Abbotsford Convent is celebrating its 5th Birthday - Rough Diamond :: Convent Cornucopia 2009 is the Annual Gala Fundraising Event produced by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation (ACF) – a not-for-profit organisation responsible for the development of a community-owned arts, culture and learning precinct. Convent Cornucopia is held every year on 24 April (Anzac Eve) – the date that ‘the keys’ to the Convent were handed over to the ACF following a remarkable seven year battle to save the Abbotsford Convent site from inappropriate development.
This year, The Abbotsford Convent is celebrating her 5th birthday as a community-owned cultural asset. To book or for further information contact Abbotsford Convent Ph. 9415 3600 info@abbotsfordconvent.com.au
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We have been contacted by Sitco Australia regarding importation of
"Solomon Queen Ebony"
from the Solomon Islands.
This is most likely the second hardest commercially available species in World next to Lignum Vitae, we have been getting a lot of interest and impressive feedbacks from our major and custom luthiers (electric, bass, double bass, acoustic and classical guitars), as well as our flute and clarinet makers and wood turners in Australia.
The timber has very similar appearance and properties as African Blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon). It grows in same environment and trees have similar appearance. Solomon Queen Ebony trees are mostly older than African Blackwood.
For more info on what species our company offers and is about please visit our website on: www.sitcoaustralia.com.au
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Bulleen Art and Garden has a new exhibition running: Cabbages; a Pictorial meditation; Mosaics and Clay Sculpture. Works shown are by Wendy Steer, Jenny Overton and Meredith Plain.
BAAG's workshops are exciting as ever: in limestone, ceramic sculpture, mosaics, Bonsai and sustainable gardening.
www.baag.com.au
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Dry Stone Walling Workshop
International Specialised Skils is offering a dry stone walling workshop on 2nd May 2009. The course will be run by David Long and costs $180 – or $150 if you register before 17th April. It will be held in Rowville – more information: www.issinstitute.org.au
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