Huon Valley Studio Art Trail Invitation 

The most anticipated annual event returns this October 23-25 to the valley with the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail only weeks away!

Artists and Makers throw open their studio doors inviting you to explore their private world and discover original artworks revealed exclusively for you on the trail.

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Huon Valley as you make your way through the countryside.

The event runs from the 23rd to 25th October, 10am to 4pm daily, across the Huon Valley and Far South.

Spring into the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail

Spring is officially here, and with it comes one of our absolute favourite weekend escapes!

In its sixth year, the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail is returning this October 23-25 with it’s biggest lineup yet.

More than 60 artists and makers are throwing open their studio doors, offering a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes and experience creativity right where it happens. 

The trail is a spectacular ribbon of Southern Tasmanian scenery winding from the quiet beauty of Dover up to the rolling hills of Lucaston and Grove, before looping back down through the creative heartbeat of Cygnet.

It is the perfect excuse to plot a classic Tasmanian long weekend and admire the vineyards bursting into spring blossom.

You can easily pair your studio stops with a walk among the treetops at the Tahune Airwalk, explore Hastings Caves, or indulge at the one of the many favourite local eateries.

Navigating the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail

To help you navigate the trail, the organisers have launched an interactive map on their website (huonvalleystudioarttrail.org.au), loaded with artist profiles, scheduled live demonstration times, and curated recommendations for the valley’s best food and beverage stops.

This year there will be program of scheduled artist demonstrations throughout the weekend where you have the chance to see special presentations by the makers showcasing their unique skills.   

The official opening night event kicks off on Friday, October 23 from 5pm-8pm with Music and Makers hosted at the Kiln Collective.

This free event is open to all and the perfect opportunity to meet the artists, indulge in exceptional local produce, kick up your heels to great live music, and celebrate the wealth of creativity in the Huon valley!

Thriving Creative Community

The three-day event is the ultimate backstage pass to the Huon’s thriving creative community.

You can watch paintings and drawings come to life, see raw materials transformed into useful and beautiful objects, and experience the immense skill and passion involved in turning raw ideas into reality.

It is a unique opportunity to meet the artisans at work, ask questions, explore their unique tools and techniques, and take home something beautiful made by hand.

If you are looking to pack as much inspiration into your day as possible, the trail is also introducing several Artist Hubs this year—cleverly grouping multiple creatives in single locations to make planning your journey throughout the trail a breeze.

Meet the Artists and Makers of the Huon Valley and Far South

The Artists and Makers of the Huon Valley and Far South are preparing to welcome visitors into private studios, converted Apple sheds and historical buildings for the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail.

The Valley is buzzing with anticipation as the event this 23-25 October will include double the number of artists showcasing their work inviting you to explore and discover over 60 artists throughout the valley.

Diversity in Mediums, Techniques and Works

For one weekend only the artists of the Huon Valley welcome visitors into their private sanctuaries.

Visitors can wander into private workshops and Artist Hubs, where multiple artists gather in the one location, to see an extraordinary diversity of disciplines.

It is an opportunity to meet the makers, watch them work, see and ask questions about techniques as well as collect one-of-a-kind pieces.

There are over 60 artists and makers on the trail this year showcasing oil and acrylic painting, watercolour, pastels and drawing, ceramics, sculpture, textiles and natural dying, weaving, jewellery, woodwork and traditional furniture making, spoon and contemporary carving, glass, photography, printmaking, metal work, mixed media and more.