CELLAR DOOR, VINEYARD, RESTAURANT

**This workshop has now booked out. If you are interested in us holding another one please let us know (e. info@bagnorshed.com.au) and we will release a new date. Also, if you have a group of 10-12 friends, we can hold a bespoke class just for you.

By popular demand, this is one for the adults. Ceramics workshop for adults at Bangor Vineyard Shed, Saturday 26th July, 10am-1pm.

Get creative and make a pair or fairy wrens or robins for your house or garden. Hand sculpt, paint and glaze your creations. Firing will occur once your piece is dry, then it can be collected from Bangor or Hobart.

An inclusive and welcoming workshop. No previous experience needed. Come and try your hand at sculpting in an intimate and fun environment.

The workshop is run by Ilana @ilanabeadesigns who is enthusiastic about passing on her techniques and sharing the love of art with others!

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

• Time: 10am, 3 hours 
• Day: Sat 26th July
• Create: 2 ceramic birds
• Location: Private Wine Room, Bangor Vineyard Shed, Tasmania
• Includes: 3 hr workshop, beautiful Bangor morning tea, all materials and firing
  
• Wine and other food available for purchase
• Cost: $85pp  

Wear old clothes, or bring a smock or apron.

• Interested in staying for lunch? Book a table online or call us 62 535 558.

* Interested in staying for lunch? Book a table online or call us 62 535 558.

Date: Saturday 19th July

Time:  3:30-6:30pm

Program: Intro from Dr Matt Dunbabin followed by three talks (Jemina, Karen & Scott) and Q&A. Then meet the scientists & nibbles (5:30-6:30pm).

Included: Light nibbles/snack food (drinks and more substantial food available to purchase)

Cost: $15 adults, $5 children (5-17 years, children under 5 welcome for free sitting on an adult's lap)

Where: Bangor Vineyard Shed

What’s Included:

• Talks from marine experts Dr Jemina Stuart-Smith, Dr Karen Gowlett-Holmes, A.Prof Scott Ling
• Q&A session
• Meet the scientists over nibbles (5:30–6:30pm)
• Light snacks included | Drinks & meals available to purchase

Ticket Info:

• $15 Adults | $5 Children (5–17) | Under 5s FREE (sitting on an adult’s lap)
• Bangor Vineyard Shed
• Ticketed event - seats are limited

Talks and meet the Experts:

• Dr Jemina Stuart-Smith - Marine Ecologist, Institute for Marine Antarctic Studies. Jemina leads the conservation recovery program for the critically endangered Red Handfish. She’ll share incredible insights into this rare species and the recovery work underway.
• Dr Karen Gowlett-Holmes is a Marine Biologist, co-owner of the Eaglehawk Dive Centre, and active diver for over 35 years. Karen is an internationally recognised expert on marine invertebrates, and she has won national and international awards for her photography. Karen is an expert on the marine environment of the Tasman Peninsula and will be sharing her expertise with us. Her stunning photography and deep knowledge of the marine world will leave you inspired.
• Associate Professor Scott Ling - Marine Ecologist at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), University of Tasmania, where he leads important research on the health of Tasmania’s reef ecosystems. His work focuses on the relationship between rock lobster populations and the control of sea urchins, particularly in areas like North Bay on the Tasman Peninsula. Overgrazing by sea urchins can devastate kelp forests. Scott’s will share his research with us on how healthy rock lobster populations, natural predators of urchins, can help restore and maintain balance in these fragile underwater environments.

This event promises to be engaging and educational for all ages. Whether you're a curious child, a passionate adult, or someone simply looking to spend an enriching afternoon, this showcase has something for everyone.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Bangor this Autumn. We're open every day 10am-5pm. The perfect time to try Bangor a wine tasting, pick up a bottle of wine for gift or special event, stroll through the vines on a vineyard tour, or enjoy lunch with friends and family.

We are closed Good Friday, but open every other day over Easter and the School Holidays.

Bookings are recommended for inside tables (especially on weekends and public holidays). We also have a large deck area (heated and covered) with tables for anyone that drops in without a booking, and picnic tables on our large, fenced lawns. If sitting outside, we recommend bringing a hat, and a jacket for the Tassie weather.

This winter treat yourself to a sensory journey at Bangor. Start with our unique black glass wine tasting, exploring flavours without the influence of sight. Savour expertly paired wines and local produce, discovering the perfect harmony between food and wine, and enjoy a stroll through the vines, glass of mulled wine in hand.

Followed by a cosy, leisurely lunch, finishing with cake and coffee. All this while surrounded by the stunning scenery of our vineyard and the bay.

Available 01 May - 31 August 2025

Black glass wine tasting, vineyard stroll, mulled wine, lunch, cake and coffee. $110pp, 2 hr experience.

Wine tasting with a difference! Take a stroll through the vines and learn about the history of the vineyard and the Bangor property, about how the grapes are grown, and how Bangor wine is made. While in the vines you will taste wines from Bangor's range. Experience a working vineyard first-hand, while soaking in the views across the bay and the picturesque seaside township of Dunalley. The general public don't have access to our vineyard, so this is a unique opportunity to see Bangor vineyard up close.

• 45 minute wine tasting vineyard tour, $55pp
• Taste our range of current release wines
• Learn about our wines, vineyard and history
• Get a group of friends together to enjoy this unique experience
  
• Tour departs from the Bangor Vineyard Shed building
• Tours Mon-Sat. Tours available on Sundays by request - email us at info@bangorshed.com.au