Wooby Lane Gallery — Attraction in Hobart

A must see highlight of Hobart, this was an absolute favourite from my visit to Tasmania. I was briefly disapointed to see two steps to the entrance, but the owner was very helpful in telling my partner and I about the wheelchair entrance through the neighbouring store. This is very much an art gallery where the art is for sale, rather than a gift shop with mass-produced stuff you could get somewhere else. Prices start from around $10, perhaps a little cheaper, and a good range of stock was priced from $10 - $100. As someone wanting to bring home gifts for family and shopping on a budget, I appreciate this. It has a wide range of work by different glass artists, as well as a smaller number of paintings and other kinds of art. The owner chatted with me about some of the art, as well as about Hobart and Tasmania in general. I have been to public and ticketed galleries with less impressive works and range, as well as less knowledgeable curators with willingness to share. I hope to be back in Hobart to...

Disappointed.There once was a very true Tasmanian made art gallery. Now a new shop, I wasn’t sure if this new shop is a second hand furniture shop or local crafts.The craft is mostly what you see at community town shows and pop up shops.Our tour guide was quick to walk past and suggested we don’t look , but I recalled our last visit and went in for a look. Dismal. drab.Our tour guide was correct, we should have kept walking. To top it off , Not very friendly staff.A few doors up past this shop there is a collection of small shops with true curated arts and more representative of the Tasmanian Art culture.Always take the tour guides...

I had the most pleasant purchase experience at Wooby Lane Art Gallery.

Christ went above and beyond in packing a large piece of painting in a box for safe and easier transport for my interstate travel. I paid multiple visits to the Gallery before making the purchase and I loved exchanging conversations with the lovely and down-to-earth owners every single time. This added a very personal touch to the beautiful painting I took home and my Tassie experience.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you again on my...