Wanganui Festival of Glass & Literary Festival & Workshops

19th September - 5th October 2009
Chris Finlayson Minister for the Arts Culture and Heritage will officiate at a joint opening for the Wanganui Festival of Glass and the Literary Festival on the 18th of September. This event will be held at Wanganui UCOL Atrium proceeding to Chronicle Glass Studio, a commercial studio in the centre of town for a demonstration by internationally acclaimed visiting glass artist Josh Simpson will demonstrate his style at the opening and will hold a workshop and a public lecture at the Sarjeant Gallery on Monday 21st September.

The Literary Festival will be hosting featured writers Kate de Goldi, Kevin Ireland, Hamish McDouall and Joan Rosier-Jones amongst others at various venues around Wanganui www.writersfest.co.nz.
The Sarjeant Gallery is hosting an exhibition from September 12 - November 22 that will showcase the work of a number of artists working in glass who are currently living in Wanganui or who are alumni of the Wanganui School of Glass.

The Wanganui Regional Museum will host Flower power - glass with sixties style
An outrageous collection of brightly coloured vases reflecting the fun and freedom of the 60s and 70s; on display at the Whanganui Regional Museum for Wanganui Festival of Glass. and will run a children’s glass education program in conjunction with the Sarjeant Gallery. Margy 063491110
The Wanganui Glass School will be displaying work and demonstrating glass blowing over the Festival allowing potential students to view the opportunities available at the only glass facility of its kind in NZ.
Blow in the Dark is a 2nd year Student Fundraising Event $20 Book at iSiteChampagne & Hors D'oeuvres.
Other groups as diverse as the Jazz Club and the Camera Club are participating this year.
6 jazz groups and individual musicians have confirmed for Jazz Café at the Rutland Arms on Saturday 19th September 10.30 - 4.30
Susan Gai Australian Jazz Singer backed by Abacus at the R.S.A in St Hill St on Sunday 20th September 6.30.
The Brunch & Bubbly Cruise on the steamboat Waimarie on Saturday 26 September Bookings are Essential Whanganui Riverboat Centre (06) 3471863, riverboatswanganui@clear.net.nz 1A Taupo Quay Wanganui.

Camera Club Glass competition: http://www.wanganuicameraclub.org.nz at Community Arts Centre Taupo Quay. Glass Art and Architectural Glass,dont miss this.
On 26th Sept the Floral Arts Society will fill St Paul’s with flowers with their annual display providing a focal point for the Inspiring Windows Self guided tour of Stained Glass and Leadlight windows in Wanganui which includes Wanganui District Council Chambers, local churches and the Wanganui Collegiate Chapel.
Please contact Raewyn Roberts Glass Development Project Manager for more information Raewyn@wanganuiinc.com 0272334807

Glass Workshops During the Festival of Glass 2009
Josh Simpson
2 x 2 Day workshops 1) Sat 19th & Sunday 20th September, 2) Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd September at Chronicle Glass Studio Rutland St. A wide variety of blown and hot techniques will be taught for $370. Full time Students $320. A great opportunity to work with one of Americas most renowned glass artists.
Anndion Lodge on Anzac Parade are generously sponsoring Josh Simpson for 8 nights

Chronicle Glass Studio A Paperweight workshop Saturday 26th September $75. Introduction to Glass Blowing 2 Day workshop 3rd & 4th October $350. This two day workshop will introduce you to the basics of working with hot glass. To book ph 063471921 www.chronicleglass.co.nz.

David Traub Slumping and Fusing workshop Sunday 27th September 10-3pm $100. These workshops introduce you to the fusing process using coloured glass to make a beautiful glass tile. Ph 0211137970 d.traub@infogen.net.nz.

Claudia Borella 3 day Bullseye Plate Making course, beginners to intermediate levels of learning. Claudia Borella Glass Design Ltd Rutland St, Fri 19, Sat 20, Sun 21, Sept 2009 10-5pm, $350 claudia@claudiaborella.com.

Event listed by Raewyn Roberts

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