Phoenix Creations
Highlights
- Explore the charming village of Cygnet, just 45 minutes south of Hobart, for a unique artisan experience.
- Discover hand-carved wooden utensils at Phoenix Creations, crafted from recycled timbers by local artist David Rauenbusch.
- Join engaging spoon carving workshops suitable for all ages, perfect for honing skills or enjoying a creative day out.
- Enjoy a personalised gallery visit at Phoenix Creations Studio Gallery, open Sundays from September to May, with demos available.
About 45 minutes south of Hobart, Tasmania, you will find the beautiful village of Cygnet. In this thriving centre for artisans, you will discover a beautiful little studio gallery tucked away on Golden Valley Road – Phoenix Creations. Inside you will find the home of the gorgeous hand-carved wooden Soul Spoon range-not only spoons but salad servers, knives, scoops, kuksas, spurtles- any utensil you can think of.
All hand carved by artist David Rauenbusch, celebrating the past by breathing new life into recycled vintage and green timbers. David carves in the studio and is happy to give you a demo. Michelle adds to the range with whimsical Bloom Spoons and mosaic and beaded jewellery.
Phoenix Creations Studio Gallery opens September-May, Sundays, Noon -5 pm’ ish (other times by request, just call to arrange). As well as visiting the gallery, there is now an opportunity to join the fun.
Spoon Carving Workshops are available, catering for ages 6 and up, absolute beginners to those wishing to hone their skills. Perfect for corporate team building too! Dave can’t wait to share his carving passion with you.
Bookings can be made on the telephone or via the web store. Workshops are by demand, running all year long. Warning: Spoon Carving is addictive!
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
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