WONDERFEST PROGRAMME
Wednesday 22/08
■ 10am-midday | Flower Power
| 75 St Hill St | Gold coin | Make decorative knitted or crochet flowers. All welcome.
Ph [06] 345 6833.
■ 4-7pm | Kimono sale | 75 St Hill St | Vintage kimono, haori and accessories. EFTPOS available. Check out the Women’s Network pre-loved boutique.
Ph [06] 345 6833.
Thursday 23/08
■ 10am-midday | Women’s Wisdom Circle | 75 St Hill St | Gold coin | Experience the wisdom and support of other women.
Ph/txt Maria 022 162 7957.
■ 1-3.30pm & 7-9.30pm | Make Beautiful Greeting Cards | $20, venue on registration | Suitable for beginners. Ph/txt Julia 027 728 8436.
■ 5.30pm-7pm | Winter Warmer Pop-Up Exhibition | 64 Taupo¯ Quay (Upstairs) | Free | First ‘pop-up’ exhibition at Space Studio, showcasing works created during Space Drawing Club. Refreshments provided.
■ 7-8pm | Meditation | Wisdom Is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave | $5 | Information night. Ph/txt Natasha 027 253 1858.
Friday 24/08
■ 9am-1pm | Introduction To Cheesemaking — Feta Halloumi & Ricotta | 64 Taupo¯ Quay (Upstairs) | $50 | Hands-on introduction to cheesemaking. Light refreshments. Cheesemaking equipment available for sale.
Email: Sue Jex letsmakecheese@gmail.com
Saturday 25/08
■ 10am-1pm | Introduction To Intaglio Printmaking | 64 Taupo¯ Quay (Upstairs) | $70 (includes equipment and materials) | Maximum 8 people | Tutor MB Stoneman.
Email: stonemanmb@gmail.com
■ 11am-2pm | Sampler Day | Wisdom Is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave | $5 | Sample massage, reflexology or healing. Ph/txt Natasha 027 253 1858.
■ 1-3.30pm | Make Beautiful Greeting Cards | $20, venue on registration | Suitable for beginners. Ph/txt Julia 027 728 8436.
5.30-7.30pm | Pre-Loved Poetry | Whanganui Arts at the Centre, Taupo Quay | Gold coin | Bring a favourite poem to share. All ages welcome. Children and young people read at the beginning. Ph/txt Airini 027 636 3290.
■ 5.30-8.30pm | Night Market | 64 Taupo¯ Quay | Free! | Another magical night market in Space Studios with a myriad of stalls on offer from established and talented local artists, makers and shakers. Enter through the gallery — a great opportunity to visit the Winter Wonderfest exhibition A Fresh Start.
Email: sarah@spacestudiogallery.co.nz
Sunday 26/08
■ 10am-11.30am | For Love Of The Dance | Ceroc Studio, 92 Peat St | $5 | Join our group for some free-style dance/movement meditation. BYO water bottle & comfy clothes.
Email: robin.williamson.aio@gmail.com
■ 10am-midday | Empowerment Coaching | 75 St Hill St | $5 | An introduction to Hearty Mumma’s Confidence Course. Learn how to empower your life. Bookings essential. Ph/txt Joleen 027 606 2666.
■ 10am-2pm | Pasta Making | $75, venue upon booking | A funfilled time learning the basics of pasta making. Sauces to go with pastas. Recipes. Tea and lunch provided.
Ph/txt Bronwynne 027 566 1066 or kiwibokslady@gmail.com
■ 1.30-3:30pm | Namaste Sunday — Journey To Stillness | Tickle My Feet Yoga Studio, 32 Ridgway St | $30 | A nourishing two hours of restorative yoga, self-massage techniques, wellness tools and delicious natural refreshments — a perfect antidote to any stressful or busy modern life. For booking info check out www.ticklemyfeet.co.nz/ namaste_sunday_winter_ wonderfest
Monday 27/08
■ 3.30-4.15pm | 8-13yrs Yoga | Wellbeings Studio, 83 Guyton St
| $5 | Join us moving through yoga asana, a yoga game and mindful calming down practice for relaxation, or savasana. Ph/txt Emma 021 103 3394.
■ 4.15-5pm | Teens Yoga | Wellbeings Studio, 83 Guyton St
| $5 | Explore practice with mindful awareness of movement and notice our thoughts. Leave feeling a little relaxed, and with an affirmation to continue with positive thinking.
Ph/txt Emma 021 103 3394.
■ 5.30-7pm | Hatha Yoga | 75 St Hill St | $10 | Experience mindful meditation and movement with Sian-Jyoti. All welcome. Email: sianjyoti@hotmail.com
Tuesday 28/08
■ 5.30-7.30pm | Lucky Business
| Lucky Bar + Kitchen | Wilson St | Koha | Whanganui Women in Business welcomes you to join with us. Host Georgie Ormond will share highlights from the Lucky journey, with the opportunity to try out the sound desk, perfect if you’re involved with events and marketing. Refreshments available at the bar. Ph [06] 345 6833.
Wednesday 29/08
■ 10am-midday | Flower Power
| 75 St Hill St | Gold coin | An opportunity to learn how to make decorative knitted or crochet flowers. All welcome. Ph [06] 345 6833.
■ 7.30pm | My Year With Helen | Embassy 3 Cinema, Victoria Ave
| $20, tickets available at the Royal Wanganui Opera House | Gaylene Preston’s film delivers a fascinating portrait of Helen Clark on a mission — and a laconic account of the exasperating circumstances when she hit the glass ceiling at the United Nations. Refreshments in the foyer from 7pm.