Meet The Maker // Candy Clarke February 11, 2021 Oh we love Candy, so we thought you've gotta' meet her!Originally from Kerikeri, now based in Nelson, this quirky artists paints backwards... let us explain!
A day in the life with our Director Clayton January 28, 2021 Well what does a typical day look like for anyone? I certainly don’t have a typical day thanks to The Poi Room, and I love it!! The only constant I...
Meet The Maker : Beatrice Carlson November 18, 2020 Beatrice Carlson is an Artist in every sense of the word, creativity runs through her veins. As a Contemporary Jewellery Artists, Beatrice sustainably & ethically sources her materials - using previous metals, as...
NZ SUMMER MEMORIES WITH OUR DIRECTOR & OWNER CLAYTON October 08, 2020 With Summer just around the corner I have recently been looking over some of the wonderful Artwork we currently have in the stores and have found myself thinking how some...
Meet The Maker : Dawn Clayden September 18, 2020 Dawn Clayden is known for her intricate and masterful porcelain works detailed with cascading flowers, sculptured characters & precious metals. We have just received a fresh refill of Dawn's latest work and thought...
Meet The Maker : Penelope Barnhill August 28, 2020 Penelope Barnhill is a local jewellery maker. From her studio in Auckland she uses a wide range of metals, gemstones, dried roses and colour glass to make stunning hand made...
Our new Level 3 from Our Creative Director Melanie-Jane August 21, 2020 Well here we are again... As we are Auckland galleries we were thrown back into level 3 basically overnight with the doors to our wonderful galleries closed to customers. At least we have had...
Meet the Maker : Leonie Sharp August 13, 2020 Leonie Sharp is a Sculptural Artist based in Wanganui. Traditionally trained in Whatu Kakahu & deeply inspired by her rich Maori heritage, Leonie creates striking Maori feather woven artworks.
Meet the Maker : Ra Gossage July 30, 2020 Ra Gossage is a self taught painter of Ngāti Wai & Ngāti Ruahine descent, her paintings are a reflection of her heritage, culture & environment. We are so excited to have...
Exhibition : Ngahuru Hei Mahia Tō Tātou Ao July 16, 2020 Meet the Makers // In celebration of Matariki, The Poi Room is delighted to be hosting the Weaving Group - Te Roopu Kotuku Rerenga Rangi & their exhibition 'Ngahuru Hei Mahia...
Meet the Maker : Susan Christie July 01, 2020 Susan Christie is a ceramist & painter who has just joined The Poi Room family. We are so excited to have her work within our galleries and online we thought...
Who's Studio is it? June 24, 2020 Think you know our artists well? Below we have a few of our artist studios and all you need to do is click on the photo to reveal who's studio it...
