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.

24 Oct 2025 - 17 Nov 2025
Adrian Barber | Solo Exhibition
Handmark invites you to experience Adrian Barber's exhibition of paintings. Join us for the opening: Friday 24 October - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
20 Aug 2025 - 26 Jan 2026
The World of Butterflies
Explore the beauty, diversity and resilience of butterflies. Featuring hundreds of specimens from around the globe.
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.
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Dec 2025
High Tea, Asian Style!
Get ready for an afternoon stacked with flavour. On your savoury tier: house-made pork siu mai, crispy prawn wontons, and golden spring rolls.
13 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
Jenny Mitchell – The Forest House Tour
After supporting Kasey Chambers on 32 dates around Australia, Jenny Mitchell is heading back Hobart to celebrate her new album.
6 Jun 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Arcangelo Sassolino: in the end, the beginning
Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino brings his experiments with force, change and some very hot steel to Mona.
15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2026
Théo Mercier: MIRRORSCAPE
Five countries, five exhibitions: France, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, and now Australia. The latest iteration of Jeremy Shaw’s new venture arrives at Mona.
3 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
Hobart Twilight Market Long Beach Sandy Bay
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9 May 2025 - 12 Dec 2025
Killara Distillery Second Friday of the Month After Work Drinks
Join us for drinks after work on the second Friday of each month. There will be live music, a food van as well as Killara
9 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025
Leap and Wander Studio, pottery workshops
Leap and Wander Pottery Workshops will help you discover your inner potter. Workshoppers pinch, roll, sip and nibble our way through a few hours.
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