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DRAMA CLASSES: First come, first served basis. 4yrs - 6yrs Tuesdays, place TBC, February 14 - April 11 $108. 7yrs-10yrs Thursdays , Beach Street Hall, Fitzroy, February 16 April 13 -$108. 9 yrs-12 yrs Mondays, Vogeltown School Hall, February 13 April 10 - $108. First class free for all new students - $ 96. Contact Imogen Woods, 027 5244008, dramaclubnz@gmail.com.
NEW PLYMOUTH POTTERS: Our feature potter for the month of February is Kathryn Gates. She has been working with clay for more than 30 years and channels her creative energy by developing forms on the wheel and sculpturing large slab forms. The gallery, situated at 288 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth, in the historic Te Henui Vicarage, is open from 1-4pm at weekends and other times by arrangement. Email newplymouthpotters@gmail.com or ph 7589114.
FAMILY ART: Call in to the GovettBrewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre on Sunday afternoons for hands on, art making sessions for the whole family. From 1pm to 3pm, stay as little or as long as the kids are keen. Entry is free, donations appreciated. ART CLASS: The North Taranaki
Arts Society, Gables Studio in Brooklands Park, drawing and painting class taken by local artist Jan Huijbers. This class is suitable for both beginners and advanced students, Saturdays, 10am to midday, from February 25 to April 1. (A total of six sessions). Anyone interested in joining these classes should contact Jan Ph 06 753 6104, or 027 318 7001, or email janhuijb@clear.net.nz.
ART: Ackworth Art’s latest exhibition A Taste of Summer can be seen at Tawa Glen Cafe´, 452 Mountain Rd Lepperton. Open Sunday to Thursday 9am-3pm Friday and Saturday 9am till late now. Inquiries phone 752 0068 or 753 2724.
ART INSIGHT: Learn more about the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre exhibitions guided by a front of house staff member, every Sunday from 2pm. There is no charge but notice of large groups is appreciated.
ART EXHIBITION: A Sense of Place, Margaret Scott’s retrospective exhibition spans more than 50 years. Runs until Sunday, February 26, Percy Thomson Gallery.
GABLES: The North Taranaki Arts Society’s exhibition at the Gables Gallery features member artist Norine Ford Dixon. Norine’s work includes both pastel and acrylic paintings, and for this exhibition her art reflects impressions from her travels. Her collection is entitled Athens and Rome - Architecture. The Gallery is open 1 - 4pm on weekends. ALL LINES CONVERGE : An exhibition of work by Aotearoa New Zealand artists from the 1970s to today, with key works from the Govett-Brewster Collection. Runs until March 20 at the GovettBrewster.
QUIET ART: Visit and explore the exhibitions at the Govett Brewster Art Gallery at the quietest time of the week. This time is suitable for people within the autism spectrum and visitors who want some space in the galleries. Every Monday, 3.30-6pm. EXHIBITION: Mokau Museum and Art Gallery. New solo exhibition by artist Denise Newland, until February 17. For further info, phone Mokau Museum, (06) 7529 072. Open daily 10am - 4pm. Entry by gold coin donation. FILM SOCIETY: The first feature film for the year shown by the New Plymouth Film Society will screen on February 15 commencing at 6pm at the Len Lye Cinema. The Hidden Fortress is a feature film directed by Akira Kurusawa and is a tale of two bumbling peasants tricked into accompanying a general and a princess through enemy territory. For any membership queries please contact Raymond Teunissen on 02102744480 or email npfilmsociety@gmail.com BICULTURAL EDUCATION: Luit Biering’s richly archived documentary The Heart of the Matter examines the legacy of Gordon Tovey and the post-war education programmes that put art, artists, and Maori arts in particular, into New Zealand classrooms. Tickets are $12, $10 for students, or $10 for seniors, at the GovettBrewster Shop or online at www.govettbrewster.com STOP-THE-TOUR: Merata Mita’s 1983 film Patu! documents the protect movement during the 1981 Springbok rugby tour of Aotearoa New Zealand. The film screens for free, at the Len Lye Centre Cinema on Thursday February 16. Book online at www.govettbrewster.com
NP WEST ROTARY: Meeting every Tuesday evenings at West End Bowling Club. 5.30pm mix and mingle, followed by 6pm dinner. Guest speakers each week. Meeting Closes 7.30pm. Phone Mick 0276400240 or Denise 0272410972. PATCHWORKERS: Fabric FANZ Patchworkers meet every Thursday 10am-3 pm at the Craft Centre, Memorial Place, Waitara. New members welcome. Inquiries: Anne 7523272.
DEVON LADIES CLUB: (Previously known as Probus). If there are any recently retired or semi-retired ladies looking for a friendly club to join to meet new ladies, having a cuppa and being entertained, we would love to see you at the Westend Bowling Club, Cutfield Rd, every fourth Thursday each month at 10am. For more information please phone Gail on 7535470 or Dene on 7591423. SPINNERS AND WEAVERS: Meet every Tuesday 10am-3 pm at the Craft Centre, Memorial Place, Waitara. New members welcome. Inquiries: Sue 7547114.