Artist Pat Hall’s verdant watercolours are legendary. But do you know the pain behind the gain? Watercolour drips down, so to have full control Pat must work with her canvas set horizontally. This means all sorts of contortions for her to get those beautiful, realistic shapes, shadows, colours and feels.
Artist Ian North is in Samford and his cat Milo joins him up front and personal on his working table to make sure every brush stroke is correct. If you see a little paw print on one of Ian’s delicate watercolours – you will know who owns it.
Diverse in mediums and styles, Trails 2026 offers everything from woodcarving, painting, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery and fibre arts as you meander through the beautiful landscapes and rolling hills of the region. A celebration of the region’s vibrant and diverse art scene, visitors have a unique opportunity to meet and talk with artists in their own creative spaces. Take the time to stop and visit studios and arts spaces where you will be welcomed to take a look behind the scenes of a practicing artist’s life. Ranging from backyard sheds, purpose built studios, converted barns and houses, gallery studios and garden retreats with views of the hinterland, this family friendly event will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. Getting a privileged glimpse into artists’ inspiration, techniques and stories, you may even find that special piece to take home with you by connecting directly with artists. Or better still, register for one of the many workshops on offer, get messy and take home your very own personally created masterpiece!
We invite you to grab your friends and family from outside the region to spend the day, recharging and refuelling at one of our wonderful local cafes and restaurants, before hitting the Trails again. To find out more, or book into one of the many workshops on offer throughout Trails, the Studio Guidebook will be available, closer to June, from City of Moreton Bay information centres, local cafes and restaurants, or view an online version on our website.
For all updates visit Creative Samford’s website, and social media accounts.
Proudly supported by City of Moreton Bay
Saturday and Sunday
Four weekends of June 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, 27–28
10 am – 3pm