HERITAGE ARTS

Hinterland artists Lee Pennington, Deb McLachlan and about a dozen more locals exhibit at the local cafe. Family fun includes lowcost art and craft for kids. Today, tomorrow, 2pm-5pm, entry by donation.

Quota Craft Fair, Tweed Heads

Civic Centre: Wood turning, patchwork, kit supplies, leather goods, pearls, embroidery, heritage lace, jewellery, handicrafts.

Today, 9am-4pm, $5

48 Duxford Street: Recreating Margaret Olley’s Home Studio, Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah: Explores processes and motivations behind the ambitious rebuilding of the late great Australian artists home studio at the gallery. Saturday, Sunday, 10am-5pm, free.

Continuing exhibitions: by artist-inresidence Monica Rohan, David Preston’s linocuts, Scott McDougall’s Land Marks, Chris Halford’s Glimpse and Directors Choice.

Bruce Small Exhibition, Gold Coast Hinterland and Historical Society: Private collection of pieces from that of the late Gold Coast mayor. Sunday, 10am-3pm, $5.

Sun, surf, sand, Royal Queensland Art Society, Broadbeach: Local artists. Today, tomorrow, 1-3pm.

Jodie Wells, Beyond the Backdoor, Anthea Polson Art Gallery, Main Beach: Your last chance to see this new exhibition by the Sanctuary Cove artist. Saturday, 6-8pm, free. Design a management plan for your property, Country Paradise Parklands: Clinic to provide a toolkit to help you design a plan that protects your land and the environment while providing your horses with the best care possible. Today, 9am-2pm, free.

Seed raising, propagation of herbs & cooking with herbs, Gold Coast Permaculture, Carrara: Learn how Dan Smith propagates herbs from seeds and cuttings. Learn the medicinal and culinary properties. Today, 10am, $20.

Ananda Way, Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach Waters: Use Ancient wisdom to deal with the problems of modern life.