Winter workshops crowd gallery

 

The last few weeks might have been chilly and wet but for many people in Mangawhai it has been a productive, creative and energising time.

While the rain, frost and odd bursts of sun pervaded outside, the painting, drawing, printmaking and so much more made the Mangawhai Artists Gallery Winter Workshop programme the place to be to avoid winter blues. With over 36 learning opportunities, at times the gallery was as busy as summer exhibition weeks.

Mangawhai Artists learning coordinator, Nicola Everett, thanked the tutors who made sure the workshops were well run, stimulating and provided for beginners and the more experienced. 

“People participating were thrilled at the variety with many remarking it was great it had so much choice but they regretted not being able to do all the workshops. Many are planning ahead to next year and considering what they might do.”

Mangawhai Artists Inc (MAI) is planning to expand their current gallery to build a year-round workshop space. 

MAI chair Mary-Anne Boyd explains: “We know there is demand for lots of learning opportunities. We are delighted that with a designated art workspace we can offer so much more. Fundraising will begin soon.”

Print Week was supported by Kaipara Creative Communities.