Summer Newsletter

Kia ora koutou,

As summer arrives (or we are at least in good hope) we tend to spend more time outside and off the couch, so I will keep it short - enjoy reading my newsletter!

Exhibitions

Forest Whisper Solo Exhibition and Artist in Residence 2021

I am thrilled to exhibit my work at from out of the blue studio gallery in Opunake, Taranaki early next year. The gallery has just open in 2019 and showcases fibre and textile art from New Zealand and international artists.

My exhibition will run from 18th of February - 27th of March 2021

Part of the exhibition is an artist in residence where I will have time to develop new work, responding to the local environment of Opunake/Taranaki.

I will provide more info closer to the date. In the meantime check out the gallery and exhibitions here

100 Days a Journey

Our exhibition 100 Days a Journey 2020 is still on until the 12th of December at Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. Its been a great success so far, we received lots of positive feedback, so if you are around, make sure you pop in and have a good look.

Wellington Regional Arts Review 2020

Thrilled to be announced as a finalist for this regional art competition at Expressions Whirinaki in Upper Hutt. Opens Monday the 6th of December.

More information here

Detail of 'I was once a Tree' 2020

Work Display at Absolute Hair

I have just finished the set up of a selection of my art at Absolute Hair in Waikanae, on display until the end of January. Thanks to Kirsten who is supporting local artists giving them the opportunity to show (and sell) their work.

Online Shop

If you like what I am doing and want to own one of my work or looking for a special present, check out my online shop. I am regularly update my shop, adding new work and offer some specials.

From the 1st of December everything will be at a 10% discount and free postage until the 20th of December.

go to the shop

Workshops

I have just added some new workshops to my website, the eco dye workshop and the looping & weaving workshops are in high demand, so be quick as I only run them with low numbers of people and they usually fill fast.

I feel privileged being asked to offer a looping workshop as part of Star Gossage's exhibition 'He Tangata The People' opening last week at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery in Wellington. The workshop will be held on the 23 of January. Details about booking will follow soon on my website or direct on the website of the gallery.

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

Private Workshops

I can accommodate for 2-4 people on weekends and during the week. I have run those workshops in the past and they are a great option if you missed out on my advertised workshops, have other commitments that day or if you are a group of friends wanting to learn together.
I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Education Pack for Teachers/Kaiako

I know quite a few of you who are receiving my newsletter are teachers/kaiako. During my solo exhibition in Hastings earlier this year, the education team has developed an online learning pack as a free resource for schools and kura, If you are interested (also outside Hawkes Bay) please contact the gallery here.

Thanks for reading, thanks for your support!

Enjoy the festive time with your whanau and friends.
Take care and see you in 2021

Meri Kirihimete
Birgit

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