Markets, ceramics and heritage roses: What you can get up to in the Southern Highlands this week

Movie release: No Time to Die

The 25th installment of James Bond is coming to the Highlands this week. Bond has left service and is enjoying time in Jamaica before he is called to help rescue a kidnapped scientist.

Session times will be updated here.

Exhibition: Tutors of BDAS

Tutors at the Bowral and District Art Society (BDAS) are being celebrated in this unique exhibition. The tutors have mentored artistic Highlanders over the years, and all bring a different style and perspective to their artworks.

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Castle Handmade Crochet Open Studio Weekend

Crochet lovers can come to the Wingello studio this weekend. You can see lots of different projects, the workshop and all of the equipment you need to create your next crocheted treasure.

There are no appointments, you can come whenever you please! Castle Handmade owner Liz has been adding new things to the studio, so there is plenty to discover.

La Serenissima Reflections Of The Decadence And Decay Of Venice

Artist Bruce Chanter brings his love of Venice to life in this new exhibition. Forty-two oil paintings and eight drawings and photographs will be featured in the gallery. The artworks will explore the history, colours and textures of the Italian city.

A catalogue of the artworks can also be viewed here.

Bowral Markets

Come along to one of the region's oldest markets for a wide range of stalls. Enjoy a mix of stalls offering freshly baked goods and produce, preserves, textiles, arts and crafts.

Meg Patey Ceramics Open Studio

Highlanders can learn more about ceramics with this local studio. Meg has been creating and decorating ceramics for over 30 years.

The studio will open as part of the ninth annual Australian Ceramics Open Studios event. A range of products like bowls, jugs and plates will be on sale.

Entry is free.

For any enquiries, contact Meg on 0438016630.

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Loopline Pottery Open Studio

Loopline Pottery will also be open for this year's Australian Ceramics Open Studios event. Highlanders will have the chance to learn more about clay techniques and buy locally produced ceramics.

Robertson Market

The second Sunday of the month means the Robertson Market is back! There is a wide variety of stalls to enjoy. All money raised from the market will go back to the school.

Only double-vaccinated people can enter, and proof of vaccinations must be shown on entry.

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Harper's in Bloom

Have a picnic, explore the maze and admire the spectacular heritage roses at the Harper's Mansion. Attendees can also enjoy a stall from the Welby Nursery, a jumping castle and face painting.

There will also be garden displays by the Australian Plants Society, NSW National Parks, Camellia Ark and the Australian Garden History Society and the National Trust.

Mary Harper's Tearoom is open for light refreshments and there will also be food options such as a sausage sizzle and coffee cart available.

An Eventbrite link for the event is yet to be released.

Exhibition: Land, Sea and Form

Highlands artist Hazel Richardson is bringing her love of nature to life in this month's exhibition in Robertson. It is a collection of acrylics and mixed media on canvas, and the paintings are for sale. The café at the centre will also be open.

Coffee sales support the centre and its community projects.

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