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CLASSICAL DRAWING EXHIBITION
Updated: 12th March 2023 Kedumba Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of classical drawing by renowned artist Phil Went. Phil Went studied classical drawing and painting techniques in Florence. He is an Instructor at the Julian Ashton Art School, and was a 2022 finalist in the Darling Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery.… Read More »
The art and practice of silverpoint
Updated: 12th March 2023 Join us for a hands-on opportunity to learn the technique of silverpoint at the Kedumba Gallery, Wentworth Falls. Your instructor is Phil Went. Phil studied classical drawing and painting techniques in Florence. He is an Instructor at the Julian Ashton Art School, and was a 2022 finalist in the Darling Portrait… Read More »
Harmony, warmth, connection for Blue Mountains autumn Equinox festival
Fine food and craft beverages, culture, activities and entertainment tied together with the threads of local stories and the nostalgic flavours and tones of autumn. The second annual Equinox – Autumn celebration of the senses festival returns to the Blue Mountains over four weekends between March 10 and April 2. Created and managed by Blue Mountains Tourism,… Read More »
An Iconic Piece of Australia’s Rail History to Welcome Back Passengers
The historic Zig Zag Railway in the NSW town of Lithgow is on the cusp of reopening to passengers, after undergoing extensive restoration works and the granting of vital accreditation imminent. Zig Zag Railway CEO Lee Wiggins said the rebirth of the Railway wouldn’t have been possible without the team of hard working volunteers –… Read More »
An ode to Blue Mountains’ villages using AI
AI GENERATED ~ With all the talk of Artificial Intelligence (AI) we thought for the next few weeks we’d share an AI-generated ode about each of our beautiful villages done in different styles. #AIodetoBMvillages 20th February 2023 𝘼𝙣 𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 Oh Blaxland! Dear village of the Blue Mountains,… Read More »
WALK – Katoomba Cascades to Echo Point
This short 1.4km walk from the Katoomba Cascades picnic area to Echo Point is perhaps the best all-weather tourist walk in the Blue Mountains. It offers wonder views from multiple lookouts. Allow 40 minutes to complete the walk each way. See the links below for starting points. TIP: Parking at Echo Point can often be… Read More »
Should be stop doing Dad Jokes in 2023
In 2020 when COVID restrictions hit, we started combining our 6:30am weather photos and Dad Jokes to put a bit of fun in everyone’s day. Now, almost 2 years later, is it time to stop doing them? Each day, our Weather/Dad Jokes reach about 4,000 sets of eyes.
Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Blackheath
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens in Blackheath, New South Wales, is a stunning botanical garden that is home to a collection of over 2,000 rhododendrons and azaleas. The gardens were established in the early 20th century by Dr. Alexander Campbell, a local doctor and botanist, and have since become a popular tourist attraction in the Blue… Read More »
Remains of 19th century watermills in Kurrajong listed on the State Heritage Register
An historically important site containing the remains of some of the earliest examples of watermills in NSW has been recognised for its state significance by the NSW Government. Heritage NSW Executive Director Sam Kidman said the Singleton Watermills Archaeological Site in Kurrajong was now listed on the State Heritage Register. “This is a fascinating site,… Read More »