WAIKERI SCULPTURE STUDIO Taimoana Meuli Working in the sculpture realms for 28 years Taimoana says his inspiration comes from the importance he places on connecting with nature, and valuing and respecting the physical environment, it is humbling and gratifying to shape and redefine stone, metals, wood and Pounamu captivating its natural beauty while allowing…
THE TOWNHOUSE GALLERY Shirley Shirley Pearson is a visual artist whose vibrant oil and acrylic paintings capture the essence of nature’s beauty. Drawing inspiration from photographs, she creates large-scale floral masterpieces that radiate with colour and life. Shirley’s work has been featured in various exhibitions, galleries, cafes, and private collections, captivating audiences with her unique…
SIMON DICKEY’S STUDIO In his mid thirties, while running his digital agency Frontend Design in Auckland, Simon signed up to a life drawing class with Matthew Browne to explore his passion in art. It was the final class of term in 2010 when he conceived a charcoal figurative drawing that surprised not only him but…
SHORTYDUBS Shortydubs is a contemporary artist based in the heart of Raglan. His distinctive style blends complex, layered stencils with elements of street and pop art. Formerly a touring musician and producer, Shortydubs draws on a lifetime of creative exploration — remixing the world around him through a unique visual language. His works invite viewers…
SARAH BING I build large ceramic sculptures and throw and handbuild functional pieces.I also make tiles for kitchens and bathrooms by commission, and hold private classes in my studio. I started 11 years ago and was immediately obsessed as soon as I touched clay. It feels like the perfect medium because you can create anything…
MINISTRY OF WOOD Roger Woolston was brought up remotely on a farm in Taumarunui the heart of the north island, he left school to train as an apprentice cabinetmaker then onto his OE working as the resident cabinetmaker in Yallingup Galleries, Australia. Returning to NZ to work in the super yacht industry before running his…
MEGAN HOCKLY My work is a combination of what I’m thinking about, angry about and visually engaged with. I am immersed in Art with my job, which is lucky really. I am currently teaching at Hillcrest High school and continue to love learning alongside the students. I like using a range of techniques and materials,…
LABOUR OF WILD Labour of Wild hats are meticulously handcrafted by Lisa Uphill with great care and obsessive attention to detail. Using premium fur felt, each hat is hand-shaped, fitted with a soft leather sweatband, lined with satin for comfort, and thoughtfully decorated with unique trims. Specialising in custom-made designs, Lisa also offers a limited…
DOUG FORD AT MADE GALLERY Doug Ford paints from his imagination. What he has seen and where he has been he translates through his brush – his emotions and feelings about a place onto a canvas. Whether it will be a wooden cut-out native bird, a painted driftwood head, a recycled brushhead or a stunning…
THE RAGLAN COMMUNITY CLAY SHED Meet the makers, the creators, the fun-loving crew of the Raglan Community Clay Shed. The Clay Shed is located at the back of the Old School Arts Centre in our purpose-built Whare Uku and has over 100 active members. No matter if you are into collecting art or just clay-curious,…