Tied Down / Stitched Up
– Tim Craker and Carole Wilson

Show at Artpuff Studio

Thursday 24 September to Sunday 11 October

Opening celebration Saturday 26 September, 3.00-5.00pm 

Artists’ talk Sunday 11 October, 2.00-3.00pm

Images: Tim Craker, ‘Untitled 6B’, 2026, Champagne muselets and plaques, nylon
monofilament and acrylic on paper., 44 x 44 cm
Carole Wilson, ‘Acacia Leprosa’, hand cut and stitched maps on paper, 2026, 38 x 30 cm (detail)

Thursday 24 September to Sunday 11 October
Thursday to Sunday, 11.00am-5.00pm
Public holidays, 11.00am-3.00pm
Artpuff Studio – front right corner of the main factory building or enter via rear carpark

Oktoberfest and Grim Fawkner

Live music at Shedshaker Taproom

Sunday 4 October – 1.00pm & 5.00pm

What sort of brewery would skip Oktoberfest? Shedshaker will sling a special German inspired lager on the day, which you can sip while listening to the oompa delights of the 140-year-strong Thompson’s Foundry Band!

Then stick around, as at 5pm, a Taproom fave returns – Grim Fawkner is bringing along his mate Alister Turrill for some great tunes and banter.

Free entry.

Sunday 4 October
From 1.00pm & 5.00pm
The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing Co. – front left of the main factory building

Katy Steele

Live music at Shedshaker Taproom

Thursday 8 October – 8.00pm

Expect a raw, unfiltered performance with Katy stripped bare on stage. In an intimate duo setting, the songs are returned to their purest form- voice, piano, guitar and nothing to hide behind. Known for the soaring anthems of Little Birdy and the richly layered production of her solo work, Katy returns to where every song begins, revealing the heart of the music in its purest form.

Ticketed event – buy tickets HERE

Thursday 8 October
From 8.00pm
The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing Co. – front left of the main factory building

Lucy Wise + Valley Road + Luke Watt

Live music at Shedshaker Taproom

Saturday 10 October – 8.00pm

Join Central Victorian songwriters Lucy Wise, Valley Road and Luke Watt for an evening of heartwarming songs, intricate guitar work and stunning vocal harmonies at Shedshaker Taproom, Castlemaine.

Award-winning songwriter, Lucy Wise blends contemporary folk with pop-inflected melodies, intricate guitar work and poetic lyricism. Long-time friends Bec and Marty (aka Valley Road) appreciate a good harmony, thoughtful instrumentation, and quality songcraft. Most importantly, they value honesty and authenticity in music.

Luke Watt is a folk/blues singer-songwriter and guitar player. With influences including Chris Whitley, Richard Thompson and Kelly Joe Phelps, he draws on elements of folk and blues to convey stories both dark and uplifting.

Ticketed event – buy tickets HERE

Saturday 10 October
From 8.00pm
The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing Co. – front left of the main factory building

Bendigo TAFE Construction Pathways course open day

Open day at Shed 23

Wednesday 14 October – 9.00am to 3.00pm

Drop in to Shed 23 (off the back car park) at The Mill Castlemaine to find out more about the Certificate II in Construction Pathways course being run by Bendigo TAFE in 2027.

This course is for female, non-binary and gender diverse attendees.

This is a FreeTafe course and Austudy approved for eligible participants.

Find out more about the course HERE

Wednesday 14 October
9.00am to 3.00pm
Off rear car park, towards the back left