2024 MAHURANGI ARTIST STUDIO TRAIL

OPENING NIGHT  - Thursday,

1st February 2024 from 6pm - 8pm

All Welcome 

Members Showcase Exhibition will run for the duration of the Art Trail at Warkworth Town Hall.

 

VENUE 10

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL,

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

On street & Town Hall Parking.  Mobility Access & Toilets onsite.

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2nd - 11th February 2024 - 10am - 4pm

Late Night Thursday, 8th February   10am - 7pm

Cherrie is a mixed media artist that specialises in small and large sculptures and the occasional painting.

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VENUE 1

5 Rangi Rd, Opahi Bay, MAHURANGI WEST

Some parking in driveway.  Three steps to studio entrance.

 

3rd-4th & 10th-11th February 2024

10am - 4pm

Karena's new work includes large charred cedar acrylic abstract wall works and painted bamboo earth stick sculptures for the garden. 

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VENUE 2

27 Opahi Bay Road, MAHURANGI WEST

Onsite or beachfront parking.  Studio accessed by steep garden path & steps.

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3rd-4th & 10th-11th February 2024

10am - 4pm

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Website: karenadepont.com 

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Silkscreen print artist, Talia Russell specializes in iconic landscapes with contrasting and harmonious colours, made dramatic by large-scale compositions to create a 'picture window' like view on your wall.  These limited-edition prints are all hand-pulled, so there are minor variations to each print which makes each one unique and original.

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VENUE 3

540 Mahurangi West Rd, MAHURANGI WEST

4-5th & 11-12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

Website: talia-russell-print

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Ann uses acrylic painting techniques to create vibrant studies.

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VENUE 3

540 Mahurangi West Rd, MAHURANGI WEST

4-5th & 11-12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Amanda has a strong figurative focus with emphasis on organic textures, shapes and colours using ceramics and mixed media of charcoal, pastel and ink.

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VENUE 3

540 Mahurangi West Rd, MAHURANGI WEST

4-5th & 11-12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Philippa works in a range of media - painting, collage, digital printing and ceramics creating pieces inspired by NZ nature and landscape, and the interplay of colour, texture and pattern.  Philippa is a nine-time finalist in World of Wearable Art (WOW), some of which will be on view at her studio.

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VENUE 4

60a Cowan Bay Rd, POHUEHUE

4-6th & 11-12th February 2023      10am - 4pm

7-8th & 10th February 2023           1 - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Rosemary creates oil paintings of landscapes taken from her own photos around the North and South Island.  She also creates garden art and totem poles.

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VENUE 5

32 McKinney Rd, WARKWORTH

3rd-5th & 10-12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

Jill's creations are usually animals and birds which she is passionate about.  Jill loves to try and emulate expression and movement with some humour when she can.  Old houses are also a favourite of hers and making bird feeders which double as garden art.

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VENUE 6

109 Alnwick St, WARKWORTH

3rd-6th & 11-12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

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CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Discover the joy of repurposing objects and pre-loved or 'scrap' materials.  Create small sculptures which can be taken away or create small sculptures to photograph or film and enjoy as temporary arrangements.  Suitable for all ages and abilities. Led by Desiree Alexandre / Shelly Gray.

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

4th - 11th February 2023 - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

 

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

WEEKEND CAFÉ  SERVICE PROVIDED BY

KOWHAI COAST LIONS CLUB MEMBERS

 

Tea, Coffee or Juice

PLUS 3 pieces of food for only $10

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

4th - 6th & 11th - Closed Sunday 12th February

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Desiree paints with acrylics, using lace as her textured component within most of the art pieces.  She is known for her vibrant use of colour. 

 

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL, 2 Alnwick Street

Warkworth

3rd-6th & 8th-9th & 11th - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

10th February 2023

1pm - 4pm

 

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Yvonne Gray is an award winning printmaker and mixed-media artist who conveys impressions of people, places and feelings in her artwork.  She pushes colour combinations and uses mark-making, figures, words and patterns to speak her narrative.  Her printmaking uses recycled materials and found objects creating multi-layered artworks.

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd - 11th February 2023 - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Caroline is an encaustic and ceramic artist.  She describes her interest as being in highly textural organic forms and shapes.  Caroline's encaustic paintings have a tactile appeal with multiple layers of colour.  With ceramics she hand builds her larger vessels then uses special effect glazes.  Caroline also sculptures "animal friends" taking inspiration from fairy tales and children's books.

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd - 11th February 2023 - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

Website: carolinejaneart.com

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Contemporary kakahu (korowai) designs, hand-woven wearable art and miniature hand-woven designs in box frames.  Feathers are always a feature of Sharlene's designs.  She also makes available some simple designs using hessian as a base to provide contemporary korowai art at a reduced cost. 

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd-5th & 10-11th February - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

6th February 2023

12.30pm - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Connie's use of vivid colours and somewhat whimsical urban jungles, aim at making people smile and then encouraging you to look closer at the details.

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd February 2023

10am - 4pm

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Website: successio.co.nz

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Noila's vibrant art is a reflection of her colourful joyous soul and her intense love of nature.  Her work draws on her deep connection to the natural environment and in particular to the sea which represents her vision of 'The Colourful Mahurangi".

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd & 7th - 10th February 2023

10am - 4pm

Website: aliondraws.co.nz

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Vivienne is inspired by the beauty of the natural world around us.  She loves to create colourful flowers and birds, often mounted on driftwood or rustic upcycled copper.  Kowhai, pohutukawa, clematis, hibiscus fired in an electric kiln; raku firing for the lustrous and metallic colours of NZ's native birds.

 

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd - 11th February 2023 - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Steve is a local artist who mostly paints in acrylics but will occasionally paint in oils.  Steve is inspired by, and enjoys painting New Zealand land and seascapes.  Living amongst native bush in the Dome Valley, he also has an abundance of variety of bird life to paint.  Steve describes his work as painting in a realistic style while adding more vibrant colours.

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd - 11th February 2023 - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Tanya has a distinctive, lively painting style.  It is full of energy, colour and pattern.  She creates original work alongside art cards, print blocks, jewellery and bookmarks.

 

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VENUE 7

WARKWORTH TOWN HALL

2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth

3rd - 11th February 2023 - Closed Sunday 12th

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Parabolic story-telling, photo realism, photography, wildlife, illustration with plenty of colour.

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VENUE 8

IAN ANDERSON FINE ART GALLERY

Level 1, 44 Elizabeth Street, WARKWORTH 

Gallery above Butter Chicken Box on the old bridge

3rd-6th & 8th-11th February 2023 -

Closed Saturday morning & all day Sunday 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

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Website: ianandersonfineart.com

ONLY $5 per person

Join with Sandra Mather to experiment, to feel the clay and to learn techniques to create your own ceramic masterpiece.  Sandra will then fire your work and prepare it for you to collect later.

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VENUE 9

216A Goatley Road, WARKWORTH

4th - 5th February 2023

10am - 4pm

6th February 2023

10am - 2pm

Sandra hand builds quirky, characterful creatures from clay.  She loves it when her creations make you smile. 

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VENUE 9

216A Goatley Road, WARKWORTH

4th - 5th February 2023

10am - 4pm

6th February 2023

10am - 2pm

Maggie is a self-taught potter mostly with clay using slab and hand-building techniques.  Her brightly coloured work is mainly decorative, suitable for indoors or out. 

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VENUE 10

3 Northwood Close, WARKWORTH

3rd - 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

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CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Julia concentrates on painting and drawing animals and flowers. 

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VENUE 11

STUDIO 384

384 Sandspit Road, WARKWORTH

3rd - 6th & 9th - 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

STUDIO CLOSED

Apologies for Late Notice Cancellation

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Abstract art, colourful, recycled and poetic.  Working in many media including pastel, ink, acrylic, textile, wood and natural materials, Karen is inspired by the nature surrounding her.

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VENUE 12

81 Omaha Flats Road, OMAHA

3rd - 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

Delve into pre-loved, vintage textiles and simple stitching to create a collaged, stitched needle case, small bag or textile art piece. Reminding us that 'make do and mend' should be an important aspect of our modern culture and not a relic of the austerities of wartime.  Suitable for complete beginners but expandable for those more experienced.  Sessions are led by award winning artist and international textile tutor, Alysn Midgelow-Marsden.

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VENUE 13

KOTARE STUDIO, 865 Takatu Rd, MATAKANA

9km from Matakana, after Tawharanui Lodge take the sign for Kotare House at the end of the driveway. Parking for several cars.

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4th - 6th & 11th -12th February 2023

10am - 11am & 3pm - 4pm

Alysn creates wall based and free standing forms to energise your life and connect you to the natural world.  Complex yet lyrical fluidities of form invite you to explore intimate, often visceral, interactions with your own experience.  The materials used vary from textile and stitch through metal, wire concrete, paint and plastic.

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VENUE 13

KOTARE STUDIO, 865 Takatu Rd, MATAKANA

9km from Matakana, after Tawharanui Lodge take the sign for Kotare House at the end of the driveway. Parking for several cars.

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3rd - 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

Website: alysnmidgelowmarsden.com

Open 10am -1pm Sunday 12th February

Contemporary artworks rendered with bold brushstrokes.  Pauline's aim is to paint intuitively and she works quickly in order to maintain a fresh result.  Often paints alla prima, subjects vary from lively landscapes and still life to animal portraits and marinescapes.

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VENUE 14

161 Sharp Road, WARKWORTH

4th - 6th & 11th - 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

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Website: paulinegough.com

Blairs works primarily with ceramics, making brightly coloured sculptures, funky vases and bowls.  He often adds materials like branches, leaves, flowers, wood, paper and vinyl, metal and plastic.

 

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VENUE 15

2 Kanuka Road, SANDSPIT

4th - 6th & 11th - 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

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Website: blairfrasercreations.co.nz

You are invited to experience the old English tradition of making simple artworks in the form of creative greeting cards using a monoprint on glass method.  This is fun, simple for all to make and you will take away a small artwork of your own.

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VENUE 16

STUDIO 22

22 Muncaster Road, SNELLS BEACH

4th - 5th & 11th -12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Jo-ann creates innovative works enhancing the natural beauty of what is around us.  She experiments with mixed media and unusual materials producing original one off artworks.

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VENUE 16

STUDIO 22

22 Muncaster Road, SNELLS BEACH

4th - 5th & 11th -12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Maureen has a passion for sketching in pen and watercolour and using interesting found materials in delightful collages.

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VENUE 16

STUDIO 22

22 Muncaster Road, SNELLS BEACH

4th - 5th & 11th -12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

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Website: maureenroke.nz

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Diverse contemporary creations for jewellery and metals.

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VENUE 16

STUDIO 22

22 Muncaster Road, SNELLS BEACH

4th - 5th & 11th -12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

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Website: tinkerdesigns.co.nz

CLOSED SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

Sally is a painter and printmaker inspired by the environment.  Using printmaking and paint and other mixed media techniques, her work explores colour, texture, organic form and energy inviting the viewer in to take a closer look.

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VENUE 17

4 Kokihi Lane, SNELLS BEACH

3rd - 6th & 10th -12th February 2023

12pm - 4pm

Larraine predominantly paints with acrylics on a variety of surfaces and found objects.

 

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VENUE 18

31 Governer Gray Road, SNELLS BEACH

4th - 5th & 11th -12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

Large and small wooden sculptures , many with an underlying message.

 

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VENUE 19

40 Tamatea Drive, SNELLS BEACH

3rd -12th February 2023

10am - 4pm

Inspired by nature, Glenda creates art that draws us into pausing out of chaotic lives.

 

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VENUE 20

129 Ridge Road, MAHURANGI EAST

3rd & 10th February 2023

12pm - 4pm

4th - 6th & 11th - 12th February 2023

10am - 4pm