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SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Spinning with a Drop Spindle – Workshop with Annie Mackenzie. Learn how to spin with a drop spindle. During this workshop you will learn an ancient craft so that you are able to create a beautiful soft yarn to use in your knitting, crochet or weaving projects. All materials will be supplied and you will be using Polwarth from Starcrest Farm in Oxford, North Canterbury. Limited numbers – booking essential.
When: Saturday, May 14, 10.30am2.30pm
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
Cost: $60 (materials included) + $15 drop spindle (optional) Inquiries: 06 349 0506
What: Artist Talk. Vicki Fanning will discuss her installation with Sarjeant Gallery curator Greg Donson. She will talk about her unique process and her family’s connections with the Wanganui Glass Company where her grandfather, Aubrey Fanning, worked. Masks are required. When: Sunday, May 15, 11am-noon Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
Details: Free event. Inquiries: 06 349 0506
What: Artist Talk. Join us as artist Annie Mackenzie chats with Sarjeant Gallery curator Greg Donson about her exhibition Genuine Article, featuring handwoven works in wool and a rag rug inspired by works from the gallery’s collection by Edith Collier and Joanna Margaret Paul. During her time as artist-in-residence at Tylee Cottage, Annie explored the history of the Wanganui woollen mills, and the exhibition includes archival photographs from the Whanganui Regional Museum that were used for the promotion of products produced by the mills. This is a free event. Masks are required.
When: Sunday, May 15, 3pm-4pm Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
ESOL HOME TUTORS
What: Interested in other cultures and helping new migrants? Keen to teach English as a volunteer tutor? English Language Partners Whanganui is running a free volunteer ESOL home tutor training course.
When: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, beginning on Wednesday, May 18, from 1pm4pm, and running until June 15. Details: Contact Jane on 027 2555 654 or 06 345 1778 or email whanganui@englishlanguage.org. nz.
HOW FILMS IMPACT OUR SPIRITUALITY
What: Hope and Trust in the midst of confusion and Covid-19. Film 3: Arrival.
When: Thursday, May 12, 7pm9.30pm. Koha.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: With Marie Skidmore rsj. To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj. org.au. Vaccine pass required. WHAT GIVES ENERGY AND PURPOSE TO YOUR LIFE? What: With Te Ahi Kaa (Young adults from Palmerston North Diocese). Come and hear these young people tell of what has been the influence in their lives. When: Wednesday, May 11, 7pm9pm. Koha
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: Vaccine pass required. To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au CARE FOR THE CARERS What: Care is the matrix that holds us together. Come and explore in the company of others along your care journey. All welcome. With Merita Holder and Maree Hickey rsj When: Saturday, May 21, 10am2.30pm. Koha
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: Vaccine pass still required. To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam. hopper@sosj.org.au. Lunch provided – please indicate any particular dietary need when booking. Vaccine pass still required.