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Art and Craft Activities in Southern Tasmania

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Art and Craft Activities in Southern Tasmania

Discover art workshops, creative experiences, galleries and artist studios across Hobart and Southern Tasmania.

From pottery and painting to woodcarving, jewellery making and contemporary Tasmanian art, Southern Tasmania offers plenty of ways to get creative or meet the people making work here.

Art and Craft Workshops in Southern Tasmania

Southern Tasmania’s landscapes, communities and cultural stories have long influenced local artists and makers. Across nipaluna / Hobart and the surrounding regions, travellers can join hands-on art and craft workshops, visit working studios, explore independent galleries and see exhibitions featuring Tasmanian artists.

Try pottery, painting, drawing, woodcarving or jewellery making, or spend an afternoon browsing galleries and creative spaces. This guide brings together art workshops, craft activities, artist studios and exhibitions across Southern Tasmania.

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Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Beaker Street Festival is bringing its signature mix of science, art, and connection back to...
Cygnet, Huon Valley
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations in...
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
Explore grey lead & graphite pencils and work with shading, texture, detail, still life, landscape,...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Come and learn more about this year's finalists' artworks with this free exhibition tour Meet...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Join astrophysicist, Wiradjuri woman and science communicator Dr Kirsten Banks for an engaging keynote exploring...
Primrose Sands, tukana / Tasman Peninsula
Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter. Workshoppers pinch, roll,...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Join workshops facilitator and Jungian Analyst Marie Makinson over one or two days of workshops...
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
Hand make an octopus out of clay....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Join astrophysicist, Wiradjuri woman and science communicator Dr Kirsten Banks for an engaging keynote exploring...
Heritage Highway, Longford
Art Workshop group provides a meeting place for artists, and those wishing to learn how...
Heritage Highway, Ross
Join facilitators Anna and Jilli to learn how to use natural materials to make a...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Awaken your body, mind, and soul and experience the healing art of reiki at Gifts...
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
You will focus your wanderings around the old St Michael's Church (1857) in King St,...
Brighton, Heritage Highway
Wildlife Photography for beginners is a hands-on workshop designed for people who want to learn...
D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Margate
Wildlife Photography for beginners is a hands-on workshop designed for people who want to learn...
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
We explore the use of soft pastels and work with still life, landscape, animal life,...

Artist Studios, Galleries and Exhibitions in Southern Tasmania

Southern Tasmania is home to a diverse community of artists, makers and independent galleries. Across nipaluna / Hobart and the surrounding regions, visitors can explore working studios, contemporary art spaces, small local galleries and changing exhibitions featuring Tasmanian artists.

These creative spaces offer a closer look at the region’s art, stories and landscapes, with opportunities to meet local makers, see works in progress and discover paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles and other forms of contemporary craft.

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Huon Valley, Huonville
Reba Sear is a colourful café and gift shop on Huonville’s main street, serving locally roasted coffee, brunch and sweet treats alongside a curated...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Discover Phrontisterion, Mona's underground library in Hobart. Explore rare books, historic manuscripts, maps and fascinating collections in a unique space that adds another layer...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Taking the Long View is an exhibition by established award-winning Tasmanian Artist Henrietta Manning....
lunawuni / Bruny Island, South Bruny
The Inala Jurassic Garden highlights the Gondwanan connections of a range of living plant families whose ancient ancestors thrived in the Jurassic period....
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Cascade Brewhouse is nestled at the base of the majestic Mount Wellington and set against Australia's oldest brewery, Cascade Brewery....
Sorell, tukana / Tasman Peninsula
Step inside Sorell Antiques & Collectables and prepare to be transported....
Heritage Highway, Longford
The Rose Garden Café sits within the Nigel Peck Centre at Woolmers Estate, with views across the National Rose Garden and the heritage precinct...
Cygnet, Huon Valley
Located in the picturesque village of Cygnet in Tasmania's Huon Valley, the gallery sits within a vibrant creative community rich with artists and makers....
Derwent Valley, New Norfolk
Welcome to Australia's only Laundromat Art Gallery!...
Hobart, nipaluna / Greater Hobart
Handmark is all about handmade, the family of Tasmanian artists Handmark represents and the knowledgeable, friendly staff....
Heritage Highway, Longford
Woolmers Estate is Australia's finest example of a pioneer farm of the early 1800s....
Heritage Highway, Ross
The Tasmanian Wool Centre, in the midlands town of Ross, showcases Tasmania’s wool industry....
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
Harmony on High Street offers a gallery, gifts & art hub featuring over twenty Tasmanian artists located on the main street of Campbell Town....
Heritage Highway, Nile
Explore Clarendon Estate near Evandale, an imposing Georgian homestead built in 1838. Wander through period-furnished rooms, riverside parklands, historic outbuildings and a walled garden,...
Campbell Town, Heritage Highway
The Heritage Highway Museum and Visitor Information Centre is at Campbell Town, in Tasmania’s northern midlands....
Heritage Highway, Longford
Brickendon Historic Farm and Convict Village is located just outside Longford, in northern Tasmania....

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Studio 359, Huon Valley. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Studio 359, Huon Valley. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Art and Craft Activities in Southern Tasmania: FAQs

Creative workshops across Southern Tasmania can include pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, jewellery making, woodcarving and other hands-on craft activities. Available workshops change throughout the year, so check individual event details before visiting.

Art galleries and creative spaces can be found throughout nipaluna / Hobart, including around Salamanca, the waterfront and the city centre. There are also independent galleries, artist studios and exhibition spaces across the Huon Valley, Derwent Valley, Heritage Highway, Bruny Island and other parts of Southern Tasmania.

Many workshops have limited places and require advance bookings. Check the individual workshop listing for dates, prices, age requirements and booking information.

Many creative workshops welcome beginners and provide materials, instruction and equipment. Some activities may be designed for experienced artists or particular age groups, so read the workshop details before booking.

Yes, most galleries and exhibitions offer free entry, while others charge admission or require bookings. Opening hours and exhibition programs can change, particularly at smaller regional galleries and artist studios.

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The Hobart and Beyond Editorial Team is dedicated to bringing you the best insider tips, local stories, and up-to-date guides to exploring southern Tasmania.

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Article Created: 9 October 2023
Last Update: 4 August 2026
Author: Darren Wright
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