The Bach- Basin Art & Craft House

31/05/2026

Introducing Gezel — crochet artist, maker, and our newest talent at The BACH. From cardigans to earrings, she creates colourful, handcrafted pieces inspired by her nana and a lifelong love of making. See her work in the gallery.

Authentic Kiwi made art and craft, handcrafted in Northland. Discover real New Zealand creativity at The BACH, where more than 80 local artists showcase ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodware, prints and more. Take home something truly Kiwi, made by the people who live here. Open 7 days, 10am until 4pm - Whangārei Town Basin.
https://www.thebach.gallery/

30/05/2026

Local kiwi art & craft made by people who live here ❤️ open 7 days- 10am until 4pm.

30/05/2026

🎨 The BACH – Whangārei Art & Craft Makers – A Creative City in Motion
Naoko and Julia – Tapestry Weavers

One of the most striking features in the gallery is our magnificent tapestry loom — originally created for the ambitious community weaving project Whangārei Our Place, led by the Whangārei Creative Fibre Group.

Designed and built by Glenda and Brian Ferguson using seasoned native timber from their rural Whangārei property, the loom has become a centrepiece of creativity and collaboration.

The original 3m x 4.3m tapestry was completed in 2016 and gifted to the people of Whangārei. Since then, a new project, Town Basin — Our History, has continued to draw in both weavers and visitors.

This latest work features four panoramic scenes capturing the Whangārei Town Basin from pre European times through to today.

Visitors are warmly invited to watch our weavers at work on the central panel — or sit alongside them and try weaving the basics on the smaller side panels. It’s a living, evolving artwork that celebrates community, history, and the craft of tapestry.

🔗 Learn more about The BACH: https://www.thebach.gallery/about
✨ Thanks to Whangārei District Council Whangārei Communities Fund for supporting Arts, Culture and Heritage. www.wdc.govt.nz/funding

30/05/2026

Thank you for your support Creative Northland, new creative directory out now 👇

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30/05/2026

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29/05/2026

Got visitors in town or hosting an Airbnb? Send them to The BACH at the Town Basin — the home of Northland made art and craft.

When your guests buy from The BACH, they’re supporting a Northland artist directly. 62% of every sale goes straight to the maker, and the remainder keeps this not for profit community gallery running.

With work from over 80 local artists — ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodware, prints, cards, metalwork and more — it’s the perfect place for visitors to take home something truly Northland.

Your support — sending guests our way, buying local art, adding a koha — helps keep this creative home of 23 years alive.

Open 7 days, Town Basin, Whangārei. https://www.thebach.gallery/

Shop local. Strengthen our community — Choose Northland art.

28/05/2026

Looking for a real Kiwi souvenir?

Skip the mass‑produced gifts and choose something handcrafted in Northland.

At The BACH, every piece is made by a local artist — authentic, meaningful, and uniquely New Zealand.

Find us at the Town Basin, Whangārei. Open 7 days.
https://www.thebach.gallery/

27/05/2026

Fantastic opportunity 👇

CALL FOR ENTRIES — PUANGA MATARIKI 2026 ART EXHIBITION

Celebrate Puanga and Matariki through creativity, storytelling, and connection at the beautiful Reyburn House Art Gallery, Town Basin, Whangārei.
Theme:
Honouring the Past • Celebrating the Present • Looking to the Future
We invite artists of all ages and experience levels to submit artwork inspired by:
⭐ Matariki
⭐ Puanga
⭐ whakapapa
⭐ te taiao / environment
⭐ identity and community
⭐ reflection, renewal and aspiration
Exhibition Venue:
Reyburn House Art Gallery
Town Basin, Whangārei
Applications & Artwork Due:
Sunday 7 June 2026, 2.00pm

Entry Fee:
$10 per artwork
(No age restrictions)
Entry forms available from:
Reyburn House Art Gallery or online https://forms.gle/kxL5c8BigpRVDmMQ9
This exhibition aims to bring together artists, whānau, and community to celebrate the rising of Puanga and Matariki through contemporary and traditional creative expression.

Organised by: Kristi Henare

Sponsored by: Whangarei District Council

Supported by:
Creative Northland
Northland Society of Arts (NSA) - Reyburn House
CreateAbility Whangārei

Puanga Matariki 2026 Exhibition Reyburn House, Town Basin 9 June – 5 July 2026 Honouring the Past · Celebrating the Present · Looking to the Future What does Matariki mean to you? Reyburn House, in collaboration with CreateAbility Whangārei and Ngāti Hau hapū and whānau, warmly invites artis...

27/05/2026

🎨 The BACH – Whangārei Art & Craft Makers – A Creative City in Motion

Wendy Naepflin – Harakeke Artist

Wendy Naepflin works primarily with harakeke (NZ flax), creating art that is deeply rooted in sustainability and respect for natural materials. She embraces the intrinsic qualities of harakeke, using different preparation methods to achieve a wide range of textures and forms.

Her process is meticulous and hands on — harvesting, splitting, scraping with a knife, peeling fibres with a mussel shell, twining on her thigh, shredding, curling, dyeing, plaiting, and finally hand stitching each piece together. Every step reflects patience, skill, and a profound connection to the material.

🔗 Explore Wendy’s work: https://www.thebach.gallery/gallery #!/Wendy-Naepflin/p/695569347

✨ Thanks to Whangārei District Council Whangārei Communities Fund for supporting Arts, Culture and Heritage. www.wdc.govt.nz/funding

26/05/2026

When you buy from The BACH, you’re supporting a Northland artist directly — 62% of every sale goes to them.

The remainder keeps this space open: power, insurance, EFTPOS, and rent.

For 23 years, this gallery has been a home for our region’s artists and makers, and as a not‑for‑profit carrying commercial‑level costs, your purchases or koha help keep it alive.

Open 7 days, Town Basin, Whangārei. https://www.thebach.gallery/

PS A big shout out to Faye Garlick who made our beautiful donation box
https://www.facebook.com/FayeGarlickArtist/

Faye’s work is all unique. Crafted, painted and printed by all by hand then cut and framed by herself - available at the BACH 🥰