Professional artist working with stone, wood, metal, paint and other media. The artworks lean towards contemporary Maori art and art funk. Alans work is in national and international homes and collections.
Artist: Alan Wehipeihana
P: 04 905 9250
Bill creates fabulous ceramic features, wall art and garden sculpture. Jan is a winner of the Open Section and Creative Excellence Award for the Wearable Arts Awards. Jan specialises in fibre and paper sculptures of whimsy and beauty.
Artist: Bill Davies and Jan Kerr
E: kerrdavies@clear.net.nz
Big inspiration from a little blue fruit
Blueberry Art, blueberry farm, farm tours, felt and hat creations, alpacas, historic printing press, art gallery, Levin, Horowhenua
Happiness can be slippery. But for a couple on 11.5 beautiful acres of blueberry farm just north of Levin, not only have they found it; they've bottled it, made it into hats, painted and printed it, they've turned it into an experience that can quite literally change lives. Here, inspiration can be measured in real things; a historical printing press, a working blueberry farm, a bed and breakfast, jars of rich blue jam and jelly, incredible felt garments and hats, a working garden, and a herd of alpacas that like kissing noses with Jessie the golden retriever. And then there's the inspiration that slowly seeps in to be simulated later.
Bodhi has worked for many years in oils, acrylics, water colour and vairous sculptural forms including stone carving. His works are held in numerous collections nationally and worldwide.
Artist: Bodhi Vincent
P: 04 902 4590
The blades rise sharply against the blue crisp sky. There is a soft swish as they swoop down in front of your eyes. You feel like you are in Holland as you look at this picturesque scene unfolding - a full-size, working 17th Century Dutch windmill grinding stone to make flour. It's difficult to believe, but you are actually standing in the small township of Foxton in Manawatu, New Zealand in front of the deMolen Dutch Windmill.
The deMolen Windmill is located at the south end of Main Street in Foxton, just two blocks west
of State Highway One. It was opened on 13 April 2003 and since then has become a huge Foxton
attraction and very much part of the Foxton community. The windmill was built and is managed by
volunteers from within the Foxton community, and it is run by a charitable trust organisation.
This very special Dutch windmill attracts visitors from all over the world. There is really
nothing in New Zealand that comes close to the deMolen experience. International tourists, various
organisations, schools and even the locals love visiting the Dutch Windmill. The windmill also acts
as a local information centre site for Foxton, making it the town's main icon and feature.
You can visit the windmill seven days a week and admission to the ground floor is free. Tours of
the deMolen Windmill are available and these are very informative, with detailed information about
the working parts. Charges for conducted tours through the mill are quite reasonably priced, at $5
per adult, $4 per citizens, $2 per child and $12 for family groups. Group tours of 15 people or over
can be arranged prior, at special rates.
The retail shop offers a range of stoneground flours, souvenirs and imported Dutch foodstuffs
for purchase. The ground floor provides a video about the Dutch windmill for visitors to watch,
contributing to an overall experience which should not be missed by anyone.
Visit the traditional Dutch Windmill today, take in the scenic views and experience authentic
Dutch heritage in New Zealand.
Thanks to www.wotzon.com for this information
to find out more, visit http://www.demolenfoxton.org.nz/