Twin Kilns Gallery at Bricksticks

Twin Kilns Gallery at Bricksticks Look at art while admiring the
architecture of the old Brick Works. An evocative and special place. A relaxed, fun vibe and a delight for the senses.

Twin Kilns Gallery is a popup gallery space within Bricksticks, owned by Greg Betts. Greg is a designer and creator of beautiful handmade timber furniture. He lives and works in the old Wanganui Brick Works which Greg has sympathetically restored over many years creating an interesting and evocative space, whilst retaining its historic aesthetic. During Artists Open Studios, Greg shares the buildi

ngs with a number of visual artists including painters, object makers and musicians. There is much to see as you wander through the many different spaces, taking in the architecture, looking at the art and talking with the makers.

And just like that, the doors are closed and it's all gone quiet again!A massive thank you to everyone who stepped into ...
27/03/2026

And just like that, the doors are closed and it's all gone quiet again!

A massive thank you to everyone who stepped into the world of Twin Kilns Gallery at Bricksticks for Artists Open Studios Whanganui 2026. Both weekends were a flurry of activity with people coming and going, enjoying interesting conversations between artists, friends and visitors.

As artists, there's nothing better than seeing people connect with the work, receiving feedback, support and purchases made. Aa wonderful time - many thanks to all who visited!

See you again in 2027!

https://www.bricksticks.co.nz/artists-at-twin-kilns-gallery
https://www.bricksticks.co.nz/portfolio

No sneak previews! Just to say we’re kicking things off with a full house at Bricksticks — 13 artists, all wildly talent...
13/03/2026

No sneak previews! Just to say we’re kicking things off with a full house at Bricksticks — 13 artists, all wildly talented, and all bringing something different to this incredible old Brickworks. The kilns, the arches, the textures… it’s the perfect backdrop for a weekend of art, stories, and good energy.

Art, Furniture, Paintings, Objects, Flax Weaving, Photography, Music and more filling the space at the historic and iconic Brick Works. Come wander, explore, chat with the makers, and soak up the atmosphere.

Bricksticks will be ready — are you?

Leah Stuckey creates vibrant floral abstract paintings full of colour, structure, and uplifting energy. Her work blends ...
12/03/2026

Leah Stuckey creates vibrant floral abstract paintings full of colour, structure, and uplifting energy. Her work blends bold blooms with contemporary abstract elements, resulting in pieces that feel joyful, modern, and beautifully bright.
You’ll be able to see her latest floral abstracts during Artists Open Studios Whanganui where she’ll be exhibiting at Bricksticks.

Tracey Wakelin is a florist and weaves her love of all things botanical into her beautiful and vibrant artworks. She is ...
12/03/2026

Tracey Wakelin is a florist and weaves her love of all things botanical into her beautiful and vibrant artworks. She is very much inspired by the seasons and her Hydrangea Collection captures the end of Summer moving into Autumn.
You can enjoy her framed botanicals at Bricksticks during Artists Open Studios Whanganui.

Mere Keating has been part of the Bricksticks artists from the beginning, bringing her knowledge of harakeke and traditi...
11/03/2026

Mere Keating has been part of the Bricksticks artists from the beginning, bringing her knowledge of harakeke and traditional weaving to the space. Her kete and hats, and finely crafted flax work carry the skill of a maker who understands her materials on a cultural and creative level.
Mere’s work brings warmth, history, and connection to the Bricksticks lineup for Artists Open Studios.

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Greg Betts’ handcrafted furniture is shaped through years of experience, using traditional tools and reclaimed native ti...
09/03/2026

Greg Betts’ handcrafted furniture is shaped through years of experience, using traditional tools and reclaimed native timbers. His chairs and sculptural forms have a distinctive flow — curves that feel organic, joints that fit with quiet precision.
Inside Bricksticks at Artists Open Studios Whanganui, Greg’s pieces feel perfectly at home among the textures of the old brickworks.

Michelle Colson is an abstract painter who loves colour and form. Her evocative paintings, large and small appear to cap...
09/03/2026

Michelle Colson is an abstract painter who loves colour and form. Her evocative paintings, large and small appear to capture moments in time whilst giving the impression they'll continue evolving. Spacious landscapes are emerging in her latest works.
This year at Artists Open Studios Whanganui she also exhibits handmade sculptural forms from feathers collected mostly from Virginia Lake paired with driftwood from Castlecliff Beach. Sculptural, intentional, and deeply connected to place.

Fiona Goulding paints with deep reverence for the natural world. Her wildlife and botanical works are rich with fine det...
08/03/2026

Fiona Goulding paints with deep reverence for the natural world. Her wildlife and botanical works are rich with fine detail, capturing the fragility and dignity of the creatures she portrays.
Her work at Bricksticks will create a sanctuary‑like corner during Artists Open Studios Whanganui, filled with the calm presence of the natural world.

Nadina Dodd's mixed media artworks reflect her inner world, travels, memories and love of experimentation with textures,...
06/03/2026

Nadina Dodd's mixed media artworks reflect her inner world, travels, memories and love of experimentation with textures, layers, and random found items. Play and intuition are critical aspects of her process and she invites you to sense in to her work and notice what it evokes in you.
Her whimsical upcycled crafts are an exploration of childhood, family, place and history. She enjoys scouting the various thrift shops and giving life to the treasures of the past, especially the doilies!

Raewyn Vanstone's art has a nostalgic quality with her paintings of buildings and landscapes that are fading from histor...
05/03/2026

Raewyn Vanstone's art has a nostalgic quality with her paintings of buildings and landscapes that are fading from history out in the NZ countryside. She also restores and reshapes timbers and organic materials into their next life as practical or decorative objects that carry their own stories.
Raewyn’s mix of painting and woodwork sits comfortably within Bricksticks and Artists Open Studios Whanganui

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David Taylor’s paintings feel like weather in motion — skies dissolving into colour, water in motion, horizons blurring,...
05/03/2026

David Taylor’s paintings feel like weather in motion — skies dissolving into colour, water in motion, horizons blurring, textures rising and sinking across the surface. His paintings hold atmosphere and emotion in every layer.
At Bricksticks, his pieces will bring a dynamic, expressive counterpoint to the stillness of the kiln chambers during Artists Open Studios Whanganui.

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