Art Farm Birchs Bay

Art Farm Birchs Bay OPEN 365 DAYS. Dogs on leads welcome. Our sculpture trail is 2km, bush track, with over 35 artworks

Art Farm Birchs Bay (AFBB) is a not-for-profit association established to foster engagement between community, artists, art and the landscape. AFBB is situated at Five Bob Farm, an innovative working farm in the south Channel and home to Diemen Pepper. A visit to the Art Farm includes meandering through fields of Tasmanian native pepper, orchards and an extensive kitchen garden. Art Farm Birchs Ba

y hosts exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops and the renowned Sculpture Trail - an annual sculpture exhibition featuring Tasmanian and interstate artists with support by private sponsorship and local government. Art Farm Birchs Bay is based in lutruwita (Tasmania), approx 35 minutes south of nipaluna (Hobart) and 10 minutes south of putalina (Oyster Cove). We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the palawa people, and pay deep respect to elders past and present, to the many Aboriginal people that did not make elder status, and to the Tasmanian Aboriginal community that continue to care for Country.
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Each year around twenty sculptures are exhibited on the trail - We ask people to make a small donation to help keep the track maintained and to leave us a vote for their favourite piece, so we can award a prize for the Popular Choice.

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by 📚🧵 Two beautiful traditional crafts, one fascinating talk!This Sunday, discover the worl...
10/09/2026

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by

📚🧵 Two beautiful traditional crafts, one fascinating talk!

This Sunday, discover the worlds of bookbinding and Kumihimo braiding with Prue Quarmby

Hear about the craft of creating beautiful books by hand, then explore the intricate art of Kumihimo, the Japanese tradition of braiding cords and threads.

Whether you’re already a maker or simply curious about traditional craft techniques, there’s plenty to discover.

✨ Come along this Sunday and be inspired by the skill, patience and creativity behind these wonderful crafts.

📅 This Sunday
🕑12pm

Come curious. Leave inspired!

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by 🪵 Get hands-on with Huon pine this Sunday! 🪵Ever wanted to try your hand at traditional ...
09/09/2026

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by

🪵 Get hands-on with Huon pine this Sunday! 🪵

Ever wanted to try your hand at traditional spoon carving?

Join Stuart Williams for a 3-hour Huon pine spoon carving workshop and learn the skills and techniques needed to transform beautiful timber into your very own handmade spoon.

✨ $100 per person — materials included

It’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down, work with your hands and create something you’ll be able to use and treasure.

📅 This Sunday
⏰ 3-hour workshop
🪵 Huon pine
💰 $100 including materials

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Please contact Stuart to book your place!

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by There’s plenty to inspire you this Sunday, including a fascinating demo about the linocu...
08/09/2026

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by

There’s plenty to inspire you this Sunday, including a fascinating demo about the linocutting, printing, and painting process with Christine Hannan

Hear how an idea develops and discover the possibilities that open up along the way.

Then hear more about the captivating world of glass fusing. 🔥✨

Different techniques full of creative possibilities!

📅 This Sunday
🕑11am

Come along and get inspired to try something new!

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by 🌿 Discover the magic of eucalyptus dyeing this Sunday! 🌿Come along for an inspiring tal...
07/09/2026

Meet the Makers - Studioworx by

🌿 Discover the magic of eucalyptus dyeing this Sunday! 🌿

Come along for an inspiring talk about Eucalyptus dyeing with Sashiko-stitched hats, exploring the beautiful colours, textures and possibilities of natural dyeing with Linda Chee.

And there’s more! ✨ Take part in a FREE mini workshop and make your very own brooch using beautiful eco-dyed materials.

Come along, get creative and discover what you can make with nature! 🌱🧵

📅 This Sunday 13 September
🎨 Talks + mini workshops
💚 Brooch-making is FREE!
🕑10am - 3pm

Bring your curiosity — and leave with something handmade!

✨ Looking Back... ✨Do you remember this fearsome visitor?Back in 2011, metal sculptor James Hanslow brought a dinosaur t...
04/09/2026

✨ Looking Back... ✨

Do you remember this fearsome visitor?

Back in 2011, metal sculptor James Hanslow brought a dinosaur to life among the bushland.

The rugged metal form blended surprisingly well with its natural surroundings, making it easy to imagine the dinosaur roaming the ferns long before our sculpture trail existed.

Although this sculpture is no longer on display, it's one of those unforgettable artworks that lives on in the memories of those who encountered it.

Did you ever come across this prehistoric giant? We'd love to hear your memories! 🦖

✨ Now Open! ✨ We’re delighted to have Studioworx by designedmade inc. now showing in the distillery studio. Come and dis...
02/09/2026

✨ Now Open! ✨

We’re delighted to have Studioworx by designedmade inc. now showing in the distillery studio.

Come and discover an inspiring exhibition celebrating the creativity, skill and craftsmanship of some of the talented makers of

Explore a diverse collection of works across woodworking, sculpture, glass, ceramics, artist books, textiles and weaving with many intricate details to admire.

Open every day throughout September

And mark your diary for Sunday 13 September! Come along to meet some of the talented makers from 10am-3pm, hear more about their work, and get hands-on with a selection of mini workshops where you can try your hand at learning traditional artisan skills.

Whether you love making, appreciate beautiful craftsmanship, or simply want to discover something new, we’d love to see you there.

✨ Come explore. Meet the makers. Have a go.

Thank you to all our artists! 🎨Entries for this year’s Sculpture Prize have now officially closed. A huge thank you to e...
02/09/2026

Thank you to all our artists! 🎨

Entries for this year’s Sculpture Prize have now officially closed. A huge thank you to every artist who took the time to enter and share their work with us—we’re thrilled by the creativity and talent represented in this year’s submissions.

Our committee will now carefully review all entries, with finalists to be contacted in late September.

Thank you again for being part of this year’s Sculpture Prize, and best of luck to everyone who entered! ✨

⏰ ONE DAY LEFT!This is your final reminder: entries for this year’s Sculpture Prize close tomorrow.Today, we’re looking ...
31/08/2026

⏰ ONE DAY LEFT!

This is your final reminder: entries for this year’s Sculpture Prize close tomorrow.

Today, we’re looking back at one of the memorable sculptures that greeted visitors in 2024 — a towering Bush Troll by Seth Isham that made an unforgettable impression with its imposing presence and playful character.

Tomorrow, the focus turns to the artists entering this year. Could your sculpture be the one visitors remember next?

Don’t miss your chance. Enter today.

Enter online at https://www.artfarmbirchsbay.org.au/2026sculptureprize

2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER.We’re almost at the finish line, and there’s still time to be part of this year’s Sculpture Prize.T...
30/08/2026

2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER.

We’re almost at the finish line, and there’s still time to be part of this year’s Sculpture Prize.

Take one last look at this previous sculpture, Button Grass Benches by Ben Beams for inspiration — then make sure your own submission is ready.

Enter online at https://www.artfarmbirchsbay.org.au/2026sculptureprize

3 DAYS TO GOThe countdown is nearly over.Today’s sculpture from a previous Prize is your reminder that there’s no one wa...
29/08/2026

3 DAYS TO GO

The countdown is nearly over.

Today’s sculpture from a previous Prize is your reminder that there’s no one way to make a great sculpture. Bring your ideas, your materials and your vision. There are many different ways to present art in nature.

This work by Frank Prins from 2014 has a bold presence in the bush.



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3866 Channel Highway
Birchs Bay, TAS
7162

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
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