Enjoy an afternoon with the Artisans at beautiful historic Balfour House in Cygnet as you discover the art of the handmade. The Artisan's Hand Christmas Market offers you the opportunity to spend time with local Artisans, ask questions about their work and purchase original and creative handmade gifts from these incredibly talented local makers.

The market features one-of-a-kind Xmas gifts including ceramics, jewellery, delicious home-baked goods and Xmas puddings, original art prints, handmade knives, leatherwork, local timber items, beautiful art print tea towels and aprons, handmade textile items and cards and so much more!

Get your taste buds ready - Fried and Loaded will be onsite with their sensational menu offerings so grab a bite to eat, catch up with friends and relax on the lawns of Balfour House for an afternoon of relaxation and fun.

Meet these skilled craftspeople and spend time in Balfour House's working studios where you will be able to see the tools and techniques of the makers.

Find your perfect gift at the Artisan's Hand Christmas Market!

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

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Wisdom Through Wood – School of green woodworking
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20 Aug 2025 - 26 Jan 2026
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6 Jun 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Arcangelo Sassolino: in the end, the beginning
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19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
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23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025
Al Jardine – Performing the Classic Hits and Deep Cuts of The Beach Boys (Hobart)
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24 Oct 2025 - 17 Nov 2025
Adrian Barber | Solo Exhibition
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24 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
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15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026
Théo Mercier: MIRRORSCAPE
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24 Oct 2025 - 15 Nov 2025
JOAN ROSS | ‘HAVE WE GOT EVERYTHING’ | EXHIBITION
Bett Gallery is thrilled to present Joan Ross' highly anticipated exhibition 'Have we got everything'. This will be Joan's seventh major exhibition with the gallery.
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