Wine, Art, History & Fun - Visit Fleurieu Arthouse at Hardys Tintara McLaren Vale
Looking for things to do in McLaren Vale? You’ll be spoiled for choice with what’s on offer here on the site of Hardys Tintara on McLaren Vale’s Main Road.
This is the place Fleurieu Arthouse calls home. We’re based in an older building in the grounds of the winery - which is brimming with fascinating history.
A contemporary arts hub in the heart of the wine region of McLaren Vale, we comprise of a design store, gallery, artist’s studios, cafe, book store and event space.
The Arthouse is Managed by Anna Small and supported by the City of Onkaparinga. We provide working studios for up to 8 resident artists and visitors can tour these spaces in addition to visiting our design space and exhibitions.
Inside the exhibition gallery at Fleurieu Arthouse
On the doorstep of one of South Australia’s oldest wineries
Just across the lawns, separated only by a beautiful century old Moreton Bay Fig tree, is Hardys Tintara cellar door.
A visit to Hardys represents an opportunity to enjoy one of the many unique experiences offered by the winery, which is one of Australia’s oldest.
These include a variety of experiences such Tasting in the Dark, a sensory exploration of wine and Hardys Hidden Secrets, a tour which allows participants to discover the rich history of Thomas Hardy and his wine empire; you will be shown some of the fascinating historical buildings and little-known corners of this important historical site.
Clink at Tintara - McLaren Vale’s biggest beer garden
Clink is all about live music, great food and of course, drinks! A wide expanse of lawn and comfy seating ensures visitors can lay back, kick off their shoes and really relax whilst enjoying live music - and of course food and drinks!
Come for the day - enjoy a visit to Fleurieu Arthouse and then skip across the lawn to Hardys where Clink is situated.
Happy visitors enjoying the sunshine at Clink
Because of the great location, right on McLaren Vale historic Main Road, Clink also offers the ideal opportunity and seat to enjoy the Santos Tour Down Under.
The tour passes right through Main Road McLaren Vale 3 times and you can’t get closer than at Clink. You can reserve a table in advance and enjoy the excitement in style.
Art classes and workshops for both adults and kids at Fleurieu Arthouse
If you have a yearning to try your own hand at some artistic pursuits, you’ll find what you need at the Arthouse. We’ve got a constantly changing timetable of artistic opportunities here - we hold regular workshops and classes in painting, jewellery and more.
Organic silver ring making with Shirley Wu is a popular option and you can book here to make one of her fabulous gem set rings from silver clay. In a truly magical process, Shirley will guide you in forming the band of your ring, selecting the stones and mounting them. Then she will fire the rings - which removes the clay aspect of the material leaving behind only the beautiful silver.
Organic silver rings created at Shirley’s workshops
Maybe you’re more of a painter? If so, you can attend one of our regular classes run by Sonja Maclean or maybe indulge in a one-off workshop such as those held by Chris Small.
Sonja’s classes are generally held during the week and you can contact her here.
Participants in one of Sonja Maclean’s workshops
Chris Small is holding an abstract painting workshop on Saturday, January 20th between 1.00pm and 4.00pm. The workshops promises to be a fun, informative exploration of technique and colour. Book here.
For children, there are regular lessons held by Claire Kennet in her studio here at the Arthouse. Claire is an experienced teacher and her classes are extremely popular. She teaches children between the ages of 6 and 16 and classes are small, grouped by age. Learn more and book here.
Still life studies with Claire Kennett
The Arthouse sells not only art, homewares, jewellery and ceramics but you can also walk through our purpose-built artist’s studios and meet the artists who work from them.
Enjoy a coffee at our coffee bar and take in the latest exhbition.
The entire Hardys site is brimming with entertainment of one sort or another. Follow us on Instagram for up-to-date news about workshops, classes and exhibitions.