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Andrew Killick is the potter and craftsman behind Laughing Pottery. Visit
him at his brand new showroom and workshop at 18 Rosemont Road,
Waihi – peaceful and quiet, leaning toward a natural, tactile environment.
You’ll often find him at work, displaying the ancient craft of pottery
making at the wheel.
His Autumn/Winter collection has just been released with a new line
of homeware ranges, named after Coromandel locations. Andrew also
teaches workshops and offers gift vouchers and commissions.
View his ranges online at d Laughing
Pottery on Facebook to see video programmes of his work. Ring him at
0277 344 548.
WAIHI ‘S LAUGHING POTTERY
OPENS NEW STUDIO & GALLERY
Congratulations to artist Airdrie Hamilton for her double win at MBAE
in March, for ‘Sally on a Good Day’. Her oil painting won the 2017
Artists’ Choice Award, as selected by the artists who attended the tour’s
March 3rd launch event at the Hot Waves Café in Hot Water Beach.
Airdrie’s lovely painting also later took first in the People’s Choice
Awards. The artists’ showcase exhibit was on view to the public for a
full month at the café, where some 300 voted for their favourite. Winning
second place was Becs Wood’s “Ecological Weave”, with flax weaver
Raewyn Hildreth’s “Flaxi Girl” claiming third.
The next Art Escape event is the popular Coromandel Peninsula Art and
Craft Fair on Saturday 15 July 9am-3pm at the Whitianga Town Hall. A
huge success last year and a ‘winter warmer’ for locals and visitors alike.
Do diary it now!
Visit r viewing art and event updates.
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES
FOR ARTIST AIRDRIE HAMILTON
ART SCENE
Jeanne-Marie
Cantereau
Watercolour Artist
birds • landscapes
seascapes • still life
102 Robert Street, Tararu - Thames | Summer Hours: Open Most Days 10AM-4PM
View art and meet
the artist at her new
Gallery in Thames
Look for red ‘open’
sandwich board or
phone for appointment
021 0238 2723
or 07 868 7066
Jacquie Ellis | Karangahake artist
PAINTINGS | PHOTOGRAPHY | CLASSES
Jacquie now offering
OIL PAINTING CLASSES...
in my Karangahake studio and at Paeroa for adults wishing
to learn oil painting. Beginners in Oils, to Seascapes, Light and
Reflections, Mountains and Scenery - a class for everyone.
Five week blocks $95, day and night classes. Small groups for
maximising your learning. Some materials available in class.
Call or text to book your place. Eftpos available for tuition fees.
Studio in Karangahake Gorge on River Road • 022 323-1465
STUDIO
GALLERY
OPEN DAILY – or by
arrangement
Chosen Coromandel Life’s
2015 Spring Cover
People’s Choice Award winner Airdrie Hamilton and Mercury Bay Art
Escape Trust chairman Stuart Christie with the winning painting.
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07 866 3887 • 8 Pye Place • Hot Water Beach • Whitianga
A favourite of locals and visitors,
Hot Waves is just a minute’s stroll
from Hot Water Beach. Enjoy
gourmet dining inside or out
on this one-acre native garden
teaming with bird life.
One of the best eateries on the Coromandel
Open 7 days 8:30am-4pm • Fridays till 8:30pm for Open Mic & Pizza night