Ildikó Vigh is a very special artist for our studio gallery. While Ildikó is a permanent resident of The Hague, she has had family living in Taranaki and we got to know her while she was here visiting with them. … Read more
Ildikó Vigh
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Three By Two
Ways With A Needle
March 17th 2023 – April 24th 2023
Three highly creative stitchers are combining to fill the studio gallery space with their works and ideas.
It will be brilliant as it has been two years in the … Read more
Julz Coffey
Julz Coffey. Whanganui based mixed media artist.
It is a great thrill to get a work from Julz as her works are so much in demand. Fortunately for us she participated in the concertina book challenge and created her delightful … Read more
Toni Hartill
Toni Hartill – Printmaker, book maker, creator of magical dream vessels.
We are pleased to have Toni Hartill join us for the collection The Beach – Paper, Books & Baskets. The endless fascination I have with Toni’s work is her … Read more
Jeanette Gillies
Art Quilt Creator.
Artist Talk Friday 11th November 2022 1.30 – 2.30 at the gallery
I feel very privileged to be a twin to Jennifer. I am the second born and tell her I kicked her out!!!!
We learnt to … Read more
Side By Side – Joint Exhibition of Jeanette Gillies and Jennifer Paterson.
10th November – 19th December 2022
Artist Talk Friday 11th November 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm at the gallery
We had the most wonderful time listening to these talented twins explaining how they have been inspired to create the works … Read more
The Cupboard Collection 2022. Solo Exhibition – Viv Davy.
This exhibition is Viv’s annual solo show, this year with a slightly different twist. Viv is a multi-discipline textile artist whose studio is situated above the gallery at ‘from out of the blue studio gallery’. The past year has been … Read more
Fabric, Fibre & Thread. Until September 26th 2022. Part II Louise Cook – Saori Weaver
The magic in the handwoven works of Louise Cook the Saori Weaver in my opinion lies in the details. The gallery above highlights some of these in the works currently on display in the gallery.
The basic nature of Saori … Read more
Jane Woodhall
A Thing of Shreds and Patches
February 2nd 2023 – March 13th 2023
We have had Jane’s intricate stitch work in the gallery before and it holds a great sense of presence when experienced face to face.
Here are some … Read more