Dawn's Atelier is an artist's studio and shop in the City Arcade on Main Street in Upper Hutt, run by the artist Dawn Duthie. Her work focuses on New Zealand wildlife, including insects, birds and botanical subjects. The shop sells original artworks, fine art prints and graphite drawing prints, along with her handmade tiny books on native insects, sea creatures and birds. Commissions are offered for custom artwork.
The shop also stocks NZ critter stickers, magnets and nature-inspired gifts. Dawn teaches art classes for all ages, along with workshops and meet-ups, in a welcoming studio space. The shop is at Shop 5, City Arcade, and the business has a website where its range can be seen. It suits art lovers, families looking for a gift with a New Zealand nature theme, and anyone wanting to learn to draw or paint in a relaxed class.