Melissa Hastings is a ceramicist working from her Shaw Road Ceramics studio in Oratia. Creating functional stoneware and sculptural vessels shaped by a quiet dialogue between the natural world and design. Working in a palette of soft earthy tones, her forms are gentle yet inquisitive, bringing texture, light and a sense of calm to everyday rituals. One off pieces will be available for purchase, as well as some samples and seconds especially for the weekend.

Monique has been painting for around 30 years, with much of her work inspired by West Auckland’s landscapes, flora and fauna. Over the years, her paintings have received numerous awards in art competitions.

Anieszka is a designer and illustrator whose work has moved from paper to wax. At Poppy + Sage she sculpts and casts beeswax candles by hand, from stacking forms to little sculptural pieces, bringing the colour and playfulness of her illustration years into every one. Her studio is chaotic, colourful and full of magic and mayhem. Visit to watch candles in the making and maybe even take a piece home.

Seeking Our Way is a collaborative exhibition created by local whānau and The Light Library. Through workshops at Te Uru and Arataki, participants mapped life’s storms in handmade books and a shared artbook. Their colourful pages, stories and kōrero come together at Arataki as an expression of creativity and community.

Sculpture and furniture designer Rene Jansen has been producing contemporary relief sculptures for a number of years. His latest series combines luminous colours and aluminium to create relief sculptures that radiate with energy.

Rex works in silver, gold and semi-precious stones.  His creations are entirely handcrafted using traditional methods.  He crafts bespoke and unique pieces that combine his lapidary and metalwork skills.  Many of his creations are made from stones he sources himself at locations around New Zealand.  You will find earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets in carnelian, jasper, pounamu, lapis lazuli, chrysoprase, and many other gemstones, all crafted with silver and gold.