Co-Head Tutor

I graduated from Melbourne University in 2014 with a Fine Arts degree. Following that, I worked for Blue Dog Glass, an artisan kiln-formed glass studio in Melbourne. After an artist residency on the North Island of Aotearoa, I travelled the South Island and eventually settled in Nelson.

I previously worked as a coordinator for Neighbourhood Support for 5 years and have a strong interest in community resilience. I have a passion for community development and believe the arts play an important role in creating a whole society. Magenta is a soft-landing place for many people in our community and I look forward to seeing it grow.

Co-Head Tutor

Tutor
I graduated from NMIT 1999 , with a Visual Arts Diploma, and in 2000 joined Mint Workshop and Gallery in Hardy st Nelson working with other local Jewellers. I sold work to various galleries around New Zealand and in the Nelson Market.

I have also worked at Victory School in refugee childcare.

I have been at Magenta for 4 years and love the people I meet and work with. Magenta provides a place for art practice and experience and a friendly non judgemental place which accepts people's diverse needs and where sometimes, simply a cuppa and a quiet conversation can mean a lot.

Tutor

Born on the wild West Coast with creativity in my soul, my passion and career has always revolved around textile art. I've been a self employed artist for 18yrs and been a part of the Nelson Market for many years. I enjoy working at Magenta with the talented staff alongside the talented artists, it's a place I feel very passionate about and grateful to be working with those in the community who also are passionate about the arts.

Outreach Coordinator

Relief Tutor

Making, creating and doing are central in my life. I love to be able to express myself through arts and crafts. I paint in pastel and have participated in many workshops to develop my skills. I also have practical experience of many crafts particularly textiles. Previously an Occupational therapist and have had a long career working in Mental health. Working alongside the Magenta artists is enjoyable and rewarding.

Relief Tutor
Kia ora. I'm Lynda, a creative arts therapist. My connection with Magenta Creative Space started in 2019. I previously worked as a permanent art tutor and am now a casual reliever. Magenta is a unique creative space in our community that I feel privileged to be connected to. I enjoy witnessing all of the art making that takes place in a warm and caring environment. My mahi outside of Magenta includes working with youth at a local college in the counseling department and running individual sessions for children, youth and adults in my home studio. I also run workshops in the wider community orientated around Arts For Wellbeing.

Relief Tutor
Barbara's art career spans over twenty -five years. Since moving to Nelson, she has opened Mockingbird Studio her boutique gallery/studio. She loves relieving at Magenta and is inspired by the commitment and enthusiasm of her fellow artists!