Artisans arts
& crafts
Behind every stall is a story — of craft, creativity, and community.
Our makers bring together the best of local art, design, and handmade treasures, each piece reflecting the character of the region. From keepsakes to one-of-a-kind works, it’s the perfect place to meet the people who create with heart.
Liz Bennett creates hand built and wheel-thrown ceramic pieces in her studio in the beautiful Huon Valley. She loves making large indoor and outdoor sculptures and functional pieces for around your home. Each piece is handmade in the Huon Valley, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship that comes from creating in this inspiring region.
Bella Rose Florist, based in Huonville, brings a little pocket of beauty to the festival. Their stall is filled with fresh, seasonal blooms sourced from local flower farms all within 20 minutes, chosen for quality and fragrance. Alongside the flowers, they offer a curated range of handmade gifts from talented Huon Valley and Channel makers—perfect for thoughtful gifting.
Amy & Ella's Handmade Earrings is a heartfelt Tasmanian business based in the beautiful Huon Valley. What began as a creative connection between mother and daughter has grown into a thriving small business celebrating individuality and creativity. Each piece is lovingly handmade using high-quality polymer clay, resin and hypoallergenic findings. The Huon Valley's peaceful surroundings and lush landscapes inspire the colours, textures and calmness reflected in every unique design.
Michelle Winter lives in the forests of Nicholls Rivulet and has called the Huon Valley home for over 30 years. Inspired by Tasmania’s landscapes, she handcrafts jewellery in 100% recycled sterling silver, featuring mountain range silhouettes. She also fossicks and polishes Tasmanian gemstones, setting them into unique, Huon Valley-made designs.
A family-run business from the Huon Valley, creating unique hand-burnt designs on wool and vegan suede hats—no lasers, all original—plus stunning crystal-beaded jewellery. Joining in is Noah, 10, who built his own brand of quirky T-shirts featuring his fun cartoon designs. The apple and Tassie devil are crowd favourites! Authentic, handmade, and proudly Tasmanian.
Satinwood Creations is a producer of leather goods from the Huon Valley. Every piece is handmade, hand sewn and designed by Christine utilising only full grain cow and kangaroo leather. Christine produces a large range of products that includes purses, handbags, bracelets, belts plus one of her favourites, lots of costume masks and so much more.
Totally Rusty is a family-owned business devoted to handmade craftsmanship. All of our pieces begin as hand-drawn designs and are individually cut by hand with a plasma cutter—giving every item its own unique character.
Fancy Freeze Tasmania is a proud Huon Valley business capturing the pure taste of Tasmania in every bite. Using locally grown, organic Huon Valley fruit—much of it from their own orchard—they craft premium freeze-dried products that celebrate the region's natural abundance. Alongside fruit, they offer freeze-dried Tasmanian ice cream and a playful range of freeze-dried lollies, showcasing the freshness, creativity and vibrant spirit of the Huon Valley.
Phoenix Creations ethically source timber locally and create in their studio in Cygnet. They hope to inspire and educate people about traditional carving techniques, the cultural heritage of green wood carving, and how artists can create with a low environmental impact. Their line includes hand-carved wooden spoons, other utensils, kuksas, bowls and boxes, wall art, pendants and earrings.
AC3D started in the Huon Valley, creating durable sensory tools through 3D printing. Each piece is printed from sustainably sourced plant-based bioplastic and hand-finished for strength and quality. Living with ADHD inspired the creation of purposeful tools that support focus and calm. By producing high-quality items from raw materials locally, AC3D proves that small-scale manufacturing can thrive in regional Tasmania.
Slow Intentions is an eco-conscious home and living brand created by husband and wife team Jodie and Brendan Walker. Having relocated from Brisbane to the Huon Valley in May 2024, they've fallen in love with the region and its like-minded community. Brendan hand-turns unique stem vases, pens and desk clocks using locally sourced sustainable timbers. Jodie crochets zero-waste items from natural, compostable fibres, alongside hand-poured scented soy candles reflecting Tasmania's beauty.
Geckostrands showcases Tasmanian handmade and grown products, transformed into one-of-a-kind wearable pieces. All of their dyes are created from natural materials—eucalypts, muds, and tannins—that are sustainably grown, gathered, and prepared on their property in Franklin in the Huon Valley. Every item reflects Tasmania’s natural environment and values of sustainability, while adding value through design and craftsmanship.
Y Knot Woodturning hail from our gorgeous Huon Valley and they’re dedicated to creating exceptional pieces using Tasmania’s remarkable timbers, starting with a log and letting its natural beauty inspire them to produce one-of-a-kind items for your appreciation.
Fluturi is a kids' clothing label handmade by Rebecca in her Castle Forbes Bay studio. Drawing inspiration from the local natural environment and her cottage garden, she creates fun, comfy and classic baby and kids wear from a fabulous fabric collection. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted from 100% cotton with comfort, durability and playfulness in mind. Sizes range from tiny baby 000 to size 8, perfect for everyday adventures or special moments.
Funny Faces Hobart has been a firm favourite at A Taste of the Huon for years. Run by the wonderful Vanessa, she brings colour, creativity and plenty of smiles with her much-loved face painting. Consistently voted one of Hobart's top face painters!