artists & galleries Denis A. Hawkins Gallery
Panny’s Chocolate Gallery
Bonsai Island
Master jeweller and sculptor Denis A. Hawkins has a working studio and gallery nestled in the charming village of Koonwarra. With over 40 years’ experience designing and hand-crafting jewellery, Denis is a master of setting diamonds and other gems, and is commissioned by clients worldwide, If you desire a precious piece that uniquely represents you, visit Denis and choose from his gallery or collaborate on a design.
Nithia Kondanapanny, the renowned resident artist of the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory, uses the most unusual and delicious media for her art…chocolate! Her intricately handdecorated creations can be seen as you view the exhibition showcasing detailed replicas of famous sculptures & paintings created from quality handmade chocolate. This amazing and rare concept will stimulate more than just your visual senses.
The art of bonsai involves patience and skill to craft the beauty of nature in miniature. Wander through Bonsai Island’s living gallery of natives, evergreens, deciduous, flowering and fruiting bonsai. Each piece is a work of art designed using authentic Japanese techniques. Lessons available from novice to expert. Take home your own living piece of art. Look for the flags! Open weekends and by appointment.
Where 930 Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven Call 5956 6600 Web phillipislandchocolatefactory.com.au
Where 32 Phillip Island Rd, Newhaven Call 5956 6388
The Goldsmith’s Gallery
Mingara Gallery
John Adam Studio
Well-known Melbourne jewellery designer Bronwyn Pratt has brought her talent as a gold and silversmith to the coast with her stunning Goldsmith’s Gallery. The gallery offers quality Australian artworks, regular workshops and lessons, and showcases her own work and that of some of Australia’s finest jewellery artisans including Jane Power, Robyn Holtham, Julianne Richards, Philip Schmidt, Diane Southwell, Tracy Kelly, Graeme Kellett, Debbie Sheezel, Paul Bott and more…
Noelle Buckley is the woman behind Mingara Gallery: she presents a stylistically varied selection of Australian contemporary art of the highest calibre. Mingara also exhibits fine Aboriginal works. Enjoy ever-changing exhibitions of paintings, glass, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery. Currently exhibiting Tom Tyrell, other Mingara artists include Andrew Wood, Anne Ronjat, Carole Foster, Greg Jorgenson, Jan Bodaan, Kate Elliot, Lisa Burrell, Luc Prisco, Mary Hennekan, Michael Berry, Noelle Buckley, Rod Cooper, Sue Gill and Vanessa Ashcroft. Closed Wednesdays
John Adam is a brilliant, versatile and compulsive painter displaying pure technique in all styles. With over 50 years’ experience as an artist and educator, winning countless highly-acclaimed awards, John’s eclectic tastes are evident in his range of work from abstracts to finely detailed realism, whilst objectifying humanity and connection to the spirit of place. By appointment.
Where Call Web
3 Lyon St Leongatha or 11 Swan Rd Koonwarra 5662 3142(Leongatha) 5664 2282(Koonwarra) www.denisahawkins.com.au
WHERE Shop 3 157-159 Bridgeview Arcade Marine Pd San Remo Web www.goldsmithsgallery.com.au
Where 242 Thompson Ave, Cowes Call 5952 3722 Web www.mingaragallery.com.au
WHERE 8 Rose Ave, Cowes Call 5952 3736
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