Paint up a Storm - Wine & Watercolour Evening + Youth Art Class
Fancy having a go at painting up a storm? This painting as featured in the exhibition of Wellington watercolours now showing at our Petone seaside art gallery, will be the subject of one the next beginner watercolour classes on Saturday 6th August. There will be a youth workshop between 1 and 3pm ($25) and a Wine & Watercolour evening for grownups in the evening, ($50 includes one or two glasses of creative juice to get inspiration flowing). No previous experience required and all materials supplied, At the end of the class you'll have your own masterpiece to be proud of and a beaming smile of creative satisfaction on your dial.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.9% Yes
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28.9% No
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3.2% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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23.7% Yes
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75.5% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below