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Once a year Mercury Bay Art Escape creates a fantastic opportunity to visit the many artists and galleries in the area from a small village north of Whitianga, Kuaotuna, south through Whitianga, Cooks Beach, Hahei, Hot Water Beach, Whenuakite to Tairua.
I made it a point to be there this year ( March 2015 - two weekends).
Now I am pretty much of a nut when it comes to seeing the work of talented artists and craftspeople. I find it one of the best ways to enjoy life and all its pleasures. Being able to meet and talk with the artists is a real wonderful experience for me and the ones in the Mercury Bay area provided me with a fabulous time getting to see their work and getting to know the artist.
Mercury Bay Escape is a registered Charitable Trust committed to its artists and the community that began in 2006.
They produce a wonderful guide each year - The Mercury Bay Art Escape - listing the participating artists, detailed maps and information about each one that can be used year round when you visit the area. Check on their website.
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I made it a point to be there this year ( March 2015 - two weekends).
Now I am pretty much of a nut when it comes to seeing the work of talented artists and craftspeople. I find it one of the best ways to enjoy life and all its pleasures. Being able to meet and talk with the artists is a real wonderful experience for me and the ones in the Mercury Bay area provided me with a fabulous time getting to see their work and getting to know the artist.
Mercury Bay Escape is a registered Charitable Trust committed to its artists and the community that began in 2006.
They produce a wonderful guide each year - The Mercury Bay Art Escape - listing the participating artists, detailed maps and information about each one that can be used year round when you visit the area. Check on their website.
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Featured artist - Roland Baumgart
5 Coghill Street, Whitianga 3510
www.baycarving.com
5 Coghill Street, Whitianga 3510
www.baycarving.com
Roland moved from Germany in 1997 and began developing his bone carving skills from 2000. Unique designs in a variety of materials such as deer horn, goat, bull along with buttons and kauri gum. He feels the Merino horn is the most beautiful.
He presents each piece in custom made boxes of Kauri wood.
One of the most important aspects of his work is his carving classes for individual students and groups up to 10.
No skills required he says just a couple of hours and a smile.
He presents each piece in custom made boxes of Kauri wood.
One of the most important aspects of his work is his carving classes for individual students and groups up to 10.
No skills required he says just a couple of hours and a smile.
If you are a visitor I believe this is a great memento of your visit to New Zealand.