Weaving his magic!

Jim Deghand, working at the loom in his studio space at DCS in Deloraine.

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JIM DEGHAND is a spinner, dyer and weaver who has been a fixture at Deloraine Creative Studios for many years.

Arriving in Tasmania many years ago from the USA, Jim has lived and worked at his bush property in Jackey’s Marsh in the Meander Valley for most of his life.

A drawcard for anyone interested in the art and craft of textiles – a special collection of Jim’s marvellous work has been gathered together to showcase the work of a lifetime.

Bought, commissioned and collected, Jim’s woven creations have been scattered far and wide around the world.

His work is represented in many public and private collections including the National Gallery in Canberra and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston.

Jim’s retrospective exhibition is on display this August, in the DCS gallery from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–3pm.

Jim is usually resident on weekends, so there is an opportunity to see him at work.

The gallery collection is for display only, but Jim continues to offer new work for sale.

DCS, at 59–61 Emu Bay Road, is also home to other craft and art on display, and for sale.