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Artist Katrin Lemcke came to Taranaki 20 years ago as an exchange student at Waitara High School. After returning to Germany to finish high school there, she also completed an apprenticeship as a traditional goldsmith. Only recently, after working independently, Katrin has taken great delight in experimenting with ancient and modern techniques of jewellery making, like lost-mould casting, handweaving of chains, gemstone setting, hand engraving, and oxidisation of metals. Inspiration is often taken from archaeological findings of the European bronze age, architecture and nature. The materials used are mainly silver, gold and copper. These often come from old jewellery, or from silver cutlery that gets molten down to have a low impact on the environment. 560 Devon Street East, Fitzroy (Taranaki Arts Trail #10) A conversation with Chanelle Carrick at her urban New Plymouth property, Bayly Tarraces. A 1100m2, work-in-progress, permaculture garden. Chanelle talks about the property’s unique features, being part of the Sustainable Backyards Trail. We also cover new additions to the garden, and events and workshops planned for the backyards trails this year. 94b Bayly Rd, Blagdon (Sustainable Backyards Trail #2)