Penrose Art Hub

09/10/2026

Meet Your Tutor - We are excited to welcome Carol Olde to the Penrose Art Hub for her Tiny Tapestries workshop.

Textiles have been woven into Carol Olde’s life from an early age, with knitting, crochet and weaving overflowing throughout her home in Wingello.

Carol’s career in textiles began with an Angora Goat stud in northern NSW, with the magnificence of mohair leading her to start a mail-order spinning and weaving supply business.

Her natural curiosity led the business to evolve into an industrial plant for processing yarn, a bespoke range of high quality thematically hand-dyed fancy yarns, and supplying Steiner schools across the country with enriching craft yarns.

Across the years, Carol has connected with, learned from and hosted many international tutors in a range of textile accomplishments, such as contemporary art, knitting, crochet, weaving and dyeing.

Today she enjoys both loom and off-loom weaving, scrumptious crochet and wild embroidery.
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Book now (limited spaces) and see some of her fabulous creations on show during the day.

All materials and tools supplied, feel free to bring along some personal materials to include in your weaving: fabric, beads, buttons, natural fibres from your garden, etc. Suitable for beginners, small group, BYO lunch. Tickets $80.

Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DQIKI

Penrose Community Association

06/10/2026

Tiny Tapestries weaving workshop with Carol Olde. Join us Thursday October 29th, tickets available: https://www.trybooking.com/DQIKI

30/07/2026

Not a Southern Tablelands Arts member yet? No problem, sign up via link below. We would love you to be a part of this exciting exhibition.

23/07/2026

The wonderful Southern Tablelands Arts, a proud supporter of the Penrose Art Exhibition since its inception, is presenting a members' exhibition, Postcards from Paradise: Wish You Were Here!, from 2 October to 15 November at Connect@Gunning Station.

I’m thrilled to have been given the privilege of curating this exhibition, which will feature potentially hundreds of postcard sized artworks.

As many of you are already Southern Tablelands Arts members (and if you're not, membership is free), I’d love to see lots of entries from our Penrose Art Exhibition community.

• Works can be 2D or 3D
• Size: 11 cm × 15 cm (or up to 11 cm × 15 cm × 11 cm for 3D works)
• Entry is free
• Register via the Southern Tablelands Arts link below

I hope to see lots of your wonderful work in the exhibition!

Emma Dunnage x

Membership link: https://www.southerntablelandsarts.com.au/register/membership/

Postcards from Paradise registration:
https://www.southerntablelandsarts.com.au/postcards-from-paradise/

https://www.southerntablelandsarts.com.au/


Wollondilly Arts Group
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
Bowral Art Gallery
SHAC - Southern Highlands Artisans Collective
Penrose Community Association
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Wollondilly Shire Council

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26/06/2026

It is with great sadness that I relay the news of the passing of Ken McDonald this morning, a much-loved man; sculptor, painter, stonemason, raconteur and friend.

Ken was a keen participant in the Penrose Art Exhibition from the beginning, exhibiting paintings in all four shows. His stone sculptures stand sentinel throughout the Southern Highlands, silently acknowledging visitors in Penrose, Bundanoon and Wingello.

Ken will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Vale Ken McDonald xx

14/05/2026

It's all going on in Penrose! An entertaining evening with Penrose's own Antony Spanbrook (MC from the Penrose Art Exhibition 2026).

Hear about Antony's journey from the school play to Athens 2004 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremony organiser. Entertainment guaranteed!

Free event, BYO drinks and snacks, good company provided.

This Saturday 16th May at 6.30pm, see you there!

Saturday Speakeasy - 16th May 6.30pm
An Evening with Antony Spanbrook

Penrose Village Hall - Free event, BYO drinks and snacks.

The producer of the Athens Olympics 2004 Opening and Closing Ceremonies shares the story of his journey from the school play to the biggest show on Earth.

No booking necessary, join us for a relaxed and entertaining evening with friends.

Penrose Community Association

26/04/2026

Saturday Speakeasy - 16th May 6.30pm
An Evening with Antony Spanbrook

Penrose Village Hall - Free event, BYO drinks and snacks.

The producer of the Athens Olympics 2004 Opening and Closing Ceremonies shares the story of his journey from the school play to the biggest show on Earth.

No booking necessary, join us for a relaxed and entertaining evening with friends.

Penrose Community Association

18/04/2026

It’s your final chance to experience the Penrose Art Exhibition 2026!

Don’t miss this last day to explore a stunning showcase of creativity, featuring a wealth of local talent and an incredible range of beautiful artworks on display. Captivating paintings, unique handmade pieces, there’s something to inspire everyone. Come along, support our artists, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere before it’s gone!

The Agency - Southern Highlands
Alex Watanabe Real Estate
Dawning Day
Cherry Tree Hill Wines
Artemis Wines
Kore Pilates
Sylvan Glen Estate
Penrose Community Association
Southern Tablelands Arts
Southern Highlands NSW
Bundanoon Community Notice Board

18/04/2026

Free abstract art workshop about to start!
Penrose Village Hall.
Come down now, be inspired!

17/04/2026

Impromptu Abstract Art Workshop

At Friday night’s fabulous Opening Night Soiree, our special guest speaker, Kristin Coburn, artist and director of the School of Fine Art, Mosman, has announced that she will be holding a one-off, impromptu abstract art workshop at the Penrose Village Hall on Saturday 18th April at 1pm.

Kristin is a passionate artist and art educator who lives, and loves, to share her skills and insights into the creative process that she considers so essential to a happy and fulfilling life.

Bring along your own art materials and surfaces if you have them, limited equipment will be available to use at no charge. Learn from a life-long, celebrated artist about creating abstract works of art.

This workshop is free of charge and no need to book. From 1pm, it will run for approximately 2 hours.

This workshop will not be repeated so don’t miss out.

*Donations gladly accepted to help support the arts based in Penrose.

The Agency - Southern Highlands
Alex Watanabe Real Estate
Penrose Community Association