Arts & Crafts
There is a variety of arts and crafts outlets with choices to suit all tastes and budgets. Old Cromwell Town offers the base for numerous local artists and artisans and is open daily. You are welcome to walk into the museum buildings and to visit working artisans and shops throughout the area. Take time out to relax and enjoy this unique piece of New Zealand’s pioneering past.
The Cromwell Community Arts publish a regular newsletter. To obtain a newsletter or contact the group please email Peter Mead (perome@xtra.co.nz).
Now home to a variety of local craftspeople, specialist shops and café including Objects of Art, Hullabaloo Art Space Gallery, Earth Elements, Sequoia, The Tent House, Wild Rooster Design and Grain & Seed Café.
Old Cromwell is also home to the Central Otago Farmers Market – happening every Sunday from Labour weekend to Easter. Contact: Jill Cameron.
- Address: Central Otago Farmers Market, P O Box 30, Cromwell 9342
- Email: manager@cofm.org.nz.
Quartz Reef Creek Pottery
- Address: R.D.3, Northburn, Cromwell.
- Phone: Phone +64 3 445-0404
Rocky Point Pottery & Country Shop
- Address: State highway 8, Bendigo, RD3, Cromwell 9383
- Phone: 03 445 2843
A plant nursery with gardens to wander around. Crafts and pottery store. Open six days, closed Tuesdays, October to April.
- Address: Maurice Middleditch. Short Street, Bannockburn.
- Phone: +64 3 445 4024
Situated on the main road in Tarras, the theme is Merino wool products. Open daily 9.00am to 5.00pm except Christmas Day.
Colourful hand-painted fabrics, hand-made pottery and other crafts. Open dawn 'til dusk. Located in The Mall.