Geoff Hannah, creator of the world-famous Hannah Cabinet, will reveal a new work ‘Jubilee House’ at an exhibition of fine woodwork featuring Geoff Hannah’s works and that of his students at Lismore Regional Gallery. Geoff Hannah and the Hannah Cabinet garnered national attention with an ongoing campaign to keep the million dollar Hannah Cabinet at Lismore Regional Gallery in Geoff’s hometown.Jubilee House will be revealed to the public at the official opening of the Chesta Drawz and the LowBoys exhibition on Friday, October 18, 6pm at Lismore Regional Gallery and then will remain on display until 1 December. Whilst a significantly smaller piece than the Hannah Cabinet, Jubilee House is also an exquisite labour of love that was three years in the making. It is made of Brazilian and Sapele mahogany, ebony and satinwood and includes many stone features including window panes of Brazilian agate, 730 jade roof tiles, 18 ebony columns and a jasper foundation. Works of students who have been studying under Geoff Hannah for years The exhibition also features more than 60 beautiful works by 26 of Geoff Hannah’s students, some of who have been studying under Geoff for more than 19 years. The works include intricate boxes, sideboards, dressers, mirrors, tables and two guitars.The pieces are made of every imaginable wood including Red Cedar, Walnut, Ebony and Brazilian Mahogany. Geoff Hannah and some of his students.Some works are adorned with beautiful marquetry of king parrot, horses, grass trees, plants and street art or simply the elegant lustre, grain and colour of the various woods. Mike Evans has been studying fine cabinet making under Geoff Hannah for 19 years. His Edwardian Period inspired Corner Display Cabinet is the product of over 2000 hours work over a five-year period. It took hundreds of coats of shellac to get a French polish finish on the grain and the glass front door took almost a year to construct. “I wanted to make a ‘stand-out’ or heirloom piece and Geoff has helped me do exactly that,” Mike Evans said.“Geoff is a gifted teacher and our Tuesday group are a highly gifted, eclectic unit who are great fun to work with.” Geoff describes his group of students as a family network. “We are together every week and we talk about everything. “Once they’ve finished their work and have that feeling of happiness, it doesn’t get better than that.” The exhibition features the work of Geoff Hannah OAM and his students:Paul Armour (Boori Creek), Sally Bates (Lismore), Rick Billson (Alstonville), Sue Egan (Goonellabah), Brian Emery (Goonengerry), Mike Evans (Marom Creek), Colin Fardon (Lismore), Greg Foster (Goolmangar), David Gilmore (Brisbane), Brian Henry (Goonellabah), Rob Hurford (Ballina), Paul Laird (Coraki), Wendy Laird (Coraki), Carla McGuire (Lismore), Jan Page (Lismore), Barbara Riordan (Tregeagle), Tom Scarrabelotti (Bentley), Gary Shallala-Hudson (Lismore), Darren Shaw (Tintenbar), Ted Slattery (Alstonville), Marek Sojka (Lismore), Lucille Stace (Georgica), Francesco Stassi (Boori Creek), Rick Stewart (Lismore) and Paul Tiernan (Kyogle).Many of the works in the exhibition are for sale. Geoff Hannah and one of his students.Chesta Drawz and the LowBoys: An exhibition of fine woodwork by Geoff Hannah and his students will show from October 19 until December 1.The official opening is Friday 18 October, 6pm.Free daily tours are held at 11am for Chesta Drawz and the LowBoys exhibition and at 11:45am for The Hannah Cabinet at Lismore Regional Gallery, 11 Rural St, LismoreAdmission to Lismore Regional Gallery is a suggested $5 donation.Gallery opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am to 4pm (Thursdays to 6pm).To find out more about the Hannah cabinet, visit http://www.hannahcabinet.com). Geoff Hannah, Gaela Hurford and Brian Henry with the world famous Hannah Cabinet.Opportunity for local High Schools: Geoff Hannah studio visitMaster craftsman Geoff Hannah & Lismore Regional Gallery are offering four high schools from the Northern Rivers Region the amazing opportunity to visit Geoff Hannah's Lismore based workshop and a free tour of Chesta Drawz and the LowBoys, an exhibition of fine woodwork by Geoff Hannah & his Students.High School visits to Geoff's workshop will be available on Thursday afternoons during the exhibition period from Thurs 24 October - 28 November.This is a first in first served offer – please email Claudie Frock claudie.frock@lismore.nsw.gov.au