~ Featuring 13 Amazing Workshops ~

The Ancient Arts Revival is an event extending over four days, held annually in late September, at Garden Hill in the Lost World Valley in south-east Queensland. The concept developed from another local festival, a single day event also held annually in May, called Arts in the Olives.

By providing 3 and 4 day workshops, the Ancient Arts Revival offers a unique opportunity for art workers, teachers, students and people with an interest in the arts and crafts, an opportunity to develop skills and expertise in disciplines in danger of becoming lost.

These workshops will culminate in an Exhibition Day, held on the final day of the event, when the public is invited to visit Garden Hill to view the results of the workshops and enjoy additional festivities. Children’s workshops will be operating on the day.

 At the Exhibition Day, September 30, tutors and students engaged in the final day of their workshops will be joined by various other artists, performers, musicians, stall holders and bush craftsmen demonstrating their skills.

Visitors will be invited to visit workshops, ask questions and enjoy seeing students’ work either completed, or in its final stages of refinement and being prepared for display. Local artists will be invited to join the tutors and display their work in a designated Artspace.Exhibitions, demonstrations, food and wine tasting, craft stalls and music should provide something for everyone to enjoy.

Talented musicians and energetic performers will be joined by a large number of stall holders at this year’s Ancient Arts Exhibition Day, Sunday 30 September. A diverse and unusual array of products, including crafts, artwork, food and wine tasting, plants, vintage clothes, and much more will be on offer. Tutors and students will be engaged in their final day of workshops. We invite everyone to visit these workshops, ask questions, and enjoy seeing student’s work either completed, or in its final stages of refinement and being prepared for presentation.

 Other activities and things to do...

Local tourist operators are offering a variety of unique farm based activities for those not  participating in workshops at the Ancient Arts Revival. They provide an opportunity to engage with locals to experience some uniquely Lost World (and district) experiences! INFO & BOOKINGS >

For Teachers

The content of these workshops relate to aspects of the Professional Standards of Queensland Teachers and participation can contribute towards a teacher’s continuing professional development. Certificates will be available following the successful completion of the workshops if required.