18 events found.
Events for May 22, 2026
Ongoing
(it’s no) drama – Dreamweaver Installation
Exhibitions
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.
Ride the Wild Goat Sculpture Garden
Exhibitions
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!
InterWoven
Exhibitions
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 Saridis Exhibition @ Little Oberon
Exhibitions
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)
A Thing (or Two) for Tea by Cathy Hayward @ Pain Perdu
Exhibitions
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.
Alison Lester Gallery & Bookshop
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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.
The Tea Cosy Exhibition
Exhibitions
It’s what we are here for! Our multitude of spectacular tea cosies from our talented and imaginative creators. Come and be inspired by our competition entries and see who took out the prizes for 2026.
Art Cubes
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Visit our three Art Cubes (provided by South Gippsland Shire) in the Village Green to see who, how and why of (it’s no) drama Dreamweaver installation, Fish Creek’s farming and innovative history and our young members of the Fish Creek Primary School who have created the decorative bunting on display throughout the town. Altogether, it’s a talented town!
Tea Pot Exhibit @ Stefani Hilltop Gallery
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Wander up the hill above Fish Creek on Keanes Road and discover a wonderland of creativity. Bianca Biesuz-Stefani’s gallery is housed in an historic home amid an orchard and small vineyard. As a special festival treat Bianca has a diverse collection of teapots on display in her Gallery as well as her exceptional artworks.
Community Embroidery Project & Sit-n-Knit
Exhibitions
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.
Ride the Wild Goat Gallery & Workshop
Exhibitions
Permanent display of artworks Having spent over 35 years making things, largely in the solid timber furniture sector, Andy has built up phenomenal skills. He’s now turned those skills to making beautiful things. Andy’s gift is to see beauty where others may not and then, by presenting it in the right way, they can see it also. Sometimes that is as simple as lifting it from the ground and placing it on the wall. At other times it requires a great deal of manipulation. Knowing which to do is part of Andy’s creative magic. You will often find him in the workshop next to the gallery space creating the next piece. Closed Wednesday
Afternoon Teas at The Fishy Pub
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The iconic Fishy Pub has a selection of baked goods and tea available for when your enthusiasm is strong but your body needs sustenance. Pop in for afternoon tea and cake revivals between 2 – 5pm during the festival ! While you are there check out local artist, Caron Jenkins, whose paintings represent the beauty of the Gippsland and Fish Creek environments. This area provides a never ending inspiration for her art. The Fishy Pub is open 12pm – 1am daily for lunch and dinner (or a refreshing bevvie).
Leongatha Embroiderers Guild – open skills session
Free craft participation
This is a special weekday treat. The Leongatha Embroiderers Guild are hitting the Festival with a rolling workshop throughout the day. Yep, they accept anybody, anytime to come and learn, ask questions on tricky embroidery conundrums and generally impart their sizable embroidery knowledge on all comers. It’s relaxed, it’s mindful, it’s stunning and it’s here all day! All ages welcome (inc. schools) Bookings not required but please let us know if you are coming along as a group
Silk Felting Workshop with Sam Rogers
Humanitix Tickets
Sam Rogers of Sam’s Patch in Toora brings her creative skills to this simple (but effective) silk felting workshop. Ease your way into a Tea Cosy weekend by felting yourself a silk scarf to wear. Don’t stress if you haven’t tried this before. Sam has a clever pack to give you and guide you through what you need.Make it on Friday – wear it Saturday. That’s what we love! Instant homemade gratification! Buy tickets here
Japanese Tea Ceremony – with Dosen
Humanitix Tickets
This is so special!As part of our tea themed workshops and activities we’re delighted to have Dosen joining us at the Festival. Dosen is a Zen Buddhist teacher, Tea Ceremony teacher and the Abbott of a temple in the Kanto region of Japan. He is flying in especially for our Festival. We are still pinching ourselves that he is joining us!Dosen will be explaining the connection between zen and tea, sharing a tea experience and holding a short guided seated meditation. Book quickly – this unique and wonderful opportunity will sell out!All proceeds from this session will go towards Dosen’s temple in Japan. Buy tickets here
Introduction to Zen Buddhist Meditation (Zazen)
Special Event
with Dosen Introduction and instructions for sitting and walking meditation To be followed by 1 – 2 meditation sessions and a Q&A to end each one hour session (if required). $5 at the door (no bookings required) Please dress comfortably. Chairs, benches, cushions available This opportunity is not an official event of the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival, it is a gift from our guest Dosen for the local community and visitors to the festival. We thank Dosen and Bev Cowen generosity.
Bar Felice at Pain Perdu
Cafe
What’s a Tea Cosy Festival without a cocktail hour or two we hear you ask. Of course there’ll be one – but we don’t take responsibility for the quality or quantity of knitting you may attempt at the same time!
Introduction to Zen Buddhist Meditation (Zazen) with Dosen
Introduction and instructions for sitting and walking meditation To be followed by 1 – 2 meditation sessions and a Q&A to end each one hour session (if required). $5 at the door (no bookings required) Please dress comfortably. Chairs, benches, cushions available This opportunity is not an official event of the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival, it is a gift from our guest Dosen for the local community and visitors to the festival. We thank Dosen and Bev Cowen generosity.
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