There are of course new people to meet. This is one of the great advantages of McGregor, the meeting of old friends and the making of new ones. The interchange and sharing of experiences and the delight in seeing new talents being encouraged is, I feel, one of the most important aspects of McGregor Summer Schools. We meet foreign tutors, we are encouraged to try new methods and techniques, we can go to classes on say, taxidermy, and then go home and never do this again, but the class was fascinating and great fun. The subjects are never ending.
Accommodation is excellent, one can have complete privacy or share ablutions with a friend.
There are parties every night, dances, heathen bazaars and sales of tutors work. There are op shops in Toowoomba, films, cafes and restaurants and markets at weekends full of the wildest and sometimes, weirdest objects. The surrounding countryside, especially the Darling Downs, is well worth a look, as are some of the small towns and villages. There are coaches from Brisbane, good roads for private vehicles and frequent transport to and from the Brisbane airport. Summer School staff are charming and efficient and will help you with anything.