Big Mac Slabs | Creative Centre (Hub)
Kāpiti Arts Trail: Listing no. 40
Artistic medium: Painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics/pottery, mosaic, jewellery, fibre/textiles, glass, printmaking, woodwork, metal art
Demonstration times: Throughout both weekends
The Creative Centre showcases an extensive display of Kapiti Creativity, with over 40 Artists work & Creative Businesses on-site year-round to inspire you. Demonstrations will be happening throughout the trail. Tours available for groups by appointment.
Creative Centre - Featured artists:
Ashling Aileron: unique portraitures in charcoal and oil paint, re-telling interesting people’s stories. Ashling’s expressive style and methods vary accordingly with her edgy art experiments and subjects.
W www.ashlingaileron.com
Anthea Weir: working in mixed media, combining paintings and paper to create stunning collages and paintings of NZ Birds, Animals and Kiwi Culture.
www.antheaevelyndesign.co.nz
Catherine Edwards – House of Douglas: amazing shawls & scarves created from merino wool, silk and fabric that are simply stunning!
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Dashford Glass – Caren & Derek Ashford: Caren and Derek work together and make eclectic colourful contemporary fused glass art works & jewellery that is on display year round at the Big Mac Creative Centre.F www.Facebook.com/dashfordglass
David Owen: working mainly in acrylic on canvas , David’s artwork features NZ based imagery, real and imagined, in brilliantly defined colour.
W www.davidowen.co.nz
Etch & Cut Design – Dave Hogarth: utilising Laser, CNC Router & Plasma technology to create a diverse array of products. Steel Fire Pits, Wall & Garden Art, Designer panels for indoor or outdoor, signs, chopping boards, coasters, gifts & homeware.
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Feather&Fibre Studio: showcasing beautifully fine textile/mixed media work by Bobby Duncan and Finola Chamberlain and wildlife artist Cushla McGaughey.
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Flo’s Funky Furniture – Andrea Liemburg: an environmental artist who repurposes metal and timber items into Garden Art, Homewares and Furniture, exhibiting year-round at Big Mac Slabs Creative Centre.
W www.flosfunkyfurniture.co.nz
Holly Chapman: “I love animals, colour and humour, so I like to 'moosh' all of these things together to create my special brand of critters. I like my work to make people smile and have a giggle, especially in today’s world.”
W www.hollychapman.co.nz
Kāpiti Art Studio: Artwork by artists who are differently abled, using a wide variety of mediums and techniques. We embrace and celebrate differences and cultural diversity.
I https://www.instagram.com/kapitiartstudio/
Jude Bismark: Jude loves working with clay and vibrant colours. She also has a passion for painting.
(Contact Bic Mac Slabs to contact Jude directly)
Kala Hall: from Caracas, Venezuela, Kala has lived on the Kapiti Coast for nine years. She learnt to paint from her father, gaining qualifications in 2015, and works in diverse mediums. This year’s collection brings colour and cheer into our world.
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Linda Mikkelsen: "After many years exhibiting on my own, I am excited to be at Big Mac Slabs for the Kapiti Arts Trail this year. My new pottery is focused on cats and dogs of character. I will also have birds and garden pottery."
(Contact Big Mac Slabs to contact Linda directly)
Mike Mealings: a passion for re-purposing timbers and complimentary materials leads Mike to create pieces that will stand the test of time. His designs are influenced by Middle Eastern and European architecture while maintaining the natural aging appearance of the timbers.
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Nalene Morton: Naylene has once again created a fun, eclectic collection of unique pottery and ceramics to brighten up your home.
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Paula Peters: inspired by nature to create outstanding Pottery Bowls and Garden Art often in conjunction with glass & glazes, Paula also works in other mediums such as mosaics, metal and timber to create impressive Garden Art.E: [email protected]
Sarah the Scientist – Sarah Kenworthy: Sarah is running kids’ Art / Science Classes throughout the Trail for only $10 so they can learn, appreciate and take something home from their Arts Experience.
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Wendi Lindsay: Fun, wearable jewellery, lovingly made on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand. From simple to ornate, casual to elegant, you will love it for many years to come.
Contact details:
Address: 289 Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu
Open times during the year: 10am–4pm daily.
Mobile: 0508 244 622
Email: [email protected]
Website: bigmacslabs.co.nz
