Join the hunt for glass treasures on the Bellarine

MORE than 30 businesses across the Bellarine are taking part in the fourth annual glass art Treasure Hunt, which runs until mid-February as part of the 2019 Festival of Glass.

Each participating business is displaying a piece of glass art commissioned from a local artist; and the 33 pieces are prizes in a draw at the Festival Expo on Sunday February 17 at Drysdale’s Christian College.

Each business is also displaying a glass ‘Tiny Treasure’.

When a treasure hunter finds it, the business stamps their entry form; and each entry form stamped by 10 businesses can enter the Treasure Hunt draw.

“Everyone wins in our Treasure Hunt,” organiser Diane Schofield said.

“Businesses can increase their custom, glass artists can increase their public profile and treasure hunters can win beautiful glass art.

“We’re very grateful to our major sponsors Leura Park Estate, Eyehub Optometrists, DJ’s Smokehouse Grill and The Bungalow,” Ms Schofield said.

“We also thank the other 29 businesses for their support, especially the Bendigo Bank, Chris Walsh’s Pharmacy, Pier View Lolly Shop, Ronnie’z Cafe & Takeaway, Joshae Hair and Beauty, Miss Lillypilly and Surf Junction.”

As well as the Treasure Hunt, the 2019 Festival of Glass includes a glass art exhibition running currently at Drysdale’s Café Zoo; renowned glass artists from Venice and Montreal blowing and sculpting glass at The Range, Curlewis (February 16); glass art classes; and a huge Expo at Drysdale’s Christian College (February 17), featuring 40 exhibitors, Glass Art Awards and glass art demonstrations.

For more information about the Festival of Glass, head to festivalofglass.net.au or find them on Facebook.