28 December 2011
23 December 2011
17 December 2011
16 December 2011
Stop Press: High Five - Hi Fibre Registration Closed
The number limit for High Five — Hi Fibre (the Saturday evening Festival function) has been reached. So I’m sorry we cannot accept any more applications to attend this function. Please do not send any money ($20.00) for High Five — Hi Fibre.
Joan
Joan
14 December 2011
10 December 2011
A High Note to End our Festival - "How to be Your Best You"
All Festival registrants will be able to spend Sunday morning being entertained and educated by Lisa O’Neill.
Lisa is a motivational stylist and inspirational speaker. She is “irreverent and funny, with some awesome advice.”
Having worked in many areas of the fashion industry for over 20 years, Lisa now combines her passion for people and clothing. She worked previously as a buyer, stylist and art director, and understands the power of presentation and how looking good can change the way we feel.
Combining work with four busy young children Lisa understands busy – but says presenting yourself well needs to be a priority in valuing yourself and your family. She states “Looking good can have a huge impact on people’s lives – I’ve seen people’s whole personalities transformed when wearing the right clothing
Morning tea will served during this presentation.
Joan
Lisa is a motivational stylist and inspirational speaker. She is “irreverent and funny, with some awesome advice.”
Having worked in many areas of the fashion industry for over 20 years, Lisa now combines her passion for people and clothing. She worked previously as a buyer, stylist and art director, and understands the power of presentation and how looking good can change the way we feel.
Combining work with four busy young children Lisa understands busy – but says presenting yourself well needs to be a priority in valuing yourself and your family. She states “Looking good can have a huge impact on people’s lives – I’ve seen people’s whole personalities transformed when wearing the right clothing
Morning tea will served during this presentation.
Joan
07 December 2011
05 December 2011
Early Bird Registration Closes on 15 December
Early bird registration finishes 15 December 2011 so if you want to take advantage of a reduced registration fee
DON’T DELAY.
Registrations have been inundating Judy.
Creative Learning presentations are filling up fast.
If you want to be sure of a place in the class of your choice
DON’T DELAY.
Join us in Blenheim late April 2012 for a great time.
Joan
DON’T DELAY.
Registrations have been inundating Judy.
Creative Learning presentations are filling up fast.
If you want to be sure of a place in the class of your choice
DON’T DELAY.
Join us in Blenheim late April 2012 for a great time.
Joan
30 November 2011
Another good reason to visit Marlborough....
The Wither Hills Farm Park, on the Blenheim boundary, is a Council owned working farm, but has also been developed for walkers, runners and cyclists. Walks range from flat to easy uphill, taking from 10 minutes to 2 hours plus. Visit here for more detailed information.
Joan
Joan
26 November 2011
23 November 2011
Tour: Havelock
Saturday 28th April
Tour 2 Havelock (green lip mussel capital of the world)
Drive towards Nelson and the Pelorus Sound.
View the Pelorus Harbour and channel from a breath-taking vantage point, then meander around the moored yachts and boats in the marina, and visit the unique shops. Enjoy lunch at The Mussel Pot or Slip Inn restaurants.
On the return journey to Blenheim, stop at the Riverlore Gallery to view the PWN ‘Flight’ Exhibition, and also visit textile artist Catherine Lawes’ gallery.
Joan
Tour 2 Havelock (green lip mussel capital of the world)
Drive towards Nelson and the Pelorus Sound.
On the return journey to Blenheim, stop at the Riverlore Gallery to view the PWN ‘Flight’ Exhibition, and also visit textile artist Catherine Lawes’ gallery.
Card with image of ‘STONE 2’ WALL by Catherine Lawes
Joan
19 November 2011
Tour: Historical
Saturday 28th April
Tour 1 Historical
The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a “must see” when visiting Blenheim (great for husbands/partners).
Adjacent to this is the Omaka Classic Cars.
You can choose to go to Omaka for an hour or so to take in these wonderful displays.
Those who do not wish to go to the Aviation Heritage Centre can call at the Brayshaw Heritage Park, which includes a wide range of vintage and historical displays plus the Marlborough Museum.
Then visit The Honey Company for free tastings.
Catch up with the tour again at Wither Hills Winery for wine tasting and lunch [or other winery of your choice].
Please note: all lunches and entry to the Aviation Heritage Centre, Omaka Classic Cars and Marlborough Museum are at your own cost.
Joan
Tour 1 Historical
The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is a “must see” when visiting Blenheim (great for husbands/partners).
Those who do not wish to go to the Aviation Heritage Centre can call at the Brayshaw Heritage Park, which includes a wide range of vintage and historical displays plus the Marlborough Museum.
Catch up with the tour again at Wither Hills Winery for wine tasting and lunch [or other winery of your choice].
Please note: all lunches and entry to the Aviation Heritage Centre, Omaka Classic Cars and Marlborough Museum are at your own cost.
Joan
16 November 2011
Tour: Picton
Friday 27th April
Tour 2 Picton
Enjoy a leisurely drive to Picton where you will be treated to a magnificent view over the harbour, and indulge in a half hour shopping in the quaint souvenir shops and galleries.
Return to Blenheim via Uncle Joe’s Walnut & Hazelnut Farm and Woodend Gardens.
If time permits, you could also visit Makana Confections for a chocolate fix.
And Traditional Country Preserves
Joan
Tour 2 Picton
Enjoy a leisurely drive to Picton where you will be treated to a magnificent view over the harbour, and indulge in a half hour shopping in the quaint souvenir shops and galleries.
If time permits, you could also visit Makana Confections for a chocolate fix.
Joan
12 November 2011
Tour: Rapuara Road
Friday 27th April
Tour 1 Rapuara Road
Visit Makana Confections: see the hand made chocolates being prepared and also have a taste.
Take in Traditional Country Preserves: great for jams and pickles – all made on the premises. Visit the Art Gallery upstairs.
Further down the road call into The Vines Village, where you can visit the Quilters Barn, Wool Baa, Country Clothing, Bouldevines - The Wine Cellar, Great Tastes of New Zealand {previously Prenzels}, The Fudge Factory, also Shelley’s for coffee or café style meals.
Then to Riverlore Gallery, where the PWN ‘Flight’ Exhibition will be hung.
Finish at Catherine Lawes textile art gallery
Joan
Tour 1 Rapuara Road
Visit Makana Confections: see the hand made chocolates being prepared and also have a taste.
Take in Traditional Country Preserves: great for jams and pickles – all made on the premises. Visit the Art Gallery upstairs.
‘Buttermere Fell’
Joan
11 November 2011
STOP PRESS: Karen Selk's Post Festival Workshop is Full
Karen Selk's post Festival workshop 'Silken Kaleidoscope' is now full. You are most welcome to put your name on the waiting list but please don't send any money at this stage.
09 November 2011
Highlight Tours - Overview
For all bookings, contact Colleen or David or visit their website.
Highlight Tours
167 Vickerman St, Grovetown, Blenheim 7202
Phone 03 577 9046 or 0800 494 638
All tours will leave at 10.00am outside the Marlborough Convention Centre and cost $50 per person per tour with a minimum of 6 passengers. Approximately 3 hour’s duration. Colleen & David will adapt these tours to suit everyone’s requirements, so they are happy to mix them up a bit!! Suggested tours will be detailed in future blog posts
Friday 27th April
Tour 1 Rapuara Road
Tour 2 Picton
Saturday 28th April
Tour 1 Historical
Tour 2 Havelock
Please note that all lunches and entry to the Aviation Heritage Centre, Omaka Classic Cars and Marlborough Museum are at your own cost.
Joan
Highlight Tours
167 Vickerman St, Grovetown, Blenheim 7202
Phone 03 577 9046 or 0800 494 638
All tours will leave at 10.00am outside the Marlborough Convention Centre and cost $50 per person per tour with a minimum of 6 passengers. Approximately 3 hour’s duration. Colleen & David will adapt these tours to suit everyone’s requirements, so they are happy to mix them up a bit!! Suggested tours will be detailed in future blog posts
Friday 27th April
Tour 1 Rapuara Road
Tour 2 Picton
Saturday 28th April
Tour 1 Historical
Tour 2 Havelock
Please note that all lunches and entry to the Aviation Heritage Centre, Omaka Classic Cars and Marlborough Museum are at your own cost.
A textile triptych of Marlborough vineyards by Christine Marks
Joan
05 November 2011
Meet the Presenters - Brian Kitson
I find alpaca to be an exciting fibre to work with. It has been processed on a craft basis in South America for around 6000 years. In the 1800’s Sir Titus Salt was manufacturing 18 miles of alpaca fabric per day but in spite of this by 1990 there was very little knowledge, understanding or experience with alpaca outside of South America.
The past 16 years have involved a continual learning experience which was not limited by boundaries associated with a more established fibre. I have some successes and I have a few failures but collectively it all adds to our understanding of this unique fibre.
At the Festival, I will be speaking on ‘Alpaca Processing, Product and Potential’.
Brian will present "Alpaca processing, product and potential".
Joan
