WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 11 May 2022
• Publication title: Whanganui Midweek

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, 10.30am-2.30pm

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 hand-woven 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 1pm-4pm, 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, 7pm-9.30pm. 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, 7pm-9pm. Koha...