An Artist's Guide to Castlemaine & District
Art classes, life drawing, galleries, tutors, events and painting locations.
Having moved to the district relatively recently, I am still discovering the many art activities, galleries, workshops, groups and painting locations in and around Castlemaine. This page is a personal collection of resources that I have found useful and may be of interest to other artists. Please check directly with organisers for current information.
Local Artists Directory (click link)
Life Drawing
Classes, Workshops & Tutors
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Local tutors
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Cas Daley - Glass blowing workshops.
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Catherine Pilgrim — Drawing groups, observational drawing tuition and multi-day drawing workshops.
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Catherine Tait — painting and drawing workshops and classes.
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David Frazier - Printmaking workshops
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Helen Bodycomb - Mosaic workshops
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Richard Baxter Artist — painting and drawing tuition.
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Galleries & Exhibition Spaces
Festivals & Events
Plein Air Locations
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Castlemaine Botanical Gardens — Established gardens with mature trees, ornamental plantings, open lawns and seasonal colour. Easy access, parking, toilets and nearby cafés.
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Lake Joanna — Water reflections, bird-life, reeds and changing light throughout the day. Located in Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.
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Expedition Pass Reservoir — Bushland, water and historic goldfields features.
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Vaughan Springs — Creek, bridges, mature trees and historic structures.
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Harcourt Apple Orchards — Blossoms in spring, orchard patterns and rural landscapes.
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Mount Alexander / Leanganook — Granite outcrops, sweeping views and native bush.
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Maldon — Historic streetscapes, old buildings and mining heritage.
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Chewton — Goldfields landscape, stone ruins and bush tracks.