Arts for Health Community Trust Annual Art Competition
Our 2017 art competition / exhibition is coming up next month. Entries are to be received at our community base, Ward Park Arts & Crafts Centre, 2 Seddon Road on Friday 7th July between 8am and 11am. First prize in Adults' section is $1,000 and in the Students' section the first prize is $200. Entries will be exhibited at David Lloyd's gallery, 78 Lake Crescent on 14th, 15th and 16th July. Opening Night and announcement of prizes is on Friday 14th between 5.30pm and 7pm. The gallery will be open on the Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th between 1pm and 4pm. Please email for entry form and rules to office@artsforhealth.co.nz; or visit our website www.artsforhealth.co.nz....
Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning
Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.
The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.
Altered Book Workshop Series
Looking for a creative outlet this spring? Join our 8-week Altered Book Workshop at Arts for Health Hamilton and discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures.
What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare your book
- How to create pockets, tuckspots, removable tags/cards.
- Collage and mixed media page decoration techniques using gesso, mod podge and other adhesives, acrylic paints and stamps.
- Ways to incorporate your treasures into the book.
Why Try an Altered Book Workshop?
- Relax and unwind through hands-on creativity
- Explore new art techniques in a friendly space
- Make something deeply personal and meaningful.
- Enjoy time dedicated to your creative well being
Book now at artsforhealth.co.nz
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