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Highlights in this Newsletter
- 'Cataclysmic: A Flurry of Felines' - Exhibition opens Friday
- The Creative Cup - Calling Artists for the Quarry Fundraiser
- After School Kids Art Class starting Term 2
- Manawa Firing in June
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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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Matariki / Puanga
Group Exhibition with 20+ artists
Curated by Lenny Murupaenga and in partnership with Creative Northland.
The Matariki / Puanga celebration gathers artists from diverse disciplines to create artworks inspired by the Maori New Year. These creations reflect the essence of Matariki / Puanga, focusing on the end of the previous year and the anticipation of the new one.
Themes of harvest, the acknowledgement of those who have passed on, Whanau, Hapu and the sharing & caring of Matauranga Maori are central, symbolizing a time for reflection, connection, and renewal within the community.
Opening: Friday 31 May, 5pm
Duration 5 weeks
Closing Saturday 6 July, 4:30pm
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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 have made cups for artists to beautify. These have a small $5 donation to contribute to clay and firing costs.
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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Painting sessions for
The Creative CUP
Interested in decorating a cup, and need access underglazes and some glazes?
Beautify a bisqued cup for The Creative Cup in one of these drop-in sessions, with our kiln technician and artists available to advise. ($5 to cover costs).
Thursday 2 May 4-7pm
Saturday 11 May 1-4pm
in the Scallop Room
contact creative@quarryarts.org RSVP your spot or organise a different session.
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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!
This aims to be a stoneware cone 9-10 firing.
There are lots of ways to get involved...
Woodfire Meeting: Tuesday 7 May, 5:30pm - for all interested @ Manawa Kiln
Covering Loading and Firing Rosters, Glazing, Costings and questions.
Drop-off dates: Saturday 15, Sunday 16, Monday 17 June
Loading Begins: Monday 17th June
Firing: Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 June - weather dependent
All are welcome to join this Community Firing!
Email your interest to kiln@quarryarts.org
with "Manawa Firing" in the subject line.
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The Quarry Shop is full of new works from local artists, come and check it out. The Shop works on a 3 month rotation of works.
Pictured: Andrea Hopkins Prints, M. Francis McCarthy landscape, Jeffie Mulder slipcast vessels.
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Kids Certificate in Art Practice
Ages 8 – 14 | Term 2 – 2024 (Tuesday afternoons)
After School Art Classes are starting again in Term 2, from the second week. Your child(ren) will dive into 9 weeks of structured art classes with a mini exhibition at the end (pictured below).
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Learn Onggi
Renowned Korean ceramic artist, Kwak Kyungtae, will be teaching a four day workshop at the Quarry Arts Centre in July.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn these skills in New Zealand.
All places need to be filled for the workshop to go ahead, so if you are keen go for it!
Onggi is a unique traditional method for coil building large pots and forms. There are only a handful of Onggi masters left in Korea.
You will be taught how to make coils, flatten the base of the pot, and coil the clay using the “Taryeom” method. Master Kwak will demonstrate how to paddle the form and shape it, giving you a newfound sense of volume and proportion on a large scale.
See Kwak's Instagram for inspiration! @kwakkyungtae
https://www.instagram.com/kwakkyungtae/
More information and bookings via Ceramics NZ:
https://ceramicsnz.org/shop/whangarei-onggi/
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Precious Metal Clay Workshop
Who is interested in learning how to make your own silver jewellery?
Our expert tutor Jennie Crundell is happy to run
precious metal clay workshops again this winter
Email workshops@quarryarts.org with "Precious Metal Clay" in the subject line to show your interest.
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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!
Dates for April - Saturday 7, 14, 21.
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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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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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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The Advanced Ceramics course is fully booked for April!
If you are interested in taking our Advanced Ceramics course
with Julie Cromwell, let us know by emailing workshops@quarryarts.org
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Quarry Arts Centre Studio Artists Amorangi Hikuroa and Rosy & Rich (along with Teresa HR Lane), are heading to the 2024 Aotearoa Art Fair 18-21 April, proudly presented by Megan Dickinson Gallery.
“Sharing a rich and diverse connection to place and united by their deep sense of responsibility towards environmental preservation… the Uku works by Hikuroa, Collage works by Lane and Ceramic works by Rosy & Rich collectively underscore the urgency of protecting our environment whilst highlighting the interwoven relationship between art and nature,” says Dickinson.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Tai Tokerau artists to be celebrated at New Zealand’s premier contemporary art event, giving national and international exposure. All the best, Amo, Rosy & Rich!
Dave Taylor is at the Ngakau Carving Symposium for the next two weeks, joined by many carvers from around Aotearoa. Hosted and supported by Te Kura o te Kauaeranga Thames South School, this brings together professional and emerging artists with a passion for whakairo, working with kohatu (stone) and rakau (wood). The public are welcome to view and even join in. All funds raised will go back into the school for extra-curricular activities for its tamariki.
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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.
Amber also caters for events!
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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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