Monday, 21 March 2011 05:08
Montsalvat Extension
As I suspected, a Month in Montsalvat just wasn't enough. It officially ends today but I still want to bring you a special tribute to Matcham Skipper, a piece about teacher David Moore, a final look at Dena Ashbolt's work, a feature on artist Liz Nettleton and some insights into the future of Montsalvat from Morag Fraser. To tell you the truth, I'm going to miss the excuse to go out there every couple of days, so I suspect this wont be the last of Montsalvat for Isiiad.
Incidentally, next week, I'm starting a series featuring a selection of artists from the Nillumbik Open Studio Program. There's some great stuff going on in little studios all over Nillumbik.
jan preston
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"Urge"
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Ruth Marshall
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Chris Wynne- Luthier
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Kavisha and La Voce Della Luna
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Big, bold, brave woman!
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Dena's Progress cont...
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Timothy Clarkson Ceramic Artist
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"Urge" -A Celebration
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Tamara Dean
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David Moore teacher Montsalvat
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