vegetables, or nuts
Homemade preserves (please label ingredients)
Baked goods like bread, cake or biscuits (include ingredients list)
Saved seeds, seedlings or edible plant cuttings
Coffee grounds, worm juice or other gardening extras
Gardening magazines or books you’ve read
Recycled hessian sacks or small jam jars
A copy of your favourite seasonal recipe
And don’t forget to take something home in return!
Anagama Woodfire Kiln Launch
Claytalk is proud to unveil our newly completed Anagama kiln – a traditional Japanese-style woodfire kiln!
Watch it firing throughout the weekend and learn about the craftsmanship behind this ancient technique.
Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Location: Sculpture Studio
Step inside Montsalvat’s sculpture foundry and watch traditional blacksmithing in action.
Studio Artist Amanda Grant, along with members of the Australian Blacksmiths Association (Victoria), will demonstrate the age-old craft of blacksmithing with live forging throughout the day.
Amanda is also one of the creators behind The Blacksmiths’ Tree – a 10-metre memorial sculpture honouring the 2009 Victorian Bushfires.
Meet the Studio Artists
Wander through Montsalvat’s historic grounds and visit our resident artists in their studios.
Mary Caia
Sue Thomas
Jeanette Dyke
Kevin White
Rochelle Van der Merwe
Dr Jo Griggs (Canning)
Butterfly Studio – Creative Activities
Join artists from the WOM Project for hands-on fun!
Make felted ropes, balls, or shapes
Add your wish to the Montsalvat Wishing Branch
All ages welcome.
Exhibitions:
TOXIC | Adelaide Worcester - The Residents Gallery
Frühling |Jay Durston - The Long Gallery
Women of Montsalvat - The Barn Gallery
Live Music: Ari Davis
Enjoy acoustic sounds and soulful tunes from local musician Ari Davis as you explore the grounds.
Honey Tastings with Rob Kerr
Visit Montsalvat’s resident beekeeper and taste honey made right here on site by our beloved bees.
Want to sign up for volunteering?
Chat with our wonderful volunteers who help in the garden, galleries and welcoming visitors!