Meet The Maker 2023

The 16 Waitaki based CRAFTED artisans welcome you to our gallery in historic Oamaru where you will find a wealth of traditionally crafted contemporary art, interior design and fashion wares, including leather work, ceramics, trugs, jewellery, painting, photography, prints, weaving, woodware, fabric dolls, skincare, sculpture, and more. Come and meet some of our makers who will be demonstrating their craft.

3 Harbour Street, Ōamaru

10am-4pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Brent Harpur is a self taught cartoonist. In july 2020, Brent opened his shop/studio, Blue ButterflyArt Studio and Learning Space. Here, as well as selling his (and friends) artwork, he runs his cartooning classes and one-on-one lessons (for children and adults). He enjoys drawing fun cariacatures of visiting tourists, children, and pets.

4 Harbour Street, Ōamaru

10am-6pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Martin “The Robot Man” Horspool is the artist behind the quirky metal creations you will discover at Buggyrobot Gallery.

He strips down vintage objects and re builds them into robots, dogs, moose heads which line the walls amongst his cartoon style paintings.

6a Harbour Street, Ōamaru

9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Donna Demente’s work is recognised nationally for its mysterious richness and eerie presence. She employs painterly, sculptural, craft, and installation media to explore her fascination with the alluring and archetypal portraits which resonate through art history, iconography, and even contemporary imagery such as advertising. Her gallery is a trove of ephemora both by her and from her art collection.

9 Harbour Street, Ōamaru

10am - 4pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Katherine is a multimedia artist based in Oamaru. She studied sculpture at the Dunedin School of Art with a focus on bronze casting. Katherine is currently painting figuratively in oil, her work is influenced by the Renaissance era using traditional painting techniques that allow depth and luminosity. She finds inspiration through ideas and motifs from the past that remain relevant today.

Crucible Gallery 16 Tyne Street, Oamaru

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

The Customs House Gallery is a Category 1 Historic building situated in the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct. The Gallery, situated on the corner of Tyne and Wansbeck Streets, is the home of the North Otago Art Society Inc.The gallery displays the works of many talented artists from the Waitaki District and welcomes you to come and browse, and watch and chat to our featured artists who will be showcasing their work during opening hours.

Crucible Gallery 16 Tyne Street, Oamaru

10am-4pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Come and see Kit Macgregor and Alison Bevers at work in their studio gallery in Tees Street. Kit has been painting in oils for over 25 years and has a wide selection on display here. Alison produces artwork using mixed media, driftwood and found materials, mosaic and stained glass.

20 Tees St, Oamaru

10am-4pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

In 1970 a group of Oamaru potters came together and called themselves the North Otago Potters. They moved into a cottage at 44 Tyne Street and became Ceramic 44, now Pottery on Tyne. Come along and see various form of ceramics take shape. From wheel thrown forms, hand building, slip casting and printing images onto clay. Pottery on Tyne also has its own small gallery for your viewing pleasure.

44 Tyne Street, Oamaru

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

Andrew’s love of pottery originates from childhood; his parents were successful potters for many years. “I love the idea that when I make a pot it has the potential to carry my fingerprints for thousands of years, the way a pot sits in your hands or you have the urge to pick it up”

“It’s the expression of the pure, simple imperfection of handcrafted pottery”.

1 Itchen Street, Oamaru

9am-4pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Visit Wicksey at work in his new Studio & Gallery.

Matthew Wicks is known locally and beyond for his multi-disciplinary art. From murals, funky skate decks, photographic work, and more. “I just love making things that look cool”.

Access through Art on Thames or via the rear of the building.

34 Thames St, Oamaru

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

Nia Haf is a mixed medium artist specialising in New Zealand’s diverse Natural History, in particular the country’s distinctive bird life. Nia, originally from Wales, settled in the Waitaki Valley in 2019 and takes a great deal of inspiration from the unique landscapes and wildlife the valley offers. Access through Art on Thames or via the rear of the building.

34 Thames St, Oamaru

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

Debrina an accomplished mixed media artist with a love of paint.

Zen and the Art of Drawing Workshop (Beginners-Advanced):

Sat 21 Oct, 10am-2pm ---------------------------------------------------------$80

Watercolour Workshop:

Sun 22 Oct, 10am-2pm--------------------------------------------------------$80

Bookings essential for workshops: M: 027 5137795      E: dpriceewen@gmail.com

A Galaxy of Flowers is a small nature inspired art, design and coaching home studio. I combine botanical elements, photography and paint to create cards, art, home decor and stationery. I also guide others to design their dream life. Come share your design idea or have a go with some materials: can’t wait to have a chat!

14 Avon Street, South Hill, Oamaru

10am-4pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

Inspired by microscopic views of plants and amazed by their intricacy, she creates paintings in oil, soft pastel and encaustic media. Her desire to make three-dimensional paintings led her to develop structural paintings using encaustic techniques, controlling direction, heights and hues. Encaustic is a nature-based technique and the most archival medium of all. Sarka also offers art classes for adults and children in Ōamaru.

4A Wharfe Street, Oamaru

12pm-4pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

“I got my first camera - a Pentax FM - for my 21st. Photography has always taken a backseat to my horses but with our retirement from riding, the horses and I have moved on to different things. Maneland Photography for me and eating for the horses.

All of my photos are taken within 30 minutes of my front gate and are 100% local. Where possible I recycle frames”

Cnr Wharfe and Itchen Sts, Oamaru

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

Mostly I make one-off, hand-painted, wearable coats. I record my best dreams, then use them as a spring-board to develop the painted imagery. I search op-shops for heavy, cotton tablecloths to paint on, for retro lining fabrics and buttons and have been known to cut up old kilts for their plaids and pleats.

1a Tweed Street, South Hill, Oamaru

11am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

MOA Bakery was established by Jane in 2015 to cater to people looking for healthy, delicious, nutritious meals and treats that just happen to be vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free. Pre-order a seasonal lunchbox ( $18) | lunch and a cake ($23) | grazing plate $25 | selection of chocolates $20, or choose on the day.

26 Arun St, Oamaru

10am-pm, Sat 21 Oct (at the shop) | 9.30am-1pm Sun 22 October at Oamaru Farmers Market

Rod and Sue McLean use locally grown New Zealand wool to weave short runs of limited-edition woollen textiles on their antique Hattersley looms. Visitors are welcome to their home and weaving shed to experience the manufacture of tartans and tweeds using traditional skills and equipment. Fabric by the metre and a selection of home and fashion wares will be available to purchase

37 Greta St, Oamaru

10am-4pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

Luzette is known for her super realistic portayal of things she finds beautiful, emotional, and evocative. Her key themes are heavily related to creation, humans, and nature. She works primarily in oil on canvas, dabbling with watercolour, and now is an experienced tattooist.

Upstairs in the Oamaru Arcade, Thames St Oamaru

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

“Stefan Benadé Woodwork offers unique bespoke wood furniture and décor for indoor and outdoor spaces with the focus on quality and functionality. Woodwork is my passion and inspired by the creative possibilities it offers for furniture and décor Operating from my home based workshop in Oamaru, where every project is built by hand with hand and machine tools to deliver a high quality product”.

286 Thames St, Oamaru

10am-4pm, Sat 21 October

Paula uses mainly oil and acrylic, her paintings are a composite of imagination, observations of life experiences, and influenced by her involvement in theatre, fashion, and music.

116 Reservoir Road, Oamaru

10am – 2pm Sat & Sun

Hi my name is Jackie Bird. I’m an artist who works with both oils and watercolours. Come and have a stroll through our garden and visit my art studio. There is always a work of art in progress on the easel.

59 Hull Street, Oamaru

10am-3pm Saturday/Sunday

Colette began as an artist while living and working in remote Aboriginal communities in Australia’s Northern Territory. “Art is a lifestyle out there. Being among so many talented artists, many of world renown, it was natural to take up painting. Encouraged by Utopian artist, Lena Pwerle, I eventually gave up teaching and became a fulltime artist.” Colette’s influences include Lena Pwerle, Friedensreich Hundertwasser and Hayao Miyazaki.

56 Alamein Tce, Oamaru

10am - 4pm, Saturday/Sunday

I’m Kelly Harvey, owner/operator of Tutu Hill Cakes. I am a self taught baker/decorator of 13 years. I have been in business and registered with MPI and the Waitaki Council now for 7 years. I love making 3D structural cakes with airbrush detailing. I also love painting cakes with buttercream. I would love for you to see my studio and cake supply display!!

405 Parsons Road

10am - 4pm, Saturday/Sunday

Colour and Harmony are major elements of my work. My work could be seen as an assemblage of images and references many sources including prehistory. I use paint, pen and ink, some shellac and even gold leaf and gold paint.

Meet the Maker pop-up at 151 Thames Street

(old One Agency Building)

10-4pm, Saturday/Sunday

Interactive wall decor designed and made in New Zealand.

6 Itchen Street, Oamaru 9400

11am - 3pm Saturday/Sunday

Katy Waite is an Edinburgh Art School graduate. She is well known for her architectural stained glass work both here and abroad. Since settling in Oamaru she has focused on capturing the beauty of the environment in various media. Her recent oil pastel exhibition at the Forrester focussed on the dawn and dusk, both here and in Portugal.

12 Tees St, Oamaru

11am - 3pm Saturday/Sunday

I am a local artist working in acrylic, have been painting for 40 years, beginning in Australia. I am quite broad in what I like to give the people in this community. I still have ties to my Australian ways so I bring that and try to combine both Aotearoa together.

Meet the Maker pop-up at 151 Thames Street

(old One Agency Building)

10 - 4pm, Saturday/Sunday

“Originally from rural Mid Wales, I studied Contemporary Craft for three years at Hereford College of Art in the UK creating mixed-media box art, selling to various galleries, and commissioned work. Travel took me off course, and many years later my thoughts have returned to creating on and with paper. Inspiration surrounds me, my garden, the coast, and bird life. I create artwork using Cyanotype and Monotype printing, cut paper collage, and paint.”

17 (A) Gardiners Road, Oamaru

10am-3pm, Sat 21 October

I am a self-employed artisan living in the small coastal village of Kakanui. My craft is predominantly in wood and metal with an emphasisi on hand tools and traditional methods. Often at odds with our unsustainable systems, I explore and draw on older cultures and traditions combined with my Celtic roots to shape the world I work in, a world that is still shaped by natural elements.

Corner of Fairfax and Fenwick Streets, Kakanui

9am-4pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

I started to forge kitchen knives in my father’s forge over 10 years ago and have been constantly learning new techniques and methods since. I work with reclaimed materials to make something to treasure for years to come. I fit in as much forging as I can around my family life and work as a builder, and when inspiration hits.

Corner of Fairfax and Fenwick Streets, Kakanui

9am-4pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Honey & Spice specialize in handcrafting natural soaps, shampoo bars, skin and bath treats. The range is inspired by the beauty and the benefits of nature. Healing herbs, flowers, beeswax, and honey are grown onsite, dried, then handcrafted, into simple, eco-friendly body care. Beautiful smelling products for soothing self-care, and treats to be gifted and shared.

4 River Road, Kakanui

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October

The Kakanui Church will be open on Saturday 21st October during the Meet The Maker Waitaki trail. Equine Mementos and Side-Project are confirmed as businesses to settle into the church for the day. Come along and see what changes have been made inside the church over the past few months.

3 Harbour Terrace Kakanui

10am - 3pm, Saturday

Working from a studio & workshop located in Herbert, a short drive south of Oamaru Tracey Vickers Design offers furnishings manufacture, bespoke traditional & modern furniture upholstery, restoration projects, fabric supply, machine embroidery & art.

“In today’s throw away culture it’s rewarding to transform old furniture into something that will be treasured again.”

246 Double Hill Rd, Herbert

10-3pm, Saturday

Nic Dempster returned with his family to his childhood home of Flag Swamp and has opened his studio to the public. Nic has been a working artist for over 20 years and is excited to share his work with visitors in a professional gallery space in a beautiful setting.

107 Jefferis Rd, Flag Swamp

10-3pm, Saturday, 21 October

My artwork reflects influences from my life, and recently focussing on depicting nature from my Five Forks garden. My materials are leaves, acorns, walnuts, flowers, adn berries. I also make books using eco dyeing techniques on paper and use plants to develop cyanotype prints on fabric and paper. Welcome to my outdoor ‘shed’ to check out the eco dyeing and cyanotype processes.

669 Whitstone-Five Forks Road, Five Fork

1pm-4pm, Sat 21 - Sun 22 October

Nicol’s Blacksmith Historic Trust runs the historic Village Blacksmith in Duntroon. Built in the late 1890’s to service the newly built village of Duntroon, it ran as a village blacksmith shop until 1974. The building was restored in 2015 and now open for viewing daily with volunteer artisan blacksmiths giving demonstrations at the original coke forge on weekends over summer. Our blacksmiths create objects of function and art that are available for sale.

21 Campbell Street, Duntroon

10am-3pm, Sat 21-Sun 22 October