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

2026 Harcourts Challenge and Big Arts Day Out

I always look forward to this annual event. The theme for this years challenge is: North, East, South West.

Front Page of the Whangamata & Waihi News

The Art in Motion event made it to the front page of the local paper, and my mosaic sphere was featured in the article on page 8.

Front page

Close-up

Page 8

Art Waikino 2025 - opening night

Here are a few photos of the exhibition, taken on the opening night, which was very well attended.

Sailing at Sunset

And the waves keep rolling in

19.10.2025 Art in Motion event

Here are the two pieces in the exhibition. I thought my idea to display 'Celebration' on a turntable (see video) was fitting for the 'Art in Motion' theme.

Aqua Swirl

Celebration

And a few general shots - some very interesting outfits!

 

Two entries for 'Art in Motion'

I have managed to complete another small piece, in time for this event, so I now have entries:

Celebration
polymer clay mosaic, 20cm diameter

Aqua Swirl
mixed media, 17cm diameter

Art Waikino 2025 - entries submitted

I have just submitted my application form for this exhibition - two of my acrylic with sand & glitter paintings: 'Sailing at Sunset' and 'The waves keep rolling in'.

The next Arts Collective event is 'Art in Motion' - Sunday 19 October 2025

I have just finished the piece I am going to exhibit at this event, and have sorted an 'arty outfit'. Looking forward to a 'fun' afternoon.

Whangamata Easter Arts Trail - 19 & 20 April 2025

Organised by the Arts Collective Whangamata

A great weekend but sad too

As a past member of the New Zealand Mosaic Art (NZMA) group I had the opportunity to attend a two day workshop, run by Australian mosaic artist Deanna Kernick, on "Realism in Stained Glass". This was held at the Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa. It was great to go back there (it used to be my local arts centre when I lived in Millwater) and to meet up with some of the NZMA members. I joined this group when I attended their Symposium and Workshops, at this location, back in 2016.

Here is an 'in progress' photo of my stained glass mosaic. It is over 20 years since I have done this type of glass work but the skills came back quite easily. It did however remind me why I switched from using stained glass to making mosaics with polymer clay, which I much prefer.

This weekend was great in terms of re-connecting with NZMA members but also very sad, as the organisation will close down on 31 March 2025 due to lack of volunteers to replace those retiring from the committee. I was pleased to be a part of their last event but sorry that this National mosaic art group, with so many talented and passionate members, will cease to exist.

My stand at BADO 2025

I had a great weekend over the 25 & 26 January, meeting many people, demonstrating how I make my Swirl-StoNZ, and making sales.

The winner of the raffle (ticket #008) for the 'Whangamata Orb' was delighted. They said they never won raffles and later sent me a message to say it looked good on their bookcase.
 

Picture SOLD on the opening night

I was thrilled to sell my latest mosaic artwork on the opening night of the Harcourts Challenge Exhibition/Big Arts Day Out.

SOLD
"A wonderful day to remember"