About Ninette

As a purpose-driven artist, life coach, workshop & retreat host, I’m passionate about helping people uncover their character strengths, step into their unique superpowers, and align their creativity with their life’s purpose.

I believe that when we bring together our natural gifts, strengths, personal values, and passions, we begin to live and create in true alignment with who God made us to be.

From this place, impact flows naturally—allowing us to build meaningful work, fulfilled lives, and contribute in ways that genuinely uplift others and the world around us.

Together, we’ll explore your personal goals and desires and support you in creating a life and work you truly love.

My deepest desire is to see you thrive in every area of life, no matter your age, background, or abilities.

Ninette Kruger, wellness entrepreneur, online business coach and pewter artist based in Tauranga, New Zealand

I believe deeply in the power of community and collaboration, and I love bringing people together to create connection, growth, and positive change.

Art Life Coaching with Ninette

Healing trauma and processing difficult emotions doesn't have to feel so heavy or overwhelming.

Art Life Coaching combines gentle guidance with fun, relaxing creative activities that support your emotional wellbeing in a natural, easy way.

When we create, we often access thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words — making this approach especially helpful if you find it difficult to express yourself or if traditional talk-based methods haven’t felt like the right fit.

The Power of Art Life Coaching

The Benefits of Therapeutic Creativity include:

  • Reduces stress and supports emotional regulation

  • Helps release emotional blocks and process experiences safely

  • Creates space for clarity, calm, and a fresh perspective

  • Builds self-awareness, confidence, and emotional resilience

  • Encourages creativity, intuition, and authentic self-expression

  • Supports personal growth, leadership development, and well-being

Why art therapy techniques works so well in coaching:

  • Bypasses overthinking and taps into deeper insight

  • Makes complex emotions easier to explore and understand

  • Encourages presence, focus, and mindfulness

  • Unlocks creativity, problem-solving, and new ways of thinking

  • Offers another way of expression for those who struggle to communicate verbally

Art Life Coaching offers a gentle yet powerful pathway to reconnect with yourself, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence, creativity, and purpose.

Pewter Artist & Tutor

New Zealand pewter artist, Ninette Kruger

Transform your space with custom, one-of-a-kind pewter art that speaks to your unique style.

I have been creating bespoke, nature-inspired, pewter art pieces for over 20 years, designed to bring elegance and personality to your home or office.

Each piece is crafted with care, reflecting your vision and adding a touch of luxury to any room.

Whether you're looking for a stunning statement piece or a collection to enhance your space, I work closely with you to bring your ideas to life.

Let’s create something truly special together—art that’s as unique and beautiful as you are

Handcrafted Pewter Manta Ray wall art by pewter artist, Ninette Kruger
Handcrafted pewter seaturtle art by pewter artist Ninette Kruger
Pewter peonie wall art by pewter artist Ninette Kruger

Get in touch for a custom commission, or view available artworks by clicking the button below

Online Metal Embossing Courses

FREE Metal Embossing art tutorials

I teach online Metal Embossing and Pewter Art Workshops in simple, step-by-step video tutorials so that anyone can feel equipped and empowered to create original metal art

Suitable for all skill levels.

No prior experience required

Join hundreds of students who are creating their own unique pewter art

Creative Workshops and Retreats

I love sharing the healing power of creativity and nature with others.

Creating multi-sensory experiences that incorporate music, movement, and mindfulness provides my clients with welcoming spaces for rest, reflection, and reconnection.

These experiences are an invitation to slow down, step away from the busyness of life, breathe and rejuvenate with a like-minded community.

I offer:
• Art & Craft Workshops (suitable for all ages and abilities)

• Corporate Wellbeing and leadership workshops
• Therapeutic art & Somatic Body release sessions

• Online Workshops and events
• International workshops & retreats

Everything I offer is beginner-friendly, relaxed, and accessible — no artistic experience needed.

At the heart of my work is a love for walking alongside women, leaders, and teams who are feeling tired, stretched, or burnt out, and who are ready for space to pause, reset, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Metal Embossing workshops by Tauranga pewter artist, Ninette Kruger

Commercial and Residential Art Installations

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Art Exhibitions for Special Events

Pewter artist, Ninette Kruger-Tauranga, New Zealand

I'm a passionate advocate for supporting other artists and showcasing their work in the best possible way.

Ninette Kruger - Tauranga artist and fellow creatives

I partner with local companies and collaborate with talented artists to curate rotating art installations for corporate spaces, and art exhibitions for special events