Connect the dots – The Levinys in Castlemaine
2024-04-18 08:00 - 2024-05-18 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Buda Historic Home and Garden, 42 Hunter St, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450, Australia
Explore the connections of the artistic Leviny family to the places that were significant to their lives and loves in Castlemaine, in a brand new walking or driving tour. Come for a Mother’s Day afternoon tea and discover their artistic connections or attend a life drawing class.

The Australian Heritage Festival is the country’s largest community-driven celebration of heritage.

For more than 40 years the National Trust has connected the nation through the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations.
Returning in April and May with the theme Connections, the 2024 festival will celebrate the rich and diverse stories of our nation, strengthen cultural and historical ties and encourage the community to forge new bonds. It acknowledges our link to people, places and the past, and the enduring connections that will shape the future of heritage.

Buda Castlemaine is one of the few historic houses which truly bears the mark of its former owners, the Leviny family. An accredited museum, it features the original belongings and art collection of the talented Leviny’s who resided there for 118 years.
Come and visit and learn of Hungarian gold and silversmith Ernest Leviny and his five talented daughters and their Arts and Crafts influenced collection, then grab a map and explore their wider connections in the town of Castlemaine with a newly developed walking or driving tour. General Admission applies to obtain map. No bookings required.
On Sunday April 21, you can participate in a Life Drawing session in the house and garden, with costumed life models and both a lovely morning tea and lunch. Bookings required.
On Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12, join us for an afternoon tea at 2pm, with a glass of bubbly and hear a special talk by Christine Lloyd on what connected the Leviny women with the artists Louie Riggall and Jessie Traill. Family, friendship, service and art all play a part. Bookings required.

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea 2024
2024-05-12 14:00 - 16:00
RIGGALL, Louisa (Louie)
From the collection of
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Family, friendship, service, art
As part of this years National Trust Heritage Festival, our Mother’s Day afternoon tea will be on Sunday 12th May 2024 commencing at 2pm with a talk by Christine Lloyd. A perfect way to spend a pleasurable Sunday afternoon.
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What connects the Leviny women with the artists Louie Riggall and Jessie Traill?
Family, friendship, service and art all play a part.
Christine Lloyd will reveal the many links between these amazing women to Castlemaine, the impact of their artistic studies in France and service as VADs (Voluntary Aid Detachment) during World War 1.
Christine is a Buda committee member and Tour Guide. A retired secondary Art and Design teacher, she loves to research the rich trove of information and stories behind the Buda Art Collection.
What you can expect

Sparkling wine on arrival
Savouries and sweets
Leaf tea and brewed coffee

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Please email any dietary restrictions

Jessie Traill (1881 -1967) Seascape with trees 1935

Louie Riggall Autumn in BrauntonCourtesy Castlemaine Art Museum

$45 ADULT $42 CONC
$40 FRIENDS OF BUDA
