THE GREAT LOCK DOWN YOUTH WATERCOLOUR COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
The next four weeks at home could be a great time to get your paints out and get creative. This lovely watercolour was painted last Sunday at home by young Lower Hutt artist Fletcher O'Hagan (aged 12) I'm looking forward to see what you can come up with too.
Details & Entry conditions
Prizes donated by Artspace Gallery :-
1st - art materials to the value of $75
2 runner up prizes of a youth art class voucher each
Four age groups 6-9 10-13 14 -17 18- 21
Free entry.
Size - paintings must be A4 size,on thick watercolour paper and unframed.
Delivery of entries - to be delivered to Artspace Gallery within two weeks after the lockdown is over.
Only paintings done during the lock down period can be entered.
Judge, John Toft, Watercolour artist & past president Watercolour New Zealand
Be sure to write your name, phone number, age and email address on the back of each painting.
Number of entries - up to three paintings may be entered per artist but not all may be exhibited.
An Exhibition of your entries is planned to open as soon as possible after the lockdown is over.
Neighbourhood Riddle Duel: Who Will Guess First?
There are three playing cards in a row. Can you name them with these clues?
There is a two to the right of a king.
A diamond will be found to the left of a spade.
An ace is to the left of a heart.
A heart is to the left of a spade.
Now, identify all three cards.
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🎄Let's get festive 🎄
If you've decked your halls with all things jolly, we think it deserves to be shown off!
Share a photo of your home in its Christmassy glory and be in to win a spot prize. Some of these entries will be chosen as a finalist for the grand title of NZ's Merriest Home which Neighbourly members can vote on!
Entries close Sunday, 15th of December so share a photo today 📸
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.