Old Courthouse Gallery

15/10/2026

Need something a little different for Halloween this year? How about unique leather art from Dave at the Old Courthouse Gallery.
Leather batwings for your boots, bat and batwing earrings, mini doctors masks, and, although more cute and cuddly than outright scary, his microbats are something you won't see anywhere else.

Dave will be working in the gallery all day today. Your opportunity for a chat with him! 239 Main Highway, Ōtaki Railway. Hours 10am - 4pm. Open Friday through Sunday.

15/10/2026

Gallery artist Jan Perkins recently finished this painting of Alaska, inspired by her recent trip there. A reflection in the pool of water early morning as the sun lit up the side of the mountain. This work will be in the gallery for the Kāpiti Art Trail. Kāpiti Coast Art Trail

12/10/2026

06/10/2026

Before and after glazing. This new piece, by gallery artist and ceramicist Jan Perkins, was inspired by recent travel to the Kimberlies in Australia. Just in time for the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail!

Call in for a closer look at this and other new works by Jan. We’re at 239 Main Highway. Ōtaki Railway. Open Friday through Sunday 10am - 4pm.

02/10/2026

Dave the leatherworker’s on duty in the gallery again today and has these photos and this message to share with you!

What better way to say I love you, thank you, or you're worth it, than a soft leather heart coin purse. Don't carry cash? Then use it to keep little notes of joy and gratefulness close to you. Or even, as I have, keep your tailors chalk in one!

01/10/2026

Recent sketches from popular gallery artist John Craven. All are inspired by the wonderful vistas he sees while out and about in the Ōtaki area. Call in and take a closer look at John’s collection of local work.

We’re at 239 Main Highway. Ōtaki Railway. Open Friday through Sunday 10am - 4pm.

24/09/2026

So much to discover here. What a vibrant artistic community! And we’re excited to be part of it. Kāpiti Coast Art Trail

23/09/2026

Looking for somewhere to store your coins, dice or pirate treasure? How about some of these soft leather drawstring pouches. Simple, effective, and soft on the contents. Created by Dave the leatherworker

239 Main Highway. Ōtaki Railway. Open Friday through Sunday 10am - 4pm.

20/09/2026

We have a new range of greeting cards in the gallery, inspired by our beloved Kāpiti Island and created by fabric artist Maggie Allan. These are unique and, as with all Maggie’s work, worth a closer look!

You’ll find us at 239 Main Highway. Ōtaki Railway. Open Friday through Sunday 10am - 4pm.

16/09/2026

This piece, by gallery artist Jan Perkins, is just one of the new works being prepared for exhibition and sale during the Kāpiti Art Trail.
This vibrant local arts event runs over two weekends: Saturday, 24 October to Monday, 26 October and Saturday, 31 October to Sunday, 1 November. We’re all looking forward to taking part in it! Kāpiti Coast Art Trail