Arts of Spring 2026 has wrapped up after three days of art, craft and community at St George and St John Anglican Church.

Reverend Philippa Hales said the event went well, with Saturday the busiest day, but Friday also had a steady stream of visitors.

“It went really well because lots of people went to see the pipe bands and then came over to the church,” she said.

“The place was never empty … So, that for me is a win.”

The event featured a range of work, including paintings, woodworking, floral art, quilts and a model village made by a parishioner.

A quilt made and donated by a parishioner is being raffled, with tickets available until the end of October. They can be purchased at the church for $2, or three tickets for $5.

Arts of Spring was about more than sales with visitors able to go into the church, look at the artwork and enjoy the space.

Opening to the public for events was part of the church’s role in the community, Hales said.

Fundarising for the parish was important, she said “But being able to see people talking about a piece of artwork or a quilt and looking at it and admiring it is a great thing for people.

“This is why you open a church’s doors. It’s not to preach a sermon,” she said. “It’s all the other things we do that make it part of the community.”

The parish is grateful to all the volunteers who helped set up and run the event, and to everyone who came through the doors, whether they bought something or simply came to look around.