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
Upcycled vintage creations by Ann Hunziker
Ann Hunziker

Ann’s love of vintage china, inspired her to create beautiful jewellery and homewares from chipped and cracked china that is no longer in use. She gives them a second life and new function. Ann believes sustainably is something we all should think about seriously and hopes her work reflects this message.

  • Vintage Upcycling
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 painting by Christine Parry
Christine Parry

Christine works predominantly in oil paints, focusing on animal art, human figures, and landscapes. Her learning journey has been shaped by research, observation, and practice, leading to the development of a realistic style. Utilizing powerful contrasts in tonal values, she creates dramatic effects in her work, especially evident in her monochromatic landscape pieces.

  • Painting
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