Lapunyah Art Gallery, Chinchilla

17/08/2026

Workshop 1 with Jane Milburn
On now !
How to make a coat from a woollen blanket! 🥳

16/08/2026

Still spots for Tuesday and Wednesday please book asap

'Upcycling Adventures' Workshops
with Jane Milburn.
Create your own wardrobe using upcycling principles!
Two workshops - Monday 17 August and Tues/Wed 18/19 August.

WORKSHOP 1: 'Simply Upcycling'. Date: Monday 17 August 9am to 3pm. $40 per participant. Morning and afternoon tea available. Bookings and pay at:
https://events.humanitix.com/upcycling-adventures-with-jane-milburn-workshop-1

1-day workshop (for all skills levels, suitable for beginners) Focused on hand-stitch techniques for upcycling, we share tips for tweaking garments to suit one’s own aesthetic, shape and lifestyle. Bring along a few garments that you are holding on to but not wearing for some reason. Everyone benefits from a discussion about upcycling options because it sparks imaginative thinking about the endless potential of dormant/discarded clothes. We share techniques for upcycling and implement some within the workshop timeframe.

WORKSHOP 2: Denim Pinny or Geometric Dress (sewing machine required). Date: Tuesday 18 August and Wednesday 19 August - Two Day Workshop. $90 for the two days per participant. Morning and afternoon tea available. Bookings and pay at:
https://events.humanitix.com/upcycling-adventures-with-jane-milburn-workshop-2

Workshop 2 requires some skills and knowledge about garment making and sewing machine ability is essential. Some sewing machines available.
This upcycling process is practical and regenerative and transforms dormant textiles into new garments. At this workshop you will create a Denim Pinny or shift dress from 2-3 pair of old denim jeans (or jacket). You will create a pattern (bring an old sheet for this) based on your body measurements then dice and splice the jeans, sew a front and a back then sew these together. This is a loose-fitting, talking point, one-of-a kind, ‘drop over the head’ dress which is best-suited for those who enjoy natural, comfortable and independent styling. Alternatively, you can create a Geometric Dress using a subtraction-cutting technique to create a simple pattern of squares and rectangles with circles cut out (bring an old sheet for this). You then will make a Geometric Dress from squares and rectangles of material from your stash or salvaged from clothes you no longer wear. You will need about 4.5 metres of similar-weight natural-fibre material with more specific details provided after booking.

16/08/2026

Entry Form for this year's Garden Competition

16/08/2026

14/08/2026

Did you know we have a merchandise wall? Great local art by local artists available for purchase. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 2pm.
for sale artists

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

Spaces still available. If you are concerned about the cost of living, worried about your footprint on our environment, or just want to create that unique outfit, then this workshop is for you!!!!

'Upcycling Adventures' Workshops
with Jane Milburn.
Create your own wardrobe using upcycling principles!
Two workshops - Monday 17 August and Tues/Wed 18/19 August.

WORKSHOP 1: 'Simply Upcycling'. Date: Monday 17 August 9am to 3pm. $40 per participant. Morning and afternoon tea available. Bookings and pay at:
https://events.humanitix.com/upcycling-adventures-with-jane-milburn-workshop-1

1-day workshop (for all skills levels, suitable for beginners) Focused on hand-stitch techniques for upcycling, we share tips for tweaking garments to suit one’s own aesthetic, shape and lifestyle. Bring along a few garments that you are holding on to but not wearing for some reason. Everyone benefits from a discussion about upcycling options because it sparks imaginative thinking about the endless potential of dormant/discarded clothes. We share techniques for upcycling and implement some within the workshop timeframe.

WORKSHOP 2: Denim Pinny or Geometric Dress (sewing machine required). Date: Tuesday 18 August and Wednesday 19 August - Two Day Workshop. $90 for the two days per participant. Morning and afternoon tea available. Bookings and pay at:
https://events.humanitix.com/upcycling-adventures-with-jane-milburn-workshop-2

Workshop 2 requires some skills and knowledge about garment making and sewing machine ability is essential. Some sewing machines available.
This upcycling process is practical and regenerative and transforms dormant textiles into new garments. At this workshop you will create a Denim Pinny or shift dress from 2-3 pair of old denim jeans (or jacket). You will create a pattern (bring an old sheet for this) based on your body measurements then dice and splice the jeans, sew a front and a back then sew these together. This is a loose-fitting, talking point, one-of-a kind, ‘drop over the head’ dress which is best-suited for those who enjoy natural, comfortable and independent styling. Alternatively, you can create a Geometric Dress using a subtraction-cutting technique to create a simple pattern of squares and rectangles with circles cut out (bring an old sheet for this). You then will make a Geometric Dress from squares and rectangles of material from your stash or salvaged from clothes you no longer wear. You will need about 4.5 metres of similar-weight natural-fibre material with more specific details provided after booking.

13/08/2026

A callout to all Western Downs artists to become a part of this annual opportunity to show regional art at its best!
There is no theme this year so your imagination can run wild!!!

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) are now open for 2026. The awards are open to all regional, rural and remote artists living in Queensland. Entries close 18 September.

11/08/2026

⭐️THIS SATURDAY 15th of AUGUST⭐️ let’s make a drawing folio! Book here https://kristen-flynn.com/workshops 🎨

11/08/2026

🌊🧜‍♀️ DIVE INTO ADVENTURE at Under 5’s Day! 🐠⚓️

Calling all little mermaids, sea explorers and ocean adventurers! Join us for a morning of under-the-sea fun, with exciting activities, entertainment, crafts and plenty of opportunities to make new friends. 💙

Come dressed as a mermaid or your favourite sea animal if you wish! 🦈🐙🐬

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
⏰ 9am–12pm
📍 Chinchilla Historical Museum, 17 Villiers St, Chinchilla
🎟️ FREE EVENT

A big thank you to Shell QGC for proudly sponsoring this special day. 🙌

Grab the little ones and come along for a morning made just for them! 🌈✨