The Hallett Gallery, SA - a surprising art & cultural stopover- Information: Sir Hubert Wilkins' Cottage, Ulooloo gold fields, Dares Hill & Ketchowla.
Why visit Hallett? Hallett is a quiet township with the beautiful backdrop of the Razorback ranges, and the mystical Mount Bryan, site of an Indigenous massacre and home to Australia's most significant gum tree, the 4,000 year old Eucapyptus Globulus, spp bicostata. There are the character-filled apostle birds who make pets of Hallett residents, a range of ecosystems an easy drive away, gold fields, and the historic Wilkins cottage. So visit Hallett, stop at our Gallery or the local shop with its fantastic display of local craft and produce.
Visit the Hallett Olde School Gallery , a magnificent bluestone 1890's school which was the former Hallett Primary School, home to four ghosts, and is set in a garden based on biodynamic practice and medicinal herbs. Some herbs are for sale. Felicity (Bachelor of Behioural Science (Psychology): Hons) is a national art prize winner and an internationally recognised Tarot and hand reader . The hand reflects much of our genetic heritage and the biopsychsocial journey of our life. Tarot on the other hand is a fascinating way of getting in contact with your right-side brain, home to more insights than is possible in the rational everyday world. Readings: a combined hand and tarot reading exploring your Indivisible Self- $40. Please phone to book (08)88942284.
The gallery hosts 2D artworks and installations by Felicity Martin and well known South Australian artists including Donald Richardson, Gordon Harrell (dec), Pamela Kouwenhoven (dec), Sue Hatch, Mary Clock Clark & Bernadette Van Eyk, Helen Lyons & quilter Joy O'Brien .
Art classes and Tarot and Palmistry Workshops: There are workshops run throughout the year on drawing, and learning about your life journey through your hands and tarot. Occasional overnight weekend workshops are available if you wish to have an extended metaphysical journey- if you are prepared to risk an encounter with our resident ghosts.
Explore the history of Felicity's former family-owned Ketchowla Station and Dare's Hill via restored photos, learn about the Piltimittiialpa ruins. the ancient rock art and landforms in our are..
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Visit the beautiful Hallett Gallery and wander through our small herb garden
Enjoy our broad range of artworks, installation and sculptures by quality local and regional artists. See copper art, individualised T-shirts, watercolors, acrylics, quilting, or Australiam murals and photos of the area and our amazing cultural history free.
The garden includes a gradually developing labyrinth based on the Chartre design as well as being a plant calender. A small range of more unusual herbs are for sale.
Drawings and Floor plans:
Homes drawn for press reproduction by Felicity Martin with prompt turn around. With 35 years experience Felicity Martin will give you that 'stand out quality'.
Sketches can be done from from your photos and watercolor visuals from architects plans.
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The Gallery garden: fairies dominate
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Frosty nights but great days for walking off the tourist tracks
21 July at 14:06 from atlasWell we have had some icy starts to the day, but beautiful days for walking and exploring the many unique ecosystems surrounding ...
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Hallett Store is open all days except Tuesdays - we have had a lovely shower
24 June at 18:10 from atlasHi to all, the Hallett Shop has reopened and is open all days except Tuesday. It does not have the former range of food or groceries but ...
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Hallett Sir Hubert Wilkins Memorial Committee launching 8 km walk for history month, May 21st.
27 March at 12:46 from atlasCelebrating the life of Sir Hubert Wilkins will be a driver for a fun walk in his childhood shoes. Each day the Wilkins' children walked ...
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My first chimney for SALA is finished!
21 March at 13:11 from atlasHurray, my first chimney for SALA is finished. My apologies to my ancestors who built the Pearce building and the many wonderful ...
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Contact information
| Address | Lot 64 John Street HALLETT SA Australia 5419 |
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| Phone | 08 88942284 |
| Fax | 08 88942284 |
| Mobile | 0419768384 |
Hallett Olde School Gallery
Gallery Opening hours
| Sunday | 12.30-4.00pm |
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| Monday-Wednesday | 1pm-4pm |
Or phone to see if we are home - will open if pos