The Waipa Creative Trail

Key to the kaupapa (purpose) of the Creative Trail was elevating and celebrating as many creatives as possible. So alongside the open studios, there are a range of exhibitions to showcase the many different forms… Read more

When you visit Rodney in his studio, you’re going to get a glimpse into the world of a devoted master craftsman.   Rodney’s story is an inspiring one. Paying attention to his creative nudges, in 1998… Read more

Janet’s work of over four decades reflects the honesty and beauty of her materials and process. She enjoys the challenge of wheel throw work and firing it in different ways. “Recently I built an anagama… Read more

Toni’s rural studio overlooking Mount Pirongia provides the perfect inspiration for her work! While Toni’s life has been full of creative endeavours, it wasn’t until 2016 when she completed a course at Pennsylvania State University… Read more

Greg gives new meaning to the phrase “getting hammered”! As a hobbyist blacksmith, he enjoys the physicality of transforming scrap metal into utilitarian objects and artistic creations through the power of heat. Greg’s interest in… Read more

After taking a beginner’s pottery class at the Waikato Society of Potters, Alex’s creative spark was well and truly ignited! And it came at a great time. “I credit pottery with helping me get out… Read more

Jennie’s paintings occupy a space where reality, imagination and memory hold equal tenancy, and there’s a tension between realism and abstraction, place and non-place.  Born in England and educated in South Africa, Jennie’s degree in… Read more