The Lyrebird Gallery

The Lyrebird Gallery is located inside the Beaudesert Community Arts and Information Centre.

The Gallery showcases a range of arts and crafts made by Scenic Rim artists.

The Centre also has a small selection of books by talented local writers.

Come and browse the paintings, pottery, textile arts, jewellery, leatherwork, books and various craft items on display and available for purchase. Admittance is free.

If you are a local artist, maker or writer and would like to participate in this community Gallery, please Contact Us.

A range of arts and crafts on display in the gallery
Pottery on display in the Lyrebird Gallery
A range of books on display written by local authors.
Wooden bowls by Ralph Burnett
Floral headwear by Cindy
Sculptures and paintings on display in the gallery
Textile bag and book cover madfe by Leona Fraser

Featured Artists

An example of pottery created by Hilary Rains
Hilary Rains

Pottery has been a long standing love for Hilary, who was instrumental in starting the Beaudesert Potters group in 1976. Very experienced and highly qualified, Hilary’s work demonstrates her skill with a variety of glazing techniques on thrown and hand built pieces.

  • Pottery
An example of work created by Margaret Dennis
Margaret Dennis

Margaret is a prolific and versatile artist who paints in oils, acrylics and pastels. Margaret taught these techniques to both adults and children for many years from her Beaudesert studios and gallery. Her works hang on many walls both in Australia and overseas.

  • Painting
An example of Leatherwork by Trevor Domjahn
Trevor Domjahn

Trevor is a leatherworker who does very fine plaiting and whipmaking. As well as belts and hatbands, Trevor makes whips which can have plaited or cane handles: these are unbreakable if used properly. The Lyrebird Gallery is the only outlet for Trevor’s fine work and he will accept commissions.

  • Leatherwork
Example of glasswork by artist Fleur Chandler
Fleur Chandler

Fleur’s journey as a glass artist has taken her from leadlighting, kiln fired works and dichroic glass to glassblowing and torch work. A professional glassblower, Fleur is always pushing herself to discover new different and exciting ways with glass.

  • Glass
Textile work by Nola Spence
Nola Spence

Nola is a master weaver whose beautiful work is featured in the Lyrebird Gallery. Nola totally creates her textile pieces - she spins and dyes the yarn, weaves the fabric and often sews the fabric into garments. Alpaca, wool and silk are her preferred yarns to work with.

  • Weaving and Textiles
An example of patchwork created by Joan
Joan Smith

Joan is a textile artist who creates a range of beautiful items including patchwork quilts and wall hangings, cushions, bags, place mats, table runners and other useful items. Choice of colour in textile work is important and one of Joan’s strengths is the vibrant colour of her pieces.

  • Textiles
Example of felting work by Donna Crone
Donna Crone

Donna’s skill is felting, her specialty being the creation of the stylish hats which are on display in the Lyrebird Gallery. Donna uses fleece from her own alpacas as well as dyed sheep wool. Donna uses wet, Nuno and needle processes in her felted creations and says seeing the finished product is always rewarding.

  • Felting
Books written by Ailsa Rolley
Daphne Erasmus

An award winning potter, Daphne has had experience with various techniques and styles but prefers hand building. Her pieces are fun and quirky and sure to get your attention. Multi-talented, Daphne also makes funky knitted and crocheted items.

  • Pottery
The Lyrebird Gallery internal signage showing dedication to the late Donald J Franklin
The Beaudesert Information Centre building and parking area