Arts and Crafts

Pottery studio and New Zealand crafts.

Studio of original paintings in acrylics and watercolours. Also available a large range of prints and cards. On site workshops.
Please ring to view the studio.

Work by local and international artists and sculptors. All work for sale.

Well-established stained glass studio and gallery. Ring for opening hours.

Aims: To provide companionship, friendship, opportunities for craftwork, etc for lonely and disabled people.

Surf art and sculpture down the coast.

Top quality local artwork and custom picture framing.

Environmentally friendly products, vegetable oil soaps, natural and herbal. Healthcare range, gifts and more. All products New Zealand made.

Sheepskin and possum fur manufacturers and shop.

Possum products factory shop - hats, vests, gloves, slippers, innersoles and jackets.

Folk art, handpainted cream cans, teddies, prints, furniture and more.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm,
Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Aims: The Friends of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery have been actively involved with the gallery's programme since 1971. As well as playing a vital role in supporting the activities of the gallery, the friends extend their relationship between the gallery and the community.

As a friend you will have the opportunity to be involved with the gallery and to play an important role in its future success. Joining the friends through an annual subscription or lifetime membership entitles you to numerous privileges and access to exclusive functions.

The friends enjoy greater involvement with the Govett-Brewster arts community and receive advance information about upcoming exhibitions and events. Friends also receive invitations to all exhibition openings and the opportunity to regularly meet artists, curators and other art lovers.

An art gallery specialising in original paintings, prints and drawings by contemporary Taranaki artists. Located in the centre of Hawera, opposite the courthouse.

Aims: New Zealand premier contemporary art museum and home to the Len Lye Collecetion.

Aims: The Friends of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery with the support of the gallery and the Len Lye Foundation, presents Friends of Len.

If you are interested in Len Lye there is now a new way for you to find out more about this important New Zealand artist, and it's free.

Free benefits available to Friends of Len include a quarterly newsletter offering information about Len Lye and Len Lye events, Len Lye merchandise offers and invites to Len Lye events.

Distinctive enamel jewellery and jewellery making and enamelling workshops. Open studio by appointment and during festival time.

Ceramic painting studio. Try your hand at ceramic painting and create something unique.

Contemporary New Zealand design and artware. Exhibitions that are held in the Art Space Gallery run in conjunction with the store.

Lavender field, distillery and drying shed. Natural lavender products and woodturning. Cafe also on premises.

For traditional and contemporary glass designs and all repairs.

A wide selection of Taranaki's cheeses. Cheese bar tasting of some cheese available.

Specialise in natural abalone pearls (paua). Unique one off paua shell jewellery.

Aims: A fellowship of people who enjoy stitching together, learning new skills and techniques and encouraging young students to learn about embroidery.

Meets each Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at Community House, 32 Leach St, New Plymouth. The Junior Guild meets 5.45pm-7.15pm each Wednesday. Affliated to the Association of New Zealand Embroiders' Guilds.

Suppliers of new and heirloom quality furniture sourced from China and Tibet.

Offers family and pet portraits in pen and ink. Individual commissions also available. Come and browse. Lay-by facilities available.

Statford's public art gallery. National, regional and local exhibitions changing frequently.

Create your own porcelain dolls. Group visits by arrangement. The studio is open to the public. Doll supplies for sale (wigs, shoes, stands etc).

Aims: Pottery for sale made by members of the New Plymouth Potters Inc. Open weekends 1pm to 4pm at the Te Henui Vicarage. Open at other times for special sales and groups wishing to purchase pots and look at the vicarage.

Small unframed paintings, woodwork, crafts from South America and Bali. Paintings large and small. Commissions accepted.

Modern paintings, etc by Rae van't Hof.

A community and regional art gallery exhibiting the work of over 200 Taranaki artists. Situated in the historic Masters Building, the site is also available for hire and is ideal for large and small functions.

Crystals, crafts and gifts.

Jams, pickles, chutneys, produce, crafts and gifts. Gluten free foods.

Excellent range of high quality, Taranaki crafted, art and craft.
Time: Every Sunday 10am to 3pm.

Galleries, workshops, music school, events and exhibitions.

Aims: The Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (TAFT) was established in 1991 and aims to bring a diverse range of arts opportunities to the Taranaki community as well as New Zealand.

The organisation manages WOMAD New Zealand, Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival, the Taranaki International Festival of the Arts and YouthFest.

Aims: To host regular art exhibitions.
Hours: Weekends and public holidays from 1pm to 4pm.

Aims: Specialising in New Zealand made art, craft and jewellery.

Local art gallery.

Promoting and supporting local and district art. Monthly exhibitions.

Sheepskin rugs, boots, slippers, car seat covers, possum merino knitwear and much more. All goods are made from New Zealand natural products and manufactured within New Zealand.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 10.00am to 12.30pm. After hours by appointment phone 06-751 3256.

Selling all stock lines of furniture - solid timbers (native), small wood pieces.

Aims: Presentation of high quality dance performances and workshops in dance and the allied arts of mime, music, drama and make-up.

Dance Centre available for hire with new tiered seating.

A showcase for the work of Taranaki artists.

Aims: To promote the exchange of handcraft skills in a warm friendly environment and showcase Waitara arts and crafts.

Specialising in local Maori art and craft.

Showcasing Eltham arts and crafts.

Domestic and artistic work.