Many faberge eggs were created for the Russian Imperial Family from 1885 to 1916. The Romanov family and their tragic fate is inextricably linked to faberge eggs and their richness and creativity.

These gold and jewelled eggs were historically given as family presents during Easter. The last two of the 69 Faberge eggs were made prior to the Russian Revolution and were never delivered to the ill-fated family who died in 1917.

Local resident, Sandy Needham has a great eye for detail and a fantastic imagination, along with a huge amount of patience when she creates her version of these famous eggs.

Sandy uses ostrich and emu eggs, guinea fowl eggs, goose and duck eggs and any others she can find to create a delightful range of jewelled and painted treasures.

The craftsmanship and detail in these eggs is well worth a look. They will delight and surprise any visitor and perhaps even inspire you to try to make your own version next Easter.

Also on display are the latest artworks by Galleries in the Gardens (GIG) artists. A fundraising raffle will offer an original painting by GIG artist Jan Johnson-Furness and a big basket of Easter eggs as prizes.

While parents browse, children are invited to decorate their own eggs, with workshops running from 10 to 12 on Easter Saturday and Sunday.

The Fantasy Eggs exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm on Good Friday (March 30), through Easter Monday (April 2), at The Gallery, 81 Marine Drive, Tea Gardens. Entry is free and the venue is wheelchair accessible.