We are very privileged to be hosting another opportunity for people to view Marilyn Rea-Menzies’ powerful exhibition – Extinction Is Forever. What a timely body of work and how wonderful to … Read more
Three highly creative stitchers are combining to fill the studio gallery space with their works and ideas.
It is quite brilliant as it has been two years in the … Read more
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 – 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
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
We had the most wonderful time listening to these talented twins explaining how they have been inspired to create the works … Read more
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
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
The Guild members are sharing this exhibition with Louise Cook the Saori Weaver. In this post I want to explore more about what a Guild is and why they still matter to our community of makers and to our society … Read more
Three long time friends set themselves a series of challenges around their textile art practices. In total there were four challenges set. The common factor in these … Read more
