Anna Crichton, Tanya Wilkinson, Lesley Jenkin, Liz Mitchell and Yoko Onishi are collaborating to bring you a a wonderful range of cartoons, ceramics, jewellery and innovative wool creations. All artists will be on hand to talk about their process, materials and inspiration, offering visitors a hands-on look at five different approaches to five very different art forms.

Jago Neal is a mixed-media artist, illustrator and photographer, and the Manager of Kumeū Arts. Working from his home studio and darkroom, his practice combines photography, drawing, painting and collage, with a focus on experimentation. During the Open Studio weekend, Jago will be making new work using photo transfer techniques. Framed photography, original artworks and photo tiles will also be available for purchase.

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.