Aroma StoNZ by Claire

For a couple of weeks I have been mulling over the idea of trying out 'aroma stones', as an addition to my market stall selling Swirl-StoNZ. With Christmas approaching, and shoppers looking for small gifts, it seems a good time to try out a limited range. So I have bought a sack of Plaster of Paris, ordered some moulds and fragrance oils, and am working on some promotional material. I will call them Aroma StoNZ by Claire and hope to launch them at the Christmas Gift & Craft Market, held in the Whangamata Memorial Hall, on Saturday 5 December 2026.

My entry for the 'Have a Ball' event - SOLD

HAVE A BALL. 100 balls have been created into sculptures, garden art, mosaics, collage, glitter balls, fountains and many more imaginative pieces. 

This was my entry, and when I went to visit the event, I was thrilled to find out that it has been sold.

'Dotcentric'
painted with Decoart Patio Paint (for outdoors)

An interesting Arts Collective event coming soon

I am currently painting my old bowling ball to enter in this event - it will be really interesting to see what other people have done with them.

Come and check it out on Sunday 25 October, 11am to 5pm, at the Whangamata Bowling Club.

 

Photos from the Easter Art Trail

Here are some photos of my display at Location #3 - 306 Hetherington Road.

Easter Weekend - Whangamata Art Trail

Looking forward to this event, meeting all the visitors that come to our 'hub', and sharing some special offers (this weekend only) on original art and craft pieces. I will be at Location #3 on the Art Trail map. https://www.artscollective.co.nz/arts-trail.html

 

Easter Art Trail - my Artist Profile

This appeared in my Facebook feed today, promoted by the Arts Collective Whangamata.

 

This years Easter Art Trail - 4th & 5th April 2026

I am taking part in this event again, and will be at Location #3.

Leaflet with Locations

 

My stand at the Big Arts Day Out 2026

Here are some shots of my stand.

General shot of my stand on a corner site

 

Swirl-StoNZ by Claire

Close-up (left)

Close-up (right)

Various Artworks (and demonstration table)

Close-up of Artworks

Celebration - SOLD on the Sunday

Sold one of my entries at the 2026 Harcourts Challenge

Here are my two pieces at the exhibition. I was thrilled to sell the 'Lotus Orb' on the first day.

'Lotus Orb' - SOLD

Sunset Swirl

My two entries for the 2026 Harcourts Challenge

Here are my two entries for this years Harcourt Challenge (the four categories are North, East, South, West).

'Lotus Orb' (Category: East)

Main shot

Other shots

Sunset Swirl (Category: West)

Main shot - wall hung

Angled shot