RACV Goldfields Resort launches My Creswick Sketchbook interactive exhibition

RACV Goldfields Resort has opened the "My Creswick Sketchbook" at the RACV ArtHouse – an interactive exhibition running from 22 March to 1 June 2025. The exhibition draws inspiration from renowned Creswick artist Victor Litherland and invites visitors of all ages to create their own artistic interpretations of the historic town.

Victor Litherland (1897-1978), a self-taught artist whose works are held in the collections of the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the National Gallery of Victoria, was known for setting up his easel on the streets of Creswick five days a week.

RACV Head of Visual Arts Mardi Nowak said the interactive exhibition encourages participants to follow Litherland's example of dedicated practice, with art materials provided and guidance offered for those new to sketching.

“Visitors to the exhibition will be encouraged to complete partial sketches of Creswick landscapes and streetscapes, either adding their work to a growing community mural or taking their creations home to start their own Creswick sketchbooks,” Ms Nowak said.

Born in Russia to English parents in 1897, Litherland migrated to Australia in 1926 before settling in Creswick in 1932, where he remained for the rest of his life. His rigorous schedule saw him painting in oils on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and in watercolours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, always from 10am to 2:30pm, with Fridays reserved for shopping and Sundays for rest.

My Creswick Sketchbook runs from 22 March 22 to 1 June 2025 at RACV Arthouse Goldfields.

Visitors interested in learning more about Victor Litherland can also visit the Creswick Museum, open on Saturdays, which houses a collection of his works.

Make it a getaway with Goldfields forage and feast package

Visitors can turn their artistic adventure into a complete Goldfields experience with RACV's special Goldfields forage and feast accommodation package at nearby RACV Goldfields Resort, available from just $329* for a two-night stay.

The package includes two nights' accommodation in a spacious Resort Room, daily breakfast, a set two-course dinner for two from the Forage and Feast menu on one night and an RACV Member bonus: nine holes of golf with cart, $40 Urban Grocer voucher.

^{*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Valid to book by 29 April 2025 for stays between 28 January 2025 and 31 May 2025. 14 day cancellation policy applies. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply – check with resort directly for details. Minimum 2 night stay applies. Surcharge applies on Friday and Saturday nights. Full payment required at time of reservation. Rates are based on 2 guests in a Resort Room. Dinner package inclusive for 2 adults on one night of the stay and extra adults or children will incur an additional charge. 2 course dinner is from a set menu containing entrees, mains and desserts and guests may choose 2 courses, any additional meals will be charged at the restaurant. Paired wines by the glass incur an additional cost and are not included in the package price. Not available in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise stated. Children 12 years and under must eat from the kids menu. Children over 12 years of age are classified as an adult and will be charged the adult price as an extra person.  Bonus dining credit for guest staying 3 nights or more is valid during the stay period, is not combinable with any other offers or discounts, and cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash.  Any unused dining credit is forfeited at the end of the stay.  Urban Grocer credit for RACV Members is valid during the stay period, is not combinable with any other offers or discounts and cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash.  Any unused Urban Grocer credit is forfeited at the end of the stay. Round of golf for RACV Members is for 2 people and must be booked in advance to guarantee preferred day and tee time.}