Franklin Arts Trail

Artisans Alcove

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 […]

Kate Alberta Weaving

Frances started weaving in 2014 after joining the local Waiuku Spinners and Weavers group. She enjoys both the technical and creative aspects of weaving and love experimenting with new techniques and yarns. Wherever possible she uses New Zealand wools. Her work ranges from contemporary domestic textiles and clothing through to sculptural pieces. Website: www.katealbertaweaving.com Contact email: katealbertaweaving@gmail.com […]

Helen Morrison

Helen Morrison creates oil paintings influenced by expressionism and the surrounding landscape. Come and visit her home studio and see her paintings  in progress.  Email: morrison.helen@gmail.com Address:  84 Clevedon-Kawakawa Road, 2585 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063892461678

Jillian King

Jillian has been painting in oil for several years. Her work reflects a narrative style, often incorporating iconic buildings and people. Her studio is at her home, and she will open it for the first time in 2021. www.artflownz.com     Phone: 027-486-5378  

Marlene Keeley

Marlene has exhibited successfully in Waikato  and Franklin. Her gallery displays mostlu subjects in acrylic and pastel paintings along with needle nuno felted miniature dogs and a variety of handcrafted gifts. Marlene has been a maker for many years. Open Studio Event Only Phone: 027-3995630  

Carolyn Watts

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 […]

No8 Wired Rustic Designs

Claire and Stephen combine resourcefulness and creativity to create unique, custom pieces of artwork. This could be from corten steel, wood or ponga logs. These two clever cookies are on a mission to improve garden aesthetics across the country with their upcycled Rustic Designs. Contact email: number8wiredrusticdesigns@gmail.com Phone: 021-802772 Website: www.no8wiredrusticdesigns.co.nz Facebook: Click Here Mao […]

Altered State Gallery

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 […]

Linda Newall: Titanomagnetite Art Experience

The Titanomagnetite Experience provides visitors with an insight into the unique geographicalfeature on Waiuku’s Karioitahi Beach, the Titanomagnetite crystals within the sand. The unique sustainable art experienceprovides learning in how these crystals formed, how they became to be deposited along thecoastline, and why they are so important to Waiuku’s economy. Attendees understand the magneticproperties of […]

Adrian Bevis

Adrian has been producing quality domestic ware since 1967. He started work as an apprentice potter with Waimea Pottery in Nelson, which at that time was the biggest craft producion pottery in NZ. He went on to run his own pottery in the South Island and then in the North Island. His kilns have been […]