Festival of Pots Featured Guest Artists
​2025

The 2025 Festival of Pots and Garden Art featured three exceptional guest artists: Royce McGlashen, a recently retired ceramicist from Nelson; Brett Keno, an Ōtaki local stone carver; and Lisa Grennell, also from Nelson, whose vibrant artwork draws on childhood nostalgia. Their diverse talents enriched the festival experience and were well received.

Royce McGlashen
​Ceramicist

Royce McGlashen, a distinguished ceramicist from Nelson and recent retiree, has dedicated over 47 years to creating remarkable pottery that reflects his deep connection to the New Zealand environment, making us uniquely blessed to access his artistic legacy.

Brent Keno
​Sculpture

Brett, an Ōtaki local and full-time stone carver since 2013 with roots in Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, and Ngāi Tahu, draws inspiration from his Māori heritage and the natural world to create Oamaru limestone sculptures and personalised memorials that embody his clients' visions with respect and care.

Lisa Grennell
​Artist

Lisa, an artist from Nelson, creates vibrant artwork inspired by the nostalgia of childhood through reverse hand-painting and silk screen printing on Perspex, using materials like acrylic paint, glitter, and gold leaf to craft dynamic compositions that come to life as shadows play with light.