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 In
Hobart and the South
- In Hobart, see the work of contemporary Tasmanian artists in the displays
at the Tasmanian Museum and Art
Gallery and the Plimsoll Gallery, Centre for the Arts in Hobart.
- Visit Salamanca Place galleries and artists' studios in Salamanca
Arts Centre, Hobart.
- Many of Tasmania's specialist jewellers welcome visitors to their
studios - meet Phil Mason in Hobart's Salamanca Place.
- See Tasmanian glass at Richard Clements' studio in Franklin..
- For 'hands on' experience, some art studios in Hobart offer excellent
tuition. Contact the local Visitor
Information Centre for details.
- In Geeveston, the Forest & Heritage Centre gallery showcases
the work of Huon Valley artists. Tuition is available here and at The
Deepings Woodturner, Nicholls Rivulet.
- Visit the Bothwell International Spin In in March - craft and demonstrations
of spinning, weaving and dyeing wool See www.bothwell.tco.asn.au
for details.
- Richmond is a centre for art and craft - browse the Georgian sandstone
galleries and craft shops.
 In
Launceston and the North
- Visit the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk and Royal
Park in Launceston..
- See the internationally-acclaimed furniture in the Tasmanian
Wood Design Collection, housed in City Park, Tamar Street, Launceston.
- See Tasmanian glass at the studios of Tasmanian Glass Blowers (Breadalbane,
south of Launceston).
- Many of Tasmania's specialist jewellers welcome visitors to their
studios - visit Mary Phillips-McLaughlin and Hugh McLaughlin in Deloraine.
- Tasmanian Craft Fair at Deloraine in November is Australia's largest
working art & craft event. The town has the highest concentration
of galleries and working art & craft studios in Tasmania. Visit
www.tascraftfair.com.au
for details.
- Looking for some 'hands on' experience? Some art studios in Longford,
Evandale and Dunalley offer excellent tuition. Contact the local Visitor
Information Centre for details.
In Devonport and the West
- Visit Devonport Art Gallery
and the Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural
Centre in Devonport for a variety of art and design.
- Inspirations Point gallery at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre features
changing displays of art, craft and furniture.
- See the art of the north west at the Stanley Artworks Studio Gallery.
- Visit the Burnie Regional Gallery
for a selection of local art and design.
- Strahan is a centre for wood craft in timbers such as Huon pine, sassafras
and myrtle.
- Wander the streets of Sheffield - over 40 huge murals portray the
region's rich heritage.
 Tasmania's
Visitor
Information Centres can provide you with details about local events
and attractions as well as information on accommodation and transport.
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