Meet Jago Neal, a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator and photographer based in West Auckland. From photography and traditional darkroom techniques to painting, drawing and collage, Jago's work explores the relationship between observation, imagination and the natural world.

Fire, steel and a whole lot of skill. We headed out west with filmmaker Conan Fitzpatrick to visit Hayden Scott of Champion Knives and take a look inside his small forge, where raw steel is transformed into beautifully handcrafted culinary knives. It's hot, messy and fascinating to watch. And it's exactly the sort of creative process we love sharing through Open Studios Waitākere.

Step inside The Binding Studio with Louise James, where traditional bookbinding techniques, beautiful materials and more than 20 years of experience come together. Discover the tools, techniques and craftsmanship for yourself.

We took a look inside Te Tarara Studios with filmmaker Conan Fitzpatrick, getting a glimpse of the people, processes and work that make this creative space what it is. It's not every day you get to see where artists work, hear their stories and discover what goes into making their art.