Huon Valley Studio Art Trail
Artists and Makers of the Huon Valley
28 & 29 October 2023
Crabtree Open Studio Weekend with Luthier Lachlan Maclennan as part of the Huon Valley Studio Arts Trail…
In 2023 the Elm & the Raven opened her Huon Valley studio with luthier Lachlan MacLennan as part of the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail. Located at Crabtree. We had many people come to talk directly with us as artists and craftspeople, gaining insights into how the work our made.
The whole event was an amazing opportunity to see artists at work in Southern Tasmania. Spaning two-days the trail is an opportunity for local artists to open their doors to the public, offering an insight to their practice and unique access their work.
Converting a large rustic shed into a gallery for the event, I had on display a full exhibition of photography and digital art, several limited edition nature art prints for sale and smaller stock like greeting cards and mini-prints. I had set up to do some painting on teh day, but with all the activity it was safe to say that none got done!
Lachlan a luthier, was working on mandolins and banjos while visitors came to talk with him about his craft and to play some of his finished instruments. He has a background in all kinds of carpentry and is a specialist in timber boatbuilding.
It’s was beautiful time of year to visit the Huon Valley, and with so many wonderful artists participating, fantastic local food and drink, it’s a great reason to head south for the weekend. I highly recommend attending this annual event, as an artist, a maker or to roam the trail and meet the artists of the Valley.
Visit the Studio Trail website
Lachlan MacLennan Luthier
With 2 mandolins and a custom banjo available for viewing during the studio trail, Lachlan stepped visitors through his process, including concepts of steam bending, instrument making and how he transformed from large scale wooden boat building to fine detail musical instrument making.
The finished instruments are available for sale and Lachlan can be commissioned to create custom designs upon request.
![Luthier Lachlan MacLennan located in Tasmania will be featuring customer mandolins with the Elm & the Raven as part of the Huon Valley Studio Trail. Luthier Lachlan MacLennan located in Tasmania will be featuring customer mandolins with the Elm & the Raven as part of the Huon Valley Studio Trail.](https://elmandtheraven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LM_Studio_closeup-2.jpg)
With Thanks…
This event couldn’t happen without the sponsors, Huon Valley Council, the Huon Valley Artist and Makers, all participants, artists, venues, establishments, promoters and local business. It’s a fabulous opportunity to support local.
Visit the Huon Valley Council News and Huon Valley Tas to find out more and plan your trip.
![Autumn Fields original photography by Emma Coombes at the Elm and the Raven. Golden poplar trees frame a field in Tasmania's Huon Valley Autumn Fields original photography by Emma Coombes at the Elm and the Raven. Golden poplar trees frame a field in Tasmania's Huon Valley](https://elmandtheraven.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AutumnFields_-scaled.webp)