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The Coromandel Town area is famous
for its creative and talented artisans,
and the upcoming ‘Coromandel Arts
Tour Open Studios’ in October, offers
art lovers the opportunity to meet with
35 of those artists. Most will open their
home studios, while some ‘remote’
artists will ‘relocate’ studios to the ‘Arts
Tour Hub’ in the town’s historic hospital
building on Rings Rd.
A kick-off celebration showcasing a piece
from each artist is scheduled for Friday 5
October from 5pm at the Hauraki House
Gallery at 230 Kapanga Rd. The hall will
also be open both weekends of the tour,
and from 10am – 4pm on the weekdays
between. See working artists and try your
skills, too.
The free 2018 Artists Guidebook and
tour map will be available at the Hub and
Hauraki House, or by pdf download. Most
artists welcome visitors any time of year,
and the guide offers contact details to
schedule visits. Otherwise, they will display
an ‘Open’ sign or flag at the roadside,
welcoming you to call in and meet them,
chat about their work, view and purchase
art and craft pieces, and even arrange
commissions.
You will find more information about artists
that interest you, and see more examples
of their work at the Coromandel Open
Studios website.
See and
Coromandel Open Studios on Facebook.
SEE ARTISTS
AT WORK
6-7 & 13-14 October, 2018
LOTS HAPPENING AT THE
HAURAKI HOUSE & HOSPITAL HUB
The Hauraki House Gallery hosts the gala opening
of the tour. Built in 1877 as a new school for the
‘lower town’, it sits by a small reserve at the north
end of the main street. The handsome, historic
building now houses an Art Gallery, Art Room
and boutique theatre. (Look for exhibitions and
workshops hosted throughout the year). Some of
the artists from more remote parts will relocate to
the Arts Tour Hub in the historic building on Rings
Road that once served as the Coromandel Hospital.
Kay Ogilvie
sculpture.
Allan Beaver Oils/Pastels/Sketching.
“My love of the outdoors shows in my artwork.”
His studio at 95 Pagitt St is open most days to
the public. t: 07 866 8053
Petra Meyboden Potter. “I create a
mixture of domestic ware and sculpture, nikaus
and totems.” Visiting her workshop and sculpture
gallery is a real treat.
t: 07 866 7906, e:
Caitlin Moloney “My ceramic art
celebrates rich jewel colours, design and texture.”
t: 07 866 7215 e:
Raewyn Penrose Felting. “Using the
finest NZ merino wool, I personally design and
hand-create an eclectic range of one-off fashion
garments and accessories, soft furnishings and
artwork.” Offers workshops as well.
t: 07 866 8880 e:
Coromandel Arts Tour
OPEN STUDIOS
Photos by Chris Ogilvie
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