SPECIAL EVENT - PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Find art in Hartley
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
Unleash your creativity painting the stunning rural landscapes, magnificent views and picturesque gardens of these privately owned rural properties located in the Hartley Valley NSW.
Gather your easel, paints or sketchbook and spend the day immersed in nature, surrounded by magnificent views, birdsong and fresh mountain air. There is plenty of space to spread out, work at your own pace and share the experience with fellow artists.
Whether you are looking to inspire a class of students or spend a relaxing day with yourself painting plein air in a truly inspiring location, the acreage properties of Hartvale Gardens & Kanimbla Park in springtime are the locations you've been searching for.
DATES: Saturday October 31 & Sunday November 1st, 2026
TIME: 10am – 5pm
ENJOY: DRAWING & PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS BY LOCAL GUEST ARTISTS!
COST: $15 (per person, per property, per day)
BRING: Own art supplies including easels, paints, brushes, canvases, folding chair/table, sunscreen, water, picnic lunch/morning tea
FREE: Complimentary tea and coffee (best to bring your own cup)
ADDRESSES: Hartvale Gardens - 49 Sunray Avenue Little Hartley NSW
Kanimbla Park – 12 Blaxland Road Kanimbla NSW (Access via Cox's River Road)
CONTACT: Jennifer Edwards – 0404 531 555 or Sharon Howard – 0408 514 440
Join other passionate artists at either (or both) of our two beautiful locations
HARTVALE GARDENS
49 Sunray Avenue Little Hartley NSW
HARTVALE – THE 'PAINT-BOX GARDEN'
The rural buildings and jaw-dropping views and gardens of Hartvale have already captured the national spotlight having been featured on Gardening Australia & Better Homes & Gardens TV shows. The co-owner of Hartvale, Jennifer Edwards is an oil painter who, as a gardener, treats the property as her canvas - filling the garden with poppies of all kinds dotted amongst cottage garden favourites to create an abundance of colour, light & movement for artists to capture. With sweeping, dramatic views of the surrounding valley and mountain vistas, artists are able to track the shifting dynamics of natural light throughout the day culminating in the wonderful amber glow of late afternoon.
Contact Info for Enquires
0404 531 555
KANIMBLA PARK
12 Blaxland Road Kanimbla NSW (Access via Cox's River Road)
STUNNING ESCARPMENT & SCULPTURES OF KANIMBLA PARK
At Kanimbla Park, owned by Gang Gang Gallery owner Sharon and Husband Ross Howard, artists are invited to step into a place where creativity comes naturally.
Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of the Blackheath escarpment, this private garden is opening its gates to artists, painters and creative groups looking for a peaceful day of inspiration. Wander through beautifully established gardens filled with sculptures, unusual objects, hidden corners and ever-changing light. Every path offers a new composition, every view a different perspective. Whether you enjoy painting landscapes, botanical studies, sculpture, mixed media or simply sketching in a beautiful setting, you’ll find endless inspiration throughout the property.
Contact Info for Enquires
0408 514 440
