The Tassie Tea Party is Brewing!

The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania is delighted to announce that our long-anticipated exhibition, The Tassie Tea Party, is nearly ready to serve!

This playful and heartfelt exhibition celebrates the warmth, whimsy and creative spirit of tea parties — Tassie-style! With installations from Guild groups across the state, each tableau tells a story through fibre, form, and imagination, capturing scenes that range from nostalgic to fantastical, and everything in between.

Where & WhenVenue: Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG), Inveresk, Launceston

Exhibition Opening: Saturday24 May 2025 (with a media call on Friday 23 May)

Time: 1.00pm

Public Viewing: From 25 May onwards (exact dates TBC by QVMAG) Opening EventQVMAG will host a High Tea Opening Celebration. Invitations will be managed via Eventbrite, and the link will be circulated by the Guild once available. Please RSVP to secure your spot — and yes, you’re welcome to bring a guest or two!

What Next?We’ll be in touch soon with:

• The Eventbrite link for the opening

• Press materials to share with your local community

• Let’s make this celebration of community, creativity, and cuppas something truly memorable.

  
  

Warmest thanks to all of you who’ve put time, energy and heart into your beautiful contributions. We can’t wait for Tassie to see what we’ve made.

If you have any questions or need help with final preparations, don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@hwsdguildtasmania.org