ÿþ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/tr/html4/loose.dtd"> <html lang="en-nz"> <head> <style type="text/css"> body { font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } div.liner { margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; background: url(http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/template/pg/liner-bg.gif) bottom left repeat-x; } div.itemheading { font-size:10pt; font-weight: bold; color: #666;} h2 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 18pt; } h3 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 14pt; } </style> </head> <body style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 10px;"> <img src="http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/NPDC_logo_600.gif"> </div> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 20px;"> <h2>Arts and Crafts</h2> </div> <div style="font-size: .70em; text-align: left; padding-left:30px; width: 600; "> <div class='itemheading'>AlleyCat Pottery Studio</div><p>Pottery studio and New Zealand crafts.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Suzanne Bloch-Jorgensen<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 7325<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:suzanne@alleycat.co.nz">suzanne@alleycat.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Alley Cat website in a new window. " href="http://www.alleycat.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.alleycat.co.nz</a><br /> <br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Art by the Sea Studio</div><p>Studio of original paintings in acrylics, mixed media and watercolours. Also available a large range of prints and cards. On-site workshops.<br />Please ring to view the studio.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Margaret Scott<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 1116 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 1197<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 130 9200<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 58 Messenger Tce, Oakura 4314<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:artbythesea@xtra.co.nz">artbythesea@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Art by the Sea Studio website in a new window. " href="http://www.margaretscott.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.margaretscott.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Art Glass Designer</div><p>Established and award winning stained glass studio and gallery. Ring for opening hours.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Richard Landers<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 143 Croydon Rd, RD 4, New Plymouth 4374<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 7078<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 7078<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 622 8131<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@stainedglassgallery.co.nz">info@stainedglassgallery.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Art Glass Designer website in a new window. " href="http://www.stainedglassgallery.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.stainedglassgallery.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Care and Craft Incorporated, Fitzroy</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide companionship, friendship, opportunities for craftwork, etc for lonely and disabled people.<div><p> <strong>Contact: </strong>Diana Gillies<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 6695<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Henui St Church Hall, Fitzroy<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 106 Riversdale Dr, New Plymouth 4312<br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Chris Fuller Surf Art</div><p>Surf art and sculpture down the coast.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-761 8551 before visit</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Gallery</div><p>Top quality local artwork and custom picture framing.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 5761<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Cnr Devon and Brougham streets, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am to noon.<br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Soap Factory</div><p>Environmentally friendly products, vegetable oil soaps, natural and herbal. Healthcare range, gifts and more. All products New Zealand made.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-761 8707<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-761 8707<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 33 Tasman St, Opunake 4616<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:brevis@xtra.co.nz">brevis@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Egmont Soap Factory website in a new window. " href="http://www.soaps.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.soaps.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Tanneries Factory Shop</div><p>Sheepskin and possum fur manufacturers with possum and merino knitwear.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Linda<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 7065<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 7065<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Mountain Road, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 173, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sheepskin@xtra.co.nz">sheepskin@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.sheepskinbootsandslippers.co.nz/" pathattribute="1">www.sheepskinbootsandslippers.co.nz</a><br /><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Environmental Products (NZ) Ltd</div><p>Possum products factory shop - hats, vests, gloves, slippers, innersoles and jackets. Also calf skin and deer skin tanned and used for products.<br />Open seven days Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Pennie Sands<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Old Mahoe Dairy Factory, Opunake Rd, Mahoe 1103<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 385, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 6133<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-764 6133<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:pennie@envirofur.co.nz">pennie@envirofur.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Enviro Fur website in a new window. " href="http://www.envirofur.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.envirofur.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Folk Art and Gifts</div><p>Art Supplies, lessons and gifts.<br /><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm, <br />Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm.<br /><div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 8057<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 8057<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 548 Devon St East, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sadie@xtra.co.nz">sadie@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Friends of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> 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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Bruce Gatward-Cook, President<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 6060<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 0390<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 499 0024<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 42 Queen Street, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 689, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:bruce@adviso.co.nz">bruce@adviso.co.nz</a> <br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery website in a new window. " href="http://www.govettbrewster.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.govettbrewster.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Gallery 79</div><p>An art gallery specialising in original paintings, prints and drawings by contemporary Taranaki artists. Located in the centre of Hawera, opposite the courthouse.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Clive Cullen<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 79 Princes St, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong>  PO Box 517, Hawera 4640<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 8979<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 8979<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:clivecullen.architects@xtra.co.nz">clivecullen.architects@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Govett-Brewster Art Gallery</div><p><strong>Aims: </strong>New Zealand's premier contemporary art museum and home to the Len Lye Collection. The Govett-Brewster is recognised internationally as a contemporary art museum dedicated to a global vision with special commitment to the Pacific.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Hannah Leahy<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 6060<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 0390<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 42 Queen Street, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong>  Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:mail@govettbrewster.com">mail@govettbrewster.com</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery website in a new window. " href="http://www.govettbrewster.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.govettbrewster.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Friends of Len</div><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The Friends of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery with the support of the gallery and the Len Lye Foundation, presents Friends of Len.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 exhibitions.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Hannah Leahy<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 6060<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 0390<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 42 Queen St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong>  Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:mail@govettbrewster.com">mail@govettbrewster.com</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery website in a new window. " href="http://www.govettbrewster.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.govettbrewster.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Jewellery Enameller - Sally Laing</div><p>Distinctive enamel jewellery and jewellery making and enamelling classes. Open studio by appointment.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 1277 for appointment<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 664 3511<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 108A Wairau Rd, Oakura<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5080, Westown, New Plymouth 4343<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sally.laing@xtra.co.nz">sally.laing@xtra.co.nz</a> <br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Sally Lang website in a new window. " href="http://www.sallylaing.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.sallylaing.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Kiln Creations</div><p>Ceramic painting studio. Try your hand at ceramic painting and create something unique.<div><strong>Address:</strong> Old Nurses Home, Taranaki Arts Centre, Barrett St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> By arrangement.<br /><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Kina - NZ Design + Art Space</div><p>Contemporary New Zealand design and artware. Exhibitions that are held in the Art Space Gallery run in conjunction with the store.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Rebecca Mooney<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1201<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 1201<br /><strong>Physical Address:</strong> 101 Devon Street West, <br />New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Postal Address:</strong> 101 Devon Street West, <br />New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@kina.co.nz">info@kina.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Kina New Zealand Design and Art Space website in a new window. " href="http://www.kina.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.kina.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday - Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm; Friday 9.00am to 7.00pm; Saturday 9.00am to 4.00pm; Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm<br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Lavender Lane</div><p>Lavender field, distillery and drying shed. Natural lavender products and woodturning. Cafe also on premises.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Karen Waterson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 5133<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 5132<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 100 East Rd, Stratford <br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>100 East Rd, RD 22, Stratford 4392<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:lavenderlane@clear.net.nz">lavenderlane@clear.net.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Mainland Cheese</div><p>A wide selection of Taranaki's cheeses. Cheese bar tasting of some cheese available.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 8068<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Bridge St, Eltham 4322<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Weekdays from 8.00am - 4.30pm. No factory visits.<br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>New Plymouth Embroiderers Guild</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> A fellowship of people who enjoy stitching, learning new skills/techniques and encouraging young students to learn about embroidery. Meets each Wednesday 7.30pm at Community House, 32 Leach St, New Plymouth. On the first Wednesday there is a guest speaker. New skills and techniques are encouraged on the other evenings. Weekend workshops are organised several times a year. The Junior Guild meets at 6pm-7.15pm each Wednesday. Affiliated to the Association of New Zealand Embroider's Guilds.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Delwyn Singh<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 9413<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 4 Shortland Street, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:np.embroiderersguild@gmail.com">np.embroiderersguild@gmail.com</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Pacific Rim Traders</div><p>Suppliers of new and heirloom quality furniture sourced from China and Tibet.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Carol Walsh<br /><strong>Physical Address:</strong> Corner Katere and Devon Road, <br />New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 4006, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06 759 1192<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06 759 1192<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 278 6690<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:prt2006@xtra.co.nz">prt2006@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Pacific Rim Traders website in a new window. " href="http://www.pacificrimtraders.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pacificrimtraders.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Percy Thomson Gallery</div><p>Statford's public art gallery. National, regional and local exhibitions changing frequently.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Sue Morton<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Prospero Pl, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> c/- Stratford District Council, PO Box 320, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 0917<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 7500<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:percythomsongallery@percythomsongallery.org.nz">percythomsongallery@percythomsongallery.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Percy Thomson Gallery website in a new window. " href="http://www.percythomsongallery.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.percythomsongallery.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.30am - 3.00pm<br /><a title="Opens the Percy Thomson Gallery website in a new window. " href="http://www.percythomsongallery.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Porcelain Doll Making</div><p>Create your own porcelain dolls. Group visits by arrangement. The studio is open to the public. Doll supplies for sale (wigs, shoes, stands etc).<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Shirley Johnston<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 37c Shelter Grove, New Plymouth, 4310<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 0148<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-753 0142<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 227 7996<br /><strong>Opening hours:</strong> Appointments recommended.<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:shirleyjohnston@xtra.co.nz">shirleyjohnston@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Porcelain Doll Making website in a new window. " href="http://www.shirleyjohnstondolls.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.shirleyjohnstondolls.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Pottery Display</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> 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.<br /><br /><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Gail Wheeler<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 6207 or 06-751 3291<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Te Henui Vicarage, Courtenay St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 223 Huatoki St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:jackandgail@clear.net.nz">jackandgail@clear.net.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Pukatea Art Studio</div><p>Small unframed paintings, woodwork, crafts from South America and Bali. Paintings large and small. Commissions accepted.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Jill Shearer<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7265<br /><strong>Mobile: </strong>021 022 40205<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Cnr Rata and Pukatea Sts, Inglewood<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 28, Inglewood 4347<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Daily, phone before visit.<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:jill.shearer@xtra.co.nz">jill.shearer@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Real TART Gallery</div><p>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.<br /><br /><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Sarah Stevens, Director<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 5717<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 19 Egmont St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:realtart@xtra.co.nz">realtart@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki arts website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakiarts.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.taranakiarts.co.nz</a><br /><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Ringcraft Jewellers - Moana Natural Pearl</div><p>Specialising in natural abalone pearls (paua). Unique one-off handmade  jewellery.<div><strong>Phone: </strong>06-752 7772, please phone before visiting<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 109 Surrey Hill Rd, Oakura<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 2, Oakura 4345<br /><strong>Email:</strong> ringcraft@xtra.co.nz<br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Ringcraft Jewellers - Moana Natural Pearl website in a new window. " href="http://www.nzpearl.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.nzpearl.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Rock Shed</div><p>Crystals, crafts and gifts.<div><strong>Address:</strong> 34 Richmond Rd, Brixton<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 8697<br /><strong>Opening Hours:</strong> Daily 10am-4pm</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Sunday Art Market</div><p>Excellent range of high quality, Taranaki crafted, art and craft. <br /><strong>Time:</strong> Every Sunday 10am to 3pm.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Barbara Hawkins<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 2151 <br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 319 9507<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Outside Puke Ariki's South Wing<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 106 Egmont Rd, RD 2, New Plymouth 4372<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:barbara.hawkins@xtra.co.nz">barbara.hawkins@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Arts Centre (Whare Taonga o Taranaki)</div><p>Galleries, workshops, music school, events and exhibitions.<br /><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am to 4.00pm. Closed Monday. Other times by arrangement.<div><strong>Address:</strong> 34 - 50 Barrett St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Arts Community Trust</div><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To support Taranaki based artists and musicians through a range of initiatives including the Real Tart Community Gallery and the Limelite project.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Simon Cayley, Chairperson.<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 5717<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 1180<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 431 2277<br /><strong>Address: </strong>Real Tart Community Gallery, 19 Egmont St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:realtart@xtra.co.nz">realtart@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki Arts Community Trust website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakiarts.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.taranakiarts.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Arts Festival Trust</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (TAFT) was established in 1991 as an independent charitable trust and aims to bring a diverse range of arts opportunities to the Taranaki community as well as New Zealand.<div><p>The organisation manages:<br /><br />1) WOMAD New Zealand - international music festival annually in New Zealand.<br /><br />2) Taranaki Garden Festival Trust - presents and manages Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival October/November each year.<br /><br />3) Arts Festival Taranaki Trust - presents and manages New Zealands largest regional arts festival the Taranaki International Festival of the Arts.<br /><br /><strong>Contact:</strong> Chris Herlihy<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 8412<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 8458<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 437 2746<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Cnr Brougham and Powderham streets, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 4251, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:chris@taft.co.nz">chris@taft.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust website in a new window. " href="http://www.taft.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.taft.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Creative Fibre</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To foster interest in and promote various fibre arts such as spinning, weaving, felting, knitting etc. Through groups which meet on a regular basis throughout Taranaki. <br /><br />Affilitated to the New Zealand Spinning, Weaving and Woodcrafts Society Inc.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Lynne Mackay<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 6212<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 17a Barclay Street, <br />New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:ellem412@yahoo.com">ellem412@yahoo.com</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.creativefibre.org.nz/" pathattribute="1">www.creativefibre.org.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Society of Arts</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: To host regular art exhibitions. <br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Weekends and public holidays from 1pm to 4pm.<br /><div><strong>Contacts: </strong>Jill Turner, President, 06-756 8218<br />Ian Littlewood, Secretary, 06-756 6157<br />Esther Diakowski, Publicity Officer, 06-751 2497<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Gables Gallery, Brooklands Park Drive, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8070, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:georgiesta@gmail.com">georgiesta@gmail.com</a> <br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki Society of Arts website in a new window. " href="http://www.tact.org.nz/websites/TSA.htm" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.tact.org.nz/websites/TSA.htm</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>The Crafty Fox</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Specialising in New Zealand made art, craft and jewellery.<div><p> <strong>Contact: </strong>John Sole or Tony Barnes<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 1145 Surf Highway 45, Oakura<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 7291<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 7873<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tony.john@xtra.co.nz">tony.john@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Ngamamaku Gardens website in a new window (containing a link to the Crafty Fox information)." href="http://www.ngamamakugarden.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.ngamamakugarden.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>The Fritz Reuter Gallery</div><p>Local art gallery.<br /><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Richard Jordan<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7030<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-756 7864<br /><strong>Mobile</strong>: 027 443 4911<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 25 Rata St, Inglewood 4330<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 14, Inglewood 4347<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:reception@funho.com">reception@funho.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>The Village Gallery</div><p>Promoting and supporting local and district art. Monthly exhibitions.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Maree Liddington, Coordinator<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 5221<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 777 3473<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 166 High Street, Eltham 4322<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:elthamvillagegallery@orcon.net.nz">elthamvillagegallery@orcon.net.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.elthamvillagegallery.org.nz/" pathattribute="1">www.elthamvillagegallery.org.nz<br /></a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>The Woolshed Shop</div><p>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.<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm, Saturday 10.00am to 12.30pm. After hours by appointment phone 06-751 3256.<br /><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Nancy Mong<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1737<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 1734<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 264 Devon St West, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:robmongltd@xtra.co.nz">robmongltd@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Uruti Furniture Crafts</div><p>Selling all stock lines of furniture - solid timbers (native), small wood pieces.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Steve Bowkett<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 6812<br /><strong>Address:</strong> The Old Post Office, Main Rd, Uruti<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> Uruti Rd, RD 48, Urenui 4378<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:steve2bali@yahoo.com">steve2bali@yahoo.com</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Virtual TART Internet Art Site</div><p>A showcase for the work of Taranaki artists.<div><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Virtual TART Internet Art Site webpage in a new window. " href="http://www.virtual.tart.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.virtual.tart.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Waitara Community Arts and Crafts Centre</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: To promote the exchange of handcraft skills in a warm friendly environment and showcase Waitara arts and crafts.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Anthea Davidson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 3466<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Memorial Pl, Waitara<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>c/- 4 Onaero Beach Rd, RD 43, Waitara 4383<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:gwdavidson@xtra.co.nz">gwdavidson@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Whai-Tara Arts and Crafts</div><p>Specialising in local Maori art and craft.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Donna Eriwata<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 51 McLean St, Waitara 4320<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 8298<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-754 8299<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 727 7631<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:taonganz@xtra.co.nz">taonganz@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Willies Arts and Crafts</div><p>Showcasing Eltham arts and crafts.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 7199<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 678 7865<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 96 Bridge St, Eltham 4322</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Woodturning</div><p>Domestic and artistic work.<div><strong>Address:</strong> Waiau Studio, Waiau Rd, Onaero<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 3611<br /><strong>Opening Hours:</strong> Daily 10am to 4pm and other times by arrangement</div></p></div> </body> </html>