A truly distinctive place where painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and artisans, you name it, are continually drawing inspiration from the world around them and you will too.
Step into the art zone by visiting the many independent galleries and artist-run spaces and soon you’ll be chatting to the makers and getting the inside story on the local burgeoning arts scene. Challenge your inner creative self by taking one of the many workshops or classes throughout the area. It’s guaranteed you won’t feel like just an observer, you will instantly feel part of the thriving, artistic zone.
Art & Lost Trades articles about the Daylesford Macedon Ranges
What’s New in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges: Summer 2021
Summer is the best time of the year to bask in the warmth, get out and about, and uncover something new. And we have ‘new’ in abundance. Here are some spots to motivate you to take a journey of discovery.
Pay it Forward on Piper Street
There is a warmth along Piper Street, Kyneton. The businesses love their community and they’re the first to tell you about their next-door neighbours.
Hanging Rock Winery Art in the Vines Renaissance
COVID lockdown has been an interesting time for our region. In the depths of the pandemic, many business owners took the opportunity to fine-tune what they do best and begin a long-held desire for change and improvement.
Making and Creating in the Macedon Ranges
We've all spent a lot of this year at home, and it's helped us to appreciate the small joys in our lives. For many, hobbies had dropped by the wayside, but it appears that now we are reacquainting ourselves with the things we love – crafting, making and learning new things.
The Next Chapter: Boon and Bromley
From creating one-off pieces of furniture to transforming an infamous penitentiary into a whimsical museum, David and Yuge Bromley’s artistic projects continue to make a mark on Daylesford, Melbourne and beyond.
Daylesford Macedon Zoom Background
Working from home has its advantages, but also presents us with lots of challenges. One of these challenges can be displaying your home space to the world while engaging in zoom meetings.
Workshops with Heart
Being part of a workshop is a clever way of creating great memories from your time in a unique destination. Even if you’re only day-tripping, allocating some time to an activity ..
Speaking of Yarns
Much-loved and respected regional success story Creswick Woollen Mills has collaborated with Melbourne based artist Tammy Kanat on a luxury Alpaca throw collection.
Meet our Art & Lost Trades operators
Palais Hepburn
Palais-Hepburn has had a stunning makeover and provides entertainment, cocktails, a wine…
Leadlight by Ettore
Leadlight by Ettore specialises in creating custom commissions in leadlighting (stained…
Bunjil Farm
Bunjil Farm is a rural retreat set in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges. Stay in the…
The Garden of St Erth
The Garden of St Erth is a beautiful historic house and garden located in Blackwood.
Bullarto Gallery
Bullarto Gallery exhibits the art of award-winning painter Phillip Edwards. Residing in…
Overwrought Sculpture Garden and Gallery
Sculpture garden and gallery featuring unique Australian handmade metal artwork
The Old Auction House
The Old Auction House is an independently run multi-use arts precinct located in the…
Pod Jewellery
Pod Jewellery offers a range of jewellery and wedding ring workshops from Pod Studio,…