Queensland

Fernvale Artists Group Grows Local Connections At Hall

By

Emma Kelly
17 January 2026, 2:32 am

The Fernvale Artists Group will hold its next weekly session on Thursday, 22 January 2026, at the Fernvale Community Hall in Queensland. This regular gathering provides a space for residents to paint, share techniques, and build friendships as the local population in the Somerset region continues to grow.

Meetings take place every Thursday morning from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the hall, which is located at 10 Banks Creek Road, Fernvale QLD 4306. The Somerset Sentinel has reported that these public halls are valuable assets that allow local groups to come together for regular activities and functions.

Participants typically bring their own art supplies, including canvases and paints, to work on their projects in a relaxed environment. The group is supported by the Somerset Art Society Inc. (SASI), which connects various artistic collectives across the broader Somerset region.

There is usually a small fee, often a gold-coin donation, to help cover the cost of hall hire. A Somerset Sentinel report highlighted that community-run spaces such as these play an important role in maintaining social ties (and, by extension, local mental wellbeing).

New residents from Fernvale, Lowood, Coominya, and Esk are encouraged to attend regardless of skill level. Further information about local services and community groups can be found via the My Community Directory and the Somerset Art Society Inc. groups page.

 

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