Muriwai Arts Open Studios Weekend - Artweek Auckland

Muriwai Open Studios provide a unique opportunity to discover the wealth of artistic talent located in Muriwai, a vibrant coastal village and black sand surf beach 30 minutes north of Auckland. Come and visit their studios, talk to the artists and learn about their creative processes.

Open studios include painters, potters, photographers, sculptors, poets, illustrators, jewellery, textile and embroidery artists – exploring realism, fantasy, fun, light, and scale. Showcasing diverse ideas and perceptions of a truly dedicated group of artists. Some artists will be conducting demonstrations and interactive sessions.

From Auckland follow SH16 Auckland to Wellsford signs. After Kumeu village, follow the Muriwai sign and turn left. Look for the map and Muriwai Open Studio blue and black flags. Maps also available at the Bottom shop and Muriwai Lodge Top Shop.

FB: MuriwaiOpenStudios
IG: MuriwaiOpenStudios

- Amanda Kemp – jewellery + ceramics
- Emma Farry – creative writing and photography
- Gaylene Earl - painting
- Joss Hong – contemporary jewellery
- Judy Stokes - photography
- Karuna Douglas – ceramics
- Laird McKechnie - photography
- Liz Smith – embroidery
- Pat Henley – painting
- Suzanne Way - painting
- Tanya Blong - painting
- Todd Douglas - ceramics

Special events:
Sat 12 Oct: Art Degustation High Tea and Sundowner experience
Sat 12 & Sun 13 Oct: Free Muriwai Sand Art workshop