Nau mai, haere mai.

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Artist Profiles

Fibre

Fiona MacBride

Studio is purpose-built and easy to find behind the bright blue house on Fenton st. I design everything and make every piece myself.

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Sculpture

Tony Waterson

I am a woodturner and sculpture. My inspirations come from the different grains of wood; each piece has its own uniqueness.

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Painting

Karen Waterson

I work in Oils & Acrylics. My inspiration comes from the beauty of our amazing country, painting landscapes, birds and animals.

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Painting

Morgan Paige Taitoko

Morgan will be hosting a pop-up studio at the Tupare Gardens Cottage. Come by between 10am–3pm each day to see her work up close and say hello.

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Sculpture

Mike Brown

I create contemporary pieces, imbued with meaning, to be worn with courage and pride. My carvings are large, unique and different!

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Mixed Media

Norine Dixon-Ford

I create a broad range of shapes, designs, and whimsical pieces from recycled wallpapers
I am also an Honorary Pastel artist, specializing in pet portraits and landscapes.

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Sculpture

Howard Tuffery

Sculpture garden, studio and Gallery.
Sculptures in wood and stone
Driveway is not suitable for buses or large vehicles

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Painting

Brett Williams

Brett Williams is a self-taught artist creating mixed-media artworks inspired by Aotearoa’s landscapes, using vivid colour, contrast and texture to capture shifting light and mood.

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Jewellery

Sarah Tullett

I am inspired by my environment and ancient artefacts. Pieces are made traditionally and by casting silver and and bronze in sand embracing imperfections and highlighting textures.

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Mixed Media

Wayne Morris

My creations transform recycled, repurposed and salvaged materials into both creative and functional art objects. These works suit both indoor and outdoor environments.

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Jewellery

Katrin Lemcke

I make jewellery by hand, mind, and heart. Using a variety of materials and techniques I explore everything from ancient to modern designs.

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Photography

Simon Brown

Come to Uruti, meet Simon and hear his stories. The backstage studio is set-up for portraits, bring that special other or the whole family, FREE sittings. Uruti, the place to be.

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Mixed Media

Norine Dixon-Ford

I create a broad range of shapes, designs and whimsical pieces from recycled wallpaper.
I am also an Honorary pastel artist, specializing in pet portraits and landscapes.

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Painting

Hayley Elliott-Kernot

Hayley Elliott-Kernot is a Waitara based artist who specializes in oil portraits.

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Painting

Henriette Reason

A fluid acrylics artist specialising in big, bold, colourful abstracts.

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Painting

Alan Hodgson

I am a figurative artist who paints faces. But also paint abstracts when so inclined.

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Sculpture

Tasha Waterson

Tasha Waterson is a Taranaki artist.
Tasha’s artwork is inspired by the human form and her sculptures blur the boundaries between two dimensional and three dimensional drawings.

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Sculpture

Volker Hawighorst

Volker’s modular art blends geometry with code-like structures. Using re-used materials, he creates striking visual effects that explore the rhythm of organic and social currents.

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Sculpture

Renate Verbrugge

If you like my sculpture « Mothers and Daughters » on the foreshore, you will love visiting my studio by the river.
Fun voluptuous female form from tabletop size to monumental in

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Ceramics

Amy Brennan

Amy Brennan creates distinctive ceramic characters, hand-building wall-based and freestanding pieces inspired by faces, and everyday moments with warmth, humour and personality.

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Painting

Tony Rumball

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Painting

Kirsty McLean

In my studio, visitors get to see the processes I use to create my paintings as well as enjoy some magnificent rural views.

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Photography

Brendan Larsen

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Sculpture

Sheryl Lucas

I have been creating colourful Corrugated Iron garden art for 8 years now, although I have a catalogue of pieces that I make , I make a lot of made to order pieces now.

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Painting

Mark Bellringer

Paintings in the last 12 months are mostly from my travels around the back roads of Taranaki.

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Sculpture

Claire Jensen

Visit my studio and view how I explore native New Zealand flora and fauna through form. New and recycled materials, garden art, decor and sculpture.

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Painting

Shannon Lucy Baker

Paintings of New Zealand wildlife with rich colour and texture.

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Painting

Margaret Scott

Margarets paintings reflect living in Taranaki between the mountain and the sea. Her studio has a large range of originals, prints and cards. Studio open all year by appointment.

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Jewellery

Belinda Lubkoll

Belinda is a full time goldsmith, blending European design with the inspiration of New Zealand’s coastline. Throughout the year, Belinda also runs jewellery workshops.

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Printing

Stuart Morris

I like Vincent Van Gogh, cats, rock music, Ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints and German Expressionism. My recent works have been inspired by views of Mt Taranaki and the region.

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Jewellery

Rob Wright

Step into manufacturing jeweller Rob Wright's studio and into a world of precious gems and metals. Collection and commission pieces available.

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Painting

Lynn Webb

I create colourful vibrant paintings in oil. Often using a palette knife to create texture.

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Painting

Lester Earl

Focusing on mood and atmosphere, Lester Earl’s semi-abstract Taranaki landscapes aim to capture the essence and feeling of a place rather than precise details.

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Check back later.

Welcome to the Taranaki Arts Trail.

Thank you to all the artists, visitors, sponsors, patrons, art enthusiasts and local businesses who have had unwavering confidence in Taranaki Arts Trail over the years.

Taranaki is rich with creative talent, and we are thrilled to offer you our 2025 participating artists to visit, enjoy and wonder at their creativity. Our artists are ready to welcome you to their locations around Taranaki Maunga.

All the information you need is here and in our printed brochure. All you have to do is create your own Taranaki Arts Trail open studio adventures.

Nau mai, here mai ki Te Ara Auaha o Taranaki.

E mihi kauatu ana ki ngā ringatoi, ki ngā manuwhiri, ki ngā kaitautoko ā-pūtea, ki ngā nihoroa, ki ngā mata kānapanapa me ngā pakihi hoki, koutou e manawareka, e manawarū tonu ana ki Te Ara Auaha o Taranaki, ite huringa o ngā tau.

Koroapa kau ana I te whnua o Taranaki get hunga hautau, ā e hare ana ki te whakatairnga i ngā ringatoi o te tau 2025 hei tornga mākoutou, hei kaoanga ngākau, kia hōmiromiro hoki te aro ki ngā mahi auaha. Kua rite katora ngā ringatoi ki te rāhiri ia koutou ki ngā taki wā e taiāwhio ana i te maunga.

Kei roto katoa ngā mōitinga i tēnei puka. Ko tāu, he whakarite noa i tō ara haere i Te Ara Auaha o Taranaki. Whāia ngā hai karaka ki ngātino wāhi whai wheako auaha.