197 days ago

A structured approach to drawing and painting the figure - With Artist Susan Ewen

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Tutor: Susan Ewen MFA
Venue : Franklin Arts Centre, Weta Room
Date: Saturday June 14, 10am-1pm
Limited to 8 places

Cost : $85 This includes room hire and model fee (Model is clothed). Your booking will be confirmed once payment has been made by bank transfer.

To book your place contact: susanewen@gmail.com

An introduction and demonstration of drawing from life using comparative measurements, tilts, stacked forms - a structured approach to the body. To finish with a postcard size painted ‘poster study’ to delineate light and dark tones.

Individual guidance and mentoring will be part of the workshop experience.

What to bring:
- A3-A4 paper and your art equipment
- A coloured pencil (burnt sienna or similar )
- Some paint

Please arrive a bit early to set up.

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18 hours ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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2 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.7% Yes
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  • 34.3% Maybe?
    34.3% Complete
  • 25% No
    25% Complete
508 votes
6 hours ago

Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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