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Longford Blooms – Celebrating Native Flora & Birdlife
Highlights
- Explore Carlton Cox's unique prints that capture the essence of Australia's native landscapes and wildlife.
- Wander through the Blenheim Gallery's sculpture gardens, showcasing contemporary art that complements the natural beauty.
- Engage with inspiring works that celebrate Tasmania's flora and fauna, offering a memorable cultural experience for all.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, making it easy for everyone to appreciate the artistry and nature on display.
Meet the Artists: Carlton Cox
Attendees are warmly invited to Blenheim Gallery. The exhibition, by Carlton Cox a Longford printmaker will be on display, bringing a distinct perspective of Australian nature landscape, flora and bird life.
There will also be a contemporary garden sculpture display on simultaneously in the sculpture gardens by artists that Blenheim Gallery represents.
An Engaging Experience for All
This event will be a memorable experience for all, offering an inspiring celebration of Tasmania’s native flora and fauna through the eyes of accomplished Australian artists.
Itinerary highlights
Carlton Cox @ Blenheim Gallery for Longford Blooms
Carlton’s images are inspired by scenes from within his local surrounds, particularly the gardens, landscapes and historic properties of the Tasmanian northern midlands region. Carlton mostly uses the traditional technique of linocut, which evolved in the early 1900s from the age old art of woodblock printing. Linocut generally produces a bold image with the use of rich oil based inks that are layered to create a picture from individually hand carved blocks, one for every colour.
A small limited edition of unique art works are created from the blocks, each one with its own subtle difference. Each image takes many weeks to produce, from the intricate carving process to the pressing of inked plates on to heavy cotton paper. Every colour requires several days of drying before the next layer can be added, making a multi-colour work a lengthy process. Carlton says ‘It’s always rewarding to complete the final colour and finally see the image complete and come to life’.
Tour details
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Single Available from 14 November 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Tasmania's Hidden Experiences
Tasmania’s Hidden Experiences provide a privileged behind-the-scenes opportunity to tour the private gardens, art and antique collections in Tasmania.
Tasmania’s Hidden Experiences shows the pure essence of Tasmania’s art and antique collections and private gardens set in a landscape with the resplendent Western Tiers backdrop. These tours are both scheduled and organised to suit the voyage of the visitor in a personalised way.
Visit wonderful artists’ properties and their private gardens. Groups will have an introduction to the owners the creators of these magnificent collections and gardens is part of the experience. Garden seasonality comes to the fore with heritage and designed gardens dotted throughout the countryside – a journey of adventure and exploration.
The horticultural experience in Tasmania with Northern Tasmania properties as part of the journey.
Tasmanian food and gourmet lunches are packaged into the day and served with flair and in magic settings that capture the beauty of an unsurpassed landscape.
The service is provided in comfortable vehicles and Jacks Buses coaches according to the number of bookings per pax. tour. Tours are personalised and unique not something generally available.
Max of 12 people joining to form a group, minimum 3.
Activities
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Memberships
- National Trust
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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