Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Community Arts Centre in Cooroy, QLD
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The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is run by the Cooroy Future Group as an exhibition, workshop and events venue, which also includes a separate pottery studio. There is also an artist run cooperative gift shop of handmade items including pottery, jewellery, cards, and much more. The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre aims to provide a friendly and supportive environment to both new and establis

hed artists working in any media, and welcomes exhibition proposals from artists, collectives and curators for group or solo exhibitions in several available gallery spaces. We are committed to aiding artists in their experimentation and growth, as well as bringing exciting work to the public. The gallery strives to create a sense of community amongst both exhibitors and viewers; a place where the arts are accessible and dynamic. The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is staffed and assisted by Cooroy Future Group volunteers.

01/09/2026

ART JAM | WEEK FIVE
A new week and new artists have been busily settling into their mini-studios. Today sees some new fibre art and an impromtu life drawing session. So much to check out!
Come see for yourself - until 13 September!
Free Admission

Anne Yang Artist
Gillian Smith
Lara Jane Stewart
Michelle Kurth
Kate Hoyles
Geoff Coumessos
David Thorogood

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
11 Maple Street, Cooroy
Tuesday-Fri 10-4 | Sat-Sun 9.30-2.30
cooroybutterfactory.com.au

31/08/2026

Weekend round up at the gallery...Art Jam was buzzing with lots of visitors and lots of creativity,new work evolved and came to life and as we said goodbye to some of our Art Jammers we know new ones will come in on Tuesday to set up and start working in their space .
This weekend also saw the conclusion of Adele Outteridge's Butterfly Artist Book workshop, what a beautiful result....
And of course the potters were playing with clay in the pottery studio making beautiful bespoke pieces for all to admire.

Peter Pomroy Lara-Jane Stewart Pottery Cooroy Butter Factory
adeleoutteridge
The Creative Pilgrim

30/08/2026

Day 2 saw great progress in the Butterfly Book workshop given by Adele Outteridge.There was lots of stitching going on that created the hinged sections that helped make these unique books evolve... Well done everyone and thankyou Adele for sharing your vast knowledge about these innovative art books.

This event was proudly sponsored by Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy

29/08/2026

What was happening in the gallery today??
A lot of paper tearing and cutting ,thats what!

Making Butterfly books was the order of the day, with Adele Outteridge...who was demonstrating creating a solid book structure that will incorporate three sewing styles...Stay tuned to see the final results from day 2 Sunday....

This event was proudly sponsored by Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy

28/08/2026

The Butter Factory was a buzz with excitement and conversation as the gallery played host to the visit of Queensland's Governor General the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM.
Local community groups were invited to the event to meet the Governor and enjoy a yummy afternoon tea..

USE WORDS TO HELP YOUR VIEWER SEEwith Dr Kevin Wilson @ The Eumundi GuesthouseFriday 4 September10am – 4.30 am$80.00​Wri...
28/08/2026

USE WORDS TO HELP YOUR VIEWER SEE
with Dr Kevin Wilson @ The Eumundi Guesthouse
Friday 4 September
10am – 4.30 am
$80.00

​Writing about your artwork is not about trying to define its meaning. Rather it is opening pathways on which your viewer can travel to understand its formal and thematic ideas. The workshop starts with an intense practical criticism session where each participant’s artwork is discussed by the group. The questions generated are then your framework for writing objectively and with the viewer in mind.​
This workshop will assist you in the writing of exhibition didactics, grant applications, exhibition proposals, and general marketing.​ ​Please bring up to 3 examples of your artwork to the workshop

​Kevin Wilson is currently coordinator of Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre and has directed public galleries in Melbourne, Albury, Noosa, and Brisbane. He regularly writes essays and reviews for artists.

BOOK NOW https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-panel-you-are-never-too-old-or-too-young-to-be-an-author-933lvm5k

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
cooroybutterfactory.com.au
Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre
Kevin Wilson
Writers Festival Eumundi Writers Festival
Eumundi Guesthouse


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27/08/2026

ART JAM | WEEK FOUR
This week's lineup of Art Jam artists in residency are busily creating and chatting with visitors.
Come see for yourself - until 13 September!

Anne Yang Artist
Lee Birch
Gillian Smith
Jennifer Petty
Lara Jane Stewart
Peter Pomory .art
Tracey Richards

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
11 Maple Street, Cooroy
Free Admission
Tuesday-Fri 10-4
Sat-Sun 9.30-2.30
cooroybutterfactory.com.au

DECORATING POTTERY USING SURFACE DESIGNwith Jasmine HayesSunday 18 October 202610pm-3pm$195/$185 MembersNEW! Learning di...
26/08/2026

DECORATING POTTERY USING SURFACE DESIGN
with Jasmine Hayes
Sunday 18 October 2026
10pm-3pm
$195/$185 Members

NEW! Learning different pottery-decorating techniques gives you greater confidence and creative freedom when finishing your work. By experimenting with colour, pattern, texture and imagery, you can transform simple ceramic forms into distinctive pieces that reflect your individual style and personality.

During this hands-on workshop you will discover creative ways to decorate your pottery using underglaze transfers and a range of complementary surface-design techniques.

Secure your place here
https://events.humanitix.com/decorating-pottery-using-surface-design-techniques

View full range pottery courses here
https://cooroybutterfactory.com.au/pottery-studio/

Images: Ceramics by Jasmine Hayes, Coastal Studio Ceramics

THE POTTERY STUDIO @
COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
11 Maple Street, Cooroy
cooroybutterfactory.com.au


26/08/2026

COMING SOON | CREATIVE GENERATION
Celebrate a rising generation of young artists in the ‘Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art’ Exhibition. Featuring high quality artwork across a diverse range of media, materials and techniques from Year 11 and 12 students across the North Coast region.
At the exhibition opening award winners will be announced who will have their work exhibited in GOMA in 2027. For many of the students in this exhibition this will be their first exhibition showcase.

Creative Generation Exhibition
17 September – 11 October

Opening & Awards Event
Saturday 19 September from 12.00pm-2:30pm

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
11 Maple Street, Cooroy
cooroybutterfactory.com.au

Featured artworks are from the 2025 Creative Generation Exhibition

THIS COMING WEEKEND | BUTTERFLY BOOK 29 -30 August 9am to 3pm$350 (inc gst)Create your own beautiful handmade book. Arti...
25/08/2026

THIS COMING WEEKEND | BUTTERFLY BOOK
29 -30 August
9am to 3pm
$350 (inc gst)

Create your own beautiful handmade book. Artist Adele Outteridge will guide students in the creation of an attractive book from scratch. All levels of ability welcome. There are a few spaces left so book in now https://events.humanitix.com/butterfly-book

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE
11 Maple Street, Cooroy
Cooroybutterfactory.com.au




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11 Maple Street
Cooroy, QLD
4563

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61754426665

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