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Local Picton Potter Sara Schotanus to exhibit in Nelson

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Hi guys,

It is always wonderful to celebrate the success of our local artists, so I thought I’d bring to your attention an exhibition in Nelson’s Suter Art Gallery Te Arotoi o Whakatu, where local Nelson potters will be showcasing their work. Potters whose work will be featured include : Charles Shaw, Katie Gold, Stephen Robertson, Anna Barnett, Royce Mc Glashen, Picton’s own – Sara Schotanus, Owen Barlett, Sue Newitt and Bruce Hamlin.

The opening is Tuesday 1st March at 5.30pm at the McKee Room in the The Suter Art Gallery Bridge Street Nelson and the exhibition will run from 2nd March through until 20th 2011, so do try and go over the hill at some point to support our local potters.  I had the chance whilst visiting Sara’s pottery gallery at Essons Valley yesterday and she has some beautiful pieces to exhibit.

Sara runs pottery workshops regularly so you may wish to contact her for further details.

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Hope to see you at the opening. :)

Tika

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Legendary Nairobi Trio Live Music at Le Cafe Picton / Seresin Wine and Olive Oil tasting

Monday, July 12th, 2010

K – check it out! The legendary Nairobi Trio in a live high-energy jazz performance! …
Where: Le Cafe, London Quay, Picton
When: This Saturday 17 July starts 6pm
What:  Seresin Wine and Olive Oil tasting – Three course dinner- live jazz with the Nairobi Trio
(just before they head to Europe) All the above for just $75pp…
This will book fast guys so give the awsome front of  house guys a ring
Le Cafe, 03 573 5588 or $25 just for the music.
Richard Adams’ recent paintings will be on display – Richard is the lead singer/jazz violinist from the Nairobi Trio and an accomplished abstract painter as well.

Picton is definitely the place to be this weekend. Food,  Wine & Music – good company, all of the best. :) tika

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Friday, May 7th, 2010

Hi guys,
I was just browsing through some of my art notebooks and came across a note about Claire Beynon’s artwork
” Plumb Bob and Haiku Islands“, oil, liquin & pastel on paper. Claire Beynon’s artworks particularly charcoal pieces such as Katabatikos Series are some of my favourite works, abstract yet evocative of her love of Antarctica. I enjoy her musings on her blog and find myself adrift happily on her tangents, often when in fact I should be working… Check out her Boat Meditation as an example of my latest wanderings.

Whilst meandering and thinking of the  expansive landscapes of mind and ice, I just wanted to draw your attention to White Silence: Grahame Sydney’s Antarctica. This outstanding collection of photographs from one of New Zealand’s most pre-eminent artists pays homage to the Antarctic landscape.

Check out Grahame Sydney’s celebration of the rare flashes of beauty found in the bleakest, most inhospitable region of Earth.

Okay I’d best get back to work,

Tika

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The Portage Resort Hotel Marlborough Sounds Accommodation

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Good morning one and all,

Just a quick one today to prompt you to check out our newly launched site for The Portage Resort Hotel, a great venue for your wedding or conference, and a wonderful place to stay either whilst experiencing the Queen Charlotte Track or just to relax whilst on holiday.

The Portage also has three different dining venues, the Te Weka Restaurant, the more casual Snapper Bar and Cafe and The Retro Bar, making it an ideal destination for a romantic evening or weekend break.

The Marlborough Sounds area offers so many activity options, kayaking, mountain biking and walking. Check out Discover Portage and The Portage Adventure Centre for a host of options.

As you probably already know if you read my posts regularly I love art, so I’ll also mention that The Portage Resort  displays the work of senior New Zealand fine artists, offering workshops in painting, printmaking and writing, and offering its exhibiting artists a restorative retreat from the world. The Portage Hotel  lounge library has some wonderful New Zealand art books to peruse either sitting with a glass of wine on the deck in the summer, or snuggling by the fire in the winter.

If you are persuaded do book your Marlborough Sounds Accommodation at The Portage Hotel now.

As for me, I’d best go and feed my hens…..before I get stuck in to some work,

Enjoy your day,

Tika

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Gifts for Christmas: Ecobooks (I do have cool friends lol!)

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

LisaBookYes a blatant plug again – just in case you are in doubt… but Lisa, one of my talented friends  has just published the first of many ecobooks, which I highly recommend  A Washing Line Spider.
(Yes my copies are en route – excellent gifts!)
Check out www.zaozoo.co.nz and order your copies now.
16 pages, full colour, illustrated. Retail: NZ$19.90

If you wish to order books, please contact: lisa@nobledesign.co.nz
03 573 5359 / 021 204 8712

ZaoZoo books are printed digitally by Astra Print in Wellington, using papers and inks with the best environmental profile available. Book owners are also asked to pass on their book to others, to increase its lifespan… and also because it’s just a nice thing to do.

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