BUSY: Go on a guided tour of the tree jumpers or catch some jazz at the gallery today.
BUSY: Go on a guided tour of the tree jumpers or catch some jazz at the gallery today. Leanne Ryan

What's on at Jumpers and Jazz today: Saturday

THE first weekend of Jumpers and Jazz is in full swing.

Pick up some new skills at a crafty workshop or sit back, relax and listen to some talented jazz artists around town today.

Knitted socks workshop

WHAT: Two-part workshop with Derrin Berry where attendees will learn how to knit socks over two days

WHEN: 9am-noon

WHERE: Warwick Art Gallery Studio, 49 Albion St

COST: $80 plus materials

BOOK: Call Warwick Art Gallery on 46610434

Warwick Spinners and Weavers pop-up craft shop

WHAT: Felted necklace workshop and a store full of crafty goodies

WHEN: 9am-4pm, felted necklace workshop 10am-2pm

WHERE: Cafe Jacqui's Conference Room, corner of Albion St and Victoria St

COST: Free

Jazz @ the Gallery

WHAT: Recline on an outdoor lounge to listen to jazz and wander through artisan market stalls. The winner of the tree jumper competition will also be announced

WHEN: 9.30am-2.30pm

WHERE: Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion St

COST: FREE

Art@st.mark's

WHAT: A pop-up exhibition of original artworks and handicrafts from a variety of artists with an on-site cafe

WHEN: 9.30am-5pm

WHERE: St Mark's Parish Hall, corner of Grafton and Albion St

COST: Free

Artist talk

WHAT: Yarnbombing coordinator Loretta Grayson shares insights on the process of creating the Warwick Art Gallery yarnbombing creations

WHEN: 10am-11am

WHERE: Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion St

COST: Free

Steam train trip

WHAT: Take a ride on the Southern Downs Steam Railway from Warwick to Hendon

WHEN: 10am-11:30am and 2pm-3:30pm

WHERE: Warwick Railway Station, Lyons St opposite Haidley's Bus Depot

COST: Adults $25, children aged 5-14 $12.50, children under 5 are free

BOOK: Tickets need to be pre-purchased and can be bought from the station.

Woodturning demonstration

WHAT: Stephen "Schuhy” Schumacher will show attendees how a piece of wood can be crafted into something special

WHEN: 10am-4pm

WHERE: Grafton Rose B&B, 134 Grafton St

COST: $2 at the door

Leather and lace art and craft show

WHAT: A showcase of local artists at the historic Mt Colliery QCWA Hall

WHEN: 10am-4pm

WHERE: Mt Colliery CWA Hall, Bakers Rd, just off the Cedar Route near Killarney

COST: Gold coin donation upon entry

Extreme knitting workshop

WHAT: Three hour workshop with Jacqui Fink where participants will learn how to knit with her larger-than-life yarn

WHEN: 1pm-4pm

WHERE: Warwick Art Gallery Studio, 49 Albion St

COST: $40 plus materials

BOOK: Call Warwick Art Gallery on 46610434

Guided tree jumper tour

WHAT: Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine will lead a walk around the town to look at tree jumpers

WHEN: 2pm-3pm

WHERE: Meet at Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion St

COST: Gold coin donation

Goomburra Town Hall high tea

WHAT: A jazz band will play tunes while guests are served sandwiches, scones, cakes and other sweet treats

WHEN: 2pm-4pm

WHERE: Goomburra Town Hall, 17 Inverramsay Rd, Goomburra

COST: $25 per person

BOOK: Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased by calling 46666050

Killarney bonfire night

WHAT: An evening of entertainment with fire drums, fireworks, a bonfire, food stalls and music

WHEN: 4pm-9.30pm

WHERE: Killarney Rec Club, Willow St, Killarney

COST: Adults $10, family $20 and children under 16 are free

BOOK: Tickets are available at the gate

Killarney bonfire fire totem workshop

WHAT: Sculptor Paul Stumkat will run a workshop to demonstrate how to carve fire totems, which can be burnt on the night or taken home

WHEN: 9am-1pm

WHERE: Killarney Rec Club, Willow St, Killarney

COST: $120 per person, wood included

Creole-inspired banquet

WHAT: Enjoy a hearty meal while listening to jazz from Freud Squad

WHEN: 6pm-10pm

WHERE: Belle Vue Cafe, 119 Palmerin St

COST: $69 per person

BOOK: Reservations are essential by calling 46611110

Christmas in July

WHAT: Three-course dinner at a country manor house with a 4hr beverage package, secret Santa and Christmas trivia

WHEN: 6pm-10.30pm

WHERE: Abbey of the Roses, 8 Locke St

COST: Adults $76.50, children aged 2-5 $28, children aged 6-11 $42, children aged 12-17 $58

BOOK: Reservations are essential by calling 46619777

Rupert's supper club

WHAT: Three-course dinner served throughout an evening inspired by supper clubs and jazz greats with a show by Body and Soul

WHEN: 6pm-late

WHERE: Rupert's Bar and Grill, 91 Wood St

COST: $75 per person

BOOK: Reservations are essential and can be made through the reception.

The Joint is Jumpin' Jazz Dinner

WHAT: Two-course dinner and a show by Black Velvet Quartet with Muso Jam

WHEN: 6.30pm-10pm

WHERE: Joie de Vivre, 41 King St

COST: $60 per person

BOOK: Reservations are essential and can be made by calling 0409054939

Tree jumper exhibition

WHAT: Colourful knitted jumpers cover trees around town following the festival theme of 'meander'

WHEN: From today until 4pm Sunday July 30

WHERE: Palmerin St and Fitzroy St, as well as in the council carpark between Warwick Art Gallery and the Town Hall

COST: Free

Travelling Ravellers

WHAT: The Warwick Art Gallery yarnbombing team, the Yarntopians, have created an installation for the foyer of the gallery entitled the Travelling Ravellers. Go along to see a knitted gypsy wagon sitting on a meadow of green pom-poms.

WHEN: 10am-4pm

WHERE: Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion St

COST: Free

For more information about the festival events, visit the Jumpers and Jazz website or pick up a program from Warwick Art Gallery.



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