Tours - Arts and Crafts

Nelson is famous for its arts and crafts culture. Whether your interests are paintings, sculpture, pottery jewellery or glass, our bespoke tours enable you to meet the artists in their own studios.

Artisans have been attracted to the Nelson region for over 200 years inspired by the physical beauty of the local landscape and the clarity of natural light. Today the tradition of painting is as strong as ever.
Pottery, glass blowing and design are now also synonymous with the region. Appointments with the artists can be arranged on request. Alternatively, select from the tour examples below.




 

There many artists and craftsman in the region that we can’t mention them all by name here. Let us know the particular artists, interests or styles that attract you and we will be happy to arrange an itinerary to suit.

Country Tour (Full Day)

• Christine Boswijk
• Katie Gold
• John Gatenby
• Hoglunds Art Glass Gallery
• World of WearableArt and Classic Cars
• Mapua Galleries

Lunch at Flax or The Smoke House

City Tour (Full Day)

• Jane Evans
• Austin Davies
• Sally Burton
• Hoglunds Art Glass Gallery
• World of WearableArt & Classic Cars
• City Galleries

Lunch at The Boat Shed

Studios / Galleries Tour (Full Day)

• Pumpshed Pottery
• Jens Hansen
• Brian Flintoff
• Suter
• Rutherford
• Red Gallery

Lunch at The Boat Shed

City Tour (Half Day)

• Jane Evans
• Hoglunds Art Glass Gallery
• World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars
• City Galleries