Heidi comes to us from Thames where she has earned a reputation for her careful considered making. Her practice explore the world of natural fibres and natural pigments. There is a delicate hand on her works as she explores the … Read more
Another new to the gallery artist for 2025 is Anne Daniel. Well known for her harakeke works, Anne is also a loom based weaver. It is with a great … Read more
It is always a pleasure to be able to bring artists who reside away from Ōpunakē into the gallery as exhibitors – a wonderful chance for the visitors and supporters of … Read more
Anne Daniel is currently filling the gallery with her solo exhibition – The Shape of Gathering Dec 4th 2025 – Jan 5th 2026. This is a cash and carry collection of works, ideal for the special … Read more
Jane was the Judge for The Taranaki Collection 2026 – Judge’s Choice Award. Her selection was Donna Dinsdale’s work ‘Pakanga II – The Quiet that Followed’. Images of this work are below. Also the Artist Statement about … Read more
Ruth is inspired by the landscape of Aotearoa and she has been exploring fabric collage and natural dyeing and printing processes as preparation for this Solo Exhibition so the gallery is filled with wonderful new works reflective of this learning … Read more
Tanya Doty has been crafting willow baskets from her workshop in Upper Moutere since her first basket making course with Golden Bay basketmaker Peter Greer in 2008. Largely self taught since then Tanya is firmly addicted to basket making and spends … Read more
Kirsty was one of the 19 artists who had works selected for this curated Collection. Her Artist Statement is on this page: https://fromoutofthebluestudiogallery.com/artists-in-the-taranaki-collection-2026/ Please check it out.
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Kapiti Creatives – Members of Association of NZ Embroiderer’ Guilds.
Seventeen textile fanatics meet monthly in Waikanae to share, challenge, inspire and work separately and together to create ‘Art’ in its wider sense. Driven by … Read more
