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Highlights in this Newsletter
- 'Silk Purse' Exhibition by Marie Ulmer
- The Creative Cup - Calling Artists
- Phoenix Kiln Build - Phase 1 complete
- Wood-Firing dates for May and June
- White Chrysanthos Underglaze Pencils!
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"You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear"
(16th century proverb)
A solo show from Marie Ulmer
This solo show celebrates "gleaning" - a way of life that embraces 'reduce, re-use, recycle' - which has been an important part of Marie's practice. In this exhibition the majority of the works are made from repurposed materials, as well as pen & inks and watercolours.
What started decades ago in Canada as a crayon drawing on the wall was the spark for a lifetime of creating. Now, more than 20 years in Whangarei, she is still living on the boat that carried her family across the Pacific and she feels blessed to be able to continue creating.
At home and abroad, in studio, classroom, pilot house and garden, and on land and sea, her pen, brush and needle have never been still. Marie has studied painting, sculpture, printmaking, fibre arts, ceramics, fashion design and costuming. As a teacher of Textiles, Art and Design at Pompallier College, she dressed “casts of thousands” in diverse and ambitious school productions. Creating costumes for The Phantom of the Opera, Whangarei Theatre Company, was the biggest costume canvas of all (a few of which will be on show).
Opening this coming Friday, 22 March, 5pm.
Exhibition Duration: 22 March - 13 April
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Cataclysmic - By Maxine Hartnell
Opening Friday 19 April, 5pm.
Step into the surreal world of "Cataclysmic," where Maxine Hartnell's obsession with all things feline takes centre stage, defying gravity and embarking on journeys.
Maxine Hartnell draws inspiration from the realm of pop surrealism and symbolism, transporting viewers to a strange and whimsical world where unusual fairytale narratives come to life. She has a passion for nurturing young minds and is a core Children's Art teacher at the Quarry Arts Centre and through "Just Imagine" Art Classes for Kids.
Opening Friday 19 April, 5pm.
Duration: 19 April - 18 May.
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The Creative CUP!
The 2024 Quarry Annual Fundraiser will take the form of Cups and Mugs this year! The exhibition will be on for 3 weeks, with the final week being auction week.
As with the Great Plate this is an opportunity for the Quarry community to gift back to the Centre, submitting work to help fundraise for key infrastructure. Participants can either make their own cup/mug, or Marilyn Wheeler, Julie Cromwell and Anabelle McCusker will be making cups for artists to beautify. These have a small $5 donation to contribute to clay and firing costs. Julie's have come out of the kiln and are ready for pick up!
To be part of this fundraiser, either as an artist, or a volunteer behind-the-scenes message creative@quarryarts.org to find out more.
Last day for Cup/Mug submissions: Saturday 6 July
Exhibition Opens Friday 12 July
Auction: Saturday 27 July - Friday 3 August
Closing Auction Party: Friday 3 August
We are looking for volunteers to help make this event happen, Those interested in helping behind-the-scenes please contact creative@quarryarts.org
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Dates for 2024
Entries Open: Friday 31 May
Entries Close: Sunday 28 July
Exhibition Duration: Friday 25 October - Saturday 23 November
Volunteers to help put the event together would be very welcome.
Contact via creative@quarryarts.org
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Manawa Community Firing
Manawa* will be fired up around Winter Solstice (mid-June). All work that goes into the kiln needs to be bisqued first, so it's time to start creating!
(*the large wood kiln).
To register your interest for submitting work and firing shifts email kiln@quarryarts.org with "Manawa Firing" in the subject line.
Phoenix Kiln Build - Phase 1 Complete!
Starting Tuesday 5 March for 10 days straight, the Quarry was abuzz with activity as the first phase of the Phoenix Kiln building course, under the guidance of Duncan Shearer, took place.
You can catch up with the build on our Facebook and Instagram.
A big thank you to all the funders that contributed to this milestone: Great Plate '22, Oxford Sports Trust, 'Buy a Brick' and backed by the Quarry Arts Centre.
The next step is to build the chimney for the kiln, which is planned for late April.
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The Fundraising Continues!
Have you bought your brick yet?
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A Visit from Chrysanthos!
We had a wonderful visit from the owners of Chrysanthos, Tony and Claudia Crisafi. It was great to hear about their new products and having a long chat with staff around the ins and outs of firing Chrysanthos glazes in the Quarry Kilns.
Look out for white underglaze pencils coming soon!
You can check out the Chrysanthos glazes currently sold at the Quarry HERE.
Glaze Sale Continues!
Pick up cheap glazes from the Quarry Shop $10 each - either discontinued or older stock that needs reconstituting (use an old blender). As is. No returns.
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Casual Clay - Term 1 Schedule
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"Casual Clay" are our untutored sessions providing access to our ceramic studio space and pottery wheels, $10 (or $5 senior discount).
Bookings to use the wheel recommended, and for the evening session essential. Otherwise, just say hello and pay at the front desk before you start.
- Mondays - 12.30-4:30pm (Pottery Room)
- Tuesday Day - 9:30am-4:30pm (Pottery Room)
- Tuesday Evenings - 4:30-8pm - bookings essential (Pottery Room)
- Wednesdays 9:30am - 4.30pm - (Scallop Room - hand-building only)
- Fridays - 12.30-4:30pm (Pottery Room)
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturdays of each month 10-12pm.
$15 per session with concessions available
Practice your life drawing skills with a live model, all skill levels welcome!
Concessions: If cost is a barrier to attending we can help you out. Please come along, introduce yourself. Check out the webpage for more information.
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Intensive Ceramic Workshop with Julie Cromwell
There is one place left on the March Advanced Ceramics with Julie Cromwell!
Sat 23rd to Tue 26th March 2024 (four days)
10am – 3pm - Bookings
Previous experience with hand building and wheel work required. This intensive four-day workshop will explore the following:
- How to attach and work on bats
- How to pull and attach handles
- How to make lidded vessels
- Making plates, and large bowls
- With a possibility to make it onto the teapot stage.
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Beginners Clay Hand Building,
Wheel and Ceramic Glazing workshops
EVERY MONTH
Weekend workshops ranging from two hours to two days.
Check our website regularly for new dates and times.
Special Beginners Package Deal now available!
Save $114. Perfect complete gift package.
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Amber's Kitchen - Change of Hours
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Fridays and Saturdays
10am-2pm
(CLOSED: Monday, Thursday and Sundays)
Amber is an amazing chef making delicious, healthy, creative cuisine
and serving Turning Point Coffee NZ.
Jump to Amber's FB page to follow her here.
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Quarry Craft Co-op Shop
Art, jewellery, ceramics and more... made and sold by Whangarei artists.
Open 10am-4pm, everyday, including public holidays
(closed Christmas Day).
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Gallery Shop
Clay, glazes, high quality paints (oil, acrylic, water) and other art supplies
Get all your arting needs at the Gallery Shop!
Open 9.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Saturday
(closed Sundays and public holidays).
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Private Workshops and Team Building Events
We specialise in clay hand building, wheel and painting workshops. We can design workshops to meet your needs, arrange catering and provide celebration spaces before or after your workshop.
Click here for more information
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Te Kowhai Print Trust
Join their Mailing List here.
For upcoming events and workshops here.
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