Coromandel Art & Craft
The Coromandel - a Mecca for Artists
The natural beauty and Coromandel lifestyle has always been popular with artists of all types. Galleries stock a wide range of local art: pottery, handmade wooden furniture, felting and fashion clothing, jewellery, paintings, sculpture, flax work and carvings.
It’s possible to do an art trail or visit artists and potters in their own studios, purchase work and have a chat.
Coromandel Town Art & Craft
Branch Creek Furniture Colville
Call in to Greg Taylor's studio/workshop in Colville for golden hand crafted furniture with an oil finish. The range includes: tables, bench seats, (indoor and outdoor) book shelves, blanket boxes, entertainment units, bar units, benches and breakfast bars. Commission work is welcomed. Small items suitable for gifts, cutting boards etc from just $10.
1925 Colville Road
Colville
Phone: 07 866 6846
Weta Design
High quality art, outstanding design - WETA the art store with a difference! We stock work from NZs finest artists: handblown glass, ceramics, paintings, jewellery, Maori works include flax and unique carving in bone and timber. Find the perfect gift! Purchase Tax-Free with mailing overseas. Open Daily.
46 Kapanga Road
Coromandel Town
Phone: 07 866 8823
Fax: 07 866 8060
[email protected]
Barbara von Seida - Kowhai Studio
Barbara's vibrant scenery, still life and floral paintings in water media, show a strong sense of design developed during her formal training as a fabric designer. Her work has received many awards and has featured in art publications worldwide. Also on show, works by w/colourist Patrick Greene. Quality accom available - Pacific Blue Apartment.
600 Wyuna Bay Road
Coromandel Town
Phone/Fax: 07 866 8453
Puketai Pottery
Well respected potter Petra Meyboden produces a large range of domestic and decorative stoneware. Her work is a mix of functional design and whimsey with excellent detailing, colour and textures. See Petra’s work at the Driving Creek Railway Craft Shop.
Kennedy Bay Road
Coromandel Town
Phone: 07 866 7906
Mike Cogswell Pottery
Mike Cogswell’s work is mainly multi fired, high quality, lustre ware pottery. He also paints and etches. His work is available at Weta Design or he can be visited in his Coromandel studio by arrangement.
800 Buffalo Road
Coromandel Town
Phone: 07 866 8022
Whitianga & Hahei Art & Craft
Beach Habitat Hahei Beach
We sell a large exciting range of gifts for everyone, including hats, sunglasses, paua, silver and bespoke jewellery, toys, clothing, souvenirs. We also have a well stocked deli with kitchenware, speciality foods and small goods. Right next to Luna Cafe.
Hosts: Wayne & Sue
3 Grange Road
Hahei
Phone/Fax: 07 866 3033
[email protected]
Alan Rhodes Pottery Studio & Shop
Alan and Julia make a large range of distinctively glazed Coromandel pots using clay dug from their own property. Visitors are welcome. SH25 at Whenuakite between Coroglen & Hahei turnoff.
SH25
Whenuakite
Phone: 07 866 3841
Ian Webster's Clay Studio
Ian has been working in clay since 1981, specialising in hand built work using slab and coil techniques. He has developed his own methods and distinctive style which includes hand carved scenes of the Coromandel. His sculptural forms continue to evolve with the figurative work taking on a more surreal appearance. 17km north of Whitianga on the right just before Kuaotunu.
325 Kuaotunu Wharekaro Rd
RD 2 Kuaotuna
Phone: 866 5344
Thames, Whangamata, Southern Region Art & Craft
Michael O’Donnell Tarariki Pottery - Paeroa
Clayworker, vessel maker, sculptor, storyteller, internationally recognised. His workshop and gallery nestled amongst nature, mountains and stream invites you into a creative experience. Michael’s work is vibrant, in story, tradition, colour and form, a true reflection of the natural environment he is passionate about. Est. 1974. We are 1.5km South of Paeroa.
70 Old Reservoir Road
Paeroa
Phone: 07 862 7380
Topadahil Studios Opoutere
Contemporary French/NZ artist Guity Evelyn's unique textured style has made her paintings sought after by collectors wordwide. Reflections of the Coromandel with hints of her native Provence create a distinctive boldness of colour... the Mediterranean meets the Pacific. View these original works at her home/studio overlooking unspoilt Opoutere Beach. Open Daily and well signposted.