Watercolours and more at Vintage Village Gallery

Watercolours and more at Vintage Village Gallery

Small works, big charm: exhibiting at Vintage Village Gallery, Raumati (15 Dec 2025 – 2 Feb 2026)

If you’re spending time on the Kāpiti Coast this summer, do check out the Vintage Village Gallery in Raumati. I'm participating in a group show, exhibiting pieces that are all about tiny details, whimsy, and watercolours.

I’m delighted to be exhibiting a selection of small original works and hand-embellished pieces, shown alongside the excellent coffee and relaxed atmosphere that the Vintage Village Cafe is known for.

What’s on the wall

This exhibition brings together a mix of:

  • Tiny whimsical original watercolours
  • Hand-embellished prints with added texture and detail
  • Botanical watercolour prints and originals
  • Photo-artistic works, hand-embellished with impasto gels and more

Some works are mounted on board, others are presented in upcycled and recycled frames.

All are small enough to tuck into a special spot, gift to a nature-lover, or take home without a measuring tape and a deep breath.

About the venue

Vintage Village Gallery is part café, part gallery — a lovely spot to linger with a coffee while browsing original art. It’s a space that suits small, characterful works, and I always enjoy seeing how people discover pieces while they’re there for entirely different reasons (coffee first, art second… or sometimes the other way around).

Vintage Village Gallery

Where: Vintage Village Café & Gallery, Raumati Beach, Kāpiti Coast
Dates: 15 December – 2 February
Hours: Open daily, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Free entry

Perfect summer (and Christmas) pieces

With many works priced accessibly and ready to hang, this exhibition is especially suited to:

  • Christmas gifts with a personal touch
  • Small spaces and holiday homes
  • Nature-lovers who appreciate detail and storytelling

If you’ve been curious about my watercolours, embellished prints, or smaller originals, this is a great chance to see them in person.

Visiting the coast?

If you’re local — or just passing through Raumati this summer — do pop in. Grab a coffee, have a wander, and see what catches your eye.

And if you spot a piece and want to know more about it, I’m always happy to answer questions.

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