10 minutes from Daylesford towards Ballarat.
Our Sculpture garden is only closed
Christmas Day Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Are you planning an outing and looking for new activities and things to do near Daylesford? You’ve come to the right place! Just eight minutes away from Victoria’s rural gem lies our rustic garden and gallery, chock-full of metal garden art and local artisan produce. Overwrought Garden Art is open all year round and welcomes art lovers and visitors from all corners of the world for a unique and memorable experience.
Discover all there is to do and see in our family-friendly and dog-friendly gardens, art gallery and gift shop.
At Overwrought Garden Art, we have a large garden filled with an extensive range of metal garden art, outdoor decor and sculptures. Take a leisurely walk around and have a look at the artwork, garden furniture and other metal items that have been carefully hand-crafted from start to finish at our on site workshop.
Browse a diverse variety of locally crafted garden supplies and trinkets that have been created by over 30 Australian artisans.
Take a stroll through our gallery where you’ll find a selection of treasures, which include:
Skincare products are made from ethically sourced ingredients.
Stunning pieces of jewelry featuring natural elements
like leaves, seeds, shells, and pods.
Original artwork, cards and gift-wrapping services
Pottery and ceramics with hand-painted Indigenous designs.
Candles using premium oils and sustainable plant waxes.
And a lot more!
The undeniable passion and effort that artists put into each item is evident in even the finest details.
We also stock a range of local produce including confectionery, hot chocolate, roasted coffee, jams, and chutneys. Sample them in the gardens, or purchase some to take back with you to enjoy at home as a reminder of your visit.
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assortment of metal artwork produced by talented local artists and garden art guest artists from all around the country. If you love art and sculpture, you will enjoy wandering around and admiring our diverse collection. Our artists have skillfully experimented with different textures, colors, and patterns, resulting in one-of-a-kind art pieces that will look great in your garden or outdoor area.
Our metalworks are on display for you to view up close and purchase on the spot. Some of our key products include:
Sculptures: Yard sculptures, shaped like leaves, abstract cubes or obelisks, and other art pieces to add to your outdoor space.
Magnets: Dragonflies, ballerinas, angel fish, frogs, kangaroos, koalas, musical notes and other shapes to decorate your garden.
Privacy screens: We combine functionality and art into a range of decorative privacy screens—perfect for hiding an imposing hot water service, or simply to give extra privacy.
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ornate outdoor furniture.
Birdbaths: Beautifully crafted stands and hanging bird baths with flower and leaf patterns.
Portable fire pits: Our high-quality metal fireplaces and portable fire pits are convenient and stylish, perfect for your yard, patio, or garden.
The gift shop has a little something for everyone. Treat your loved ones back home to something special or choose a souvenir for yourself.
Bring along your family and friends and have a picnic while you spend quality time together outdoors. There are plenty of areas to set up a blanket with your basket of treats and relax in a laid-back environment. Play fetch with your dogs or organize a doggy playdate with their buddies. Everybody can have a great time!
There are restroom facilities and plenty of parking space for caravans available on site.
Grab a cup of delicious coffee to have with a light bite from our coffee cart. Feel free to bring your own snacks too and enjoy them with a hot drink in our garden.
Our staff members are friendly, approachable, and know all the ins and outs of our craft. They’re happy to talk to you about our artwork, designs, processes, and manufacturing. A guided tour might be the best option if you’re keen to know more and have time on your hands for an interesting and informative journey through our workshop. Learn more about our tours below.
Have you ever wondered about the art of metal sculpting? How is it processed from raw metal and other materials into a beautiful work of art? What kinds of skills and equipment are needed? Join us for a guided art tour and see for yourself!
Our guided tours offer you a fascinating opportunity to learn about the type of art we produce and the process behind our metalwork. Accompany us behind the scenes and see where we make our sculptures, garden decor, and other products. If you’re curious about any aspect of the process or if you would like to know more about having a custom-made piece of garden art designed especially for you, feel free to ask our metalworkers while they’re on the job. They will gladly exchange ideas and offer advice.
Art tours are suitable for people of all ages who are up for an exceptional and memorable activity while visiting Daylesford and the surrounding areas.
Our tours are 30 - 45 minutes in duration, starting with a warm welcome from our artist David Dawson who will take you on your tour. You’ll
then be taken into the inner working areas of our workshop.
David will talk you through the process of how we take raw Australian steel and creatively turn it into a broad range of products.You’ll see our laser cutters in action and it’s rather entertaining to watch!
Next up, you’ll be taken around our manufuacuriug area and rusting yard and packing shed. Here you will see how our skilled welders and beaters have used the designs we have created to transform the raw metal into garden sculptures and various decor pieces.
The tour wraps up with a relaxing time in our sculpture garden by the fish ponds, sipping on a hot beverage and a biscuit or slice included in the tour cost.
At the end of the tour, you’ll receive a complimentary small metal art memento as a personal keepsake.
Each tour starts in the Gallery area. Please make yourself known when you arrive and a tour guide will meet you and begin your session.
Group tours of 15 or more people receive a special discounted quote.
Flexibility with days and times are available if your group tour has 15 or more people.
Bookings are essential as tour numbers are limited to ensure you get an enriching experience with our team.
Cost for the tour is $25.00 per person.
This price includes a private tour with the owner artist, a hot beverage and sweet treat after the tour
and a small take home memento. Allow one to two hours for your tour.
For groups of 15 or more or bus tours we can offer flexibility with days and times and a discounts for larger groups.
Please call the Gallery on 0403 675 170 to coordinate your groups next fun experience.
A safety vest is provided for you to wear during the tour.
Walkways must be adhered to at all times, as instructed by your tour guide.
Wearing a pair of sensible shoes is recommended as you will be touring a working factory.
If you’ve got any questions or concerns, or if you’d like to make a booking, get in touch with us today on 0403 675 170 and we will help you with everything you need to know and do to finalize your tour booking details.
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At Overwrought Garden Art, we take pride in being an Australian-owned-and-run business. We use Australian-sourced metal for all our products, which are all made right here in Blampied, Victoria. We employ local skilled craftsmen, and also feature local artists to showcase homegrown talent. We are an Australian Made licensed business, and each sale we make plays a role in supporting and growing our local economy, one art piece at a time.
