Huon artist Anna Arden-Wong recalls her journey from Europe to Australia via China and the inspiration she has found in the far south of Tasmania for her art.

David Rauenbusch and his wife Michelle tell their story of how they came to be living in the Huon Valley and selling wooden spoons that can be found across the globe. Learn about the community of Cygnet where they live and their strong ethical approach in making their spoons. Alice Hansen also wrote a ‘Story…

The Huon Valley is home and an inspirational haven for artists from all around the world. Inspired and centered by the environment and community around them they cherish their time in the Huon. Huon Beings Huon Beings is a documentary series that captures the diverse stories of life among people living in the Huon Valley. Created by…

Ross Smithard began playing the violin when he was 12. He had some classical tuition but says it only became fun when he joined a bush band at 15. He worked at an agricultural research institute in New South Wales and music was his hobby. In 1975 in his hometown of Wagga Wagga he played…

Jethro Pickett is a Cygnet-based musician and producer. He’s softly spoken – but still waters can run deep. ‘I started my musical journey as a ten-year-old, taking lessons in bass at Wilmot near Devonport,’ Jethro says. ‘Then my teacher started a kids’ band and I was hooked.’ Jethro lives in a desirable waterfront location, with…

Dan Rawlings grew up in Frankston Victoria and played drums in various Melbourne bands. He later picked up a guitar and started an acoustic folk duo with his musical sister. As Turtle and Fox, they played together for five years. ‘Our father was a self-taught musician and our house was always full of music,’ Dan…