While the open studios weekend is done and dusted, the artists’ involved are still creating and have works for sale. See below for brief details of all artists involved in the 2024 open studio trail, ordered alphabetically. If you’re a Rotorua-based artist and are keen to participate in 2025, please complete the form on our contacts page to register your interest. Dates are likely to be 1-2 November 2025 so put it in your diary now.
A previous finalist in the prestigious Adam Portraiture Award, Catherine enjoys to paint and draw from real life and explores the qualities of changing light.
Heather creates fine art glass, elegant functional homeware, and unique decorative objects. #10 on map.
Amokura Glass, 153 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua
Jacob is a talented tāmoko artist, who started his journey in Tokoroa, before honing his skills at NZMACI under the tutelage of Clive Fugill.
Jayne Baume is a talented jewellery artist creating unique pieces using metal clay, a recycled form of silver that can be molded, shaped, stamped, and cut. #8 on map.
51 Hillcrest Avenue, Rotorua
Renowned wildlife and landscape artist, Jeanette paints mainly in acrylics, using oils as a finishing touch. #15 on map.
The Garden Art Gallery, 60 Lynmore Ave, Lynmore, Rotorua
Artist, educator, author & illustrator of work that is funny beautiful, thought provoking, escapist and relevant. #5 on map.
The Summer House Art Studio, 28 Kerswell Terrace, Tihiōtonga
Artist, photographer and mural facilitator; Joanne’s unique portraits are painted on mirrored perspex. #1 on map.
John is a talented stained-glass artist, celebrated for his intricate designs and vibrant colours. #13 on map.
Vegas City Limits, 1031 Hamurana Road, Hamurana
A watercolour, oils and mixed media artist inspired by her garden, the landscape, bush, forest and the creatures that inhabit them. #9 on map.
1 Rika Place, Kawaha Point, Rotorua
Judy Thompson
Garden inspiration in pottery totems, flowers and knick-knacks. E: rob.judythompson@gmail.com #7 on map.
4 Foley Drive, Springfield, Rotorua
Woodblock prints, book binding, jewellery, textile, photography, felted sculpture & mixed media. #12 on map.
Julie Buttons Creations & Heartfelt Dolls, 93 Ngongotaha Road, Ngongotaha
Kathy is a multi-skilled artist who creates intricate watercolour & acrylic works, prints, cards & jewellery. #5 on map.
The Summer House Arts Studio, 28 Kerswell Terrace, Tihiōtonga
Katrina Hawes
Katrina creates highly stylised contemporary pottery for indoors & outdoors. #5 on map.
The Summer House Arts Studio, 28 Kerswell Terrace, Tihiōtonga
Lani’s illustrative paintings draw viewer’s into a gloriously whimsical world inspired by the environment and the preservation of it. #5 on map.
The Summer House Arts Studio, 28 Kerswell Terrace, Tihiōtonga
One-of-a kind art dolls, interactive labyrinths & yarn art. #12 on map.
Julie Buttons Creations & Heartfelt Dolls, 93 Ngongotaha Road, Ngongotaha
For over 38 years Mountain Jade’s artists have been carving stories into stone. Every piece is hand-made and one of a kind. #3 on map.
Mountain Jade, 1288 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Natascha is a multi-media artist specialising in unique creations from found objects, as well as pottery, wearable arts & jewellery. #13 on map.
Vegas City Limits, 1031 Hamurana Road, Hamurana
Inspired by nature and a printmaker for years, Rosemary makes linen block printed textiles, prints on paper using Tetrapak and collage. #6 on map.
10A Exeter Place, Tihiotonga
Collective of award winning artists working with pounamu using traditional Māori ideals with contemporary application. #2 on map.
Rākai Jade, 1234 Fenton St, Rotorua
The group specialises in knitting, weaving, felting and spinning. E. jane@tekopiafarm.co.nz #1 on map.
Born in Nepal, Sarj’s life is reflected in his range of media – stencil, highly textured acrylic painting and tattoo art. #11 on map.
ArtandnInkbySarj, 3 Mamaku Street, Mamaku, Rotorua
A versatile digital artist, Sue uses beautiful imagery to create stunning collages, prints & textiles. #1 on map.
Tania works in collage and acrylic painting and is also known for her unique tree wrapping installations. #1 on map.
Landscapes, portraits and abstracts in oil, pastel, watercolour and charcoal at Toni’s home studio gallery. #14 on map.
23D Malvern Road, RD4 Okere Falls
Contemporary photographer of wide-ranging subject matter and a particular interest in portraiture. #5 on map.
The Summer House Art Studio, 28 Kerswell Terrace, Tihiōtonga
Contemporary and traditional Māori woven art; cloaks, taonga & poi. #4 on map.
PO-I Arts Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, 17 Tryon St, Rotorua
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