Art & Craft Attractions in Tasmania

Whether it's because of the cool climate, the stunning surroundings or simply because creative people tend to attract and inspire each other, there seems to be a disproportionate number of talented people knocking out art and craft in The Apple Isle.

Woodworkers make the most of the unique rainforest timber… Metalworkers and jewelers fashion gold, silver, bronze, precious stones and leather… Painters seek to capture the soft, subtle light… Photographers abound because there's photogenic scenery wherever you point a lens… Writers draw on the moody, wild landscapes.

A good place to get a taste for Tasmania's creativity is Salamanca Place in Hobart where there are galleries, shops, markets and working studios. Launceston also has a busy creative heart. There are galleries in the city and along the riverside displaying local paintings, sculptures and ceramics. There are also many smaller creative communities (Deloraine, Bothwell, Stanley etc) where you can drop in to see works in progress and finished works.