The annual Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo is Waimakariri district’s largest visual art show and attracts large crowds every year. The 2024 Expo will be the biggest yet!
The Expo displays a wide range of art disciplines by local art groups and individual artists, all under one roof, over two days.
Still going strong in its 18th year, the Expo will feature upwards of 700 artworks from over 100 artists, including painting, photography, ceramics, textiles and more, something for all art lovers.
Alongside the Expo is the very popular School Art Expo sponsored by Pak’N Save Rangiora featuring a fantastic display of artworks from a wide group of Waimakariri Schools.
An event not to be missed, block out the weekend of July 6th and July 7th 2024, open from 10am to 5pm at the Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay Kaiapoi. Entry is via gold coin only.
On Saturday 6th July you can be involved in an interactive art display and Have a Go yourself. Plus, if that isn't enough to entice you out to Kaiapoi, Blackwell's carpark will be host once again to the now famous Blackwell's Live Ice Sculpting event kicking off at 12.30pm followed by the Blackwell's Fire and Ice market starting at 4.30pm.
The North Canterbury Craft Group has been set up for people to come along to the sessions and bring any crafts that they maybe working on or contemplating starting.
Sessions are held on a Tuesday night at the Kaiapoi Mill to the left of the Art Print shop (it is sign posted)
Regular posts put on the page of notifications of changes or additional weekend sessions
There is no set cost for attending however a gold coin donation is appreciated to cover some of the costs
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Jacana Quilts is a mother daughter team dedicated to making handmade quilts and gift ware.
Quilts, hand bags, bags, table runners etc
The quality of the quilts is quiet lovely...they are beautifully designed and beautifully made...
Well worth a look... they attend local craft markets in the area..
Clarkville, New Zealand
Handmade art designs made using wood, nails and thread. These are the current designs I have made so far...
Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi, New Zealand
I do everything here from concept design through to making and selling my work. I turn clay into usable and beautiful objects that will last more than a lifetime. I also take all the classes and workshops here at my new studio space The Pottery Place in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury.
Gifts and Items to hire for themed parties
Art has always been a passion of mine. As a child I loved to draw and paint – it was an escape.
As life went on: marriage, having twins and emigrating to New Zealand from the UK took over and there was little time for pencils and brushes.
It is now that I have time to begin my journey……..
I started with Folk Art, I loved the specialized brushes and clean lines and shading required. I then tried applying these disciplines to canvas and board using a variety of mediums. Favouring Acrylics.
As I have not had any formal training, I try to imagine the finished painting then work out how to do it.
I gain inspiration from many sources: nature, glass, fruit, flowers, landscapes, buildings and historical landmarks to name a few. But I am always willing to try something new – go in a different direction.
I have recently produced a collection of unusual abstract works called ‘Industrial Chaos’ inspired from childhood memories of my brother’s profession as a tool maker.
This has led me to even more abstract works, which I am enjoying very much but I still love to paint landscapes and still life.
I am actively involved with the Rangiora Art Society and am President of the Kaiapoi Creative Arts section of the KWMC.
Local exhibitions are the main avenue where I present my work. These are wonderful opportunities to network with other creative people in my community. Of which there are many.
I am available for commission work.
I feel incredibly blessed that I am able to express myself by way of a brush. The journey so far has taught me a lot about myself and everyday I look forward to what it brings creatively.
Christine is currently living, working and creating in Kaiapoi. She comes from a teaching background, but is presently commissioned in a marketing capacity when she is not creating artworks. Her artistic passions lie within the realms of abstract expressionism and photography. Christine’s preference is to convey more of what she feels than she sees, making her work rather spontaneous, largely unplanned, and a welcome relief from considered responses expected in daily living. While Christine enjoys most styles of painting it is abstract art where she derives most satisfaction from, usually beginning with a random under-painting allowing the finished mixed media piece to evolve. This process may take a while and she usually has many works on the go at one time, waiting for the next layer of each piece to reveal itself. There is a sense of joy in Christine’s work that comes from an unplanned journey, as the finished artwork slowly evolves, with layer at a time revealing itself through to completion.
Christine is represented by Art Box, Papanui and McAtamney Gallery, Geraldine.
A small business that is creating some projects which really can be anything!
I am a working artist working in encaustic, acrylic and oil paint. I run classes for adults in Encaustic art. I paint animal portraits in acrylic on commission, including expressionist portraits. I take School Holiday Childrens art fun days most school holidays and host Arty Birthday Parties. I run adult fun art days which are perfect for book groups, plunket or mothers groups etc , from my beautiful lifestyle block in Clarkville, just north of Belfast. I am also a Suzuki piano teacher. Please check out my website
Clarkville
Husband and wife team that create Paintings, Scultures, Wall Figures.
Stunning and beautiful artworks
Allan and Andrea have been creating our garden of sculptures since 1993. We started with a bare paddock . Today it is an established garden with paths and ponds and full of art at every turn. Allan O’Loughlin is a sculptor of steel. He has created the most amazing collection of his sculptures /art you'll see in a garden setting. It is unique,quirky and entertaining. There are sitting areas throughout, a grand table under a massive steel chandelier, all created by Allan. When you visit you are welcome to bring a picnic and relax in the shelter of our garden. “The Rusty Acre” has been developed mainly due to my passion for home decor and restyling furniture , I just like nice things. I am a registered nurse and have a busy job in a operating theatre, The Rusty Acre gives me that chance to free my spirit and to express to myself. My shop is full of beautiful home items, soaps, candles, jewelry, french furniture and personally collected brocante items. I love the feeling you have when you buy something special and it gives you that nice feeling inside every time you look / smell or touch it. I hope to offer that to my customers when they visit The Rusty Acre.
Our venue evenings are held at various venues around North Canterbury. To find out where and when our next evening is being held please choose the month below, you wish to attend.
At our set venue evenings you are invited to BYO wine and beer only. Glasses are provided. We also provide all your painting supplies, tea, coffee and cake. The evening includes a fun, warm, inviting atmosphere for your creative experience.
Our Thirsty Painter evenings cost $35.00 per person. We also offer a loyalty program for our regulars.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9-4pm
Sat: 10-1pm
Sun: Closed
Pegasus Town
North Canterbury
New Zealand
Kind Caring teacher - Deb Williams
Some vacancies Mon/Tues before and after school. Also older and adult beginners traditional or Suzuki. Experienced teacher of children with disabilities. Studio situated in Clarkville. Lessons $30/half hour ph 3272793 /0274978130 or email debw244@gmail.com for more info or bookings
Homeware
These are dainty hand drawn one off items for ones home.
This is what would happen if the band Slayer and Antiques Roadshow had a baby.
Handmade wedding and event signage, personalised gifts, home decor and more!
So many new products! Featuring our newly released keepsake boxes More ideas and designs coming! So many wedding signage and so little time wouldn’t change it!
Hi my name is Sue. I'm a local with years of Xmas window painting experience. I enjoy tailoring bespoke murals on shop fronts through to simplistic garlands. Adding that splash of colour and 'cheery' vibe to the festive season ahead. Prices start from $60. Contact Sue on 0212549514 Or message Sue Roxborough.
Welcome to the creative world of That Arty Guy, Martyn Giles.
Martyn's background is varied and interesting having started out as an Engineering CAD Designer and later transitioning to Signwriting and Graphic Design.
Martyn is passionate about Art & Design and is super fussy about his attention to detail.
He has the ability to formulate an idea and conceptualise it using tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Whether it is signage, design, airbrushing, in fact anything arty, then let That Arty Guy be the "Go To" person for all your Creative FX.
Our picture framing factory workshop, gallery and retail outlet at the Kaiapoi Mill is 25 minutes north of the Christchurch City Centre, 12 minutes from Belfast