Yarns Artwork in Silk
Highlights
- Explore vibrant silk art crafted by over 300 local artists, showcasing Deloraine's rich history and culture.
- Marvel at four large panels, each measuring three-and-a-half by four metres, meticulously created over 10,000 hours.
- Experience free entry on the 30th of each month in 2025, celebrating 30 years of artistic achievement.
- Enjoy an engaging audiovisual presentation that deepens your understanding of the artwork and its significance.
Yarns Artwork in Silk is 30 years old this year. In celebration, they are offering free entry on the 30th of each month of 2025.
This large-scale textile treasure has been created in four panels, each measuring three-and-a-half metres by four metres. Crafted by more than 300 local artists, it took 10,000 hours and 200 metres of hand-dyed silk to complete. The artists have employed a number of techniques including embroidery, cross-stitch, weaving, patchwork and quilting to create Yarns.
Yarns Artwork in Silk tells the story of the local area – exploring its history, landscape and culture. The display includes an audiovisual presentation which expands on the work and is housed at the Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre in Deloraine.
Yarns were awarded a 2020 Travellers’ Choice Award based on consistently good reviews through TripAdvisor.
Deloraine and the surrounding district is one of Tasmania’s most significant regional centres for art and crafts. Visit today and be amazed and inspired!
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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