Dreamweaver is the latest creation by inclusive arts company (it's no) drama in collaboration with artists Sarah Parkes and Michael Shirrefs.

The work is an outdoor installation inspired by the rolling hills of South Gippsland and evokes human-like figures curled up like blankets, inhabiting the liminal space between waking and sleep.

Crafted from repurposed silage wrap, the piece transforms discarded materials into something magical. An enchanting soundtrack creates an ethereal and immersive encounter—a sonic space to rest, reflect, and dream.

Dreamweaver is supported by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program. 

This sculpture garden has been created by local artists Andrew McPherson and Isabel Whyte as both a gift to the community and an outlet for their creative spirit. Enjoy a wander through this evocative and contemplative space right next to our famous rail trail.

The Sculpture Garden will be the site of our festival fire event on the evening of Saturday 23 May - be sure to catch that one!

Local artist Helen Sammonds, from The HandMakers Store, thinks any chain wire fence is a lost opportunity for art.

She’s fixed that for us. It’s sooo much better now.

Sarah’s inspiration comes from the rugged beauty in the bushy coastal landscape where she lives in Walkerville, South Gippsland. It’s a beauty that reflects strength, endurance and vulnerability - in the twisted branches shaped by coastal winds, the intricate micro worlds of shape and pattern in plants and the majestic, ancient rock formations. Light and colour is her language to express an inner space, deeply felt through an intuitive response to the landscape. Little Oberon is open 9am to 2pm every day of the festival (except 10am on Sundays for a tiny sleep in)

Cathy's solar-fired porcelain and stoneware can be found in some of Melbourne's finest restaurants. Her teapots have gained recognition and awards for their elegance and faultless pouring.

Pain Perdu is open each day of the festival - 9am - 4.30pm.

Join us as we launch our much anticipated 2026 Festival. As well as celebrating a bit of life on the farm, we’ll feature the musical talents of the Foster Secondary College Big Band before we throw open the doors to share the exhibition with you.

Intro to Fair Isle

Begin your love affair with Stranded Colourwork Knitting. This workshop is designed by Pru Raymond as an introduction to this popular colourwork technique also known as Fair Isle. Learn to read charts, select colours and tension yarns in one and two hands. Leave with confidence to cast on your first Fair Isle project.

Materials Required: 4mm/80cm circular knitting needle or DPNs.
2 x 50g balls/cakes of 8ply/DK yarn in solid/semi solid colours with a high contrast (ie. one white/very light coloured yarn and one mid to dark coloured yarn.

Skill Level: This workshop is suitable for novice knitters who can knit and purl and follow a basic pattern but would now like to learn to work with two colours at a time. It is also suitable for knitters who have experienced issues with tangled yarns, uneven tension and other issues when knitting Fair Isle patterns and would like to improve their skills and the quality of their colourwork projects.

Pru Raymond has sold out knitting workshops and stackable retreats in yarn stores, knitting festivals and community centres Australia-wide, and in yarn stores on the east and west coast of USA.
Pru has worked as a qualified teacher for almost 20 years. She combines her expertise as a professional educator and her lifelong passion for knitting to develop original, engaging knitting workshops that are inclusive of all learners. Pru has an in-depth knowledge of diverse styles and techniques and demonstrates new skills in English, Combination an Continental Styles.
Pru also designs and publishes knitting patterns and has produced a range of knitting themed books which are available in select yarn stores and on Amazon globally. Learn more at http://www.dearpru.com.

Alison Lester’s Gallery is one of the town’s year round draw cards.

Nestled in the heart of Fish Creek - not far from where Alison was born - and in the middle of the landscape that inspired her classic books, including My Farm. What a perfect fit with our festival theme!

Alison is a national treasure and her books are beloved by generations of kids from around the world. A visit to her gallery and bookshop is a must for all ages.

Open everyday of the Festival.

Feeling inspired by what you’re seeing and want some instant gratification by contributing to a communal work of art? We’ve got you covered.

The Community Embroidery Project and the Sit-n-Knit sessions for you to leave a little something of yourself behind at Fishy. Take some time out from the exhibition and workshops by taking a stitch or two.

We’ll treasure your visit as much as you will.
All materials supplied.