There are a variety of things to do this weekend for art lovers, including gallery exhibitions, hands-on workshops, heritage displays and creative experiences. Visitors can explore textile exhibitions, contemporary art, bookbinding, blacksmithing and artisan workshops across museums, galleries and creative spaces.
Napery Over the Years: Textiles Exhibition
18 February – 31 May 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
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This exhibition explores the history of textiles, table linen and domestic fabrics through historical displays and heritage collections.
CREATE EXCHANGE: Painted Up – Dean Biŋkin Tyson
7 April – 9 June 2026 | RAG, The Mezz, Cleveland
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Dean Biŋkin Tyson presents contemporary artworks exploring cultural identity, storytelling and artistic expression through painting and visual media.
Our Forging History
18 April – 31 May 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
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This exhibition highlights blacksmithing history, metalworking traditions and the role of forging in local heritage and industry.
Meg’s Macleay Secrets – Art Tours
15 May – 20 December 2026 | Meg’s Macleay Secrets, Macleay Island
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These guided art tours explore creative spaces, local stories and artistic experiences across Macleay Island.
Creative Leather Tooling – Glasses Case or Purse Workshop
15 May 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
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Participants can learn leather tooling techniques while creating a handmade glasses case or small purse during this practical workshop.
Book Binding Workshop
16 May 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
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This workshop introduces traditional bookbinding techniques with guided instruction for creating handmade bound books.
Earth, Sea & Sky: Philip Farley
16 May 2026 | Straddievarious Gallery, Cleveland
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Philip Farley presents artworks inspired by coastal landscapes, natural environments and changing skies through contemporary visual practice.
Whisper in the Woods Exhibition
17 May – 14 June 2026 | Redland Coast Art Society, Capalaba
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This exhibition features artworks inspired by forests, landscapes and natural environments through a range of artistic styles and mediums.
Spoon Carving Workshop
17 May 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
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Participants can learn traditional wood carving techniques while creating a handcrafted wooden spoon in this guided workshop.
Blacksmithing Beginners – Twisted Bottle Opener Workshop
17 May 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
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This beginner blacksmithing workshop introduces forging techniques through the creation of a handcrafted twisted bottle opener.
The weekend includes a mix of art exhibitions, heritage displays and hands-on creative workshops across museums, galleries and community arts venues.
