Recognising the work of Grace Crowley
Public Program to celebrate the loans from the National Gallery of Australia, Sharing the Collection program
To celebrate Grace & Grace exhibition - the Gallery has prepared a weekend of creative exploration in Barraba - the birthplace of Grace Crowley. We take inspiration from Grace Crowley and her good friend Anne Dangar - a ceramicist. These ladies learnt art together in Sydney - and then travelled to France to extend their artistic education. In France they discovered modernism, and both were transformed by this new approach to artistic practice.
As such, we invite you, to bring a friend, and join us for a weekend of creative exchange. Come to one event or book all three.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the friendly staff at the Tamworth Regional Gallery on 6767 5230 or email gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Bookings are live on the Tamworth Gallery website if you want to purchase tickets.
https://tamworthregionalgallery.com.au/grace-crowley-inspired-masterclasses-in-barraba
Friday 14th November 2025
Modernism Lecture from Michelle Hungerford
Free to attend, RSVP appreciated
Michelle Hungerford provides a discussion on the importance of modernism and the role of Australian artists. She will highlight the importance of Grace Crowley, Anne Dangar, Grace Cossington Smith, Dorritt Black and their cohort.
14th November,1pm—2pm at the Clay Pan Gallery,
Free RSVP required. Limit 30 people
Ceramics Class – with Kate Hofman
Join local ceramicist Kate Hofman as she leads a class in hand build ceramics. Each participant will have their own vessel to create, and then decorate using Sgraffito technique, with shapes and colour informed by the work of Anne Dangar, Grace Crowley and modernist art - the vessel will be a usable vase as well as a finished piece of art.
14th November, Clay Pan from 2pm—4pm. $75.
Limit of 12. All material supplied.
Saturday 15th November 2025
Plein-air painting workshop with Michelle Hungerford
The plein-air painting workshop will take place on the Crowley property Tycolah in Cobbadah, where Grace grew up. The class will be set in the glorious landscape overlooking the surrounding hills. Led by leading landscape artist Michelle Hungerford - participants will create art in the outdoor 'en plein air' and learn the techniques to capture the rugged natural beauty of the landscape, with focus on light, perspective and composition.
15th November, Leave from Clay Pan. 10am—1pm
Morning tea and lunch supplied.
Easels and tables will be supplied.
BYO art supplies. Paint / brushes.
Suitable for mid-to experience artists
Cost $75.
$95 if you require paint materials to be supplied
Limit of 30
Cost of each workshop also includes;
Friday - afternoon platter of nibbles and tea or coffee, BYO alcoholic drinks.
Saturday workshop at Tycolah – picnic morning tea and lunch.