Read about our Melbourne art tours

"I just wanted to send my sincerest thanks to you for the walking tour you did with our students. The kids had a great time and got a lot out of the experience and loved seeing all the various street art. Many still are talking about their experience and the inspiration you gave them. I look forward to the next cultural tour where we can hopefully catch up again!"

"Hello Bernie. We thought the tour was great. Your enthusiasm, knowledge and sense of fun made it a big winner for us. Thanks, Tony."

"Hi Bernie, the walk, the art, the conversation left a huge impression on me. Thank you so much for a most interesting afternoon. Bernie, your knowledge is mind-blowing, it seriously is. Take care and thank you again, Sophia"

"Dear Bernie, thank you so much for our walk on Friday afternoon. It was fantastic and will certainly be recommending it to our friends. Might see you in New York one day! Kind regards, Jo"

"Hi Bernadette, my name is Brooke, you came to talk to Photography Studies College (PSC, Melbourne) a few months ago and I was completely amazed with you and your story, so when we were given our current assignment to explore future career paths that we could possibly pursue once we leave PSC, I knew I wanted to contact you."

"Just wanted to say a quick 'thank you' for organising a fabulous day out! It was indeed a treat and opened our eyes and minds to new experiences which we love. We appreciated the part of the tour that is your creation as well as the 'other'. Seemingly casual yet carefully choreographed. Nice work!"

"A quick note to say thanks for Saturday and to pass on a message that everyone has been raving about the tour! Think there are a few of us who will back up for another one – probably in the North Fitzroy area... Have also passed on your details to a few friends who couldn't make it on Saturday so hopefully they will also book in the coming month or two. Thanks so much; it really is one of the best things I have done since moving to Melbourne 5 years ago! Cheers, Margot"

"We examined the street art that has made Melbourne one of the best known street art centers in the world and some of the small contemporary art spaces that are available to new artists. Bernadette challenged us to question the visual spaces around us and guided us to broaden our thinking beyond conservative ideas of what art 'should or could' be." Luisa Stocco, Year 12 Art and Design Teacher at Mercedes College, Adelaide SA, about a school group tour (Mercedes College Newsletter)

"Just to let you know we really enjoyed our tour. We learnt a lot and would love to tour with you again. Many thanks, Wendy, Harley, Sue, Carolyn and Jo"

"I am still digesting our lovely day last Wednesday. I did enjoy it very much, and some of the images have stayed with me. I have written quite a bit about them and enjoyed conveying the visual dynamics to friends. I am hoping to fit in another walk with you while I am here, so will look at dates and get back to you. You were highly professional, good company, knew your stuff and kept the ball rolling. Best wishes, Serena"

"Thank you so much for a truly wonderful, informative and fun walk to art tour. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and meeting you and Serena... And it was a really special end to the afternoon with wine and cheese, and chatting with 2 awesome women! Best wishes, Lainie"

I just wanted to thank you for such a terrific and inspirational tour I had with you 2 months ago. You inspired me to apply to a few spots in Melbourne to show my art, and also made me realise quite a number of things that were blocking me from moving forward with my photographs and drawings. I had 2 more weeks of school holidays after my tour with you and spent the entire time creating a mini book/zine of photos and stories. I have recommended your tours to a few Sydney folk, and I hope to come on another one with you toward the end of the year. Thanks again for such an inspiring afternoon and evening in Melbourne, and I hope to see you again soon. Dani Green"

"Stephanie and I just wanted to thank you for the tour on Saturday. We were entertained, educated, fed and watered – I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon! The next time we are in Melbourne we hope to do another walk with you. All the best for New York and Venice (I am green with envy). Kind regards, Carolyn Jones"

"I have been looking through hundreds of photos that I took while in Melbourne. I came on your walk of art in November and I must say that it was the best start to my holiday. I saw street art in a different light and came to realise that Melbourne was much more than just the main streets. You showed me all different kinds of art and the trip to an artist's studio (sorry I not remember his name) was just wonderful. Your enthusiasm for me to see and experience Melbourne was just great. I remembered most of the places you recommended and I visited them as many times as we could. They all lived up to your recommendations. I must admit though, it took me 2 days to find Brother Baba Budon! And it was in the same street as my hotel. It was certainly worth it though. I am now armed with all the information needed for a memorable holiday, just wished it could be longer than 11 days. Brian"

"I came on your tour with my friend Chree in late July and, as part of the tour, we visited John Waller's studio in Fitzroy, where he was preparing for an exhibition in Moss Green Gallery South Yarra. I just wanted to let you know that we went to a preview of the exhibition, which was stunning. So impressed that we bought a painting! So I thought you would like to know this positive outcome of your tour. If it had not been for your introduction, I would never have known about this fantastic artist. Best wishes, Erina"

"Thank you very much for taking my parents and I on the walking art tour. We all loved it and have not stopped talking about how graffiti is not just something that should be painted over! Hopefully we will be down again later in the year and will be in touch to book another walking art tour then. Thank you very much for taking us – we all had a great time. Regards, Suzie"

"Many thanks for a very interesting afternoon. It was a real insight into the art world, Chris and I enjoyed the experience greatly. Regards, Mark"

"Just a quick note to say I enjoyed the Saturday afternoon. Thought you did/do a great job. If you are down this way, please contact me or we could even meet at McClelland Gallery. Cheers, Gail"

"Many, many thanks for the walk today. We had a fantastic time. We have had a sheltered (blinkered?) life for too long and today was part of the start for us to discover more about the world we live in and about ourselves. Fancy learning so much about a city we have lived near for 25 years! You are a treasure. The buttons, the "dressmaker", the lift lady, the cafe, the alleys, the "hidden" galleries, the neon signs, the wine and cheese... just amazing. And, to top it off, we think you are a lovely, lovely lady. Happiness always!"

"(The walk) was fantastic. We had such a good time and what we saw exceeded both our expectations. You were a great host and guide. I have recommended your walk to everyone as a must."

"I just wanted to thank you for a fabulous afternoon walk. I hope that each visit I make to Melbourne I might be able to touch base with you and take a walk."

"Thanks for a fantastic walk. I've been telling everyone I know about it."

"Your tour was a fantastic team building activity. The tour was informative, fun and very well organised. We've had great feedback from everyone that participated and I think we've generated some budding art enthusiasts. We are more than happy to support and recommend your tours to others. I look forward to arranging for more people to take a tour in the near future."