Franklin Arts Trail

Teri Berry

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

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  

Maree Dillon

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 […]

WaiArt

 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

  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

  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

  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 […]

Frances Stevens

  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. […]

Sharon Pearce

  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: […]

Tina Los

  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 […]