BENEDICT HOUSE is a painting and jewellery studio, gallery and bead shop located in a former girls boarding school and convent in Queanbeyan. 39 Isabella Street Queanbeyan NSW 2620 (Turn right at Crawford St when coming from Canberra Ave) Open Wednesday-Sunday 10am to 5pm Enquiries about beading workshops (02) 6284 2868 | www.benedicthouse.com.au

'Benedict House' has had a significant past. The building is still imposing in one of the heritage streets, Isabella Street, in Queanbeyan. Built in the Victorian era it does not feature the decorative style associated with that period- its simple, symmetrical features are a revival of Georgian architecture. Originally built as a boarding school by the Good Samaritan Sisters it has had a colourful history- including having former Prime Ministers, Ben Chifley named after it, and Paul Keating as an owner in the 1980's. This charming old building makes the short drive to Queanbeyan- only ten minutes from Manuka- well worth a Sunday afternoon visit. BEADS | JEWELLERY | WORKSHOPS