INSPIRING CREATIVITY IN TAURANGA MOANA
MAY 2015
Indian Ink Beanie Fest Hannah Drew Paul Oellermann Tarnished Frocks and Divas Celebration of Ceramics Ewan McDougall Fiona Goulding Alain Menant Baycourt
creativebeat May 2015 If you have ever dreamt about living in France for an extended period, or simply have an enduring love affair with the French, then beloved foodie Allyson Gofton’s latest cookbook is the one to curl up with – it is simply a joy to read and to cook from. Part cookbook, part travel memoir ‘Recipes from My French Kitchen’ transports us to the heart of all things French as Allyson chronicles, month by month, her familiy’s year of living in Caixon – a tiny village of just 350 permanent residents. Caixon lies at the foot of the Pyrenees – the majestic mountain range that creates a border between France and Spain. Creative Tauranga are delighted to be hosting Allyson in Tauranga on 14 May – and we welcome you to join us for an intimate evening with Allyson and her fabulous stories. Tickets are available at Creative Tauranga or through www.eventfinder.co.nz
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The 2015 Film Society programme features contemporary film from all over the world, classic films seldom seen on the big screen, and facinating documentaries you’ve likely never heard of. So please take your seats with Tauranga Film Society – and be taken further into film.
SHOWING IN MAY Like Father, Like Son 13 May 6:15pm Kore-Eda Hirokazu, Japan 2013, PG, 121 mins Ryota is a successful Tokyo architect who works long hours to provide for his wife, Midori and six-year-old son, Keita. But when a blood test reveals Keita and another baby were switched at birth, two very different families are thrown together and forced to make a difficult decision, while Ryota confronts his own issues of responsibility and what it means to be a father. Much of the film’s humour and drama comes from the class divide separating the families. Big City 27 May 6:00pm: note early start Satyajit Ray, India 1963, PG, 135 mins Satyajit Ray, India’s premiere film director, takes a rare foray into social satire with The Big City. Anil Chaterjee stars as the typically subjugated wife of an Indian bank official. When the banker loses his job, he orders Anil to find work to make ends meet. The wife subsequently runs the household finances so brilliantly that soon she is in the driver’s seat, in direct opposition to long-established Indian matrimonial custom.
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Blooming Creatives
Each month, meet a local student who is studying in their chosen field, making the most of industry liaisons and the experiences on offer here in the Bay…
Hannah Drew I’m a second year Bachelor of Creative Industries (BCI) student at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. My major is Graphic Design but I’ve also taken papers in Photography, Printmaking, as well as the core subjects BCI has to offer. Before starting the degree my design experience was limited. Who am I kidding, it was designing my wedding, that’s it. But I knew this degree was for me. So with the support of our amazingly talented tutors I jumped in feet first and have loved every minute of it! After completing my first year I successfully applied for one of the Polytechnic’s annual summer scholarships, where I worked with local clothing and shoe design retailer ‘Blakchaos’. My scholarship was an in-depth market research paper, which included research and recommendations about their online store model. Having this real word experience has really helped me sink my teeth into second year, especially when it comes to the Collaborative Practice paper. I’ve also been lucky enough to obtain an internship with ‘Little Big Events’; the team that puts on ‘The Little Big Markets’, ‘Dinner in the Domain’ and more. I’m their design intern, working across all their projects – you can even see some of my work in this very magazine! They’re such an amazing team, and being a part of something so revolutionary in Tauranga is awesome.
People always ask me “what do you want to do when you graduate?” Well to be honest, the thought of graduating is both exciting and scary. I’m going to really miss my BCI family but I can’t wait to get out and do what I love. At this stage I’m not 100% sure what job I want (or will get) but what I do know is that being a part of a fast paced design industry, especially in the ever-expanding Bay of Plenty, is exactly where I want to be. Bring it on!
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Paul Oellermann My name is Paul and I’m a Bay of Plenty based fine arts photographer. I’ve been around cameras all my life and always have been the one taking photos in work and social situations. It’s only in the last seven odd years that I’ve taken the craft up seriously getting my first DSLR camera, completing a Diploma in Photography and spending countless hours online, reading books and articles, shooting and post processing photos.
I’ve always had an interest in trying new techniques and equipment, which often helps in developing a style that’s fairly unique. In 2008 I discovered the wonderful world of High Speed Liquid Photography. These events happen faster than the blink of an eye and are only reliably captured with the use of electronic valves and triggers. The crowns and waterdrop collisions do occur in nature, but too fast for us to see with the human eye.
One of the many modern day fine art photographers that inspire me, Joel Tjintjelaar, uses the phrase “Steps away from reality” to illustrate the attraction of this form of artwork in that the further that you get away from reality for a familiar scene, whether it be the use of long exposure to distort time or the use of Black and White, or many other steps away from reality, the more intrigue you generate for the artwork.
Born in South Africa, I grew up in a city called Pietermaritzburg. I was qualified and worked as an Engineering Surveyor, In 2007 I made the move to New Zealand, working for a local engineering consultancy as a surveyor for five years. During this time, keen to learn something new, I attended one of local nature photographer Kim Westerskov’s Landscape and Nature workshops, and have been attending Kim’s monthly informal Tuesday coffee photo evenings ever since. Coincidently I met my lovely wife, Pauline, at one of those evenings :-).
At the opposite end of the spectrum is Long Exposure Photography where the exposure times can vary from a few seconds to a number of minutes depending on the
For my more regular landscapes, I quite often use a photographic technique called HDR (High Dynamic Range), which can be a very effective way of overcoming the cameras limitation in being able to capture a scene that contains bright highlights and dark shadows. This processing technique lends itself to images that are rich in colour and detail. Of all the photographic styles that I use, this is the closest to a normal scene. These scenes are normally captured at what is termed 'the golden hour', which mostly happens an hour either side of sunrise or sunset.
The last few years have given me a number of highlights with gaining my New Zealand citizenship, getting married, developing my photography and vision to its current state and running a few high speed liquid photography workshops. It also gives me a great deal of pleasure helping others out with their photography, seeing people get enjoyment from my work as well as seeing their photography develop.
effect that you want to create. There are many land and seascapes in the region that are very well suited to this technique. This type of photography creates images where the viewer is transported into a world that has a different mood and feel to that which they know. It’s a wonderful way of showing the country side and seaside that we all know and love in a fresh artistic way and what would happen if we were able to stop, slow down time and take a look around.
I hope that for those that attend my exhibition 21 May–15 June Creative Tauranga Simpson Grierson Gallery, they enjoy the display and walk away with a fresh view of what they have around them and for those that take part in the photographic arts they are inspired to try something new. pauloellermannphotography.com
Paul Oellermann Exhibition 21 May–15 June Creative Tauranga Simpson Grierson Gallery
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National entertainers help polish the memories Liz French
Popular entertainers Jackie Clarke and Annie Crummer made an appearance on Tauranga’s Strand waterfront in late March.
They came to Tauranga especially to discuss their roles in the 2015 performance of Tarnished Frocks and Divas, and to take part in a DVD celebrating the ten year history of Tarnished Frocks and Divas with the many women whose lives have been changed by participation in the biennial performance. The DVD, recorded in association with The Breeze radio station, is also a promotional vehicle for the sixth show to be staged in September.
show, supported by other former cast members, most of whom will also appear in this year’s show.
The 2015 Tarnished Frocks and Divas show, entitled A Tangled Thread is already well into development. Jackie Clarke and Annie Crummer, who starred jointly in the 2013 show, A Fabulous Journey of Discovery, return as characters in A Tangled Thread but in totally different capacities. Jackie Clarke has guest starred in Tarnished Frocks and Divas since the show’s inception.
“This is all about the Tarnished Frocks and Divas family, past, present and future. We are signifying our relationship with The Breeze and celebrating our relationships as women from many different walks of life, who have found involvement in Tarnished Frocks and Divas an extraordinarily uplifting experience,” said Show Producer, Denny Spee.
As part of the memories of past shows each ‘Diva’ chose to wear the garment that meant the most to her. They embraced the upcycled retro fashion theme which is integral to each show. “Tarnished technicolour with texture,” said Creative Director of Design, Robyne Dowdall, in describing the look for the DVD.
Four Divas from past shows ‘belted out’ the song for the promotional DVD recorded with the Tauranga harbour as backdrop; they were Dearne Yorke who has appeared in every show from 2007 – 2013, Porina McLeod (2009), and Michelle Coombe and Jan Baker from the 2013
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For a taste of the fun to come view the DVD at tarnishedfrocksanddivas.co.nz or facebook.com/tfandd Auditions for the 2015 show were held the first weekend in May and the show’s season is set for 16-19 September at the ASB Events Centre.
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Kiss the fish Baycourt audiences are in for a treat when the much loved Indian Ink return with their latest hit play. Kiss the Fish comes to you fresh from touring the USA where audiences loved it so much that they gave the company standing ovations every night. New Zealand audiences also adore this magical tale about a small village with a big problem. Seasons sold out from Auckland to Nelson and Kiss the Fish went on to win Best New Play, Best Composer and Best Supporting Actress at the 2014 Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards. Indian Ink is well known to Tauranga audiences for their string of popular favourites including Krishnan’s Dairy and Guru of Chai. This time they are bringing something new. The result of time spent studying in Indonesia and India, Kiss the Fish features Balinese comic masks, song, puppetry and a cast of top performers. You may recognise her from television as nurse Shanti Kumari but, lately, Shortland Street’s Nisha Madhan, has been making theatre her obsession. “I remember seeing
Krishnan’s Dairy when I was 16 and being completely taken by it. To work with Indian Ink now (over a decade later) is a dream come true that I forgot I even had!” Company founder and award winning actor, Jacob Rajan once again plays multiple characters as does his co-star, Julia Croft, who won Best Supporting Actress for her dexterous and textured performances. David Ward again stars with his spine tingling music, and newcomer James Roque rounds out the company with a rock solid performance as the hapless hero of the piece. The winds of change are sweeping the sleepy island of Karukam. A new resort promises a brighter future for all until fate puts the hopes of the community in the hands of Sidu – the village idiot!
theatre and profoundly touching themes all spiced up with humour. The New Zealand Herald described Kiss the Fish as a “comic love story of epic proportions.” Theatreview said “Kiss the Fish is the essence of what theatre is – or, at its best, what theatre can be – and the surprise of it is joyous and almost overwhelming.” Don’t miss this utterly kissable show.
Come along to an 'Artists' Talk' and meet 4 of the Indian Ink performers from the production 'Kiss the Fish' with Jacob Rajan, Julia Croft, Nisha Madhan and James Roque. Creative Tauranga Simpson Grierson Gallery, 112 Willow Street, Tauranga. 12pm Wednesday 3 June.
Kiss the Fish is based on the true story of an island where a five star tourist resort is occupied entirely by monkeys. Mix this with the story of how Jacob Rajan’s cousin went to school with Freddy Mercury and you have all the ingredients of another Indian Ink classic; wildly imaginative
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Tauranga Libraries
Boyhood
Daniel Petersen
I can still remember watching my first favourite movie. I was seven years old, maybe eight, camped in front of the fireplace and probably supposed to be in bed... I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, “who is this man?!” I thought to myself in astonishment as he fearlessly confronted Nazis in his pursuit of ancient treasures all the while wearing a very cool fedora. The impact Indiana Jones has had on my life is surprisingly deep. That very next day I would cartwheel through a slamming door - much to the amusement of my family - and a maverick was born! This was my first experience of films ability to inspire. In the case of Indiana Jones, I saw somebody that I wanted to grow up to be like, and I’ve imitated him ever since. I recently had a great movie-watching experience with my wife; the type that left us both buzzing and still talking about it weeks later. We’ve just completed a Richard Linklater movie-marathon, including the entire ‘Before’ trilogy and ‘Boyhood’. I’ll begin by saying that each movie was brilliant and you really should do yourself a favour and give Linklater’s movies a try. His trilogy of ‘Before’ movies – Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight – follow the story of Jesse and Celine, a couple that fall in love after Jesse convinces Celine to get off a train with him in Vienna and spend one night together. A hallmark of Linklater’s story telling is that nothing much really happens; his movies are essentially long conversations that sometimes stretch on for ten or so, uninterrupted minutes – and in this case, set amongst beautiful European backdrops that make your movie-going experience feel more like a holiday. If your whole movie hangs on these simple conversations, then they better be damn captivating and, boy, are they.
Linklater is clearly, above all else, a great observer. Each conversation feels so natural that you’d swear they’re unscripted and yet the ideas expressed are so honest and profound that you know they are. The moments when something was said, that rang completely true to my own experiences, were eye opening and proved that we’re all more similar than we’d like to think. These insights into the human condition are what I value most about film; I watch films for the subtle moments that, though often fleeting, offer the most telling glimpses into humankind and, from a creative angle, it’s these insights that influence and direct my work the most. Each of the ‘Before’ movies take place roughly a decade apart and seeing these characters age is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had watching a movie. You feel more connected to these characters because you are seeing them grow old, which feels incredibly intimate, and each successive film feels like you’re catching up with an old friend after some time has passed.
A gimmick is a device intended to attract attention and nothing more. The central device in Boyhood certainly attracts attention, but it is so much more - what is achieved with Boyhood is something akin to time travel. Seeing 12 years pass by in the space of a few hours is a surreal thing. When the credits finally started rolling I felt older, as if years of my life had just slipped away. Of course years of my life hadn’t just slipped away and I soon recovered but seeing a childhood, different from mine and yet so similar, pass by in space of an afternoon painted the old cliché ‘life is short’ in a new colour. A good film resonates with you and doesn’t leave your system right away. I’ve always said, “I know I’ve seen a good movie when I’m still thinking about it the next week.” Some of the greatest films I’ve seen still haven’t left my system, and I‘m sure they never will. Boyhood is available to borrow at Tauranga City Libraries; with over 7900 DVDs spread throughout the Tauranga City Libraries, your choices are nearly endless.
This theme of aging on screen is the clear influence for Linklater’s latest film, Boyhood. Boyhood follows Mason Jr from the age of 6 to the age of 18 and, rather than casting different actors to play Mason at certain ages, Linklater instead casts only Ellar Coltrane and films the movie over 12 years. By doing this, we, the audience, forge a strong connection to Mason as we literally see him grow up before our eyes and the result is something truly special and truly emotional. There was some controversy (if you can call it that) around the critical praise that this movie received due to the central magic trick being seen as just a gimmick.
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THE THING ABOUT ‘INSCRIBE DESIGN’ By Hannah Drew
How did you get involved with The Little Big Markets and what does it mean to you to be involved?
We approached Rachelle not long after we started the business, explaining what we did and how unique our products were. We had heard what a fantastic reputation The Little Big Markets had for supporting artisans businesses. Being part of The Little Big Markets is like being part of an extended family! We have made some lovely friends, and everyone is so supportive of each other! This we think is a reflection of Rachelle and Chris and the environment they have created.
Tell us a bit about Inscribe Design and the products you make/sell
We are a mother and daughter duo who live and create in sunny Mount Maunganui! We wanted to create a business that we could use our creativity and that would work in with the family. Anna has 2 boys aged 7 and 4. Using a laser machine we create unique pieces for homes and businesses using beautiful timber veneers such as Tawa, Rimu, Oak, Red Beech and Jarrah. The beauty of using a veneer is that you capture the amazing grain and character of the wood, yet it is much lighter in weight so ideal for postage. We sand and varnish all our sheets by hand capturing the natural beauty of the wood and also giving our creations a point of difference by using vibrant stains which adds a pop of colour to your home and gives a modern twist on wood veneers. Our latest trend is using the “Dipped Paint” technique which is proving very popular! Our passion is creating unique home wares such as placemats, coasters, bowls, wall art, clocks, and light shades.
We also really love the challenge of corporate orders and creating custom designs!
Who and what inspires you?
Each other! Our customers! Our Family!
What’s your vision for 2015 and beyond? We have just celebrated our 1st birthday and are now focusing on taking Inscribe Design to another level!!!
Talk us through a typical day at Inscribe Design
Over morning coffee we plan out the day ahead! Which stock needs to be made, which boards are to be sanded, painted and varnished, and any custom orders that need to be completed! A lot of time is spent on the computer creating new designs and products! We like to keep our Facebook and Instagram pages up to date with what we are currently doing! Thank you Anna & Mary for telling us all about the amazing Inscribe Design. You can follow Inscribe Design on Facebook (inscribedesign2014) and Instagram (@inscribedesign) or check out their awesome website www.inscribedesign.co.nz Don’t forget to say hi to Inscribe Design at the next Little Big Market’s - you can see them in May, June & September in Papamoa, and ALL of the winter Mount markets!
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Intense colour, rich full-on daubs, spatters and piles of paint texture, and full on representation of emotion are hallmarks of Dunedin artist Ewan McDougall’s work. An exhibition of his work, Fun and Fury, is open now at Tauranga Art Gallery. His palette borrows from across the rainbow spectrum, with eye-popping colours: yellows, purples and reds pulsing off the canvas in the form of raging, joyful or screaming figures. The titles of his works are often just as creative. Those in the exhibition include I’ll Show Ya How to Walk the Dog, Down n Out in London and Oamaru, and 2 Pot Screamer. Ewan McDougall was born in Wellington, New Zealand. His family later moved to Oamaru where he was educated at Waitaki Boys High School and taught painting by North Otago regionalist painter Colin Wheeler.
He said in 2011:
He has subsequently developed a vibrant signature style. His witty, outrageous works are inhabited by a wealth of personal references to his sometimes volatile life.
"I am what I am. I am a Neo-Expressionist painter. I rarely plan a painting or do a preparatory drawing. I commence the work with a quick wash of strong primary colour and then begin to hurriedly paint figures - people, animals and hybrid creatures. I add crude marks for volcanoes, hills, sea, buildings, boats, clouds, sun and moon, working with vibrant impasto. The painting forms, and informs me as to what it is. The last stroke is always the title. Above all i prize spontaneity, colour and a good dose of irony. I love being a painter."
Ewan has had more than 50 solo exhibitions in some of New Zealand's most prominent dealer galleries as well as exhibiting internationally.
Ewan McDougall: Fun and Fury is on at Tauranga Art Gallery until 7 June.
Over the ensuing decade Ewan traveled extensively, working on oilrigs and in pubs and mines. In the early 1980's he returned to New Zealand with his partner, writer Sarah McDougall. In 1988 the artist began to paint again.
For a description of how he works, it’s best to leave it to the artist himself.
Ewan McDougall, Revolution, man. Courtesy of the artist.
Ewan attended Otago University while also working in freezing works and drumming in rock bands. He gained an
Honours Degree in Political Studies in 1971. He worked at Otago University as a junior lecturer and tutor before leaving to travel overseas.
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Exhibitions Tania Wilson
Wall Shouts & Whispers is the latest exhibition of work from a dedicated and creative group of artists who also happen to be individuals primarily with intellectual disability. All of the artists currently attend Avalon (BOP) Incorporated and this exhibition follows on from the very successful first exhibition Kit and Caboodle featured at Creative Tauranga in 2013. Avalon Art Facilitator Julie Saunders is extremely impressed with the number of exhibitors and the quality of work featuring in this year’s exhibition. She says, “The Wall Shouts & Whispers exhibition will see double the number of artists involved from the first exhibition. Each piece is a reflection of the individual artist. The amazing thing about art is that it allows an opportunity to communicate a message, or create an outlet for an artist to express thoughts and emotions without discrimination. Art is a medium that offers a complete level playing field.”
by many of the individuals that Avalon support. Business Manager Tania Wilson acknowledges and thanks, “Creative Tauranga and the Creative Communities Scheme Tauranga fund for their support that has afforded these amazing artists the opportunity to exhibit their own work, connect with community, and challenge some assumptions that the public may hold about individuals with intellectual disability.” Julie Saunders who is a talented artist in her own right, as well as being the Art Facilitator at Avalon, has generously donated an original piece that will be raffled in support of Avalon. Tickets for the raffle will be available at Creative Tauranga for the duration of the exhibition. The Wall Shouts & Whispers exhibition will show at the Creative Tauranga Simpson Grierson Gallery from 29 April–18 May. We look forward to sharing this wonderful work with the wider community.
Artist Karleigh Jones who is exhibiting for the first time with two pieces describes the exhibition as “an awesome opportunity to have my art on display and be able to show what I can do. It’s a way to escape from my struggles and do something that really relaxes me.” Second time exhibitor Geoff Watson has moved away from photography which was featured in the previous exhibition to sculpture that also reflects his interest in horticulture. Geoff stated, “I wanted to use different media to create my piece the 'Wicker Wicked Woman’, to bring my work from the garden into the art world." For Geoff, entering the exhibition was important and he entered “because I would like to show people what I can do. My creation means a lot to me because I have put something together from scratch, finding pieces and working out what to do with it.“ Avalon (BOP) Incorporated, currently based in Te Puna, is a vocational service that supports individuals with disability to live everyday lives in everyday places. Art is a subject matter and interest that is shared
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Creative Tauranga Gift Gallery
Cross my Heart
Have you ever wanted funky, stylish wall art that would make a statement but just not been able to afford it? Have you restyled your home before and blown the budget on big ticket items then not had enough money left to ‘dress’ your walls?
Each heart and cross is handmade and I love being able to use my creative side in producing good quality products at really affordable prices (all $18 each).
Hi, my name is Fi Dougherty and I started my business ‘Cross my Heart’ several years ago making affordable funky hearts and crosses that make a real statement either hung or freestanding. This business came to fruition when I made some as gifts for friends for Christmas and was encouraged by them to take it further as they simply loved them.
I’ve been a regular at The Little Big Market for some time and have had many people come back to me after purchasing one of my products and say how much the love them and how many comments they get about them.
Being an at home Mum has challenged me to consider ways where I can work and be here for our children at the same time.
My hearts and crosses can be purchased through my facebook page, direct from me at home (via facebook), or through Creative Tauranga. Cross my Heart x
Our card lady, Myra Myra is a local artist who enjoys making beautiful hand crafted cards to encourage others and show a sense of care about people keeping in touch with one another. Myra was born and raised in Tauranga, qualified as a registered nurse and worked in her home city, Auckland and overseas before she had to make changes due to some unexpected health issues. It was then that Myra chose to embrace her hobby of card making, sharing her love of art and craft. Inspired by the thought that receiving a card can bring joy, hope or support at a time when it may be needed the most, Myra creates a wide variety of greeting cards…beautiful images with themes for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, a new baby, sympathy, special days and events, and a range featuring Tauranga and NZ scenes.
She can also make personalised cards tailor-made to a person’s specific requirements. For further details, you can contact Myra on (027) 285-3081 or artistocatz_cards@ yahoo.co.nz. “There is always a need for a card that says the right thing at the right time” – Myra
Myra has named her creations "ArtistO-Catz". The cards are available for purchase from the Creative Tauranga Gift Gallery at very reasonable prices. artistocatz_cards@yahoo.co.nz
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Beanie fest
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Ninja Knits and The Incubator are excited to be holding The Beanie Fest 2015. This is a Wearable Art for your Head competition, a competition to create artful beanie-style hats using yarn textiles. This is an opportunity to be inspired and to explore new ideas, creating something fantastic and original. The Beanies are to be handmade using traditional methods of crochet, knitting or felting. There are five categories; Greenie Beanie; Meanie Beanie; Wild and Woolly; Funky Junky; and Flight of Fancy. There is also categories for younger yarn artists the Teeny Beanie (ages 13-18) and the Weeny Beanie (age 12 and under). The entry forms are available on our Facebook page facebook.com/Ninjaknits
We will be exhibiting these wonderful creations over two weeks at The Incubator. Opening on 29th June, with a closing prize giving event on the 11th July. We have been getting a lot of interest and great feedback for Beanie Fest on our Facebook page. Local businesses have also been supportive donating products and services as prizes. Ninja Knits has been operating covertly for the past 18 months creating street art and yarn installations in and around Tauranga. We meet fortnightly at The Incubator at the Historic Village.
BEANIE FEST 2015
Wearable Art for your head. A competition to create artful beanie style hats using yarn textiles.
29th June
The Incubator, Historic Village 17th Avenue, Tauranga
Ninja Knits and The Incubator present:
THE Behind Jimmi is Kristian Lomath's wonderful art – catch his work at: facebook.com/kristian.lomath Photography by Wild and Grace facebook.com/wildandgrace
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Embroiderers’ Guild The Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild, hosting the ANZEG Waikato/BOP Regional Exhibition, present something special with the focus of the event being the recognition of the ANZAC Anniversary in stitch. threads, scissors etc. – carried by many soldiers, and ‘Poppies’, a popular theme aptly depicted in stitch. “Memorabilia” will be a special display showing a variety of historical items. A dominant feature will be the ANZAC TAPESTRY, stitched for The Tapestry Trust of New Zealand Inc. Project by 43 Whakatane Embroiderers’ Guild members, over 200 hours. Complementing a display of contemporary and traditional pieces worked by members of the ten guilds throughout the Waikato/ BOP region, the exhibition provides the opportunity for embroiderers of all guilds to enter two competitive classes. These follow our ANZAC focus ‘Remembering ANZAC in Stitch 19152015’ for the guild members, and ‘Flags of ANZAC’ for the juniors. There are also judged sections for our Tauranga Guild with the same focus – ‘Hussif’ a small bag containing mending items – needles,
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All ten guilds in the ANZEG Waikato/BOP Region will be showcasing work The Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild has been an integral part of the community for over 30 years. It has a focus on education, encouragement and a high standard of design and technique through needle and thread. In conjunction with the exhibition two workshops are being offered. Local tutor Heather Hamm’s “Travelling Companion” workshop is being held along side the exhibits at Baycourt on Wednesday 13 May. On Saturday 16 May
Felicity Willis from Hawera, is teaching a “Felted Harvest” at the Tauranga Art Gallery. This is a wonderful opportunity for the local community to be involved with the art of the needle. In line with the Association of NZ Embroiderers’ Guilds philosophy to promote and educate through embroidery, a wide range of DVDs will run continuously at the exhibition being held at Baycourt, Durham St, Wednesday 13 May–Sunday 17 May, 9.30am–4.00pm daily. Everyone is warmly welcomed to this wonderful showcase of stitch, where the entry is by gold coin and hand embroidered raffles are complemented by a splendid sales table. All enquiries: Linda Inglis 07 544 2818 blinglis@xtra.co.nz
Ceramic celebration This year the Bethlehem Pottery Club will have two exhibitions.
Complementing the Bayclay 2015 Exhibition at Baycourt in November, Celebration of Ceramics will take place at the Bob Owens Retirement Village, Carmichael Road, Bethlehem on the weekend 16th and 17th of May. Bob Owens Retirement Village is very generously supporting this event in many ways. They are allowing the Club to use a large recreation room, which is an ideal venue for displaying a wide range of pottery and sculptured items. The Pottery club has been established in Bethlehem Road for many years. Long-time members who have a vast knowledge of their craft and the New Zealand pottery scene welcome new members who have had some pottery experience. Visitors to Barclay 2014 will remember what a wonderful array of ceramic items was on show, now they have another opportunity to view and possibly purchase work of the same high standard. The Club hopes that new visitors drawn from the Village and the wider public will find its work appealing and hopefully desirable. As an added attraction there will be alongside the static displays. Denis de Witt will be hand building African pots and Dan O’Brien will demonstrate portrait sculpture. Visitors may not be able to resist the temptation of tweaking the nose of a sculptured head in progress. Dan won’t mind.
Nature artist
Often described as exquisite, Fiona Goulding’s oil paintings are influenced by the unequivocal beauty found in nature and the connection she feels with this. Originally from England, Fiona travelled extensively before settling in New Zealand. It was the sheer beauty and variety of this country’s landscape which drew her to making it her home and which provides the inspiration for much of her work. Fiona combines her passion for painting nature with her passion for animal welfare. She donates proceeds from sales of high quality fine art giclee prints of her paintings to animal welfare organisations. Fiona currently supports ARRC Wildlife Trust - a local charity focusing on the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife, and SAFE For Animals - New Zealand’s leading animal advocacy organisation. The quality of Fiona’s work and her commitment to conservation has been recognised by the world’s leading artist group supporting the environment: Artists for Conservation (AFC). Fiona is the first New Zealand member of this non-profit international foundation which represents the world’s leading collective of nature artists dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the natural world. Fiona’s work has won national and international awards and is held in collections here and overseas. She has also been featured in international publications including ‘Who’s Who in Visual Art’ 2010-2011 and ‘Masters of Realistic Imagery’ 2015-2016.
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French painter at work Picture for a moment; a village nestled between limestone cliffs, a small harbour on the edge of an estuary, and a long beach lined with pine tree forests. St Georges de Didonne, situated in the South West of France. This is the home of painter Alain Menant. Alain moved to New Caledonia in his adult years with his wife and daughter. They first travelled to New Zealand in 2000 and have continued coming here in the years that followed. Alain says the estuaries, extensive forests, the Port and a city sheltered by beaches is reminiscent of his childhood growing up in France. These memories and landscapes are what inspires Alain Menant to paint. During a visit to his New Zealand home on Kulim Ave, Tauranga, Alain directed my attention to the harbour, he said “look at the water, the way it reflects the sky. I show this in my painting.” Alain offers his vision of the world around him. He uses colour, harmony and abstraction to paint the beauty of the places we love, the places we call home.
Alain will set up an area in the Creative Tauranga Gallery for a week from 4 May – 8 May. This will be a unique opportunity to view and experience the style, process and passion of a French Painter at work. by Millie Newitt
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NZ International Comedy Festival comes to Tauranga, and much more! Megan Peacock Coyle, Baycourt Manager May is a great month to head along to Baycourt – there’s a fantastic variety of shows, with international comedians and musicians, and some amazing local Kiwi talent. We’re in for a whole lot of laughs with the NZ International Comedy Festival heading to Baycourt. The 2degrees Comedy Convoy is first up, followed by Irish comedy superstar Ed Byrne. Later in the month it’s all about music, with Foster & Allen and The Pink Floyd Experience. We’re excited to have these international music acts here in Tauranga, and we know you’ll love it too – the first Foster & Allen show has already sold out and a second show has just been announced! We’re also very proud to present Music that got us Through the War Years, a timely tribute with the Gallipoli centenary this year, played on the Mighty Wurli by renowned Australian organist John Atwell. And we’re always thrilled to have the Russian Ballet on the Baycourt stage, this time with the classic Sleeping Beauty. And in keeping with the dance theme, we finish off the month with Meeting Karpovsky, an intimate theatre performance starring the legendary Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Sir Jon Trimmer, along with Helen Moulder.
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There is a saying in theatre “Never work with children or animals” and that is exactly what director Toni Henderson is doing. Aquinas College are currently in rehearsal for their bi–annual musical theatre production. “This year we have chosen the much loved musical Oliver! It is a great family show and allows for plenty of opportunities for the cast to showcase their many talents” says Toni. With a cast of 83 students ranging from year 7 to year 13 this show is shaping up really well. Joining the large cast on stage is a real live dog! After auditioning a number of dogs we have ended up casting close to home with Aquinas College drama teacher, Maggie Marriner’s dog Jake making the final selection. Toni says “he is so well behaved and does not seem at all fazed by the large number of students.”
With a purpose built set and props and over 150 costumes, many hours have gone into making this production an awesome experience for not only the audience but also those on stage. The cast has been working hard for the last three months to bring to life well known numbers such as “Food Glorious Food”, “Where is Love” and “As Long As He Needs Me”. The cast is well supported by a 17 piece live orchestra led by Lynda Wing. Oliver! Takes the Baycourt stage from May 7th with five performances. Tickets are available through Ticketek. Comedy, theatre, music, dance and more – it’s all here at Baycourt – Where the Arts Come Alive!
Peace & poetry
Jenny Argante
Literary Trailblazers
Half an hour’s drive from Tauranga is the Katikati Haiku Pathway. One of a kind in the southern hemisphere, it boasts the largest collection of haiku 'stones' outside Japan. The Uretara Stream meanders through this unexpected oasis of peace and poetry, easily reached from Katikati’s busy high street. A Millennium project, it was the brainchild of celebrated Katikati poet Catherine Mair, who selected the first 24 haiku to be engraved on river boulders. She wanted them to be a voyage of discovery allowing for individual interpretation according to time and tide, season and weather.
Sometimes termed ‘snapshot poems,’ this concise Japanese form is surprisingly popular with New Zealanders, many of whom are internationally recognised as ‘haijin’ or masters of the art. Here in the Bay two other local poets remain closely associated alongside Catherine with the ongoing development of the Haiku Pathway.
“Haiku,” she says, “are made of words that sing; create images or capture stories that are the direct experience of a particular moment.”
Margaret Beverland edits Kokako, the only New Zealand literary magazine specifically devoted to haiku and other forms of Japanese poetry. Last year she took part in international haiku conferences in Japan and the USA.
The Pathway is unique of its kind and haiku are particularly suited to an outdoors location, because so often they’re a response to the changing moods of nature.
Sandra Simpson regularly offers haiku workshops in Tauranga schools. In 2014 she released a widely-appreciated collection of haiku entitled breathe and illustrated by her own nature photographs.
Now strongly established as a feature of the town, it is managed by a focus committee that runs a biennial haiku contest, to raise funds and also to promote the enduring fascination of this form.
Haiku were once described as a 3-line pattern of 5-7-5 syllables, but it is now recognised that what suits the Japanese language and tradition doesn’t always transfer appropriately to English.
Waipuna Hospice Official opening of “Ponder This” an exhibition by professional artists Mike and Richard Ponder Guest Speaker: Gino Acevedo – Digital Creative Director, Weta Workshop 5.30pm – 7pm Wednesday 27 May, 50 Devonport Road, Tauranga $55pp includes wine and canapés. Tickets available from Waipuna Hospice or online www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz
Over-concentration on the count can sometimes blur the image. In 11th century Japan women poets were so highly regarded that male poets often wrote under female pseudonyms. No need of that for the three talented practitioners of haiku named and very well-known far beyond the Bay of Plenty.
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Richard Ponder
Mike Ponder
Richard’s colourful paintings are found in collections around the world. His love of landscape, cityscape, floral, figure and abstract shine through in the diversity of his work - in limited edition prints, art prints, cards and calendars. Richard owns and runs Rona Fine Arts and the book shop Rona Gallery in Eastbourne, Wellington. He is also an author and has published several books.
Mike’s oils and watercolours, are bold, full of texture and colour, sometimes delicate with amazing details and always with a touch of red. Mike paints in a unique style with knives only and has achieved international recognition as an artist, and successful author, producing books on art, wine, and works of fiction. Mike owns a vineyard and cattle stud in Marlborough.
Theatre See How They Run by Phillip King, directed by Denis Smith, 3-20 June. A classic English farce set in the hall at Merton-cum-Middlewick, England. When Corporal Clive Winton dons the vicar’s suit and dog collar, to dodge Army regulations chaos and confusion ensues.
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Every Saturday 7.45am–12noon Tauranga Primary School Dates to remember: Mothers Day – Sunday 10th May Birthday month is May – main Birthday Market 30th May For further up dates as they unfold visit taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz and facebook or just visit the Market and follow the blackboard information.
This month the Tauranga Farmers Market celebrates 12 years. The Birthday recipient for our Community Fundraising will be confirmed very soon. Tickets for the Market Hampers will be available at the Market from 2nd May and will be drawn at the main Birthday Market on the 30th May. The Autumn produce allows us to continue bottling and freezing. Feijoas can be juiced and the pulp frozen for baking or smoothes. Frozen blueberries can now be purchased from Mamaku Blue on the first Saturday of each month. Lusty Grapes continues to bring the white Muscat table grapes into the month of June. Our bakers will start to introduce their wintery range to reflect the season. Divine Fruits have du Comice pears sitting alongside Granny Smith and Royal Gala apples. Both the pears and apples are perfect for using in deserts. We have two producers, Pilcher Tomatoes – The Tomato Shop and Paul’s Tomatoes, who grow through the winter months and beyond. Both growers have an extensive range of tomato varieties available covering cherry, acid free and the standard rounds. The round green Reed avocado variety and the more usual varieties of Fuerte and Becon are available at various stallholders. Arosa Farms have the persimmon variety with the crisp firm flesh. If the weather allows, mandarins will start to appear towards the end of May. Limes and lemons are very popular at this time of year. Porto Bello and Oyster mushrooms come in as the volume allows.
With these recipes our stallholder list is a guideline to main producers of the products mentioned. Always take a little time to wander the Market to see what our other producers have on their tables.
Granny Smith Apples or Pears – Divine Fruit & Spring Valley Orchard. Boysenberry Fruit Wine – White Goose Winery. Oranges – Norman Brothers, Pahoia Fresh Produce Fresh Thyme – Liberty Growers
Boysenberry and Thyme poached Apples or Pears Serves 4 4 Granny Smith Apples 1 split vanilla pod 1/2 bottle Boysenberry Fruit Wine 120g sugar zest and juice of 1/2 orange a bunch of fresh thyme
In the green vegetable area, there are the white and purple cauliflowers, cabbages and broccoli. Silverbeet and the many different varieties of kale continue on. Our potato growers harvest each week which gives a continued supply. Eggs are all free range and we do have duck eggs available from Pahoia Fresh Produce and Henderson Flowers.
125g butter
White Goose Winery visits the Market on the 2nd Saturday in each month with their range of fruit wines. With this month’s recipe Peter Blakeway has combined the use of the Boysenberry fruit wine with the seasons Granny Smith Apples or as an alternative, the du Comice pears.
Away from the heat, add the butter and agitate for a while.
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STALLHOLDERS TO VISIT FOR RECIPE
Method Add all except the butter and the apples to a small casserole pan, bring to about 1 hour or until tender. Remove the apples and reduce the liquid by half.
Put the pears back in and leave until ready to serve. Warm is the best temperature to serve this dish.
New to the Market is; ‘MaKutchen Probiotics. Using old traditional fermenting methods in stone crocs and a range of spices, the vegetables retain all of the crisp texture and healthy bacteria. As with all our producers, they are happy to share their knowledge with you and samples are always available. Mothers Day is the 10th May. Our artisan bakers and chocolate makers will be busy creating a range of goodies for you to give as gifts or just share on the day. The Market’s fundraising cupcake stall is currently being run by the SPCA. Look out for their creations for Mothers Day. Our weekly entertainment is all booked in advance. If at times the weather is too wet, certain musicians cannot risk their equipment and may choose not to attend. We do try to fill the gap at the last minute. Remember if it is ‘horrible weather’, put your gumboots on and umbrellas up as our dedicated food producers will still be at the Market. taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz Tauranga Farmers Market
Coming Up in May Oliver! Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 May Remember ANZAC in Stitch Exhibition Wed 13 – Sun 17 May
2degrees Comedy Convoy Sat 16 May 8PM Music that got us Through the War Years Sun 17 May 2PM Ed Byrne – Roaring Forties Tues 19 May 8PM Foster & Allen Wed 20 & Thurs 21 May 7PM Sleeping Beauty Sat 23 May 2:30PM & 7:30PM The Pink Floyd Experience Sun 24 May 8PM Meeting Karpovsky Tues 26 May 7:30PM
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FARMERS MARKETS
EVERY SATURDAY 7.45am to 12noon Tauranga Primary School between Arundel St, Cameron Rd and 5th Avenue
FRIDAY 1
WWI : From Tauranga to the Trenches
FREE EXHIBITION Classic Flyers Museum, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui RUNS EVERY DAY UNTIL SATURDAY 23RD MAY 10.00am–3:00pm
PSNZ Canon National Photographic Exhibition Tauranga Racecourse 1st at 5pm and 2nd at 10.30am
MOUNT FARMERS EVERY SUNDAY from 9am to 1pm in the Phoenix car park MARKET
FRIDAY 8
Wakakura Katikati Bowling Club, Katikati 7.30–10pm View2 Exhibtion The Incubator 6pm–10pm The Tauranga Home Show
ASB Arena Baypark Fri to Sun 10th 10am–5pm Food Truck Friday - 5 Hull Road Mount Maunganui 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Mel Parsons 'Drylands' Release Tour with Christof (NL)
An Evening with Julieanne Kost
TastyBrown Feel Good Tour
http://exploringpixels.nz/home Tauranga Racecourse 7:30pm – 9:00pm Kiwi Moon performed by Capital E National Theatre for Children ( Ideal for 2–7 years ) Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 10–10.45am, 11.30–12.15pm, 1–1.45pm
Little Shop of Horrors
Mauao Performing Arts Centre, Mt Maunganui Doors open at 7pm
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 2–4pm
Smith Sport Shoes Duathlon Series The Lakes 9am–11.55am
TUESDAY 19
WEDNESDAY 20/THURSDAY 21 Foster & Allen – Ireland’s best loved duo in concert Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 7pm
H20 Bar, Devonport Road 8.30pm Blues at Brew with Mike Garner BREW Craft Beer Pub 4–7pm
SATURDAY 23
Detox Your Wardrobe Workshop
SUNDAY 10
Mother's Day – High Tea
Historic Athenree Homestead, Katikati Two sittings: 10.30am and 1.30 pm
Westside Theatre, 141 Seventeenth Ave, Tauranga 8:00pm–10:15pm
Jennian Homes Mother's Day Fun Run/Walk
SATURDAY 2
Mothers Day at Mills Reef
Bayfair underground carpark every Saturday 6pm–11pm
Mother's Day Brunch
Bayfair Night Market
Music That Got Us Through The War Years
Ed Byrne – Roaring Forties Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 8–10pm
SATURDAY 9
ANZAC: Photographs by Laurence Aberhart Tauranga Art Gallery 10am–4pm until the 10th
SUNDAY 17
Kulim Park 10am–12.30pm
Mills Reef Winery Brunch from 9am. Lunch from 12pm. Dinner from 6pm.
Style for the soulful woman Nautilus Cafe Bar & Restaurant 10.30am–12pm The Aves – An Acoustic Pop/Rock Covers Duo BREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 4–7pm Talking Heads by Alan Bennett TECT Theatre, Historic Village 23rd 7.30–9.30pm, 24th 2–4pm and 7.30–9.30pm Sleeping Beauty performed by the Russian Ballet Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 2.30–5pm and 7.30–10pm
4 Bluett Road, Ohope 8am
BREW Craft Beer Pub From 10am. Special menu created with mum in mind.
SUNDAY 24
Little Shop of Horrors LAST NIGHT
U4RIA
10am–4pm
Team Kill – "A–Bomb A Nation" Tour
TUESDAY 12
The Pink Floyd Experience ‘Wish You Were Here’ 40th Anniversary Tour Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 8–10.45pm
Bay of Plenty Clinical School 4–5.30pm
Greer's Gastro Bar 5–8pm
Ohope Craft Market
Westside Theatre, 141 Seventeenth Ave, Tauranga 8:00pm–10:15pm Krazy Jacks Bar, The Strand From 10pm Reto Burrell Tour – Americana Made in Europe BREW Craft Beer Pub 4–7pm
Thinking Out Loud
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 7.30–9pm
Winemaker's Degustation Dinner
Mills Reef Winery 6.30–11pm The Little Big Markets – 345 Maunganui Rd Mount Maunganui 9:00am – 2:00pm
SUNDAY 3
The Remarkables
Historic Village on 17th 7–10pm
Alpaca Open Day
Hacienda Suri Stud 10am–4pm
WEDNESDAY 6
Brew Beer Club – First Wednesday Of The Month
BREW Craft Beer Pub 6–8pm
THURDSDAY 7 Twilight Market
by The Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Bethlehem Town Centre 4pm–8pm Every Thursday
Turning Point Trust Clothing Sale
Historic Village First and third Thursday of the month 9am–11.30am
Oliver!
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 7th, 8th, 9th 7.30–9.30pm and 1.30–3.30 Sat 9th ISIS and Us: NZand the Wars for the Middle East Graham Young Youth Theatre 6–7pm
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Greer's Gastro Bar 5–8pm
Health Careers Expo
The Tauranga Wedding Show ASB Arena Baypark
Chris Gunn
The Little Big Vintage Markets
WEDNESDAY 13
Astrolabe Brew Bar Mount Maunganui 10:00am – 3:00pm
Luke Thompson – Keep Rolling On NZ Tour Mount Social Club 7pm–10.30pm
Remembering Anzac in Stitch 1915–2015 Baycourt Community and Arts Centre Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th 9.30am–4pm
THURSDAY 14
A Splendid Evening with Allyson Gofton Tauranga Club, Devonport Hotel 6–7.30pm
TUESDAY 26
Meeting Karpovsky
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre 7.30–8.30pm
FRIDAY 29 Katchafire
Brewers Bar From 8pm
SATURDAY 30
FRIDAY 15
Treasured Art – Tauranga Sunrise Rotary Ingham Sears, Mt Maunganui 6pm–10pm Demon Energy Battle of the Bands National Championship Heat1 Brewers Bar From 8pm Opera's Greatest Hits
Foraging For Edible Weeds
Green Smoothie Workshop with Julia Meditation and Feng Shui Studio 452 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga 10am–1pm
Josh Durning
BREW Craft Beer Pub 4–7pm
Designer Fashion from Thrift Store Basics Workshop
Holy Trinity Church Featuring: Derek Hill, Elisha Fa'i–Hulton, Susan Boland, Bonaventure Allan–Moetaua 11am–1pm
Historic Village on 17th 12.30–4.30
SATURDAY 16
Pink Ribbon May Mystery Cruise
Bushy Park, 627 Pyes Pa Road 9am–12pm
Uku Rere Nga Kaihanga Uku and Beyond
Tauranga Art Gallery 10.30–4.30pm A Celebration of Ceramics Bethlehem Pottery Club Bob Owens Retirement Village, 112 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem 10am–3pm 16th and 17th
2° Comedy Convoy
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre Part of 2015 NZ International Comedy Festival 8–10pm DoubleShot – Blues Rock Duo BREW Craft Beer Pub, Tauranga 4–7pm
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We apologise if we’ve missed something. Why not contact us with your event for next month... Maria Johnson 07 928 0283 maria@creativetauranga.org.nz
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