Off the Slate Gallery
A community co-operative of 20 to 25 established artists who have united to showcase their creative skills in the one space. Visitors to the gallery can expect an eclectic and exciting range of artworks displayed for sale.
Current Exhibition
"Just a Moment"
1st April – 10th June 2012
Off The Slate is proud to be displaying the work of Featured Artist –
Jean Saul - Mosaic Artist.
Jean is a mosaic artist working with ceramic tiles fitted together to form beautiful art pieces which can be hung indoors or outside to give that garden wall a splash of colour.
Jean is inspired by her view of nature, and her garden. Does Jean have fairies in her garden – well that’s a secret and she’s not telling! Jean is never sure how her mosaic will look until it’s finished – she views it as a puzzle and is guided by form and colour fitting together to please the viewers eye.
Please enjoy the exhibition ‘Just a Moment’.
The gallery has three major exhibitions in March, July and November as well as another three changeovers of exhibition in January, May and September. 3-D art works are changed on a regular basis throughout the year. Come visit and spend some time browsing at your leisure, there is sure to be that something special for you.
About the Artists
Being
a collective of some 20 plus artists at any one time the works are
very diverse. Paintings are in all shapes, sizes, subjects and
mediums, from traditional landscapes to contemporary in nature, from
pastels, oils, collage and watercolours to framed and unframed
works.
When browsing you will encounter a range of unique little fellows hanging in the window, these are Willunga Jacks and Drifters created totally from found objects; upon looking down you will discover a stunning range of pottery with glazes made from the local slate.
The gallery is a treasure trove of art works, including slumped and hand decorated glass, beautiful wooden bowls, clocks and trays, mosaics to hang inside or out on the patio, magnificent lamps to hang or stand on the mantle, and there is so much more left for you to come and discover.
About the Gallery
Aptly
named after the local slate quarries that were established in the
early 1840’s.The Gallery is located in the main street of historic
Willunga South Australia in an old restored cottage, originally
built in the 1860’s. It was Samuel Paine’s tailor shop for about 30
years, then a butcher shop, newsagency and following renovations it
re-opened as Off the Slate Gallery in July
2005.
To
retain the authenticity of the original building the original slab
slate floor and a portion of the original corrugated iron ceiling
has been left exposed to view in the SLATE ROOM. Other features are
the thick stone walls and old fireplaces.
Fleurieu Peninsula Art Trail
Off the Slate Gallery is a participant in the
Fleurieu Peninsula Art Trail. When visiting the area you can obtain
further information about Off the Slate Gallery (Gallery number 15 on
the map) and art trail from the
McLaren Vale &
Fleurieu Visitor Centre, Main Rd, McLaren Vale Ph (08) 8323 9944 or
you can download the
Fleurieu Peninsula Art Trail map.
You may also like to download our Off the Slate Gallery brochure to take with you.
Remember we are only a 45 minute drive south of Adelaide GPO.
Historic Willunga - so much to see
While visiting our Gallery and Willunga you will find any number of ways to while away a day or week. Off the Slate Gallery is only 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Fleurieu, particularly Silver Sands, Sellicks Beach or nearby Port Willunga, home of the famous Star of Greece kiosk restaurant.
Off the Slate Gallery is located in an area surrounded by the many
wineries, cellar doors and restaurants of the McLaren Vale wine
district. Willunga is a friendly town which opens its doors to visitors;
we are an area steeped in history.
In Willunga itself our Gallery is
surrounded by a delectable array of cafes including
Christina's
which is right next door to us. There is also a tea house, eateries, gift
shops, the
Old
Courthouse,
Slate
Museum and three historic hotels. There is the nationally renowned
Willunga
Farmers Market every Saturday morning abounding with local produce.
Treat yourself to a delicious pie from the local bakery and take your family for a
self guided walk of historic Willunga (Maps and information are readily available)
or just stroll the main street exploring along the way.
We extend a warm welcome to you to come explore
Off the
Slate Gallery.
