These successful classes were held over several weeks in late 2024 with 15 residents attending the various classes over this period. Funding for the classes came from Central Lakes Trust, our local Upper Clutha Community Arts Council and the individuals that attended the classes.
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Autumn Art School 2025 Drama Tutor
LAUREL DEVENIE is a performer, deviser, director, teacher and theatre-maker and will be the tutor for the Drama Class at the next Autumn Art School 2025. She graduated from Toi Whakaari: The New Zealand Drama School, in Wellington in 2006. Since then she has been heavily involved in professional and community theatre projects, television and… Continue reading Autumn Art School 2025 Drama Tutor
Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead
Recently we were delighted to support the below colourful event: Hola, Kia Ora, Hello! The Mexican Community of Wānaka was thrilled to host a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos at Paetara Aspiring Central (formerly the Mitre 10 building). This lively, all-ages event offered the community a unique opportunity to experience Mexico’s rich cultural… Continue reading Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead
The Art of Photography Exhibition
A selection of work from the Wanaka Autumn Art School 2024 Typically at the end of photography course at the Autumn Art School the group puts together a selection of each student’s work for either print or a slideshow. This year it was the latter so below are the images that were used to create… Continue reading The Art of Photography Exhibition
Wanaka Autumn Art School day 5 – 2024
The last day Friday, when the public can browse the creative endeavors of the week Memoir WritingMaria de Jong The course has been aimed to encourage participants to find their voice, and their own unique writing style. Writing one’s story or family history is an enjoyable and reflective process, and an outlet for creativity. The… Continue reading Wanaka Autumn Art School day 5 – 2024
Wanaka Autumn Art School day 4 – 2024
Colour Abounding! Welcome to the “as it’s happening” for Thursday log: Contemporary paintingDavid Ryan Each day participant deal with different, exciting and hands-on techniques of painting. This workshop explains the act of seeing by looking at the principles behind our vision that are critical to our ability to paint and create our own unique observations… Continue reading Wanaka Autumn Art School day 4 – 2024
Wanaka Autumn Art School day 3 – 2024
Choices Expanding! Welcome to the “as it’s happening” for Wednesday log: The art of successful anglingMike Weddell In this course which usually (but not necessarily) follows on from flying tying, the theory is put into practice. Participants cover a selection of tackle, trout behaviour, trout food, selection of flies and how to fish for them in… Continue reading Wanaka Autumn Art School day 3 – 2024
Wanaka Autumn Art School day 2 – 2024
Creativity Empowered! Welcome to the “as it’s happening” for Tuesday log: For the Art of Photography group the day started before dawn! Please note: the annual Wanaka Autumn Art School is an ongoing project of the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council As the day unfolded we visited: Singing by Tony Backhouse Tony works with the… Continue reading Wanaka Autumn Art School day 2 – 2024
Wanaka Autumn Art School 2024
Day #1 Getting Settled Welcome to the “as it’s happening” log: Last week, our town witnessed a near drought, only to be drenched in three days of relentless rain. The clouds lingered, casting a dismal shadow over our days. Yet, like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat, the school somehow managed to summon… Continue reading Wanaka Autumn Art School 2024
