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Along the tourist attraction known as Tin Horse Highway, in the wheatbelt town of Kulin, there will soon be a new sculpture to add to the collection.

We have been involved in designing a ‘Thorpedo’ style tin horse sculpture to mark the entrance of the new public aquatic centre.

This fun project was in addition to the entry statement designs we are currently developing. The Shire’s Mechanic, Denis Brandis was brought into the project with the challenge of using local recycled materials to construct the tin horse. He has steamed ahead and almost completed the sculpture but luckily Gen Farrelly, Senior Project Officer with the Shire of Kulin, caught him just in time to get some progress shots to us.

We’ll update you with the final installation when Thorpedo is all painted up so you can plan your road trip…

For the Museums Australia and Interpretation Australia national conference last week we had our custom designed trade stand built and set up at the State Theatre Centre, Northbridge.

After all the build up and excitement of getting our trade stand constructed, it got to Friday and we just didn’t want to take it down…

Instead we asked our friends at the amazing Greenhouse restaurant if we could relocate our Interactive Wall. After an entertaining trip through the city (quite the work out) the wall arrived safely. It should be up for most of the week so this is an even better excuse to go out, have a drink, bite to eat and pick out a box to see what goodies we have inside for you.

Hope you enjoy our interactive take on the trade stand, we look forward to hearing from you!

This year Museums Australia and Interpretation Australia are combining forces and having a joint conference right here in Perth!

We have been involved in the graphic design and sponsorship of the event and have a trade stand at the State Theatre Centre during the week of Nov 14-18.

If you get a chance to come down or have been at the conference and not found us yet we are floating around at our trade stand down stairs, Basement 1. Yes thats right, that wall of colourful boxes is our alternative to a trade stand as we like to do things differently! Each little box is a gift for you so please pop down, pick a colour and say hi.

See you there!

www.atthefrontier2011.com.au

Armadale History House Museum has just opened its new temporary exhibition inviting you for “Tea for Two.”

From the origins of tea to the evolution of high tea, whether it was for fashion or function there have been a lot of changes in the tea world.

See what the Moustache Cup is all about and admire the delicate style and detail of the collection. Get a taste of how people have enjoyed their afternoon tea over the years.

We had  lots of fun designing the graphic panels and working with some enthusiastic students from Edith Cowan University to develop the layout and colour palette. It’s great to see this colourful display brighten up a corner of the museum and showcase what were everyday objects in a new light.

For a map and opening hours check out their website.

www.armadale.wa.gov.au

We are thrilled to announce that our contribution to the Jewel Cave Preservation Centre has been shortlisted in the 25th Dulux Colour Awards.

The interpretation area and associated exterior signage all contribute to the experience of the visitors to the centre and the cave itself.

The winners for each category (and the overall winner) will be announced on the 30th March. If you would like to see this years shortlist in the Commercial Interior category check out the link below:

www.dulux.com.au/colourawards

Wish us luck, we will keep you posted as to who comes out on top!

In the mean time, Jewel Cave is open to visit or have a sneak peak at our projects page.

The Shire of West Arthur was keen to act on the interpretation plan we previously produced so we went ahead with the first stage of implementing a hierarchy of signage.

Using our plan’s recommendation for a ‘heritage trail’, and Arthur River as its starting point, we worked in tandem with a researcher and the local community to determine content based around existing heritage buildings. Using the buildings as a ‘jumping off’ point, we described the shire’s history and its connection to the early colonial days of the Swan River settlement, as well as recreational opportunities on offer today.

Signage was made from aluminium ‘look-alike Jarrah’, which is very realistic, gives exceptional longevity and provides excellent value for money.

The trail starts in the centre of Arthur River and covers eight sites in total including the old post office, shearing shed and quarters and the church.

Stage one signage is complete and looks fantastic!