Arts

A look back on how we’ve covered the pleasures and concerns of country life over the last three decades.

Belfountain potter Wendy Mitchell-Burke connects with her community and nature through clay.

Check out the gorgeous mosaic trays, bud vases and wearable art made in the hills this autumn.

Mulmur based painter Brad MacIver is known for his wistful landscapes and crisp still lifes that encourage a viewer to luxuriate in the subject matter.

With sketchbook in hand artist Fisher Monahan takes a walking tour of Broadway but gets distracted by all the nearby nosh.

Mono artist Jo Thomson harnesses the power of sunlight – and the power of her darkroom – to create bright cyanotypes and photograms of local flora.

Start the summer off right with smart soaps, sweet totes and table linens, all made by local artisans in Headwaters.

Painter Sherry Park’s oil portraits rely on soft brushstrokes and a soulful take on realism.

Bolton author Glenn Carley reveals glory in the ordinary.

The bursary in his name has proved a lasting gift from Mulmur artist Reed Cooper to local artists.

How professional welder Courtney Chard uses the tricks of her trade to craft intricate, often delicate sculptures.

Rustic wood bowls, an ode to mushrooms and eye-catching tea towels are just some of the handmade crafts to look for this season.