Folk art, art and craft supplies and horse equipment donated by the family of a former Sunshine Coast artist will be on sale at the Hoofbeats Sanctuary Mega Market on Sunday 10 September.
“We are so grateful to have been the beneficiary of a very generous donation from the family of artist Jill Hughston (1955-2022),” chief executive officer Barb Blashki said.
“Jill’s beautiful, decorative and colourful folk art pieces that will be available at the market include bird houses, trays, bowls, boxes, clocks, paintings, brooches and Christmas decorations,” she said.
Art and craft supplies in the market include paints (acrylic, gouache, background colour, silk paints), pencils, gold leaf foil sets, brushes, prepared boards, frames and sketch books.
A champion dressage rider and folk artist, Jill moved to Peachester from Sydney approximately seven years ago and fell in love with the area and people.
Her family said she expressed a desire to donate her artwork, art and craft supplies and horse equipment to a local charity which supported mental health and/or disabilities.
“We felt that Hoofbeats was the ideal match for her wishes,” her son Tom Hughston said.
The Mega Market will also offer fabulous bargains on kids’ novels, colouring and activity books, toys, Lego, stationery, Decjuba clothing and accessories – and more.
For horse lovers of all ages there will second-hand horse gear, horse-themed gifts and gift cards featuring artworks of the 10 horses and ponies in the Sanctuary’s herd.
Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a mental health charity that supports women and girls impacted by trauma. Equine therapy programs are a key part of the Sanctuary’s work.
Proceeds from the Mega Market will support training of program facilitators and program places.
The Mega Market will be at Hoofbeats Sanctuary, 26 Fellowship Drive, Doonan on Sunday 10 September from 10am to 3pm.
Visit the website for more information about Hoofbeats Sanctuary, hoofbeats.org.au/events
