Bring your projects – knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving etc and spend some time with crafty people.  You can work on your own projects or get involved with a community project.

Every Saturday afternoon at 2pm (1pm start during winter)  travellers and local residents are welcome at our Boule-o-Drome, located at the Halls Gap oval reserve, for a friendly game of pétanque (boules) in the magnificent Grampians National Park. Enjoy a memorable afternoon playing pétanque under the watchful eyes of our resident kangaroos and on a piste that is recognised as the most picturesque in Australia. Beginners are most welcome, boules are provided and tea or coffee is available – or if you prefer, BYO drinks.

Can’t make it on Saturday?  You are welcome to play at the Moyston Piste located at the Moyston Recreation Reserve on Friday afternoons (3:00pm till late) and Sunday afternoons (2:30pm – 6:00).

For more information, contact: Glenn Bovell, Secretary +61 477 947 190 or email grampianspetanqueclub@gmail.com

Bring your projects – knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving etc and spend some time with crafty people.  You can work on your own projects or get involved with a community project.

Grampians Brushes offers quality art courses set in Halls Gap in the heart of the Grampians National Park, (Western Victoria).

Get renewed inspiration from the beauty and tranquillity of this Australian bush environment to practice and develop drawing and painting skills under the instruction of professional artists in various medium and techniques, from traditional to modern. It is a learning vacation and a great way to experience extending your creativity.

Learn and explore in a fun, comfortable and inspirational setting with renowned instructors. Workshops are designed to offer instruction in a variety of genre and medium, studio and plein air, with various needs in mind for every level of artist.

The focus is on providing workshop participants with the finest, widely known instructors designed to enhance participant experiences and satisfaction. Being in intimate contact with a vibrant artistic community for two, four or six creativity-filled days this is a chance to inspire and nurture your artistic self. The Workshops offered at Grampians Brushes are Weekend (2 day) and Monday –Thursday (4 day) and are all located in Halls Gap.

Grampians Brushes is the destination for turning inspiration into fine art, and students into artists. Fostering the talents and skills of each student – from novice to experienced, the artists express their love for teaching and encourage each student to discover their unique artistic voice.

Lunch and morning tea are provided at all workshops. Upon enrollment a class requirements list will be forwarded to participants, most workshops will have a small materials charge to cover consumables provided by the tutor. Class run 9 am  – 4 pm each day.

A range of after class activities are conducted for participants, family and friends to enjoy. Special exhibitions and several dinners are all opportunities to make and renew friendships with art enthusiasts during the forum. The full program of evening activities will be forwarded to enrolled participants in late July.
At Halls Gap Community Hub Senior Art Supplies will set up shop, other traders will be Redrock books with an inspiring range of art books and Fibreworks with beautiful hand dyed yarns and fibres.

Grampians Brushes is a project of GrampianArts, a not for profit organization that strives to provide opportunities for artists to extend their skills and showcase their work. It is supported by Halls Gap Tourism and Northern Grampians Shire.
Would you like to help? Grampians Brushes is supported by a small group of volunteers.  If you are interested in assisting in any small way please contact us.

Every Saturday afternoon at 2pm (1pm start during winter)  travellers and local residents are welcome at our Boule-o-Drome, located at the Halls Gap oval reserve, for a friendly game of pétanque (boules) in the magnificent Grampians National Park. Enjoy a memorable afternoon playing pétanque under the watchful eyes of our resident kangaroos and on a piste that is recognised as the most picturesque in Australia. Beginners are most welcome, boules are provided and tea or coffee is available – or if you prefer, BYO drinks.

Can’t make it on Saturday?  You are welcome to play at the Moyston Piste located at the Moyston Recreation Reserve on Friday afternoons (3:00pm till late) and Sunday afternoons (2:30pm – 6:00).

For more information, contact: Glenn Bovell, Secretary +61 477 947 190 or email grampianspetanqueclub@gmail.com

Bring your projects – knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving etc and spend some time with crafty people.  You can work on your own projects or get involved with a community project.

Every Saturday afternoon at 2pm (1pm start during winter)  travellers and local residents are welcome at our Boule-o-Drome, located at the Halls Gap oval reserve, for a friendly game of pétanque (boules) in the magnificent Grampians National Park. Enjoy a memorable afternoon playing pétanque under the watchful eyes of our resident kangaroos and on a piste that is recognised as the most picturesque in Australia. Beginners are most welcome, boules are provided and tea or coffee is available – or if you prefer, BYO drinks.

Can’t make it on Saturday?  You are welcome to play at the Moyston Piste located at the Moyston Recreation Reserve on Friday afternoons (3:00pm till late) and Sunday afternoons (2:30pm – 6:00).

For more information, contact: Glenn Bovell, Secretary +61 477 947 190 or email grampianspetanqueclub@gmail.com

Chalk Art

Wednesday 22 September from 10am-12noon

Come along and have some fun and games with Alison.

Cost: Gold Coin Donation – this money will go towards our footy colours Day on Thursday 23rd to help raise money for children with cancer.   If you would like to donate to help raise money for children with cancer please follow the link: https://footy-colours-day-2021.raisely.com/budjabudjaneig…

Footy Colours Day

Thursday 23 September from 10am-12noon

Come along and have some footy  fun and games with Alison.

Cost: Gold Coin Donation – this money will go towards our footy colours Day.   If you would like to donate to help raise money for children with cancer please follow the link: https://footy-colours-day-2021.raisely.com/budjabudjaneig…

Bring your projects – knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving etc and spend some time with crafty people.  You can work on your own projects or get involved with a community project.

Markets are usually held on the last Sunday of the month 9am to 1pm in the grounds of the Pomonal Community Hall, Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Pomonal.

We sell quality goods including new items, second hand goods, antique china & glassware, handmade craft items, cut flowers, plants, fresh produce, jams and preserves, baked goods & confectionery.

The markets are held in an informal village setting, and delicious morning tea and lunches are also available.

The money raised from stall/site fees goes back to the community of Pomonal through the Pomonal Progress Association.  If you are interested in having a stall at market please contact Alison Bainbridge, Market Coordinator on 0417 883 445.