Apollo Clay and Art
Apollo Clay and Art is a ceramic and art studio based on the North Shore of Auckland, offering pottery classes, workshops, and art classes. There is a gallery displaying tutors art work and functional ceramics, which are available to purchase. Ceramics tutor Joanne Fairley will be demonstrating different techniques during the weekend with the option to sign up for classes.The studio is flooded with natural light creating a relaxed creative space. There are a large variety of tools and glazes suitable for beginners to the more experienced. We aim to create a friendly welcoming environment with a sense of belonging and a true community of like minded people.There will be pottery demonstration on Saturday and Sunday at 10am, 12noon and 2pm.Everyone welcome.AddressUnit 735 Apollo DriveRosedale 0632ParkingThere is plenty of street parking as well as parking around the back.
Barry Ross Smith
Barry Ross Smith is an oil painter creating surreal imagery of islands dotted with colonial villas and oversized birds. His works obliquely draw concern for our environment and the after effects of colonialism upon our native species. They feature in public, private and corporate collections across New Zealand, Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.New work usually begins with a few sessions in the studio surrounded by books, an iPad and a stick of charcoal, pencil or brush in hand. Often days go by sketching, researching concepts, procrastinating, daydreaming and drinking black coffee.The ideas come from connecting different images from my lived experience, the stream of consciousness and recent musings - much as in a dream, these disparate ideas form a new concept"Creating new ideas is intuitive, it means not knowing what you're looking for - but knowing when you see it"AddressGreenhithe Old School Building15A Collins ParkGreenhithe RoadGreenhitheAuckland 0632
Jacqueline Letham Artist
Mixed media artist Jacqueline enjoys creating paintings with many materials. Texture, colour and mark making bring emotion into all her artworks. With a background in fashion and textiles Jacqueline brings a sense of design into her creations. She also creates bird assemblages from found objects under the name of Wingit.Sandwiched between east and west coasts and the Waitamata harbour I am never short of inspiration. I like to find the emotion or a sense of place within my work, characteristics that remain with you long after. Each painting encourages the viewer to look closer, drawing them in to reveal new details and hidden meanings. Perhaps showing you a different and unfamiliar world.I have been an artist/maker for well over 20 years, I graduated from uni with a degree in fashion and textile design. Following this I have created various artefacts and sold my work in London, Cornwall and after relocating here 20 years ago, to collectors in Aotearoa. I also run workshops and art sessions. I will have a small exhibition to view and my works in progress. There will be opportunities to discuss workshops I run and you can join in with a demo or two. Artworks will be available to purchase by online bank deposit.Address8 Amherst Place AlbanyParkingStreet parking but please respect other residents
Little Forest Arts
At Little Forest Art Studio, children are invited to explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment!From hands-on workshops to interactive art activities, every session is designed to inspire young artists. Watch their imagination come to life as they experiment with colors, textures, and techniques. Plus, discover exclusive artworks and take home a special creation of their own.Collective includes:Vivian Peng, Mia Kwan, Nora Zhang, Oliver Mynott, Mingming Sun, Chloe Chen, Annabelle Zeng, Anna ZhangAddressUnit 2/59 Paul Matthew Road,Rosedale, Auckland 0632AccessibilityThe studio is located on the second floor, which requires climbing a set of stairs. While this adds to our cozy, treehouse-like atmosphere, please keep this in mind when planning your visit. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!
Mead Ceramics Studio & Friends
Discover the artistry of three women crafting 100% handmade pottery. Unique forms, textures, in a variety of tones, layered clays & vibrant glazes. Each artist has their own style from simple to capricious & more.Wheel Demonstrations & WorkshopsJoin us for wheel demonstrations and witness the magic of pottery in action.Feeling inspired? You can even try your hand at it yourself for just $15!Plus, don’t miss out on our special workshops where you can create your very own hand-built coffee cup.Sessions are available Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 11:45 AM and 2 PM to 2:45 PM.Ready to unleash your creativity? Sign up on our website and be part of the artistic journey at Mead Ceramics. I can't wait to see you there!Join the artists for a cuppa, a chat, & sign-up for a class. Oh! And buy some pots!Mead CeramicsI'm Melissa Mead, a passionate potter with 18 years experience in pottery. My journey has taken me from South Africa to New Zealand through hand-building, wheel throwing, and various firing techniques, allowing me to explore the endless possibilities of this beautiful craft. For the past 7 years, I've been sharing my love for pottery with the community in Auckland through teaching and markets.Crafty AF Ceramics by Katie KaliniakWhere each piece tells a story of artistry, individuality, and creativity. My handcrafted ceramics are bold, unexpected, and eye-catching, featuring striking contrasts and dynamic designs. Each piece reflects a playful exploration of form and color—resulting in creations that spark joy and inspire conversation. Meet the artist behind the work and discover ceramics that go beyond functionality, celebrating uniqueness and the beauty of artistic expression. JoannaAlina CeramicsI make pottery as therapy. With each family of work, I'm exploring a process of making: be it textures, shapes and raw materials. Focusing on the "how" not so much the "what". The works I complete are a tremendous effort of energy and focus. Sometimes unpredictable, often times overlooked. I love everything about ceramics, from the labour to the creativity, an ongoing exploration into a state of mind.
Mount Top Studio
Welcome to Mount Top Studio, a vibrant family art space where surrealism, expressionism, and wood sculpture come alive. Founded by Deng Xinli, Xie Yide, and their son Mark, our studio invites you to immerse yourself in a world of creativity. Mount Top Studio is a living, breathing space where art is created, shared, and celebrated. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a curious visitor, you’ll leave inspired by the passion and creativity that define our family’s artistic journey. Visit us and discover the peaks of imagination!Kai DengKai Deng is a self-taught expressionist artist. He is now 18 years old and graduated from Westlake Boys’ High School. Xie Yi Xie Yi is a contemporary multidisciplinary artist working in oil painting, ink wash, digital visual technology, and mixed media. Rooted in Eastern philosophy, her work integrates Zen aesthetics and Daoist cosmology, creating a visual language that merges ethereal lyricism with contemporary experimentation. Deng XinliDeng Xinli is a seminal practitioner of Chinese contemporary surrealism, demonstrating distinct transcultural characteristics in his artistic evolution.Trained at the Oil Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and later refined at New Zealand’s Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, his dual educational background roots his visual language in classical Chinese aesthetics while assimilating Western modernist experimentation. Academically described as “Oriental Transfiguration of Neo-Pop Surrealism,” his works deconstruct traditional landscape motifs and reconstruct virtual realities, forging a unique Zen-Surrealist style. Address23 Bluebird Crescent, Unsworth HeightsParkingLimited off-street parking
The Freemanz Studio
An invitation to meet Julie and Michael Freeman (Internationally recognised Pastel Artists) in their studio environment while they are working on their hyper realistic pastel paintings. They will be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have related to their artwork, art journey, and their processes, materials and techniques. They will have original artwork for sale, plus you can order Limited Edition Prints.Julie FreemanJulie a self-taught hyperrealist artist has refined her skills over the years, specializing in pastels. Her dedication to realism is evident in her work, which has earned her significant recognition. She holds many prestigious titles including Master Status with the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), Master Pastelist with the Pastel Artists of New Zealand (MPANZ) and Australia (MPSA) and she is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA). Her fascination with realism began in childhood, where she found joy and a sense of accomplishment in sketching and painting realistic images. After working with coloured pencils and white charcoal for several years, Julie discovered pastels in 2009. Utilizing pastel pencils and soft pastel sticks, she expanded her subject matter and gained wider recognition for her work. Julie aims to create works that achieve realism beyond the photograph and when not in her studio, she seeks inspiration from the environment using her own reference images. Her diverse subject matter includes animal and wildlife portraits, coastal and nautical scenes, and native flora and fauna. More recently, she has been exploring still life compositions. Julie's artwork has received numerous national and international awards, and her pieces are in private collections in the UK, USA, and New Zealand. In addition to creating her own art, Julie loves sharing her knowledge and skills with others. With her husband Michael she offers workshops upon request and provides private tuition from her studio in Auckland, helping aspiring artists to develop their own talents in the medium of pastels.Michael FreemanMichael is an international award winning pastel artist from New Zealand. He has had a fascination with realism since childhood and in his paintings he is always striving to create images that have greater depth and feeling than can be achieved with a photograph. Michael is in an Eminent Pastelist of IAPS (IAPS-EP), is a Master Pastelist of the Pastel Artists of New Zealand (MPANZ), is a Master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of Australia (MPSA), a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), and has a Master of Fine Arts degree (University of Illinois, USA). Michael went to Elam School of Fine Arts (University of Auckland) to be a painter and left a product designer. However after a successful design career in 2010 he decided to return to his passion for painting. Starting initially with acrylics, before discovering the wonderful medium of pastel – which suits his hyper realistic style and love of detail. Michael’s subjects range from his current series of still life paintings featuring iconic New Zealand toys and objects, through - landscapes featuring old weathered sheds, barns, railway carriages, windows and doors, old locks, and farm animals (mainly cows) – all inspired from photographic trips along New Zealand's roads. Michael has won many awards internationally and in New Zealand, and has been exhibiting his work regularly since 2015.Address318b Upper Harbour DrGreenhithe
