Artists

Teri Berry is a felt-maker and potter working from her purpose-built studio, where visitors can watch her transform soft wool fibres into durable felt using only soapy water and skilled hands. Alongside creating tactile artworks in clay and felt, Teri runs felt-making workshops (teriberry.com/felting-classes-2) and offers both finished pieces and a curated selection of fibres […]

Megan Lockwood is a self-taught watercolour artist from Hunua. A love of nature and gardening has lead her to Botanical Art with a particular fondness for Flowers. Payment methods available: Cash/online banking  

A lifelong creator using fabric has seen me focus on quilting and its techniques to create original designs and works of art. I enjoy the organic process of taking fabric and turning it into 3 dimensional products that provide both pleasure and comfort to others. More recently I have been focusing on the effect of […]

 Formed in 2020, WaiArt is a group of nine local artists exploring diverse styles and media including paint, pastel, charcoal, gel-print, collage and more. They meet weekly, and in July successfully curated their first Waiuku Art exhibition. Their locally themed annual 15-mth calendar featuring original artworks has been a community favourite since its launch in […]

  The Stable Light Gallery showcases the photography work of Keely Muir, alongside invited guest artists inspired by stillness, story telling and everyday detail. The gallery pieces explore quiet moments and subtle form that highlight thoughtful image driven work, creating a space for dialogue between personal vision and guest perspectives, all rooted in an appreciation […]

  Marietta Coney born in Auckland has been painting for 25 years, her preferred choice of subject matter being still life. These striking, well-executed works successfully marry familiar objects with forms of flora and fauna. Each composition embraces the most striking aspects of colour, light and textural elements present in the chosen subject. They possess […]

  Glenys Duff of Taraire Croft Handwovens, first began weaving 40 years ago. A range of articles is woven in her studio, throws, wraps and scarves in beautifully soft merino/corriedale wool, silk, cotton and mohair. Many of these are hand dyed. Tuition is available and visitors to the studio are welcome by prior arrangement. Phone […]

  I am a hand weaver. My work ranges from accessories and household textiles to sculptural pieces. I love exploring and experimenting with different yarns, especially New Zealand wools, and weaving techniques. My inspiration comes from the colours and patterns in my surroundings. Weaving offers endless possibilities so there is always something new to explore. […]

  Hi, my name is Sharon Pearce and I am a local artists living in Maraetai. I enjoy painting Landscapes, Seascapes, Birds and Flowers. My medium is Acrylics and Oils. My style is semi impressionistic. I find inspiration around every corner and love to paint what nature has given us. www.facebook.com/sharon.pollockpearce/ www.instagram.com/sharonpearceart/ Payment methods available: […]

  Lost Designs Tina Los works from her home studio in Beachlands. A watercolour artist with a style that is anything but traditional. Her work combines an expressive approach with an absolute attention to fine details, to create dynamic and vibrant paintings. Her work reflects the places she has travelled, her love of nature and […]

  The Waiuku Camera Club exists to provide fellowship for its members by creating an environment of encouragement, mentoring, inspiration, and fun through club meetings, workshops, outings and competition. It also provides a pathway for members to assimilate into club life to discover and develop their unique photography skills. waiukucameraclub.org.nz Payment methods available: Cash/Online banking […]

  Beachlands local artists will be displaying a range of artwork and styles as a collective in the Beachlands Memorial Hall on Sunday. Artist range from textile art (Samantha Sutherland), Acrylic (Helene Henare, Manya Irons Venter & Loretta Arthur), Pencil/pastel (Rakel King) to Watercolour (Sae Shin). There will also be student artwork displayed from local […]

  Clevedon Creatives + Co is a collaboration of local & NZ wide talents, and we’ve set up a creative gallery in the heart of Clevedon. CC+Co was founded in Nov 2019. What began as an art class, then a pop up shop, three years later CC+Co is proud to say we have grown to […]

  My name is Karyn Fisher, over the years I have painted many murals. However more recently I have started painting with oils on canvas. I feel I’m still working on my style and learning as I go. I like to paint with meaning, l get inspired by a challenge. I paint by eye and […]

  Amanda Spencer creates expressive ceramic sculptures with a playful, soulful edge. Her work centres around hand-built pottery heads—ranging from bold character pieces to sculptural garden planters, such as her much-loved Frida forms. Each piece is uniquely crafted and many are fired using the dramatic Raku technique, giving them rich textures and unpredictable, elemental finishes. […]

  Artist / creative, Rosalie is a Franklin resident of 42 years, living & creating in beautiful Glenbrook Beach. She has an in home studio filled with paintings to sell and current artwork on the go.   www.instagram.com/xx_auras_xx/ Payment methods available: Cash/Online banking Wheelchair Accessible   

  Sandra Littlejohns-Clark (BVA) paints using bold colours and dynamic imagery. She has lived below the Drury foothills for 29 years and began painting her local landscape that is undergoing rapid manmade recontouring and reconfiguration. Her work records the impact and inevitabilities of development. The landscape of change continues to be the inspiration for her […]

  Inspired by the balance of form and function, Annette Piercy creates beautiful pottery homeware in a variety of timeless glazes. Her work is designed for everyday use —gracing tables across NZ and beyond, and becoming part of everyday moments, shared meals, and special memories. Visit her rural studio to discover the making process and […]

A Gallery run by artist’s Cheryl and James Wright. It features unique sculpture, painting, ceramics, glass, bronze, jewellery, photography and prints by established and emerging artists including several locals. Art Industry also produce unique works under their own brand. Click on the ‘Art Industry Works’ link on their website for bird stakes, hanging disks, aluminium […]

Artisans Alcove is a creative wellbeing initiative supported by the Waiuku Family Support Network. It provides a platform for local artisans to showcase their work, express their creativity, and offers the community a chance to purchase unique, handcrafted art. Regular hours are 10AM-4PM Weekdays Visit them at 52 Queen St, Waiuku during this years art […]

*** Unfortunately Due to slips in the property Red Earth Studio will not be open this Labour Weekend 2025 during the Franklin Arts Trail. We apologise for any inconvenience ***   The Red Earth Studio is the home to all things creative. Discover artwork on both large and small scale. Learn about our art workshops […]

Lisa creates contemporary art sculptures which are predominantly made using kiln cast glass and mixed media.  Specialising in kiln cast glass, Lisa’s practice focuses on the lost wax casting technique. This process involves making master moulds, often made from a found object, then uses the wax forms to construct her works which become glass after […]

Coming from an arts background, Evelyn found her niche with lost-wax kiln casting in 2003, and has since explored the qualities of crystal glass, modifying materials, techniques and methods that allows her to cast fine detail and control colour placement, taking advantage of the creative freedom for conceptual vision and innovation that the lost wax […]

A yearning to come home to Auckland, and an understanding husband, has enabled me to open my studio/gallery – Gallery 61.(Gallery 61 will be closed 2025 Labour Weekend and Carolyn will exhibit at 81A Beachlands Avenue, Beachlands). I paint in oils, the depth and richness highlighting the beauty of Aotearoa. My varied work is held […]

The gallery has one of a kind art and metal sculptures made from repurposed materials. All pieces are made with a variety of weird and wonderful objects. My creations started life as household items like kitchen utensils or everyday objects we tend to throw away. My sculptures have been crafted into interesting forms that would […]

Kerry enjoys textiles in different forms, indigo dyeing,felting and art quilts. She enjoys the wild west coast and the rugged landscapes and colours. Her passion is indigo dyeing usings different shapes to get a geometric design. Kerry exhibits her art work at the Pollok Art & Craft Gallery and enters in local competitions. Contact email: […]

Lynda Jane enjoys many art forms and subjects, though loves to paint on driftwood or canvas; especially mountains, trees and the ocean. Having lived in Franklin most of her life, she is often inspired by the beauty of this area. Her award winning contemporary style is often fun and bold or emotive in watercolour or […]

Danielle runs her Mosaic business from her home studio and additionally teaches classes. She creates mosaic pop art 3 dimensional sculptures on cement and terracotta pots out of tile and sometimes tile/glass combinations, that can be displayed either indoor or outdoors. She also creates stained glass mosaic interior/exterior lighting and stained glass mosaic windows. Email: […]

We are a group of five artists. We have various interests and talents. I enjoy renewing older objects like wooden chairs and painting. Karen is an accomplished painter and has been a painting tutor, Maureen enjoys working in oils and creating works of fantasy, Megan works in many different media and Linda is developing her […]

Paul Coney began painting professionally aged 20, and is entirely self taught. He first attracted public recognition in 1987 when chosen as the official artist for the America’s Cup Challenge by the BNZ sponsors. A successful watercolourist, Coney taught, worked and exhibited in this medium for over 20 years. In 2008 he began working on […]

Jane Crosbie is a modern impressionist who has exhibited internationally. Her paintings are collected all over the world. Her bold multilayered originals painted in oils acrylics or mixed media are alive with movement and texture created by palette knives. Jane’s portraits, landscapes, seascapes, animal paintings, and equine art can be viewed in her Pukekohe gallery […]

Open hours: 10am to 4 pm during the Trail Event Regular opening times: Open hours 7am – 5pm weekdays, or by appointment after hours or weekends. Scott’s Steel Workz is unique. Bring your ideas or work with us to create a custom piece. Our Waterjet can cut anything, glass, perspex, wood, plywood, rubber, stone and […]

Jane Thorne has exhibited both locally and internationally. Insects are the dominant feature in her paintings, and she is influenced by earlier years studying museology and more recently, a fascination with old wallpapers and history. The insects are typically arranged to suggest deeper meanings and details to draw the viewer in. Jane has also illustrated […]

‘‘Pollok Arts and Crafts Co-operative’, was launched on Labour Weekend, 2007. The current members of the Coop are Kerry Collins (textiles), Phil Jordan (mixed media), Lois Templeton (ceramics and textiles), Irmi Hastings (textiles), Lynda Jane Dodd (painting). The Coop takes pride in supporting approx 40 local artists, whom exhibit an intriguing variety of works. Contact […]