Open Studios

Creative Trails.

Meet the makers. See the process. Experience the culture.

Plan your journey for Sunday 15 June

Explore the trail map and listings below to discover galleries, studios, tours, and creative spaces open across the district — all part of a one-day creative celebration!

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Explore ARROWTOWN

  • 4 Buckingham Street (Level 2, The Shed), Arrowtown
    Open 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Visitors are invited to step inside this working artist studio and gallery. Meet acclaimed artist Jenny Mehrtens, who will be on site to talk about her process and latest works.

    Featured:
    New pieces from the Elemental and Visionaries series.

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  • Tori Beeche’s Studio, 16 Advance Terrace, Arrowtown
    Open 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Experience a special presentation of works by five members of the artist-run collective Mothrmother. Hosted at Tori Beeche’s studio, this pop-up exhibition coincides with the Artist Run Spaces workshop at Hui 2025 and reflects the collective’s evolving creative dialogue.

    Curated by founder and kaitiaki Nat Tozer, this intimate iteration showcases local talent and collaborative energy.

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  • 14B Fox’s Terrace, Arrowtown
    Open all day – Sunday 15 June

    Join Anna Claire at her new home studio in Arrowtown, where she crafts stunning contemporary jewellery inspired by the natural beauty of the Whakatipu Basin. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with drinks and nibbles as you explore her unique creations in silver, resin, and natural materials.

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    Parking: My flag will be out, park on the street and come up the driveway.

  • 72 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
    Open 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Visit renowned sculptor Fiona Garlick at her working studio and gallery in the heart of Arrowtown. Wander through her sculpture yard, explore a curated gallery of smaller works, and join an informal artist talk and studio tour.

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  • 15 Fox’s Terrace, Arrowtown
    Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Step into Kirsty’s home studio — a vibrant space where creativity flows freely. Explore her diverse practice, from recycled polystyrene sculptures to acrylic abstracts, all rich with colour, storytelling, and personal expression.

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    Parking: Studio is in the garage at the end of the driveway, apologies as the house is being renovated, so a bit of a building site but the studio is available for a visit.

  • 44 Buckingham Street , Arrowtown
    Open daily 9 AM – 5 PM

    Step into a vibrant, working artist studio and gallery, where you’re invited to meet artist Dalene Meiring. Dalene will be on site to share insights into her creative process and showcase her latest works.

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  • 38 Devon Street, Arrowtown
    Open all day – Sunday 15 June

    Visit The Little Hut Gallery to discover the woven artistry of Arrowtown’s Jasmine Clark. A sculptor and contemporary basket maker, Jasmine crafts unique pieces by hand using natural and foraged materials.

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  • Hosted by Lakes District Museum with Nick Fifield

    Starting at Lakes District Museum, 49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
    1:30 PM (approx. 1 hour)

    Journey back in time with Nick Fifield from the Lakes District Museum on a guided heritage walk around historic Arrowtown. Discover captivating stories from the past and uncover the rich heritage that shaped this charming gold rush village.

    Join us for an engaging and memorable stroll through Arrowtown’s history!

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  • Lakes District Museum & Gallery, 49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
    Open daily 10 AM – 4 PM

    Explore art that proves beauty and meaning aren’t about price. Most works cost little, yet each tells a charming story. Spot one piece worth more than all the rest — and enjoy the surprising sophistication throughout!

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Explore QUEENSTOWN

  • 29a Runholder Rise, Jacks Point | Sunday, June 15 | 10 AM – 4 PM

    Visit Sara’s cosy backyard studio and discover handcrafted jewellery made from unique South Island stones. A third-generation carver, Sara works with a wide range of minerals—from pounamu to lesser-known treasures like schist, serpentinite, and rhodonite. Learn about the stories behind these taonga and the craft passed down through generations.

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    Parking will be on the caul de sac, house on left top of the hill

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Te Atamira Studios

    Meet artist Emma Peers at her studio and discover her latest series, ‘Floating’ — an evocative exploration of movement and colour between sky and sea. This body of work reflects the quiet strength found in stillness, inviting viewers into a realm of suspended motion and atmospheric depth.

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  • 10:00AM - 4:00pm at Country Lane School House Studios, 26 Hansen Road

    Urban & Contemporary Art Gallery showcasing an incredible mix of New Zealand and international artists.

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  • 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Country Lane School House Studios, 26 Hansen Road Frankton

    Join artist, designer, and restorer Kasia Hebda in her open studio for an inspiring talk on her creative process, recent projects, and the impact of her restoration background. Explore her vibrant work, from murals to mentoring.

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  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Te Atamira Queenstown

    Into the Deep: An acrylic exploration of water

    Dive into a one-hour workshop where we’ll explore the movement, mood, and texture of water using expressive acrylic techniques. Discover how to bring water to life on the canvas-no experience needed, just a love of paint and curiosity.

  • Te Atamira Queenstown - 1:00 PM to 2:00pm - Turn Up the Music

    Meet the Teacher, Try the Instrument

    Aimed at children aged 5-8 years, come and meet our group lessons teacher Chris Stevens and try out some of her instruments! Have a go on guitar, ukulele or different percussion instruments, and find out how to enrol for classes in term 3 . 

    This is a drop-in session - all welcome.

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  • 51 Alec Robins Rd, Lake Hayes, Queenstown
    Open 10:00 AM – late

    Evocative landscape photography capturing the light, mood, and essence of Aotearoa.

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  • Te Atamira, Remarkable Park Frankton
    11.30am to 12.30pm

    Community Sing is an open, drop-in choir for everyone in the community. No need to read music or sing in key – just come and experience the joy of singing, and singing with others

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  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm or by appointment , 161 Gibbston Back Road

    At the end of a dirt road, hiding in the back of a garage in rural Gibbston you'll find the home studio of Laura Shallcrass. Laura is an artist and award winning illustrator who creates work for local, national and international clients. She works in a mixture of mediums from digital to oil and gouache and you will find a large range of books, illustrations and even a few not yet on the market oil paintings to peruse. 

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  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm at School House Studios, 26 Hansen Road, Frankton

    Nina Chen is the founder of TIKKI Studio in Queenstown, New Zealand. With a background in fashion and clothing design, she promotes sustainability through sewing workshops that encourage repair, upcycling, and community engagement. Her studio offers classes, events, and a creative space for all skill levels.

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  • Open all day - School House Studios, Country Lane 26 Hansen Road, Queenstown

    Step into a world of meaning and magic. At Spellbound Art Studio, every piece is created with intention and mysticism. Explore bespoke art, tattoos, tarot readings, and creative portrait sessions — all infused with Gabrielle’s signature style.

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  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Country Lane School House Studios, 26 Hansen Road

    Discover the vibrant world of painting at Art Adventures Studio! View a showcase of artwork by owner and local artist Raquel Carter, alongside student pieces and highlights from their outdoor plein-air tours. Try your hand at painting and explore the inspiring studio environment.

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  • 12 Hope Avenue, Lake Hayes Estate
    Open 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Step into this cosy garage studio and discover a hidden creative space full of inspiration. Join a studio tour — and make your own small clay dish to be fired and returned to you after the event.

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    Parking: Please park on the main Hope ave near the playground and walk up

  • 8 Mincher Road, Kelvin Heights
    Open all day – Sunday 15 June

    Discover an inspiring sewing studio dedicated to recycling fabrics and reducing waste. Explore creative solutions to textile waste and learn how sustainability shapes this artist’s work.

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Explore WĀNAKA

  • 11a Rimu Lane, Wānaka | Sunday, June 15 | 11 AM – 3:30 PM

    Street parking available – follow the signs

    Step into the evolving space of Gallery Chez Iris, usually open by appointment only. Browse original watercolours, prints, and greeting cards by Iris, including works inspired by therapeutic plein air painting and botanical art. Visitors warmly welcome!

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  • 3364 Luggate-Cromwell Road

    Open 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Explore a vibrant collection of wild clay ceramics — from garden-ready Pou Whenua to mugs, urns, vases, and expressive indoor artworks including paintings and drawings. Weather permitting, a pit fire will be underway.

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  • 43 Clearview Street, WĀNAKA
    Open by drop-in – Sunday 15 June

    Step into a cosy, self-built studio where creativity flows freely. Explore a mix of sculptural ceramics, watercolour, and acrylic works — all created in a space designed for daily inspiration.

    With a background in ceramic arts from the University of Nevada, Reno, the artist invites you to see how a home studio can become a creative sanctuary.

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  • 36 Sherwin Ave Albert Town Wānaka
    Open 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Wānaka-based artist working with oils, upcycled materials, and harakeke to reflect local landscapes and conservation themes. Chrissy’s studio showcases her unique practice and community-driven projects.

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  • 9:00am - 8:00pm - Open Studio at 7/29C Long Grass Place Hawea Flat

    Step into Rachael Linton’s alchemical studio, Tilia Gilding, where ancient gilding meets contemporary abstract painting. A Master Gilder, her luminous gold leaf artworks crystallise cymatic soundwaves, etch botanical landscapes, and illuminate celestial skies, with artworks that transform spaces with radiant elegance. Meet the artist, explore the tools & materials of traditional gilding, and discover how bespoke splashbacks, feature walls, mirrors, and frames can infuse your home with timeless craftsmanship and the language of light.

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