WELCOME TO GAIL TAVENER ART STUDIO, 100% BENDIGO MADE, 76 Emmett Street, Golden Square, Bendigo, Vic. 3555 (just 4 minutes from the CBD) STUDIO HOURS: My Christmas Cards and tea towels are now available at Uniquely Bendigo (Bendigo Visitor Centre) bob boutique and my studio. They are all my own designs and made in Bendigo. Please phone first for a Studio Visit on 5442 4006, as I am sometimes unable to have whole days available to open. I know it's a bit inconvenient, but we'd love you to come if you can. Please clearly leave your name and number if we don't answer, as we cannot hear the phone if we are outside. We will return your call as quickly as possible. The garden is gorgeous and gallery is full, do come and say "Hello".
BENDIGO EXCLUSIVES: 30% of all sales at my gallery will go to Sonia of bob boutique. You can also go to her website (see under) and click on "Help for Sonia Go Fund Me page". Go to facebook bob_boutique_bendigo to add your love and support for Sonia. bob boutique is a beautiful shop filled with the "artistic soul of Bendigo." All products are made in Bendigo. PLEASE NOTE: Sonia of bob boutique has recently had brain cancer surgery, after a new malignant tumour was found to be growing, this is her third surgery in 11 years. UPDATE: 10th. October 2024: We have just had the devestating news that the tumour is growing again and she has now started Chemo again. Please help by purchasing online from bob.net.au or purchasing from my studio (I am her Mum). The Bendigo Visitor Information Centre has lots of Sonia's creations including Cute Australia and Sonia Brit Design. They also have some of my tea towels and cards. I have some of Sonia's Cute Australia items at my studio/gallery and they make the cutest gifts ever - all designed by Sonia and made in Bendigo.
Please note: My studio does not have wheelchair access, there are a few steps and no public toilet available.
WHAT WILL YOU SEE AT MY STUDIO?: Traditional & contemporary style original art works, limited edition art prints, historic/nostalgic Bendigo tram photographs from the 1960's and early 1970's, the best original and authentic Bendigo souvenirs. Also exquisite tea towels featuring Australian birds, Australian Eucalyptus images, plus special Bendigo themes. Cushion covers, cards and lots of other surprises. Also a small selection of Cute Australia bags, mirrors and ear studs. Discover the fascinating garden and secret courtyard with quirky eclectic sculptural pieces.
WHERE ELSE CAN YOU SEE GAIL'S WORK:- Bob Boutique, 17 Williamson Street, Bendigo (under the verandah of the historic Shamrock Hotel). www.bob.net.au also Bendigo Pottery (has cards and a limited edition range of collectable badges), Midland Highway, Epsom. Bendigo Visitor Information Centre have selected items, including tea towels and cards, plus you can pick up my brochure here. Mainland Finance (Bendigo Brokers), 114 Queen Street, Bendigo (original art on walls). Red Smoke Restaurant, 61 High Street, Bendigo (original art and framed art prints on walls).
