Christchurch is home to many artists. The South Island, for that matter, is particularly appealing to the artistic sort because of the weather, the inspiring landscapes, and the availability of resources (such as clay). Our timing was perfect to explore the Arts Centre and its Saturday artists’ market. The Arts Centre is home to woodworkers, sculptors, jewellery designers, painters, carvers, and a reliable place to purchase a greenstone (New Zealand jade) necklace. Many of the touristy spots sell imported knockoffs, like the Coach bags of Canal Street in NYC.
Photos below: Drew in the sculpture area outside the Christchurch Art Gallery; Kirk in front of the Chalice sculpture in Cathedral Square; posing with the Kiwi women, whom in 1893, became the first women in the world granted the right to vote; Drew pushing the pedal on an old-school bicycle; sculpture in Hagley Park.
