Workshops and Classes
Here you can discover mainly artist led workshops and classes (yay!!).
Personally I’m a huge believer in learning from fellow artists and makers and have loved every single one I’ve been part of. I think one of the things I love the most is how I end up learning something that I didn’t expect to and it’s given me a great deal of joy.
Basing an art themed holiday around a workshop or class is one of the best ways to experience the place, to get to have authentic connections with local artists and fellow students and have fun.
And if, like many of us, your holiday is having to take into consideration what a bundle of others want to do you can send them off to the skate park (or whatever) and get along to your workshop! Add a couple yummy cafes with art exhibitions of their own and voilà, you’ve just made your holiday creative.
If you’re like me, you mark the changing of the seasons and the passing of the years with which workshops or classes you were part of, and there in lives the joy in life.
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Explore Our Latest Workshops and Classes Stories
Found Collected Dyed Stitched Workshop with Textile Artist Aukje Boonstra
Discover the Found, Collected, Dyed, Stitched Workshop with Textile Artist Aukje Boonstra at Tin Dragon Trails Cottages with Art Trails Tasmania
Unlock Colour DNA Art Retreat with Richard Klekociuk
Escape to an art retreat & learn how to make colour work for you & grow creatively with the award winning Tasmanian artist Richard Klekociuk in the beautiful North East at the Tin Dragon Trail Cottages.
Find Artist Led Workshops and Classes from Across Tasmania
Here you’ll find the Art Trails Tasmania members and their workshops and classes across the state.
To help you plan your explorations we look at Tasmania as nine regions:
North West
ArtsCape Wynyard
An artist-run initiative in Wynyard, operating on unceded Tommiginner land in Tasmania. We are incorporated volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that provides a space for local artists and groups to gather and meet.
Explore this supportive and enabling art group, ArtsCape Wynyard online to discover the latest program of events, including exhibitions and workshops, arts call outs and how to join this friendly artists co-op.
Be sure to follow ArtsCape Wynyard on Facebook and Instagram for all of their latest news!
Visit at:
45 Jackson Street
Wynyard, Tas 7325
Debra Williams
I am a crafter and creator: author, puppeteer and puppet maker, taking custom orders. I also create artwork from time to time for my projects.
Learn more about Clewer Puppets online and follow Debra on Facebook for Clewer Puppets and on Instagram.
Smithon
Read Debra’s Writer Profile here.
The Arty Duck
The Arty Duck is a welcoming community of artists and makers specialising in locally made arts and crafts with a shopfront open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Come explore the Arty Duck website, discover their designers, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news.
30 Smith Street
Smithton, TAS 7330
Amy Morrow
creARTive Workshops
I am a artist so the workshop is my art studio. At the end of the week I run after school art workshops and paint and sip nights along with a range of other creative workshops.
You can follow creARTive Workshops on Facebook and Instagram for Amy’s latest workshop and event news.
59 Strahan Street
South Burnie, TAS 7320
West Coast
The Islands: Bruny, Flinders and King Islands
Bruny Island Bird Festival
The Bruny Island Bird Festival Website
The Bruny Island Bird Festival: Bringing together Science, Conservation, Community and Creativity to create three days of enjoyment and education about the birdlife of this wonderful island. Everyone is most welcome, birders and non-birders alike.
Discover the full festival calendar of creative workshops, the art exhibition, nature market day, sculpture art trail, festival program, Bird Beanie Competition and speakers series that makes up the Festival Program on the website as well as accommodation options. Here’s the list of Bruny Island birds.
Be sure to follow the Bruny Island Bird Festival on Facebook and Instagram too.
Central North – including Launceston
Poatina Tree Art Gallery
Poatina Tree Art Gallery is a community Gallery run by Poatina Arts. We are a small nurturing Gallery that provides exhibition opportunities to local artists and artists connected to our broader community.
Visit Poatina Arts online to discover all that this vibrant creative collective are doing, including a gallery space, glass studio, artist in residence program, rehearsal spaces, music studio rooms, and a ceramic studio. Be sure to join the newsletter and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X too for all the latest news.
Gordon Street
Poatina, TAS 7302
The Poatina Tree Art Gallery is an exhibiting venue for the 5th Annual Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition.
Sheffield Art Gallery
The Sheffield Art Gallery exhibits and sells arts and crafts created by our diverse and talented group of local artisans. We provide a high quality gallery service open to the general public. We respond to the needs of the community by providing an exhibition space open to local artists and encourage all sectors of the community to participate.
Visit the Sheffield Art Gallery online , discover the exhibitions, workshops and special events. Be sure to follow on Facebook.
6 Pioneer Close
Sheffield, TAS 7306
The Sheffield Art Gallery is an exhibiting venue for the 5th Annual Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition.
Launceston Art Society
The Launceston Art Society (LAS)
The Society encourages the development of art skills and knowledge and enables members to promote their work through exhibitions as well as encouraging skill development via workshops. Social interaction and networking is encouraged on the Wednesday studio open days.
Be sure follow on Facebook and to explore the Launceston Art Society website to learn about their workshops, exhibitions, becoming a member and their newsletter.
RSL Building Wellington Street
Launceston, Tas 7250
Makers@TheCourthouse
1951 Main Road
Lilydale, TAS 7268
Operating from the old courthouse in Lilydale, Makers@TheCourthouse is a co-operative of artists and craftspeople, including woodworkers, ceramicists, knitters, jewellery makers, and sewers of clothing and accessories.
Our new gallery provides space for our artist and photography members.
Be sure to follow Makers at the Courthouse on Facebook and Instagram for all of their latest news on exhibitions, workshops, events, designs and treasures.
Lilydale
Makers @ the Courthouse is an exhibiting venue for the 5th Annual Art Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition.
Tasmanian Craft Fair
The Tasmanian Craft Fair is the largest display, sale and working demonstration of all types of crafts in the Southern Hemisphere, held annually on the Northern Tasmania November long weekend in the picturesque town of Deloraine.
Come discover online just how amazing the Tasmanian Craft Fair (TCF) is, book your tickets, in the newsletter, find out how to become an exhibitor and be sure to follow on Facebook and Instagram for featured exhibitors and the all of the latest news!
The TCF is held in numerous venues across town and their is a regular shuttle bus that visits each venue for you to hop on and off.
You’ll find a number of Art Trails Tasmania members regularly exhibit at the Tasmanian Craft Fair.
Deloraine
West Tamar Arts Group Inc
Using a diverse program of arts, events and workshops, the West Tamar Arts Group endeavours to engage with the wider community, giving all who visit and live here the opportunity to experience the vibrant and inclusive cultural lifestyle of the Tamar Valley.
The West Tamar Arts Group aims to develop skills, educate and provide artistic experiences in the community through workshops, exhibitions and performances.
Come explore the West Tamar Arts Group website to discover their exhibitions, workshops, classes and events, and follow on Facebook and Instagram for all of their latest events news.
West Tamar
Paula Speight
I’m a ceramic artist based at Port Sorell on NW Coast of Tasmania; I have completed Certificate III in Visual Arts at TAFE focussing on ceramics and printmaking.
There are endless opportunities for learning with clay which I enjoy immensely, working with varied clays from smooth porcelain to heavily grogged rough clays.
I’m inspired by our coastal environment here on the north west and east coast of Tasmania where I spend a great deal of time which is represented in the pieces I create.
Be sure to explore Paula’s Portsy Clay work on her website and join her newsletter for the latest news on workshops and events. Paula’s workshops sell out quickly once they are announced in her newsletter.
Follow Portsy Clay on Facebook and Instagram for a constant stream of inspiration, exhibition news and behind the scenes insights.
Lee-Anne Peters
Specialising in ceramics and visual arts. Follow Lee-Anne’s exciting adventure as an award winning sculptor, fine artist and clay obsessor.
Follow Lee-Anne on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with her workshops, classes and exhibitions.
Campbell Town
George Town Council
George Town Council proudly celebrates culture and the arts as the heart of our vibrant and versatile community. We are dedicated to supporting arts and culture, recognising their power to bring people together, inspire progress, and enhance our daily lives. Join us in embracing and growing our evolving arts scene.
The Council’s Art and Creative program has two vibrant galleries, Lighthouse Regional Arts and Outer Cove Creative Inc, supports the Kinimathatakinta/George Town Art Prize, workshops with the Creative George Town project, the Art Street Art initative, inspiring scultpure, mural and mosaics trails, and have call outs for EOIs for exhibitions, workshops and events as well as public art.
Be sure to follow this dynamic council on Facebook for event news, creative grant call outs, exhibitions and workshops!
George Town Art and Artisans
Shop 3, 81 Macquarie Street
George Town Tas 7253
George Town Art and Artisans is a gallery/retail space for artists, artisans and craft people from the municipality of George Town to collaborate, exhibit and sell their creations.
Be sure to follow on Facebook and Instagram this vibrant and creative group for the latest in events, workshops, exhibitions and designs.
George Town
Russell McKane
Painter, photographer and silversmith. Plein air using Renaissance techniques. Mainly Trees.
Explore Russell’s website for his latest workshops, exhibitions and events news and be sure to follow this Instagram sensation and on Facebook too.
Read Russell McKane’s Artist Profile here.
Poatina
Steve Barnes
I’m a passionate landscape and floral photographer. I do commercial work, but the opportunity to just soak and capture beauty is like therapy for me. I also enjoy teaching photography to small groups.
Be sure to explore Steve’s website to discover his wall art, classes, photography and video services and follow him on Facebook for his latest news.
Carrick
Ann Williams-Fitzgerald
I am passionate about the environment and making my art. I use the journey of artistic expression as a doorway inwards. Uncovering ever-deepening ways of ‘being’ into the experience of life.
You can find Ann’s wonderful designs online at Auz Vizions , follow her on Facebook for more details about her workshops and shop with her on Redbubble.
George Town
Richard Klekociuk
Practicing artist and teacher for over 50 years. Based in Launceston.
You can follow Richard on Facebook and Instagram for more details about his workshops and shop with him on Redbubble.
Gerry Jensen
I love painting and have been since the age of 14 (way way back) and have won numerous awards and enjoy teaching others the love of art.
Kingsmeadows
Cindy Thompson
I am a contemporary textile artist who loves to work with fabric, fibres, threads and I complete most of my works using free motion machine embroidery. I also enjoy traditional hand embroidery.
Follow Cindy on Facebook and Instagram to discover upcoming events and beautiful works.
Read Cindy’s Artist Profile here.
Barrington (near Sheffield)
Aukje Boonstra
Transformed discarded clothing into Sustainable Couture. Handstitching Eco Dyeing are my areas of expertise.
Explore Aukje’s website and follow on Facebook and Instagram to find out about upcoming workshops and events.
Ulverstone
Deloraine Creative Studios Inc.
59-61 Emu Bay Road
Deloraine, TAS 7304
Deloraine Creative Studios Inc. is a centre for the creation and exhibition of art, craft, and design. We are a not-for-profit organisation that offers a unique experience for people to view artists and craftspeople at work, creating handcrafted Tasmanian products and works of art.
Our working studios offer artisans the opportunity to gain recognition of their skills, display and sell their work and provides an ideal environment in which to share their knowledge and skills.
Deloraine Creative Studios also offer the opportunity for artists to display and sell their art works on consignment.
To learn more visit the Deloraine Creative Studios website and follow on Facebook.
Wendy Calder
Creative in fine arts mixed media. I enjoy the shadow light play, monochromatic graphite charcoal mixed media and print making.
Hand made natural dyes images and fabrics. Soft furnishings items simple sewing techniques and exploration. Yarns and colour creating useful items wearable and functional art. Nature flora and fauna images and subjects help retain my focus.
Enjoy sharing the fun of the adventure in learning techniques.
Dunorlan
Central Tablelands
Central South – including Hobart
Mel Hills
Mel is a natural history artist who delights in sharing her inspiration and joy through creating portraits of the landscapes, ecosystems, plants and animals around her.
Mel Hills Wild Art on Facebook, Instagram, Redbubble and Bluethumb. Mel also heads into Hobart and further north for events.
Francis Shepherd
I am an all round artist. Mediums I work in include clay, Hebel block, brick, concrete, glass and wood.
Discover Francis’ work on her website and follow her on Facebook for her latest news.
Geeveston
Emma Robertson
Proud palawa artist creating cultural jewellery, prints, fashion and homewares.
Follow Emma on Facebook and Instagram to discover fabulous designs and treasures.
Chigwell
Amanda Grubb
Beautifully Natural – Amanda Jane Designs
I love designing colourful and fun fabrics from my unique Watercolour designs, running classes, and all based around nature. Artwork to make you smile.
Be sure to follow on Facebook, explore Amanda’s website, shop her beautiful designs, and join her email newsletter.
Brighton
Artosaurus Gallery and Studios
Artosaurus is an inclusive art gallery with multiple teaching studios. Our focus is on lifelong learning for artists of all abilities, providing art classes and workshops and opportunities for Tasmanian artists to exhibit and sell their work and building a safe and supportive art community.
Visit the Artosaurus Gallery and Studios website and be inspired by their work and while you’re there, join the newsletter.
Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram too.
Moonah
Stitching and Beyond inc
Stitching and Beyond is a group which celebrates the work of textile artists exploring innovative approaches to fibre and mixed media arts. We share ideas, knowledge and techniques, support each other , and showcase textile art in all forms.
Be sure to join the Stitching and Beyond Facebook Group and visit their website to stay up to date with workshops, events and daily doses of textile inspiration.
Moonah
Tanya Scharaschkin
Learn to observe and draw with botanist and artist, Dr Tanya Scharaschkin. Having struggled with drawing accurately herself, Tanya’s classes cater to those who have never drawn before or think they can’t draw.
Tanya lives in Collinsvale, but teaches across Tasmania and interstate and overseas. Invite her and she’ll be there!
Follow Tanya on Facebook and shop with her on Redbubble.
Collinsvale
Annette Fuller
I am a multidisciplinary artist deeply connected to and drawing inspiration from nature and my relationship in and with the natural environment. My sense of place heavily influences my work.
Come explore Annette’s beautiful website with her art work and workshops and be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram for creative fixes!
Cremorne
North East
Christie A Lange
Christie Lange is a sculptor and ceramic artist. Her practice embraces biodiversity, hybridity and the agency of the more-than-human. Bringing together material investigations with a mycelial imagination, refrains of the mycological, zoological and botanical are present in her hybrid inventions. Highlighting the planets need for biodiversity, she tenderly examines redemption, restoration and renewal as her works in clay reveal nature’s infinitesimal expressions. Through her work, Christie hopes to nurture an appreciation for the natural world.
Visit Christie’s website and be inspired by the range of wonderful ceramic workshops and follow her on Facebook and Instagram for her latest news and designs.
Binalong Bay
East Coast
South East
Navigating Tasmania
Below is a map to help orientate yourself with the regions. Do note that this map has some creative license to it rather than being a very specific, professional cartographers creation. Do refer to the Tasmanian Government Official touring map of Tasmania ($5, available online, in Service Tasmania shops and onboard the Spirit of Tasmania) for accurate details. It even has roads and rivers marked on it!
If you’re planning a road trip arts holiday be sure to get hold of a good old fashion printed map of the state. Do not trust Google maps or the navigation maps beyond the city and suburbs as they’re renowned for taking people along unsafe narrow dirt tracks with little opportunity for chucking u- turns (true for all regional, rural and remote areas in Australia). And besides, folding out a map, having an explore is way more fun!
See What’s On Across Tasmania
Just click on the images below to find out what is happening with various artists across the state.
