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Wild Things Exhibition and Gallery Shop 2026
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WILD THINGS 2026— Exhibition and Gallery Shop
25 November – 6 December 2026
Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
Open daily 10am – 4pm
Add quality handmade local art to your Christmas gift list!
Brisbane’s favourite local textile artists Sharyn Hall and Wendy Bailye return with their much-loved annual collaboration — their 17th WILD THINGS Exhibition, showcasing an inspiring blend of contemporary textile art, fine design, and exquisite handmade pieces.
Immerse yourself in the colour, texture and richness of this distinctive exhibition.
WILD THINGS celebrates the tactile beauty of natural materials through collectible artworks, hand-crafted jewellery, wearable art, homewares, and unique gifts — all ready to take home.
Each artist brings her own mastery and material passion:
- Sharyn Hall, a Churchill Fellow, and accomplished designer creates sophisticated fabric surface designs, mixed media works, and beautifully hand-crafted silver jewellery. This year she has some particularly lovely new exhibition pieces.
- Wendy Bailye, Samford’s very own feltmaker and textile artist, will showcase stunning archival prints of her felt panels and textile work featuring local Samford birdlife — photographed and printed in Samford as well as new felted work and some gorgeous quirky ceramics
- We will also have a significant collection of new and second hand textile, art and display stock as we downsize our studio’s .
Expect priceless individuality, bold creativity, and the unmistakable handmade signature of two of Brisbane’s most respected textile artists.
See it, love it, take it home.
Event: Wild Things Exhibition
Dates: 25 November – 6 December 2026
Times: 10am–4pm daily
Location: Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
www.sharynhalldesigns.com www.wendybailye.com
Why do we hold our Wild Things Exhibition each year?
People ask me this often.
Each year I look forward to presenting Wild Things, an exhibition I share with my dear friend and fellow artist, Sharyn Hall. It has become an important part of my creative calendar and an opportunity to celebrate not only finished artworks but also the joy of making, experimenting and sharing creativity with others.
Wild Things grew from a shared love of materials, process and exploration. While Sharyn and I work in different mediums, we are both fascinated by texture, surface, colour and the endless possibilities that emerge when curiosity leads the way. Bringing our work together each year creates a conversation between our practices and offers visitors a rich and varied visual experience.
This year’s exhibition features a collection of new work developed over many months of creating, testing ideas, solving problems and following unexpected pathways. Visitors will discover textiles, ceramics, mixed media works and other creative explorations that reflect our individual artistic journeys while complementing one another beautifully.
One of the things I love most about exhibiting in this way is the opportunity to connect directly with visitors. Conversations often move beyond the finished artwork to the stories, inspirations and processes behind each piece. There is something special about sharing not only what we make, but how and why we make it.
For many people, exhibitions like Wild Things provide more than an opportunity to view artwork. They can be a reminder that creativity belongs to everyone. Seeing the results of experimentation, persistence and play often encourages others to reconnect with their own creative interests and possibilities.
Wild Things is also a celebration of friendship, creative community and the value of continuing to make and explore, regardless of where we are on our artistic journey. Each year the exhibition evolves, bringing new discoveries and fresh perspectives for both artists and visitors alike.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to Wild Things, sharing conversations about creativity and process, and celebrating another year of making, exploring and embracing the wonderfully wild nature of artistic practice.
Each year the Samford and Hinterland Arts Trail transforms our beautiful region into a vibrant celebration of creativity, opening studio doors and inviting visitors to step behind the scenes and experience the richness of local artmaking. It is always one of the highlights of my creative year — not only as an exhibiting artist, but as an opportunity to connect with people who are curious about process, materials and the stories behind handmade work. This year my studio will once again be open as part of the trail, and I will be sharing a diverse collection of work including textiles, ceramics, prints and mixed media pieces. Visitors will be able to see works in progress, explore the textures and surfaces that inspire my practice and gain insight into the layering, experimentation and playful discovery that sit at the heart of what I create. For many people, visiting artists’ studios can feel surprisingly inspiring. Unlike viewing work in a gallery, studio visits offer a glimpse into the real, often messy and wonderfully imperfect process of making. Materials spill across messy tables, ideas evolve on walls and unfinished pieces quietly reveal how creativity actually happens. I believe this openness is important — particularly for those who may feel hesitant about their own creativity or think art only belongs to the “naturally talented.” The Arts Trail is also a reminder of the extraordinary creative community we have here in the Samford region. Painters, ceramicists, jewellers, textile artists, printmakers, sculptors and mixed media artists all contribute to a rich tapestry of creative practice. In my own studio, visitors can expect tactile surfaces, layered textiles, earthy ceramics and work that reflects my ongoing fascination with texture, fibre, mark-making and materiality. Many pieces evolve intuitively over time, often beginning with experimentation and sampling before finding their final form. Events like the Samford and Hinterland Arts Trail are also an invitation for people to reconnect with their own creativity. Sometimes simply stepping into an artist’s workspace sparks something dormant — a desire to make, explore, learn or play again. I look forward to welcoming visitors into my studio, sharing conversations about art and process, and celebrating the joy of handmade work within our wonderful creative community.
Here’s a version that follows the spirit and structure of your original post but focuses specifically on Wild Things and your collaboration with Sharyn Hall.
Why do I hold my Wild Things Exhibition each year?
People ask me this often.
Each year, alongside the excitement of the Samford and Hinterland Arts Trail, I look forward to presenting Wild Things, an exhibition I share with my dear friend and fellow artist, Sharyn Hall. It has become an important part of my creative calendar and an opportunity to celebrate not only finished artworks but also the joy of making, experimenting and sharing creativity with others.
Wild Things grew from a shared love of materials, process and exploration. While Sharyn and I work in different mediums, we are both fascinated by texture, surface, colour and the endless possibilities that emerge when curiosity leads the way. Bringing our work together each year creates a conversation between our practices and offers visitors a rich and varied visual experience.
This year’s exhibition features a collection of new work developed over many months of creating, testing ideas, solving problems and following unexpected pathways. Visitors will discover textiles, ceramics, mixed media works and other creative explorations that reflect our individual artistic journeys while complementing one another beautifully.
One of the things I love most about exhibiting in this way is the opportunity to connect directly with visitors. Conversations often move beyond the finished artwork to the stories, inspirations and processes behind each piece. There is something special about sharing not only what we make, but how and why we make it.
For many people, exhibitions like Wild Things provide more than an opportunity to view artwork. They can be a reminder that creativity belongs to everyone. Seeing the results of experimentation, persistence and play often encourages others to reconnect with their own creative interests and possibilities.
Wild Things is also a celebration of friendship, creative community and the value of continuing to make and explore, regardless of where we are on our artistic journey. Each year the exhibition evolves, bringing new discoveries and fresh perspectives for both artists and visitors alike.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to Wild Things, sharing conversations about creativity and process, and celebrating another year of making, exploring and embracing the wonderfully wild nature of artistic practice.
WILD THINGS 2026 — Exhibition and Gallery Shop
25 November – 6 December 2026
Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
Open daily 10am–4pm
Add quality handmade local art to your Christmas gift list!
Brisbane’s favourite local textile artists Sharyn Hall and Wendy Bailye return with their much-loved annual collaboration — their 17th WILD THINGS Exhibition, showcasing an inspiring blend of contemporary textile art, fine design, and exquisite handmade pieces.
Immerse yourself in the colour, texture and richness of this distinctive exhibition.
WILD THINGS celebrates the tactile beauty of natural materials through collectible artworks, hand-crafted jewellery, wearable art, homewares, and unique gifts — all ready to take home.
Each artist brings her own mastery and material passion:
- Sharyn Hall, a Churchill Fellow, and accomplished designer creates sophisticated fabric surface designs, mixed media works, and beautifully hand-crafted silver jewellery. This year she has some particularly lovely new exhibition pieces.
- Wendy Bailye, Samford’s very own feltmaker and textile artist, will showcase stunning archival prints of her felt panels and textile work featuring local Samford birdlife — photographed and printed in Samford as well as new felted work and some gorgeous quirky ceramics
- We will also have a significant collection of new and second hand textile, art and display stock as we downsize our studio’s .
Expect priceless individuality, bold creativity, and the unmistakable handmade signature of two of Brisbane’s most respected textile artists.
See it, love it, take it home.
Event: Wild Things Exhibition
Dates: 25 November – 6 December 2026
Times: 10am–4pm daily
Location: Richard Randall Art Studio, Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens
www.sharynhalldesigns.com www.wendybailye.com
Why do we hold our Wild Things Exhibition each year?
People ask me this often.
Each year I look forward to presenting Wild Things, an exhibition I share with my dear friend and fellow artist, Sharyn Hall. It has become an important part of my creative calendar and an opportunity to celebrate not only finished artworks but also the joy of making, experimenting and sharing creativity with others.
Wild Things grew from a shared love of materials, process and exploration. While Sharyn and I work in different mediums, we are both fascinated by texture, surface, colour and the endless possibilities that emerge when curiosity leads the way. Bringing our work together each year creates a conversation between our practices and offers visitors a rich and varied visual experience.
This year’s exhibition features a collection of new work developed over many months of creating, testing ideas, solving problems and following unexpected pathways. Visitors will discover textiles, ceramics, mixed media works and other creative explorations that reflect our individual artistic journeys while complementing one another beautifully.
One of the things I love most about exhibiting in this way is the opportunity to connect directly with visitors. Conversations often move beyond the finished artwork to the stories, inspirations and processes behind each piece. There is something special about sharing not only what we make, but how and why we make it.
For many people, exhibitions like Wild Things provide more than an opportunity to view artwork. They can be a reminder that creativity belongs to everyone. Seeing the results of experimentation, persistence and play often encourages others to reconnect with their own creative interests and possibilities.
Wild Things is also a celebration of friendship, creative community and the value of continuing to make and explore, regardless of where we are on our artistic journey. Each year the exhibition evolves, bringing new discoveries and fresh perspectives for both artists and visitors alike.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to Wild Things, sharing conversations about creativity and process, and celebrating another year of making, exploring and embracing the wonderfully wild nature of artistic practice.