New Exhibition - Estuary Arts
"Boats and Birds" Sculpture by Michael Irwin
24 September to 20 October 2019
Michael has always had a love of boats and birds from his earliest memories. He loves the form and shape of both and how they can dip and soar through their respective environments. He has spent many hours from an early age tramping, climbing, sailing and swimming where he learnt to love and enjoy the unique coastal and mountain environments. Nothing is more enjoyable than cutting through the sea, with all sails set, with the birds soaring in the wind; or sitting on a mountain peak or surrounded by huge trees of our bush. Both the bush and the sea have been places of adventure and quietness that have inspired his sculpture. The stone used in the sculptures are Taranaki andesite (hard and grey) and Oamaru stone (white).
Michael has been a teacher and educator of art for over 50 years. He has organised whole school art events and assisted children and teachers to create their own special art works. He specialised in art at Hamilton Teachers’ College where he first began sculpturing.
The last 20 years of his employment was as a Senior Lecturer at Massey University, where he was a programme coordinator for teacher training and lectured in the Arts and how to teach and develop Creativity with children. He is a member of the Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Society in New Plymouth, where he regular travels to carve stone. He has taught night classes in pottery and painting, and is a tutor at Estuary Arts Centre.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
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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5.1% Second half of November
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42.4% 1st December
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17.1% A week before Christmas
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33.9% Whenever you wish
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Coasties Quiz Night
Coasties Quiz Night
Thursday 21 November 5.30pm-7.00pm
Hibiscus Coast RSA
Everyone Welcome and Everyone Free
A great collection of quiz questions with a wide range of topics set to challenge you and your friends.
Dinner for 2 and bar vouchers up for grabs!
When you arrive register your team’s name with the organiser.
Teams consist of 2 to 6 members.
The restaurant is open from 5pm with delicious meals and snacks that will not break the bank!
Also, the good news is the happy hour runs from 5pm until 6.30pm which means drinks are at half price!
Please note if you are flying solo, no problem. We will make up a team for you!
PS you do not need to be a member of the club to attend.
Alan Reeves
027 244 8714
Going Bananas Request Night
Going Bananas Request Night
Wednesday 20 November 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Hibiscus Coast Community RSA
Everyone welcome and everyone free
Here we go! Something a bit different
Yes, you will control the playlist.
When you arrive just fill out the request log with your favourite song and in no time it will be played so you can hit the dancefloor.
Yes the kitchen will be open for Chef Ronnie to do his magic!
Please note you do not need to be a member to attend
Hope this sounds like a fun night out!
Alan Reeves
027 2448714
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