Emerging artist: Pete Mattila
The strength and power of forged steel and the beauty and elegance of artistic expression are a unique combination brought together by blacksmith Pete Mattila, the Tasmanian Craft Fair's Emerging Artist for 2011.
Visiting artist: Anaïs Pitalier
French artist Anaïs Pitalier is an expert in authentic reproductions of historically important artworks from the masters such as Da Vinci and Duccio. She studied the restoration of paintings in Florence, Italy, and also restores wood sculptures and gold frames.
Our opening times
Fri, Sat, Sun: 9am-5pm
Mon: 9am-4pm
Facts of Deloraine
- Time zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time
- The language: Australian English
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Altitude: 253m above sea level
- Population: approximate residential population - 3100
- Climate: average max temperature in January is 21.5 degrees Celsius, and in June 11 degrees Celsius
- Waterways: the Meander River flows through the township
- History: Deloraine was explored in 1823 by Captain Rolland, and established in about the late 1840
- Distances: Deloraine is 228 km north of Hobart (southern Tasmania), and 48 km west of Launceston (central north Tasmania)
Deloraine & surrounds provide varying accommodation...
Hotels and motels in Launceston & Devonport, just 45 minutes’ drive away, to country guest houses and bed & breakfast accommodation.
Tourism Tasmania’s website, Discover Tasmania has a comprehensive listing of all accommodation in the area.