Cross stitching is often seen as a simple craft, but it holds the power to express deep emotions and creativity. Gail Thompson’s current exhibition, X-Stitching Time Wonderings with Needle Threads during 14 December 2025 - 3 January 2026, features 35 stunning pieces, showcasing this art form in a way that few have achieved. With over 30 years of experience, Gail has developed a style that celebrates joy, happiness, and the creative spirit. This blog post explores her journey,

During the months of November and December 2025, Te Kura o Matariki Whakairo presented their first art exhibition, Māori Wood Carving, at the Lysaght Watt Gallery. This significant event was a milestone for both the school and the talented students involved. The students shared stories of reconnection, growth and identity through whakairo, showing a sense of deep engagement with Te Ao Māori . The opening was a thrilling event as eager crowds gathered and queued outside the

Te Kura o Matariki Whakairo presents Māori Wood Carving exhibition showcasing a collection of wood carvings from their talented students, and guided by kaiako, Meka Mauriri.

Opening event photos and artists information.

Four family members from the Morris & Tullet families showcase their creatives in the exhibition, "It's A Family Affair".

Notice of Annual General Meeting and the Final Agenda.

Current exhibition Shoreline by Rachel Stockley is now on between 13 July to 6 September 2025 at Lysaght Watt Gallery.

For those attending the closing karakia on Saturday 12 July 2025 at 12 noon, you are welcome to collect your loved one's leaf from the gallery to keep, to remember and reflect on their contribution to your life and to our communities. Alternatively you can collect your leaf any time on Friday or Saturday morning if you are unable to attend the closing of the exhibition. Please note : After the closing karakia your leaf will be respectfully and ceremonially returned to Papatua

The recent opening of our current exhibition, Maumahara, was hugely successful. Maumahara enables the public to remember their loved ones and reflect on their passing. By taking a kawakawa, writing the details of their passing and replacing the leaf, we contribute to the celebration of Puanga - a time to remember and reflect. The Lysaght Watt gallery has, for a number of years, celebrated Puanga in collaboration with Toi o Taranaki Ki Te Tonga. This year we will have a time