FESTIVELY DECKING FAIRHALL: Christmas at The Johnston Collection 2006|07

The Johnston Collection is famous for its Christmas decorations; we can assure a feast for the eyes and the mind. As bookings roll in for Christmas 2006/07 embroiderers, quilters, lace makers, headers, paper makers and many more are busy creating the decorations for Fairhall, the former residence of antique dealer and collector William Robert Johnston.

This year The Johnston Collection has invited groups and individuals from Ballarat to create decorations inspired by the furniture, ceramics, paintings and other decorative arts in Collection. Expect to see extraordinary craftsmanship, an abundance of elegance and a touch of whimsy — which are all traditional features of Christmas at Fairhall.

Furthermore, the festive season at The Johnston Collection is the perfect time to catch up with old friends. Gather a group of eight - or double your fun and sequester sixteen - but make a day of it. Tour The Johnston Collection, lunch at one of the local restaurants and have a very Merry Christmas!