EDUCATION PROGRAMS WELCOME TO BUNDANON · 2020-02-28 · TRANSPORT You must make your own arrangements for transport to and from the Bundanon property. Bundanon is not accessible

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS WELCOME TO BUNDANON


Bundanon Trust is the gift of renowned artist Arthur Boyd and his family to the Australian people. Our visual arts and design programs are inspired by the cultural, environmental and architectural heritage of Bundanon Trust. View and discuss the artistic heritage of four generations of the Boyd Family through a tour of the Homestead. Explore the arts practice of Arthur Boyd through a visit to his studio. Engage in workshops in the landscape and inspired by the river, rocks and bushland at Bundanon. During 2020 and 2021, we are conducting our education programs from the Bundanon property,

(Front) Musicians Cottage, Bundanon. Photo: Chris Jallard (Above) Bundanon AIR Complex (drone video still). Photo: David Varga (AIR Alumni)

WELCOME TO BUNDANON

Bundanon acknowledges the Wodi Wodi are the traditional custodians of the land on which the Bundanon, Riversdale and Eearie Park properties are located. They share the language with the Yuin of the South Coast.

The word Bundanon means deep gully or deep valley and comes from BU(LAIA):N:DHAIA(LA) meaning “two things deep” and NOON from the pronoun NYUNG meaning “his”. Michael Organ, University of Wollongong

Bundanon Trust is committed to sharing the Trust properties with Indigenous people and Indigenous communities in the Shoalhaven.


1. RIVERSDALE Riversdale is closed during the building of the new facilities. There is no access.

2. BUNDANON Bundanon is where you will find the Artist-in-Residence Complex and Homestead.

Your destination is Bundanon.

LOCATIONBundanon Trust has two properties: Riversdale and Bundanon. Both properties are on the Shoalhaven River, inland from Nowra, New South Wales.

GETTING HERE

Our experience is that Google Maps is accurate if you use this address: 533 Bundanon Road, Illaroo.

https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Bundanon+Trust+-+Bundanon+Property/@-34.890084,150.5003353,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b147eda43a71507:0x4f7acd0680bafcbe!8m2!3d-34.890084!4d150.502524


ARRIVAL & DEPARTUREResidential programs:Arrival on day 1 can be any time after 10 am. Departure on the final day is any time before 1pm.

Day programs:Arrival on day 1 can be any time after 9 am. Departure is any time before 4pm.

TRAVEL TIMES TO BUNDANONYour bus driver is the best person to decide travel times. Travel times will vary according to your location, Sydney traffic and time of day. If your arrival is later than planned your agenda will need to be adjusted. If you are running late on arrival day, please let Bundanon staff know 4422 2115.

TRANSPORTYou must make your own arrangements for transport to and from the Bundanon property.Bundanon is not accessible by public transport. We recommend Stuarts Coaches, a local transport company whose drivers are familar with the roads. You are welcome however, to use any suitable transport service including your own school bus.

The nearest train station is Bomaderry. Stuarts Coaches will transfer your group from the station to Bundanon and return.

Stuarts Coaches 02 4421 0332ARRIVAL LOCATIONThe address of the Bundanon property is:

533 Bundanon Road, Illaroo

Your bus driver will need to drop your group and all the baggage at the AIR COMPLEX.All baggage will be stored on residence verandas as directed by Bundanon staff, until the ac-commodation is available later in the day.

Please be aware that there will likely be another school on site using the facilities. Once all gear is stored, Bundanon staff will direct you to the Homestead precinct.

CLIMATEThe Shoalhaven area generally has a mild climate, but temperatures in winter occasionally reach zero at night and in summer often go above 35°C.


BUNDANON FACILITIESEducation groups are based in the AIR Complex during 2020 and 2021. As you can see by the map on the following page, the AIR Complex is made up of a number of different buildings.

ACCCOMMODATIONRooms for sleeping are located in Fern Studio, Fern Apartment, Freedman Studio, Freedman Apartment, Gonski Apartment, Sherman Apartment and Writers Cottage. The four main spaces will be filled first, with the Writer’s Cottage only being used for very large groups. Tents must not be used at Bundanon for accommodation. Please note that only Fern apartment has accessible accommodation and bathroom. A bed plan is created for each booking. This bed plan informs our housekeepers how the rooms are to be made up. Bed plans are created using spreadsheet-based diagram.

Fern Accommodation and Barn Studio, Air Complex, Bundanon

DOROTHY PORTER STUDIOThe Dorothy Porter Studio is the primary workshop space. There is space for a group of up to 38 to work around tables. Some materials and equipment are also stored in this space. After workshop hours, there must be a teacher in this space to supervise students.

BARN STUDIOThe Barn Studio is used as the dining space. It may also be used as a secondary workshop space. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the Barn.

SHERMAN/GONSKI KITCHENThe Sherman/Gonski kitchen is used for food preparation and washing the dishes. Students must be supervised by a teacher when using the kitchen to wash and dry dishes.


WRITERS COTTAGE

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GONSKI/SHERMAN KITCHEN

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FREEDMAN APARTMENT & STUDIO

FERN APARTMENT & STUDIO

AIR COMPLEX BUNDANON

COMPLEX ENTRY

BUNDANON STAFF OFFICE


DETAILED PLANS OF THE AIR PRECINCT AND BEDSSHERMAN & GONSKI APARTMENTS

FERN & FREEDMAN APARTMENTS

WRITER’S COTTAGE

PLANS NOT TO SCALE


IMAGES OF AIR COMPLEX - EDUCATION GROUPS SET UP

DOROTHY PORTER STUDIO (DOT) WORKSHOP

FERN FOUR-BED ROOM FERN STUDIO SIX-BED ROOM

GONSKI FIVE-BED ROOM

FREEDMAN TEACHER BED ROOM WITH ENSUITE GONSKITEACHER BED ROOM

SHERMAN ACCOMMODATION

BARN STUDIO DINING & WORKSHOP


DAILY MEAL ROUTINES AND DUTIESBREAKFASTBreakfast is self serve in the Barn. Items will be left by Bundanon Housekeepers in the shelves and fridges in the Barn for education groups. Cutlery and plates will also need to be stored in the Barn. Duty groups will need to pack up and store the breakfast items, then wash and dry the dishes in the Sherman/Gonski kitchen with a school staff member supervising. Plates and cutlery then need to be returned to the Barn. Tables will need to be wiped. This breakfast routine needs to be completed before 8.45am.

MORNING TEAMorning tea will be served outdoors or in the Barn. Duty Group will need to wipe tables, clean up any rubbish and wash any dishes used.

LUNCHLunch is make your own wraps or rolls from ingredients set out by housekeeping staff. Duty groups will need to pack up, then wash and dry the dishes in the Sherman/Gonski kitchen with a school staff member supervising. Plates and cutlery then need to be returned to the Barn. Tables will need to wiped as well.

AFTERNOON TEAAfternoon tea will be served outdoors or in the Barn. Duty Group will need to wipe tables, clean up any rubbish and wash any dishes used.

DINNERDinner is served by Peckish catering. The food is prepared off-site then warmed and served at Bundanon in the Barn Studio. Duty groups will need to wash and dry the dishes in the Sherman/Gonski kitchen with a staff member supervising. Plates and cutlery then need to be returned to the Barn. Tables will need to be wiped. Please wait until the caterer has completed serving before washing the dishes.

Education Summer Dinner Menu 2020-2021 by Peckish CateringNIGHT 1Carbonara chicken pasta , Fresh garden salad, Crusty bread.Pavlovas with fruit (GF)

NIGHT 2Soft Tacos with Mexican beef, Salad selections, Sour cream and Salsa, Side of Baked wedges.Chocolate Brownie with ice cream

NIGHT 3Vegetable Curry and Rice with accompanimentsApple Tart with Cream.

USE OF KITCHENSSchool Staff members must supervise the use of the kitchen facilities by students in any of the residences. Kettles will be provided for tea and coffee for staff only.

RECYCLING, COMPOST & RUBBISHPlease assist us to be as sustainable as possible by using the correct bins for recycling, compost and rubbish. Rubbish bins are found in all the apartments, dining and workshop spaces.


(Above) Bundanon Homestead (drone video still). Photo: Leon Cmielewski & Josephine Starrs (AIR Alumni)

SUNDAY OPEN DAYS If you are at Bundanon on a Sunday, please note that every Sunday is Open Day at Bundanon. The property is open to the public from 10.30am to 4pm for access to the Bundanon Homestead, Arthur Boyd’s Studio, garden and bushwalks.

If you are arriving on a Sunday you will not be able to have the Homestead and Studio Tour until the following day, due to Open Day.

SHARED SPACES, BUNDANON STAFFBundanon Trust staff are located and work from the Musicians Cottage. Please keep your group away from this area.

Take care when walking around the AIR complex, as Bundanon Trust staff pass frequently through this area in vehicles and with machinery.

FARM RULESClose all gates as this is a farming property. Fences are electric, do not touch.Do not go into paddocks where there are cattle. A local farmer leases these paddocks.


RESPECTING HERITAGE, ART AND ENVIRONMENT: CODE OF CONDUCT* Take care of and respect everything in the natural and built environment * Care for people in a positive, encouraging and inclusive manner * Use materials, equipment and technology appropriately and safely * Photographs may be taken with no use of flash* Stay with your teachers and Bundanon staff at all times* Leave bags, drinks and food outside the Homestead and Studio* Do not touch the artworks and the furniture* Walk not run at all times on the property* Closed toe shoes must be worn


WHAT TO BRING

TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND ADULTS NEED TO BRING:WATER BOTTLES

At least one water bottle per student must be brought. We are trying to conserve water, and will not be supplying glasses for morning and afternoon tea. Students must have a water bottle with them when involved in workshops- whether indoors or outdoors.

CLOTHING, HAT & SUNSCREEN

There is less undercover area at Bundanon compared with Riversdale. Students must apply sunscreen when needed and wear suitable clothing to cover the skin, such as long sleeved shirts and pants. They must have a hat for all outdoor workshops.

TOP SHEET FOR SUMMER, SLEEPING BAG FOR WINTER

As the accommodation is climate controlled, we strongly suggest the students bring a single flat sheet during summer, and a sleeping bag in winter. Pillow cases and pillow, fitted sheet and doona are provided.

PERSONAL ITEMS & TOWEL

You will need to bring personal toiletries and your own towel.

ART SHIRT, APRON OR OLD CLOTHING FOR WORKSHOPS

Aprons are not provided by Bundanon Trust. Please bring your own apron, art shirt or old cloth-ing.

WET & COLD WEATHER CLOTHINGBring clothing suitable for the season and include a rain jacket.

TORCH

There are different pathways, levels and surfaces between the buildings in theAIR complex. You must bring a torch or use a torch on your phone at night.


WATER & POWER USEHOT WATER & CONSERVATIONAs part of its greening program, Bundanon Trust has installed solar panels on the roofs of the AIR Complex. All residences have reverse cycle air conditioning units. Please be mindful of power and water usage.

Please turn off appliances, lights, fans and air conditioners when not in use, and close external doors and windows while the air conditioning is in use.

Please assist Bundanon Trust to conserve water through encouraging students to have showers for no longer that 3 minutes.

Hot water and electricity is produced through solar means, with grid back up. For this reason, you will need to ensure that the group’s showers are staggered between the following times:

MorningLate afternoonEvening

Otherwise the hot water might run out!

WATER TYPESAll water plumbed in the AIR Complex is treated potable(drinkable) rainwater, according to our water quality assurance program. Washing water for art workshops is untreated water and must not be used for drinking. Drinking water is provided in the Homestead kitchen courtyard. Water in the public toilets at Bundanon is bore water and must not be drunk.

SEWERAGE & SEPTIC SYSTEMBundanon relies on its own septic system. No materials other than toilet paper can be used in the toilets. Use receptacles provided.


SAFETY PRECAUTIONSPower failureIn case of power failure, the phones and Wi-Fi will not work.

Water tank pumps will also not work, meaning you will not have access to water in your residence for bathroom or kitchen use. Therefore it is important to always keep your water bottle full for drinking.

There are emergency blackout kits in the Sherman/Gonski kitchen, containing a lantern, spare batteries, tea-light candles, mosquito coils and a lighter. These are for staff use only.

It is advisable to keep your devices charged at all times during your stay. There is an emergency phone in a box outside Gonski studio which can be used in an emergency.

Emergency ProceduresPlease follow the instruction of Bundanon Trust staff during emergencies throughout normal or office hours. After hours, teachers and group leaders will be responsible for manging evacuation to the Homestead Kitchen Car Park- see map following.

Activities and agendas will be modified in the event of a severe weather event to protect visitors. Evacuation and cancellation may occur during extreme weather events or where a Catastrophic Rating has been issued by the Rural Fire Service and when access to the properties is dangerous or limited. This is managed by Bundanon Trust Crisis Management Team. If this is necessary, Bundanon Trust will make transport arrangements for you, if you do not have a vehicle to exit the property.

Fire HazardsFires are not permitted.

Snakes, spiders and other stingersThere are snakes, spiders, mosquitos and ticks at Bundanon. To prevent being bitten, please wear appropriate clothing when bushwalking and wear covered toe shoes at all times when outside.

FarmBundanon is a working farm and contains hazards such as machinery, cattle, electric fencing and ponds Cattle grazing areas on the property are leased to an external farmer. Please be aware that there is no public access to paddocks.

Wildlife & Pest ManagementThe Bundanon and Riversdale properties are wildlife refuges, surrounded by substantial areas of natural bush supporting many threatened species. Please be mindful and do not approach, disturb or feed the wildlife. Watch out for wombat holes and other environmental hazards.

Part of the care of the Bundanon Trust Collection and Heritage Precinct is to guard against possible rodent and insect activity. Please do not leave food out or garbage uncovered as it will attract rodents and other pests. Please be mindful of rodent bait stations located around the property outside of buildings as they contain poison and should not be handled.


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BUNDANON WALKING TRACKS

Treelines Trackby Janet Law

renceConceived by artist Janet Laurence this linear arboretum

traces the history of plants and plantings across the Bundanon landscape. Beginning at the site of the original, cedar hom

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1hr North Loop - 1.4km

1.5hr South Loop - 1.9km

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MEDICAL INFORMATION

FOR LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES CALL 000PLEASE ENSURE YOU GIVE THE AMBULANCE THE ADRESS:533 BUNDANON ROAD, ILLAROO

PLEASE ENSURE A STAFF MEMBER IS WAITING ON THE ROAD TO FLAG DOWN THE AMBULANCE.

LOCAL INFORMATIONEmergency DepartmentShoalhaven District Memorial HospitalShoalhaven St, Nowra (ER entrance Scenic Drive)4421 3111 | www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au

DoctorsGrand Pacific Health107 Scenic Drive, Nowra (next to Shoalhaven Hospital) 4448 2255

North Nowra Medical Practice(this practice does not bulk bill) 23 McMahons Rd, North Nowra4423 5991

Meroo Street Family Practice(this practice bulk bills) 1 Meroo St, Bomaderry4421 4655

PharmaciesNorth Nowra PharmacyNorth Nowra Shopping CentreMcMahons Rd, North Nowra 4421 5100M-F 9am-6pm | Sa 9-12.30pm

http://bit.ly/2ldjfpt

http://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au


Eva Klein at “Telstra Rock”

WI-FI Wi-Fi is available to school staff and adults with a password. All use of the internet must be in compliance with Australian law. You will be offered the password during your induction.

MOBILE RECEPTIONThere is very limited mobile phone coverage at Bundanon. Mobile phone reception is best with Telstra.

LANDLINE NUMBERS FOR RESIDENCESTHESE SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN EMERGENCIES

Freedman Studio – 02 4422 2921 Fern Studio – 02 4422 2923Sherman Studio – 02 4422 2924Gonski Studio – 02 4422 2922Writers Cottage – 02 4422 2927

SOCIAL MEDIAWe are interested in what visitors are doing and thinking during their visit. If you wish to share your story with us, use the following handles and tags:

Facebook facebook.com/bundanontrustInstagram @bundanontrust

#BundanonTrust #bundanoneducation #arthurboyd


SEE YOU SOON!

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS WELCOME TO BUNDANON · 2020-02-28 · TRANSPORT You must make your own arrangements for transport to and from the Bundanon property. Bundanon is not accessible