843 days ago

Auaha Haukura

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Auaha Haukura showcases the joint practice of Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson. Through sculptural forms created in luminous neon and stitched in crochet the artists explore their connection to this world and the next, and the practice of matauranga māori (māori knowledge).

Auaha Haukura
Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson
Franklin Arts Centre
20 August - 8 October

Exhibition opening:
Saturday 20 August, 10am

FREE ACTIVITIES:

Making rainbows
Thursday 8 September, 10am – 1pm
Join artists Lissy Robinson-Cole and Rudi Robinson for a free crochet workshop to learn the basics, meet others and have fun! All materials are provided.


Pin Loom Woven Pot Stand
Tuesday 6 and Saturday 10 September, 10am – 2:30pm
Using Lissy and Rudi’s vibrant range of yarns, learn how to weave a pot stand using a pin loom. Emboss your pot by playing with stitching in bright and neon colours to create your own joyous and practical homeware.

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6 hours ago

QUIZ NIGHT - NEXT WEDNESDAY 27th Nov

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

BPW Franklin Inc QUIZ NIGHT at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe. November 27th 6.30pm. Teams of six. Come on your own or make up a team and have a hilarious night of fun. Cost $50pp includes 2 course dinner. Must be prepaid to BNZ 02 0404 0100956 00 by 8pm Sunday Code Quiz, Ref your name. Email: secretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz
All funds raised go to the BPW FRANKLIN EDUCATION BURSARY which is open to any woman with connections to Franklin going into tertiary education in 2025

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3 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 5% Second half of November
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  • 44.7% 1st December
    44.7% Complete
  • 16.6% A week before Christmas
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    32.6% Complete
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