tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28722657880994969392024-02-19T02:56:27.193-08:00Craft Aotearoa Charitable TrustFostering the retention and development of craft skills for the benefit of all New Zealanders is core to our purpose. View the latest education and training opportunities, exhibition openings and more at www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoaJenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-51284370023285361162014-02-27T22:24:00.000-08:002014-02-27T22:24:15.623-08:00KETE 2014 - Considering Craft<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
KETE: Considering Craft, is an Art Fair and Symposium as part of the<strong> </strong><a href="http://festival.co.nz/kete-art-fair-and-symposium/" target="_blank"><strong>New Zealand Festival</strong></a> and is on now at the <a href="http://www.nzafa.com/web/" target="_blank"><strong>New Zealand Academy of Arts</strong></a> in Wellington. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> 'Leaving wall flower' stag head by Sean Crawford, presented by Form Gallery.</td></tr>
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Open daily from 10am - 5pm and closing Sunday 2nd March, 2014, be quick to view some of New Zealand's leading craft and design artists, as represented by the following galleries and organisations:<br />
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<a href="http://annamilesgallery.com/" target="_blank">Anna Miles</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.avidgallery.co.nz/" target="_blank">Avid</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.bowengalleries.co.nz/" target="_blank">Bowen Galleries</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.dilana.co.nz/" target="_blank">Dilana Rugs</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.form.co.nz/" target="_blank">Form Gallery</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.masterworksgallery.co.nz/" target="_blank">Masterworks</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.orexgallery.co.nz/" target="_blank">OREXART</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.thenational.co.nz/" target="_blank">The National</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/" target="_blank">Toi Maori Aotearoa</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.vessel.co.nz/" target="_blank">Vessel</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/visualculturegallery" target="_blank">Visual Culture</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.whitespace.co.nz/" target="_blank">Whitespace</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.whitireia.ac.nz/" target="_blank">Whitireia</a> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephen Bradbourne, presented by Masterworks Gallery.</td></tr>
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The accompanying Symposium lecture series brings together leading galleries, commentators, critics and makers to debate and highlight the current state of craft. International speakers include Yuji Akimoto from the 21st century Museum of Modern Art, Kanazawa, and Dr Sandra Alfoldy, editor of NeoCraft: Modernity and the Crafts. Further information on the lecture series and additional speakers is available <a href="http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/wellingtons-major-craft-exhibition-comes-antiques-road-show" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-45181561993431493642014-02-18T17:54:00.000-08:002014-02-18T17:54:22.009-08:00Sculpture aplenty in March<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One could think that 2014 is the unofficial year of sculpture in New Zealand. In January, New Plymouth hosted the <a href="http://www.tekupenga.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Te Kupenga International Biennial Stone Sculpture Symposium</strong></em></a><em>, </em>the Auckland Botanic Gardens continued to host their <em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/348044288641759/" target="_blank"><strong>Sculpture in the Gardens</strong></a></em> three month event and last week the biennial <em><a href="http://chartnorth.com/chart/whangarei_sculpture_symposium" target="_blank"><strong>Whangarei Sculpture Symposium 2014</strong></a></em> closed, making summer extra special this year.<br />
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In Wellington's <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/9736469/Artist-goes-to-pieces-for-new-Te-Papa-work" target="_blank"><strong>Dominion Post</strong></a> today, Glen Hayward's four large macrocarpa sculptures have been installed outside the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, thanks to the support of a $30,000 commission by the <a href="http://www.sculpture.org.nz/" target="_blank"><strong>Wellington Sculpture Trust</strong></a>. 'Rita Angus Used to Grow Her Own Vegetables' contains pieces of broken crockery found by Glen whilst undertaking a residency at the Rita Angus cottage in 2012. <br />
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Autumn also promises to be busy with a range of sculpture events throughout the country in some of the most majestic settings, surrounded by spectacular views and native forests. What better way to get outdoors and have a picnic with family and friends whilst taking in the amazing range of sculptural talent on show. <br />
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<strong><u>Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden - opening 1st March</u></strong><br />
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Just 20kms from Christchurch city is the tranquil <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tai-Tapu-Sculpture-Garden/233608676655271" target="_blank"><strong>Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden</strong></a><strong> </strong>whose mission is 'to support sculpture and enhance native biodiversity in Canterbury. Set in one hectare of native bush, over 5000 native plants have been planted since 2010 towards establishing a podocarp forest (including totara, matai, and kahikatea trees). <br />
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<br />Against this backdrop, a sculpture garden is being established featuring permanent works and works for sale by five leading New Zealand sculptors: Graham Bennett, Bing Dawe, Ben Foster, Doug Neil and Llew Summers. <a href="http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2014/tai-tapu-sculpture-garden/selwyn" target="_blank"><strong>Opening Saturday 1st March</strong></a> from 11am until 3pm, and held over the following two weekends at the same times, entry is only $5 and includes a catalogue. A coffee van and water station will be on site and parking is provided at 199 Cossars Road. <br />
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<strong><u>Discovering Form Sculpture Trail at Fo Guang Shan - opening 1st March</u></strong><br />
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Located at 16 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush Manukau, Fo Guang Shan Monastery will be hosting 17 New Zealand sculptors and artists including: <a href="http://www.the-sick-bay.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Antoinette Ratcliffe</strong></a>, Bev Goodwin, <a href="http://www.chrismoore.net.nz/" target="_blank"><strong>Chris Moore</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://artindustry.co.nz/frank-watson/" target="_blank"><strong>Frank Watson</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://www.jimwheelersculptor.co.nz/" target="_blank"><strong>Jim Wheeler</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="http://www.onnz.co.nz/" target="_blank"><strong>Robert Onnz</strong></a>, and more. <br />
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Opening at 10am on Saturday 1st March, the sculptures are located within the inner courtyard forming a sculptural trail. Visitors may also like to pop into the Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery which opened in 2006. 1st Gallery in New Zealand is situated in Fo Guang Shan North Island Temple (IBT New Zealand). <br />
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<strong><u>Harbourview Sculpture Trail - opening 8 March</u></strong><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.harbourviewsculpture.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Harbourview Sculpture Trail</strong></a> showcases sculpture and outdoor art by over 50 established and emerging New Zealand sculpture artists at the Harbourview People’s Park, Te Atatu Peninsula. The second biennial event, the Harbourview Sculpture Trail features spectacular city and harbour views and opens Saturday 8 March for three weeks. <br />
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<em>“The Harbourview Sculpture Trail stands apart as a unique trail as the sculptures chosen relate to this unique area and tell of the history and ecology. The pieces address social and political issues of Te Atatu and the wider Auckland area”</em> says Sally Lush, Curator.</div>
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Just 15 minutes drive from Auckland city, and open daily from 10 - 6pm, there are a range of additional activities for kids, guided curator tours, art displays by local schools and on March 15th, a 'Peninsula Beats Pop-up Night.' Tickets available now.</div>
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<strong><u>Waiheke Small Sculpture Prize - opening 21 March</u></strong><br /><br />Offering a $3,000 National Award for 'an original free-standing or wall sculpture up to 450mm in any dimension', the <a href="http://www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz/event_detail.php?list=2&eventid=596" target="_blank"><strong>Waiheke Small Sculpture Prize</strong></a> is a unique event in New Zealand. This year's selector is Monique Redmond from AUT University and the exhibition opens 21 March - 14 April at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waiheke-Community-Art-Gallery/170784555261?fref=ts" target="_blank"><strong>Waiheke Community Art Gallery</strong></a><strong>.</strong></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank"><strong>Craft Aotearoa</strong></a> spotted a preview of one of the entries by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnEcuyerArtist" target="_blank"><strong>John Ecuyer</strong></a> (pictured left). </div>
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<strong><u>Gibbs Farm - open by prior appointment</u></strong><br />
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A reminder that <a href="http://www.gibbsfarm.org.nz/" target="_blank"><strong>Gibbs Farm</strong></a> is a private property that is open monthly by prior appointment only to artists, educational institutions, charities and the public. Bookings need to be made well in advance. <br />
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Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-87954276765886521122013-02-23T17:44:00.001-08:002013-02-23T17:44:12.296-08:00Latest Opportunities & News<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.artnau.com/2011/10/lidewij-edelkoort/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa</a><b><a href="http://www.artnau.com/2011/10/lidewij-edelkoort/" target="_blank"><br /><br />Embroidery on wood</a></b>, owl sculptures made of wood shavings, enormous knitting and textile installations, lace balloons, <span class="userContent">anatomical jewellery, and short video tutorials</span> are just some of what you are likely to see on the <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">Craft Aotearoa Facebook page</a></b>. Every day we post a range of national and international craft news items. There are lots of opportunities we would otherwise not know if it wasn't for Facebook and we have made lots of connections this way. Thanks to our 823 followers for sharing content too. Here is a snapshot of what is on the page at the moment. <br />
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<b><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><u>CHRISTCHURCH CRAFT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES</u></span> </b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lifeinvacantspaces" target="_blank">Life in Vacant Spaces</a></b> is on the lookout for entrepreneurial projects. If you are a designer or craftsperson who has always wanted to give it go with your own shop, get in touch with them asap.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Silversmiths-Guild-of-Canterbury/178480395532782?group_id=0" target="_blank">The Silversmiths Guild of Canterbury</a></b> is up and running again at <b><a href="http://thetannery.co.nz/the-tannery/the-tannery-the-silversmiths-guild-canterbury/" target="_blank">The Tannery Boutique Retail and Arts Emporium</a></b>. Having relocated twice already since losing their home at The Arts Centre following the earthquakes, they are pleased to call the Tannery their new home and welcome students for Level 1 and 2 courses on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Thursday mornings. Since 1983, over 1,000 students have learnt silversmithing skills with the Silversmiths Guild of Canterbury. <b><a href="http://thetannery.co.nz/the-tannery/the-tannery-the-silversmiths-guild-canterbury/" target="_blank">Watch this short video</a></b> to hear Arthur Harrison, Chairperson, speak about their new premises. <br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><u><b>CALLING NEW ZEALAND CERAMICISTS</b></u></span><br />
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<span class="userContent">The Australian Ceramics Association </span>seeks photos of New Zealanders work for consideration in their upcoming issue of <b><a href="http://australianceramics.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=38" target="_blank">The Jac</a></b><span class="userContent"><b> </b>and inclusion on their Facebook page too. Those already showcased include </span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Darryl Frost, </span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Nadine Spalter (whose work is currently on show at <b><a href="http://www.form.co.nz/" target="_blank">Form Gallery</a></b>, Christchurch), </span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Suzy Dünser, </span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Helen Perrett, </span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Roy Burgoyne, and Sue </span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Lavender. </span></span><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="userContent">Also, </span></span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="userContent"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="userContent">submissions for the</span></span></span> <b><a href="http://www.masterworksgallery.com/" target="_blank">Masterworks</a></b> Domesticware competition close Thursday 28th February. </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><u><b><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">CALLING NEW ZEALAND JEWELLERS</span></span></b></u></span><br />
<u><b><br /><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"></span></span></b></u><span class="userContent">Would you like your work to be exhibited at Auckland's Lopdell House Gallery's curiosity cabinet? Applications from emerging and established jewellers are currently being sought.</span> <b><a href="http://www.lopdell.org.nz/index.cfm/shop/the-curiosity-cabinet/?linkServID=69396F15-155D-0204-75D66198C30C5C15&categoryID&relatedID" target="_blank">Lopdell House Gallery</a></b> <b>is currently operating from </b>off-site premises in New Lynn and is
continuing to deliver an exciting arts programme with monthly window
installations, the Curiosity Cabinet exhibitions and a gallery shop.The Curiosity Cabinet exhibitions will be monthly throughout 2013 and
will be promoted within the gallery’s marketing material. Please contact to Kirsty MacDonald for further details on kirsty@lopdell.org.n<b>z</b><br />
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Applications are also being sought by <b><a href="http://www.masterworksgallery.com/index.cfm?action=exhibitions&type=coming&ex_id=254" target="_blank">Masterworks Gallery</a></b> for 'Neckware 10' - a group jewellery show from 5 - 29 June 2013. The aim of this annual exhibition is to 'showcase excellence and innovation in this particular form of adornment
within contemporary jewellery.' Open to graduates, emerging and established jewellers, you will need to select one piece of work produced in the past 12 months and post it to Masterworks for consideration, along with an artist statement, by 1st May. For further information, contact Director, Eloise Kitson.<br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><u><b>WOULD YOU LIKE TO OWN YOUR OWN CONTEMPORARY CRAFT GALLERY?</b></u></span> </span></span><span class="userContent"><b> </b></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><b><a href="http://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/businesses-for-sale/retail/other/auction-562441884.htm" target="_blank"><br />The Koru Gallery</a></b> specialises in jewellery, art, homeware and gifts from around New
Zealand, has an onsite jade carver (Graeme Wylie) and is currently for sale. There is
a full shopping web<span class="text_exposed_show">site that is
included in the price that has yet to be launched and also an
opportunity for investment into making the space into a cafe/bar with a
workshop space at the rear of the building no longer in use. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><b><u><span class="userContent">2013 CRAFT/OBJECT ART FELLOWSHIP: </span>C</u></b><span class="userContent"><b><u>ALL FOR APPLICATIONS</u></b></span></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><br />This fellowship is open to established and senior New Zealand
practitioners. It's open to practitioners, curators and writers working
in both traditional applied arts and contemporary pr</span>actice.
Genres may include ceramics, jewellery, glass, textile, metal and wood
work and studio-based design.The amount/offer for this funding
opportunity is$65,000. The next round closes: 8 March, 2013.<br />
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The Fellowship will be awarded to an established or senior craft/object
practitioner, curator or writer. It provides the time and/or resources
for the Fellow to commit to a period of deep investigation,
experimentation or research in their practice. The Fellowship was
offered annually for its first three years (2004 – 2006) and is now
offered biennially. For more information contact Kate Montgomery (Senior Arts Advisor - Visual Arts) at <b><a href="http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/getting-funded/find-funding-opportunities/creative-new-zealand-craft-object-fellowship/general-info" target="_blank">Creative New Zealand</a></b> via email: kate.mo<a href="mailto:kate.montgomery@creativenz.govt.nz">ntgomery@creativenz.govt.nz</a><u><b><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;">LOOKING TO FUND YOUR CRAFT PROJECT</span></b></u><span style="background-color: #f6b26b;"><b>? </b></span><br />
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Applications for the <b><a href="http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/getting-funded/find-funding-opportunities/arts-grant/general-info" target="_blank">Creative New Zealand</a></b> Arts Grant close on 1st March.<br />
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<span class="userContent"><b><a href="http://www.avidgallery.co.nz/" target="_blank">Avid Gallery</a></b>, Wellington: beautiful work by Masahiro Sasaki</span><span class="userContent"><a href="http://www.artspost.co.nz/" target="_blank"><b><br />Artspost Galleries & Shop</b></a>, Hamilton: new ceramic bowls by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mia-Hamilton-Artist/324278170994035?group_id=0" target="_blank">Mia Hamilton</a></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><b><a href="http://www.blackasterisk.co.nz/" target="_blank">Black Asterisk</a></b>, Auckland: Figurative sculptures by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-ironwork/373285652551" target="_blank">Chris Moore</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.form.co.nz/" target="_blank"><b>Form Gallery</b></a>, Christchurch: new ceramic work by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kotahitagna" target="_blank">Aaron Scythe</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NadineSpalterCeramics" target="_blank">Nadine Spalter</a><br />
<a href="http://nzartsite.com/gallery-33" target="_blank"><b>Gallery 33</b></a>, Wanaka: new 'Fragments' work by jeweller <a href="http://www.elfispiewack.com/" target="_blank">Elfi Spiewack</a><br />
<b><a href="http://www.masterworksgallery.com/index.cfm?action=artists&page=profile&artist_id=266" target="_blank">Masterworks Gallery Jewellery Box</a></b>, Auckland: new work by jeweller <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EileenLeahyJeweller?group_id=0" target="_blank">Eileen Leahy</a><br />
<b><a href="http://www.objectspace.org.nz/" target="_blank">Objectspace</a></b>, Auckland:<span class="userContent"> annual 'Best in Show' exhibition.</span><br />
<span class="userContent"><b><a href="http://www.piecegallery.co.nz/" target="_blank">Piece Gallery</a></b>, Matakana: 'The Vase Show' opening March 1st featuring glass and ceramics. </span><br />
<span class="userContent"><b><a href="http://www.thenational.co.nz/" target="_blank">The National</a></b>, Christchurch: 'Year of the Snake' group exhibition featuring top New Zealand jewellers.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Somerset House</b></a>, London: next month, <a href="http://www.campaignforwool.org/" target="_blank"><b>Wool House</b></a> w<span class="userContent">ill present a vision for wool as a modern, versatile, lifestyle fibre
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artist involved in environmental issues. The 2013 Coal Prize will reward
entries that focus on ADAPTATION issues. Adaptation: T<span class="text_exposed_show">his
word is at the heart of contemporary thought and strategies used by
nations, cities, businesses, and communities in order to cope with
climate change. It is the subject of a movement, of appropriation, of
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<b>Welcome to 2013, a year where Craft Aotearoa will focus its
activities on highlighting the range and complexity of craft skills
needed to make craft objects, whether of traditional, functional, or
contemporary design. We especially want to highlight the range of
informal and formal learning opportunities available in New Zealand and
invite you to share details of any upcoming workshops, courses, and
classes with us via email (jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz)
and/or direct to our Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/craftaotearoa" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa</a></b><br />
<b><b>Below are details of current and upcoming glass, printmaking, pottery and jewellery workshops but first, a reminder for those interested in teaching a craft workshop at HANDMADE 2013.</b> <br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><u>T</u></span></b><span style="color: orange;"><b><u>EACHING OPPORTUNITIES</u></b></span><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.handmadenz.co.nz/" target="_blank">HANDMADE 2013</a></b> will be returning to Wellington on 1 & 2 June 2013 and online submissions are now being taken for class suggestions. If you would like to teach your craftsmanship skills in a workshop format then <b><a href="https://secure.avenues.co.nz/ei/getdemo.ei?id=718&s=_0GC0KE7ER" target="_blank">contact the organisers</a>. </b>Applications close on Wednesday 23rd January. HANDMADE 2013 is a festival celebrating beautiful and creative things made by hand.It is the place for people who want to learn the skills and crafts of previous generations but in today's context, using modern technology and style. The 2013 programme will feature a huge range of activities across a variety of craft disciplines. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from expert and passionate teachers in a workshop environment and to make a beautiful, finished object with their own hands. In addition, throught the weekend there will be Masterclass demonstrations available.<br />
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<b>January has already seen a number of craft workshops launched in various regions. </b><br />
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And in patnership with the New Zealand Print Council, a five day printmaking workshop was also taught this summer.<br />
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If you would like to find out about any other workshop opportunities or go on the mailing list directly then register your interest with the Wanganui Glass School at <b><a href="http://www.wanganuiglassschool.com/">www.wanganuiglassschool.com</a></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtL1pPwjEaCM-cCznTQNj87mgyH6bS3U2CHU9Gv4-xLraHwv1pnF8bP2L-A-Kjp7k7J9VTJrrIcFE2TqjX7TRKE9RZHtMk1qcRzUQzh4F13xmA_j_YGeC2G99_bGZDJElL-YK3dIrJpI8/s1600/covergc-1190138_240x240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtL1pPwjEaCM-cCznTQNj87mgyH6bS3U2CHU9Gv4-xLraHwv1pnF8bP2L-A-Kjp7k7J9VTJrrIcFE2TqjX7TRKE9RZHtMk1qcRzUQzh4F13xmA_j_YGeC2G99_bGZDJElL-YK3dIrJpI8/s320/covergc-1190138_240x240.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="userContent"> Hamilton has also had a creative start to the year with the launch of the </span><a href="http://getcreative2013.co.nz/" target="_blank"><i>[Get] CREATIVE: Art, Design and Tech Workshops</i>.</a> Described as '<span class="userContent">a new project
where we throw a whole heap of fun workshops together to give you
something fun and creative to do with your summer' there programme included a range of craft workshops on offer such as <i>Stencil making and Screenprinting</i> taught by Holly Russell, <i>Beyond Crochet</i> taught by Alison Gray (using non-traditional
fibres to experiment with basic crochet to create sculpt<span class="text_exposed_show">ural forms) and <i>Exploring Glass Casting</i> taught by Di Tocker where
participants will explore clay as a modelling material for glass
casting. <a href="http://getcreative2013.co.nz/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://getcreative2013.co.nz/</a></span></span><br />
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<b><br />Coming up are workshops in printmaking, jewellery, woodmaking and the business of art.</b> <br />
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New Zealand Printmakers have announced that <b><a href="http://www.artsight.co.nz/" target="_blank">Artsight</a></b> are offering a <b><i>Multi-Layered Print Workshop </i></b>(relief, intaglio and monoprint) on 26-27 January, 10am-4pm at Artsight's Auckland Studio (5a Flower St, Eden Terrace). It will be taught by Alexis Neal and is limited to 10 places at a cost $295 each.This two day workshop is designed to develop new technical skills in the medium of print <br />
from a traditional understanding to a contemporary art practice. It is an opportunity for students to work through a number of ideas and conceptual frame works to create their own artist language within this medium. Students will explore multi layered printing from relief surfaces and dry point using plexi plate, stencil cutting and other techniques to enhance their work.The studio day will be broken down by demonstrations in the morning to print preparation and followed by good experimentation working towards a good understanding of the print processes and to achieve a strong body of prints.<br />
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Another workshop, <b><i>The Business of Art</i></b>, will take place on 2-3 February at the same venue.
Sandy Rodgers will teach the basic business skills necessary for a
person to continue on to the next step of creating or growing their
income through their art practice. The purpose is to get artists using
their creative skills and know how to see and understand business
practice in a simple, professional and positive way. The workshop is
aimed at a range of people from art school graduates, emerging artists,
crafts people, hobby painters and more! The workshop will cover goal
setting, networking and relationships, research, marketing and
promotion, project and action planning, money matters, funding,
sponsorship and presentation. Participants will leave with a clearer
understanding of the business side of the art world.<br />
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For more information and to register your interest see Artsight's website: <b><a href="http://www.artsight.co.nz/artist-workshops-auckland.html">www.artsight.co.nz/artist-workshops-auckland.html</a><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /><br /><br />Jewellery courses tend to me more frequent with privately run courses available </span></span>throughout the year. Here are a couple of examples in Wellington. </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.vildersgallery.co.nz/courses.html" target="_blank"><b>Vilders Contemporary Jewellery Gallery</b></a> regularly offer six week jewellery courses (morning and evening) and occasional single day classes.
Students learn to make a variety of items including rings,
brooches, earrings, and pendants - a great opportunity to make your own
wedding rings. All students start with making a simple silver ring.
Six week courses cost $270, and materials are supplied during the course at reasonable prices. Contact Dorthe Kristensen for further information. </div>
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<b><a href="http://workspacestudios.co.nz/" target="_blank">Workspace Studios Ltd</a> </b>offer a wide range of jewellery classes across all levels and have a handy online calendar showing their regular classes on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For example, coming up on 11 February is the next<b><i> Beginners Silver Jewellery Class</i></b> taught by Amelia Pascoe. Each class is three hours and runs on Monday evenings for eight weeks. The total cost of eight classes is $360. In this course, beginners will produce a sterling silver ring set with the stone of their choice. Skills learnt include soldering, filing, sanding, texturing, hammering and
stone setting techniques as well as proper tool use and care, health and
safety and basic design principles. Advanced jewellery classes cover additional techniques including chainmaking and riveting and participants will have the opportunity to develop their own projects and shown how to experiment with new techniques.<br />
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Workspace Studios also offers couples wedding ring making, after school classes, weekend workshops, and bench hire. Further information is available at <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="mailto:workspacestudios@gmail.com"><span style="color: black;">workspacestudios@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://cfw.co.nz/short_courses_test1.html" target="_blank">The Centre for Fine Woodworking</a></b> in Nelson has established itself as New Zealand's pre-eminent destination for learning about all things wood. </span></span></span><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">There are a range of short courses available in 2013 such as the Beginner's Cabinet Making 1, 2 and 3 courses as well as Acoustic Guitar and Electric Guitar making courses. </span></span></span><br />
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base for all aspiring woodworkers and provide the foundation skills for
fine woodworking are the aims of these short courses. Skills taught include the tuning and sharpening of basic
hand-tools and the basics of accurate timber preparation, setting out
and cutting a number of basic woodworking joints and assembly. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">Further information about all upcoming courses is available at <a href="http://www.cfw.co.nz/"><b>www.cfw.co.nz</b></a><b><span style="color: orange;"><u><br /><br />Upcoming Event</u></span> </b></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d5_ongLhgmTq-IWm__P3MPx9KEtUfs0GEhOgPAJs8mBj-u5vUhThrKpLvi-JbIMc0SKoAQjxg3rbypKqc1o0CkdgjzAqMs3GgC5iAXyPDeckUUTnNp9a6Ybp_2npfCtUSW1r6H7gz_w/s1600/pots.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0d5_ongLhgmTq-IWm__P3MPx9KEtUfs0GEhOgPAJs8mBj-u5vUhThrKpLvi-JbIMc0SKoAQjxg3rbypKqc1o0CkdgjzAqMs3GgC5iAXyPDeckUUTnNp9a6Ybp_2npfCtUSW1r6H7gz_w/s400/pots.jpg" width="280" /></a>Via <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">Craft Aotearoa's Facebook page</a></b>, we have become aware of the upcoming <b><a href="http://www.kapitipots.co.nz/" target="_blank">Festival of Pots & Garden Art</a></b><a href="http://./">.</a> From 12 - 20 January this <span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Otaki Pottery Club Fundraiser will take place at the Trinity Farm Rose Garden, 202 Waitohu Valley Road , Otaki. </span></span><br />
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sculptures, and my husband may also display his very large wood, glass
and recycled metal sculptures - these are fabulous garden features
standing 2-3 metres tall. The beautiful Rose gardens are the
perfect setting to display the wonderful assortment of pottery and
Garden Art submitted by not only the Otaki Pottery Club members but also
other artists. The 'barn' is a great 'gallery space' to display finer
sculptures and domestic ware. There will also be continuous
demonstrations throughout the day.</span></span>"</i><br />
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<b><br />Craft Aotearoa hopes this blog will reach those interested in learning a craft skill, perhaps for the first time, as well as those wishing to extend their knowedge and skills. And if you would like to share your learning experience please feel free to post a comment or get in touch with us! </b></div>
Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-78329560802746319402012-10-10T02:56:00.001-07:002012-10-10T03:00:18.880-07:00Craft in the Great Outdoors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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New Zealanders love their gardens and heading out into the great outdoors. While some of us still have to spring clean our gardens ready for summer (note to self!), the <b><a href="http://www.artinagarden.co.nz/" target="_blank"><i>Art in a Garden</i></a></b> team have been busy preparing their garden for months. And it is not just any garden! Picture seven glorious acres recognised as a Garden of National Significance. Now picture more than 75 sculptors, potters, jewellers, and artists exhibiting their work in this garden, accompanied by live music by Fiona Pears, workshops, and cafe style food in an event spanning three and a half days from October 25.<br />
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There is something inherently special about seeing crafted
objects made of stone, wood, metal, clay and other materials displayed
in a natural outdoor setting. Eight years on, this growing event based
at the Flaxmere Garden in Hawarden, North Canterbury continues to
deliver it's company objective: to showcase to the public the creative
talent of many New Zealanders in a unique garden setting whilst
fundraising for Amuri St John and The Cancer Society. <i>Art in a Garden</i> is now run by four people: Penny Zino (garden owner) and
Alison Meyer (the two founding creators), Rachel Zino
(daughter-in-law) and Pip Miller (Alison's daughter) and we caught up with Penny and Pip to find out more. <b> </b><br />
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<b>Art in a Garden is in its eight year. How is this Garden of National Significance looking this year after so much rain?</b> <i> </i><br />
<i>The garden is looking amazing - all the rain has made things bolt! The
snow caused massive problems, but all has been rectified with the help
of two very able sons & a tree surgeon! </i><br />
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<b>What are you most looking forward to this year? </b><br />
<i>Being impressed once again with the incredible talent of our New
Zealand sculptors, painters, potters glass artists, jewellers and furniture
makers. </i><br />
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<b>A range of craft disciplines are represented this year such as furniture, ceramics, glass, jewellery, and weaving. What attracts established and emerging exhibitors to your event? </b><br />
<i>The professional approach to displaying all the exhibits.... both outside and inside. It is an instinct, displaying sculpture to enhance its being and this is done particularly well.
The fact that sculpture is displayed in a garden gallery (Garden of
National Significance ) and not indoors, which always gives exhibits a new
meaning. Paintings, pottery and more craft objects are all displayed in an 1890 barn
that has been adapted as an art gallery, with all the correct lighting.
This has created a unique atmosphere.</i><br />
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<b>"Promoting an interest in the arts for our children is one of our top priorities." Tell us about the children's sculpture competition, limestone carving workshops and ceramic painting workshops. </b><br />
<i>The sculpture competition for children is not really a competition so
much as a chance for children to have a go at making something that
interests them. There were no prizes but a chance for them to have their
work displayed amongst adult artists. Last year created a lot of
discussion and in some cases, a lot of laughs as one appreciated the
sense of humour amongst the young. Art in a Garden has a special tent
for the children’s activities. <i>Often it is difficult to encourage children
to come on a day's outing to a garden to look at art. While they enjoy a
short time their parents enjoy longer, hence the classes where
introduced to both encourage children to enjoy creating art while
parents wander together with parents and children spending time
together appriectiated the exhibition.</i></i> <br />
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<i>The
Sculpture class run by Bon Suter was great fun... the children took it
all very seriously... and worked hard at the limestone supplied. There
was great industry in that tent... some making figures others different
shapes but all having a try with a medium they had not used before <br /><br />The
ceramic painting classes will be a first for this year, so I am unable
to comment! It will be a happy time exploring another medium. </i><br />
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<b>Craft Aotearoa loves the correlation between materials in the garden,
and materials in crafted objects on display in the garden. How do the
general public benefit from this type of event? Does it foster a greater
appreciation of materials and the environment? </b><i><i><br />Having all this
happening in a garden creates a wonderful day out in a
peaceful, non-challenging way. The public can appreciate beauty, peace
and
the creative energy of so many talented people. The café supplies all
the
food they may require and live music adds another dimension. Yes, it can
put you in tune with nature and invigorate your soul.... maybe that is
what great gardens are all about! </i></i><br />
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<b>What is your long term vision for Art in a Garden? </b><i><br /> <i>To make Art in a Garden the most successful outdoor exhibition / event in New Zealand! </i></i><br />
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<i>Art in a Garden</i><br />
25 - 28 October <br />
128 Westenras Road <br />
Hawarden <br />
North Canterbury 7385 <br />
<a href="http://www.flaxmeregarden.co.nz/">www.flaxmeregarden.co.nz</a><br />
<a href="http://www.artinagarden.co.nz/">www.artinagarden.co.nz</a><br />
General equiries to Rachael Zino at <a href="mailto:info@artinagarden.co.nz" title="mailto:info@artinagarden.co.nz CTRL + Click to follow link">info@artinagarden.co.nz</a></div>
Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-76337570812776519282012-09-20T20:29:00.002-07:002012-09-20T20:31:37.626-07:00Christchurch Craft Two Years On - Part 1.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><i>Part One: To mark the recent two year anniversary of the first earthquake,</i><i>
Jenna-Lea Philpott reflects on the state of craft in Christchurch
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Earlier this month, we marked the two year anniversary of the first earthquake to hit Christchurch and the wider Canterbury province. At 7.1 on the richter scale, the earthquake of September 4th 2010 will forever be etched in my memory. As with thousands of others, it marked the beginning of a surreal period of my life. In the next two years I would live through another four earthquakes (each with a different faultline) and more than 11,000 aftershocks. I would enrol with the Red Cross as an earthquake refugee following the February 22nd 2011 earthquake, as I lived in the north east of the city and experienced loss of phonelines (two weeks), power (two months), sewerage (three months), running water (seven weeks), as well as other things previously taken for granted such as an internet connection, and access to supermarkets, post offices and petrol stations. I know only too well how hard it has been for some residents to come back from the brink, and how important the support from other New Zealanders and from all corners of the world has been in the reovery process. Personally, I will never forget the generous support from corporate New Zealand in the form of food donations, nor the handmade banana loaf from Invercargill in my food parcel with a sticker on the outside in lovely old handwriting stating '<em>You are not alone. We are thinking of you at this time and walking every step of the way with you.'</em> That small gesture meant so much - it spurred me on and made me so proud to be a New Zealander.</div>
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No doubt about it - these have been surreal events. Not once in a lifetime events, but apparently once in 20,000
year events. Cantabrians lives have been changed forever and the sheer
scale of the rebuild becomes apparent when one drives into the central
city and encounters the Red Zone. Streets remain closed off to the
public to this day, due to unsafe buildings still in need of
demolishing. The central city is unrecognisable. If it wasn't for the street signs it would be impossible to know where you are with so many landmarks having disappeared. And the aftershocks continue to be felt. <br />
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As with other industries, the craft sector suffered extensive loss of infrastructure. Gone are the old heritage buildings offering cheaper rent that fostered a myriad of individual and shared studio spaces. Home based studios have also been lost in many cases. The Arts Centre with its working studios, galleries and markets is unlikely to be operational again for many years - this heritage building may once again offer tourists a more intimate look at New Zealand through the materials and skills of its crafts artists after many years of repair. </div>
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The loss of so many gallery spaces has also been keenly felt. There is also the loss of meeting spaces, teaching and learning spaces, and the impact that this has had on social connectedness, so valuable in times of recovery. The disruption of creative practice, learning opportunities and public exhibition opportunities is still keenly felt. <br />
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Given the range and scale of issues facing the city, and the diverse nature of the craft sector, it was always going to be a struggle for craft infrastructure needs to be included in the public sector's redevelopment plans. Weeks after the most devastating earthquake on April 27, 2011, Craft Aotearoa called a meeting to identify the key issues that those in craft and visual arts were experiencing. The notes from this meeting were circulated widely to central and local government agencies, and to Arts Voice Christchurch after it was formed, in an effort to ensure that craft sector infrastructure (dominated by privately funded enterprise) was included in public planning processes. These meeting notes formed the basis of Craft Aotearoa's submission to Christchurch City Council and our subsequent presentation at the Central City Plan hearings. It is poignant to re-read the minutes of this meeting as there has been little resolution of concerns raised at that time, and no clear vision going forwards as yet: </div>
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<li><em>whether there would be suitable, purpose designed exhibition and studio space made available as part of the city's rebuild; </em></li>
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<li><em>how to generate income in the short term and where to sell;</em></li>
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<li><em>the need to compete for limited space in the short term and how to fund this with limited or no income;</em></li>
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<li><em>losing emerging and experienced craft practitioners to other cities creating a gap in the richness of the visual disciplines infrastructure;</em></li>
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At the hearings, Craft Aotearoa stressed the public good (and benefit) in providing some infrastructure for the city's craft sector. For example, revitalised central city living, tourism generation, and economic development. We advised that as a minimum, those in the craft sector just wanted to get back what had been lost and ensure there was a place for craft in the future of Christchurch, that future generations would know this was a city where they could learn and develop their craft practice, and that the opportunity now existed to develop a dedicated craft gallery space in the South Island adding to the city's cultural precinct. <br />
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For the first seven months of this year, we waited for the government's response to the Central City Plan. At the end of July, the <a href="http://ccdu.govt.nz/the-plan" target="_blank"><b>Christchurch Central Recovery Plan</b></a> was released to the public, outlining the following anchor projects: The Frame, Earthquake Memorial, <a href="http://ccdu.govt.nz/what-we-are-doing/te-puna-ahurea-cultural-centre" target="_blank"><b>Te Puna Ahurea Cultural Centre</b></a>, Papa o Ōtākaro / Avon River Precinct, The Square, Retail Precinct, Convention Centre Precinct, Health Precinct, Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, Performing Arts Precinct, Central Library, Residential Demonstration Project, Metro Sports Facility, Stadium, Cricket Oval, Bus Interchange, and an Innovation Precinct. <br />
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Whilst the performing arts and music sectors will receive new facilities in the central city in the coming years (very good news), there is little mention of facilities that will encourage craft practice and possibly the design and wider visual arts to recover and flourish. Little wonder that craft practitioners and business owners, gallery owners, and numerous guilds and industry groups have been increasingly questioning the city's commitment to recognising and supporting the recovery of craft in Christchurch. The reality is that without vision, without inclusion, and without evidence of public sector endorsement and support, the outlook for craft is less promising. At best the recovery will be slower than it need be - and that is a tragedy when one considers the innovative work that is beginning to emerge (watch out for our next blog in this series which looks at this in more detail). <br />
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Finally, the Maori whakatauki (proverb) included in the government's <a href="http://www.cera.govt.nz/">Recovery Strategy for Greater Christchurch</a><i>.</i> Section 15: Cultural Recovery states:<i> </i><i>Kia mau ki te kura whero - hold fast to the valued treasures. </i>It begs the question - what are we all doing to support our valued treasures in Christchurch craft? </div>
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<i>(For our international readers, Greater Christchurch has a population of just under 460,000 people, and includes New Zealand’s second largest city. It is the gateway to the South Island and is its most significant centre of economic activity.)</i></div>
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Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-11691467963961282192012-09-08T23:24:00.003-07:002012-09-12T20:43:16.990-07:00Craft Aotearoa & Kete Launch Photos & Speeches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u>Chairperson Penny Eames </u></b><br />
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Thankyou all for coming to the launch of Craft Aotearoa and also Kete - especially to those who have come from around New Zealand to be with us here tonight for this very special celebration.Welcome Kevin Murray and thank you for your endorsement of Craft Aotearoa. We are very happy you could join us.<br />
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We received apologies from the Honourable Christopher Finlayson, Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage and MP for Christchurch Central, Nicky Wagner. <br />
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Thank you to our lawyer Phillippa Wilkie of Chapman Tripp. We were excited to be accepted into the Champan Tripp pro bono programme, and to receive our registration with the Charities Commission nine months later. Phillippa researched internationally and steered us through the process of ensuring our aims and objectives will benefit the wider public.<br />
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A BIG thank you to the following organisations for helping us to promote our national craft research project:<br />
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Asia Foundation New Zealand <br />
Auckland Studio Potters<br />
Australasian Craft Network <br />
Centre for Fine Woodworking<br />
Craft 2.0 <br />
Creative Napier <br />
CPIT <br />
Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic<br />
Form Gallery <br />
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery <br />
Hearts in Crafts<br />
Iwi Art<br />
Lopdell House & Gallery <br />
Museums Aotearoa <br />
National Association of Woodworkers NZ <br />
Quadrant Gallery<br />
Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui<br />
Toi Maori Aotearoa <br />
The Big Idea<br />
The Christchurch Textiles Network of Guilds <br />
The National<br />
Wanganui Glass Group <br />
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Also a wide range of individuals including Moyra Elliott, D Wood, Jillian de Beer, and others. <br />
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We really appreciate all your feedback and support and look forward to exploring collaborative projects with you in the future. Get in touch with us if you are interested in elevating craft practice in New Zealand and fostering the retention and development of craft skills. We are interested in collaboration opportunities that maximise the use of funding and investment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>International guest speaker Kevin Murray and Craft Aotearoa trustees.</i></td></tr>
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Thank you also to our 570 ‘likes’ on Facebook page, and the 1,800 people that visit the Craft Aotearoa Blog each month. We love your feedback and keep sending us photos of your work as we do receive international buyer enquiries from time to time. <br />
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Thank you to our presentation partners this year – <i>Handmade 2012</i> here in Wellington, Objectspace in Auckland, and the Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic. Finally, thank you to the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts for supporting the launch of Craft Aotearoa. We are delighted to be launching alongside Kete, a brand new craft and design fair in New Zealand.<br />
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<u><b>Founding Director, Jenna-Lea Philpott</b></u><br />
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Kia koutou. Thank you all for coming this evening. I believe we have 350 people here tonight, a fantastic turnout. I’d like to acknowledge this wonderful waterfront location and the generous support we have received from the NZ Academy of Fine Arts. It is so exciting to have you all here with us as we officially launch Craft Aotearoa Charitable Trust, and I would like to share a Maori whakatauki published by Kura Gallery last week, in honour of this moment: <i> </i><br />
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<i><i>Ma te whakaatu, ka mohio</i><br /><i>Ma te mohio, ka marama</i><br /><i>Ma te marama, ka matau</i><br /><i>Ma te matau, ka ora</i><br /><br /><i>By discussion comes understanding, by understanding comes light, by light comes wisdom, by wisdom comes wellbeing. </i>Craft practice embodies discussion, understanding, wisdom and wellbeing. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Mia Hamilton on show at Kete.</i></td></tr>
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Thank you to my founding trustees Penny Eames and Warren Feeney for all their support the past two years and welcome to Peter Methven, our new Trustee and Treasurer. Of course, we wouldn’t be standing here today without the support of Phillippa Wilkie at Chapman Tripp, who believes in the values of craftsmanship and the role of craft in our society. I have greatly appreciated all her support – particularly during our phonecalls which were often undertaken during various earthquakes! <br />
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<span id="goog_309996151"></span><span id="goog_309996152"></span>Thank you also to Emma Ward from Creative New Zealand for her ongoing support, even in matters such as helping to keep me informed and to reconnect with others in the weeks following the February 22nd earthquake when I was without power, phone coverage, running water and sewerage. <br />
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When I returned to New Zealand at the end of 2009, I became conscious of the gap in national craft support. Whilst working in the UK, I was employed to manage the development of a UK wide skills plan for craft, also known as the UK Craft Blueprint. Launched at the House of Lords, this document outlined issues that have also been commented on in a New Zealand context. <br />
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Thank you to the 654 people who took part in the recent 2012 New Zealand Craft Survey. As the most recent major national craft research project to be undertaken in New Zealand, we are looking forward to developing a profile of the NZ craft sector and are now working towards publishing a NZ Craft Action Plan encompassing these results in 2013. In the meantime, here are some of the headline results: <br />
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<li>Nearly 50% of respondents belong to an online craft community and 40% to a craft industry group. </li>
<li>The research found the most popular method of craft engagement is attending craft markets and events, closely followed by attending craft exhibitions. </li>
<li>56% buy and collect craft objects and 70% prefer to buy from a dedicated craft & design retail store. </li>
<li>30% of respondents exhibit and sell their work internationally </li>
<li>Nearly half the respondents describe their skill level as mid-career </li>
<li>More than half believe the range of training and professional development opportunities are either insufficient or not great. This has not been helped by the demise of community education classes. </li>
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As part of the research, we included questions specific to Christchurch and Canterbury and found that 60% have been forced to find new space to make and to show new work and 40% are concerned about how to continue their craft practice in Christchurch at this time. The biggest concern is how the craft sector is being positioned and supported as part of the redevelopment of the city. (This outweighed concerns about access to local exhibition opportunities, funding support and other options). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>Lamps by Designtree.</em></td></tr>
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As Penny (Craft Aotearoa Chairperson) said, we are looking forward to establishing projects in response to these results and we welcome offers of collaboration and support, both financial and personal. <br />
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Finally, thank you to Form Gallery and Elfi Spiewack who loaned me this beautiful necklace to wear tonight and also to my fiancée Ray, who couldn’t be here tonight but has been wonderfully supportive as I have worked on setting up Craft Aotearoa these past two years.<br />
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<i>More photos available at: </i><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa </a></b></div>
Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-28965250019921591452012-08-26T01:23:00.000-07:002012-08-26T01:24:13.904-07:00Help shape the future of craft practice in New Zealand <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Share your views in our online survey by Sunday 2nd September.</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012" target="_blank">www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012</a></b> </div>
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If you design and make contemporary, heritage or traditional craft objects in any discipline, then we want to hear from you! There is only one week left to share your views. Senior craft practitioners, mid-career, emerging, graduate, and students are invited to share their thoughts on craft practice in New Zealand today. What are the strengths of the New Zealand craft sector? What should we celebrate? What is in need of improvement either nationally or in your region? Don't miss this rare opportunity to share your views on craft education and training opportunities and more. Tell us about your own practice, what inspires you, and how you make and sell your work so we can develop the first real profile of the New Zealand craft sector. <br />
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As part of this research project, we are also seeking the views of students and recent graduates. We know how hard it can be to forge a career in the early stages - tell us about any initiatives that have helped you or what support you would ideally like to access. Maybe the jewellery mentoring project <b><a href="http://handshakejewellery.com/" target="_blank">Handshake</a></b> is something that other disciplines can emulate? (The latest Handshake exhibition featuring 12 emerging jewellers is now on at <b><a href="http://www.thenational.co.nz/" target="_blank">The National</a></b> gallery in Christchurch.)<br />
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We are also seeking feedback from Christchurch, Lyttelton and Canterbury residents in three questions. Craft Aotearoa has been contacted by <b><a href="http://www.cera.govt.nz/" target="_blank">CERA</a></b> (Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority) who have expressed interest in the results. <br />
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We are a demand-led organisation and will look
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we are seeking as many views as possible. This is the first time that a major craft research project has been undertaken in New Zealand and over 600 responses have been received to date (a sample of which is copied below). Thank you to all the organisations, galleries, industry groups and individuals who have so far contributed and helped to promote this significant research project.<b><u> </u></b><br />
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<b><u>What are the strengths of New Zealand craft?</u></b><i> </i><br />
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<i>"The amount of people involved in doing some type of craft (nearly everyone)!"<br /><br /> "The dedication of its serious practitioners. There are m</i><i>any who give their lives to it for little reward and become very accomplshed."<br /><br />
"Its strength is its New Zealandness. While aware of and following
international trends, there is a distinctiveness about NZ craft that
makes it special."</i> <i><br /><br /> "I think its strengths are diversity and
ingenuity, from the traditional to the innovative. I celebrate the
sustainability of using recycled materials and homegrown skills."</i> <i><br /><br /> "We are very contemporary in our high-end craft compared to much of what I have seen overseas."</i> <i><br /><br />
"We have a free-thinking range of makers here who because of our
geography are not bound to tradition. We have a unique cache of
reference material that can be explored and used as content for wider,
more universal, issues. We have a multi-cultural base of makers to call
on, each bringing their own take on technique, tradition and aesthetic."</i><br />
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<b><u>What is in need of improvement?</u></b><br />
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<i>"I think there is still possibly not enough value placed on craft in some sectors and that is why we need <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">Craft Aotearoa</a></b>!" </i><i> </i><i> </i><br />
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<i>"Craftmakers
undervalue their own work. This then rolls out into the marketplace
where customers don't understand how expensive it is to make the item
that they are planning to produce - craft is undervalued. There is
little understanding the of skill and time it takes to make high-end
craft."</i><br />
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<i>"The weakness is there are no standards in place."</i><br />
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<i>"As a professional craft master I am very concerned about quality (of
craft in New Zealand). It is great that there are many groups who do
craft to have fun but the feedback which is given is sometimes incestual
and the overall quality of higher end crafts is lacking.....NZ is a wool country by tradition and the woolcrafts need some boost or skills will be lost."</i><i> </i><br />
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<i>"Craft is generally seen as a poor cousin by most top galleries
and much more recognition of the significance of handmade craftworks as a unique way of working is needed.
Also a pervasive idea that craftwork is of less cultural significance than fine artwork."</i><br />
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<i>"By communities/society as a whole: recognition of it's value and
importance across different contexts - from formal fine arts type
contexts where craft is viewed for its aesthetic and 'artistic'
functions through to contexts where crafted items are used as functional
objects as part of everyday life.
At instructional/educational level - provision of opportunites for
developing qualification and career pathways in a greater diversity of
craft disciplines/mediums - and with scope for the purely
creative/artistic approach to craft through to a more commercial
(design) focus."</i><br />
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<i>"More exposure to the world class skills in each field - to stimulate
activity, expand on skills and add to the depth of vision for New
Zealanders wishing to improve their skills.
To do
this, support and energy is required from teachers, mentors, government
agencies, educators and local councils." </i></div>
Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-20523997272605770992012-08-07T03:51:00.001-07:002012-08-07T04:11:11.371-07:00Double launch of Craft Aotearoa and Kete<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is with pleasure that we announce the launch of <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">Craft Aotearoa</a></b> in Wellington at 5:30pm on the 6th September at the <b><a href="http://www.nzafa.com/" target="_blank">New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts</a>.</b><br />
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We look forward to this opportunity to thank all our supporters and friends who have endorsed our objectives and encouraged our development. It has been an amazing journey thus far, and we have really appreciated all your messages and support! <b>To register your interest in attending the launch of Craft Aotearoa please RSVP to jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz </b><br />
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We hope you can join us in celebrating our recent registration as a Charitable Trust. We will also announce the preliminary results of the <b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012" target="_blank">2012 New Zealand Craft Survey</a> </b>- the first major craft research project to be undertaken in New Zealand. Nearly 500 people have shared their views on craft in New Zealand to date. We have learnt a lot about your views on a broad range of topics such as opportunities for developing craft skills, engaging in craft activities, and what you see as important going forward. It is not too late to share your thoughts as the consultation closes 31st August. Share this link with your friends and colleagues and click here to take the survey: <b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012">www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012</a></b><br />
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Supporting the launch of Craft Aotearoa will be international guest speaker Kevin Murray, online editor for the Journal of Modern Craft, Vice President of the World Craft Council - Asia Pacific region and former Executive Director of Craft Victoria. Closer to the launch we will announce the full line up of speakers.<br />
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To co-incide with our launch, the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts will also launch <i>Kete</i>, a<i></i> three day craft and design fair & symposium where 14 galleries will present a fresh perspective on contemporary craft/design in New Zealand across a range of mediums including jewellery, ceramics, glass,
textiles and furniture.<br />
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<i>Kete </i>is supported by Museums Wellington City and the Sea, Wellington City Council, Newstalk NZ, Dunbar Sloane, and Museum Hotel and participants include Anna Miles Gallery, Bowen Galleries, Chambers241, David Trubridge, Designtree, Dilana Rugs, F3 Design,Textile Design Massey School of Design, Masterworks Gallery, The National, Toi Maori Aotearoa, Vessel, Whitespace Gallery, Whitireia NZ Visual Arts & Design.<br />
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Craft Aotearoa believes<i> Kete</i> is a must-see event. Keynote speakers Kevin Murray (mentioned above) and internationally renowned designer, artist and lecturer David Trubridge (one of the top 15 designers in the world according to 2008 French magazine <i>Express</i>) along with other guest speakers will also deliver an outstanding lecture programme. All lectures will be held at The Todd Room, Museums Wellington City and the Sea as follows: <br />
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<u>Friday 7 September 1-2pm: Simon Manchester. Collecting New Zealand Applied Arts </u><br />
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for Applied arts at Dunbar Sloane, Wellington, Simon is an
authority on New Zealand ceramics and collections from the studio period
of the 1930s to the present day. He has a comprehensive knowledge of
local ceramics, encompassing the post-war period and the country’s
engagement with international arts practice throughout the 1950s and
60s. In this lecture he considers relationships between ceramic
objects in the broader context of the Applied Arts and collecting. <br />
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<u>Friday 7 Sept 4-5pm: David Trubridge: Kete: spirit/mind/body </u><br />
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David has received numerous international awards for his designs.
In 2008 French magazine Express listed him as one of the top 15
designers in the world. In this lecture he will discusses the
segregation of art, design and craft and the creative process and the
associated knowledge, experience and skills they all share. ‘Kete
Arounui (bamboo basket), spiritual world Kete Tuaatea (polycarbonate
basket) and our rational world Kete Tuauri (aluminium basket). The
knowledge needs to be in balance for us to live harmoniously on Earth.’<br />
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<u>Saturday 8 Sept 3-4pm: Dr. Jessica Payne: Textiles created at the interface between traditional and emerging technologies. </u>(Further information in due course.)<br />
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<u>Saturday 8 Sept 4-5pm: Kevin Murray Biculturalism in 21st century Craft of the South.</u><br />
Kevin discusses the relative distance between indigenous cultures and
Aboriginal and settler cultures in Australasia in the 21st century.
Does the practice of a jeweller in Aotearoa New Zealand such as Areta
Wilkinson provide an example for current bicultural methodology? Kevin
Murray is a Melbourne-based curator and academic and online editor for
the Journal of Modern Craft. He was Executive Director at Craft
Victoria from 2000 until 2007 and has curated exhibitions such as Guild
Unlimited: Ten jewellers make insignia for potential guilds, and Common
Goods: Cultures Meet through Craft for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. <br />
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<u>Sunday 9 Sept 4-5pm:
Andrew Just, F3 Design: Thinking in Boxes? Christchurch and filling in the gaps. </u>Andrew is an architectural designer and advocate for transitional
architecture, its design and engagement with city planning, as
fundamental to the well-being of communities. He has been involved in
transitional architecture designs in Christchurch following 22 February
2011, developing affordable and environmentally friendly solutions to
the city’s new spaces. Andrew will discuss the potential for
transitional and temporary designs to simultaneously fulfil the
immediate and long-term needs of communities.<br />
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<u><b>Further information:</b></u><br />
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For further details about Craft Aotearoa and to access the latest New Zealand craft news visit <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa">www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa</a></b><br />
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For further details about the launch of Craft Aotearoa and to register your interest in attending the double launch of both Craft Aotearoa and Kete <b>please RSVP to jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz </b><br />
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For further details about <i>Kete</i> please contact Dr. Warren Feeney at <a href="mailto:director@nzafa.com">director@nzafa.com</a><br />
<i>Kete</i>: Contemporary craft-design fair <br />
7-9 September, New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington<br />
<b><a href="http://www.nzafa.com/">www.nzafa.com</a></b> </div>
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The momentum is building. Over 400 people have shared their views on New Zealand craft by going online and taking the <b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012" target="_blank">2012 New Zealand Craft Survey</a></b>, and over 370 individuals and organisations have 'liked' our Facebook page, in order to access the latest national craft news, opportunities, workshops, events and photos, and to network with others. </div>
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Since May 22nd, we have promoted the work of over 130 organisations and individuals involved in the New Zealand craft sector on our Facebook page and provided links to a further 25 international craft organisations. For those that have yet to view our Facebook page, we thought we would whet your appetite by sharing some of our Facebook page content in this blog. Head to <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa">www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa</a></b> if you would like to view photos of work, access links and find out more. </div>
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* Would you like to learn how to make your own furniture in a weekend workshop? <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Learn how to create stylish plywood furniture by laminating and constructing interlocking panels to create an attractive stool and table set. More information at </span><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.mikehindmarsh.co.nz/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mikehindmarsh.co.nz/</a></span></span></div>
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* Check out the range of craft and art workshops on at the <i>Lake House Arts Centre </i>in Takapuna, Auckland. This woodcut printing workshop continues for eight weeks and there are lots more too including a one day calligraphy course with Jan Leonard on 12 August. </div>
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* For all those interested in working with wood, the 2013 course <i>Centre for Fine Woodworking</i> course details have been released. </div>
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* Registrations are open for this fun and exciting course in claymation, just for teenagers aged 13 – 17 years on at <i>Mangere Arts Centre</i>. </div>
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* <i>Workspace Studios</i>, Wellington, is a hub for jewellers and small object makers and has grown into a bustling studio with jewellery classes almost every day, one-on-one tuition, short courses and bench hire for students and professionals. Everyone from professional to complete beginner is welcome to utilise the fully equipped studio.<br />
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* Creative play day Saturday 28th July! Learn how to make a book and bind it using the Coptic Binding method. Come and experiment, learn new skills, enjoy being around other creative souls. What a great way to spend a winters day. $95 per person - includes all the materials needed to create one book. For more details contact liz@bookartstudios.co.nz </div>
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* Two masterclass workshops are offered as part of this year's <i>Wanganui Glass Festival</i>. The first is with acclaimed English glass artist <i>Galia Amsel</i><b> </b>who will also present a public lecture and the second is with acclaimed Australian glass artist <i>Clare Belfrage </i>who will also present a public lecture and demonstrations. Further details at<b> <a href="http://wanganuiglass.co.nz/">http://wanganuiglass.co.nz/</a></b></div>
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* Introducing Wanaka based <i>Andi Regan Art,</i> also a finalist in the <i>World of Wearable Art (WOW) Awards</i> for the third year running. We will never look at zip ties the same again after perusing your beautiful photo albums!</div>
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* Welcome to <i>Darren Hunter Furniture Designs</i>, one of our newest 'likes.'</div>
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* Introducing contemporary New Zealand needlepoint and cross stitch design kits available from Auckland based <i>The Stitchsmith.</i> </div>
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* Introducing <i>Louise Douglas Jewellery</i>, whose new retail store opens 1st August in Nelson. </div>
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* Introducing colourful and fashionable statement pieces from Wellington based S<i>hh By Sadie Handmade Jewellery</i> using vintage and new materials. </div>
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* Welcome to one of our newest 'likes' <i>Marker Creative Workshops</i>, an innovative public programme of hands-on, design and technology focused workshops based at AUT University’s City Campus. </div>
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* Delighted to welcome <i>Hocken Collections</i> as one of our newest 'likes.' They have a wealth of archives including over 200,000 books and 2 million photos! </div>
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* Welcome to one of our 'likes', a traditional bookbinder <i>Tingle Vision Designs</i> from Christchurch. </div>
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* Welcome to our latest 'like' <i>White Heat</i>; contemporary australian ceramic jewellery exhibition. </div>
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* Only four days left to see “Nudge” by Tony Bond at <i>The National</i> gallery in Christchurch. The 27 works, entitled “Formunculae”, vary in dimension from 85mm up to 200mm wide for larger works. A review of “Nudge” written by Craft Aotearoa Trustee Dr. Warren Feeney can be read here. </div>
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* Introducing Cromwell's <i>hullabaloo art space</i>. This work by Odelle Morshuis features discarded shotgun shells, a wide variety of coloured plastic cartridges as well as brass shells cut and curled into configurations resembling flora.</div>
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* How much thread does it take to cover 192 treadle sewing machines in the new <i>Govett-Brewster </i>Gallery exhibition? Come and see N S Harsha's work 'Nations' this opening weekend in 'Sub-Topical Heat: New art from South Asia.'</div>
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* This Saturday in Christchurch see the launch of <i>Form Gallery</i>'s exciting new exhibition featuring the work of six contemporary New Zealand carvers. </div>
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* The last remaining blacksmithing course in Australasia has just been reduced to one day a week. Check out the 60 Minutes interview with Greeny on TVNZ. <br />
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* New Zealand Olympians are the first recipients to be given a special gift of "Tahutahi" pounamu from Ngai Tahu, but if anyone else has it, then it is stolen and <i>Ngai Tahu </i>want it back.<br />
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* Entries for the Portage Ceramic Awards close 1st August. The Awards, totaling $22,000 in prize money will be presented at a special opening function on Thursday 11 October 2012.<br />
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* First guitars, and now furniture recycled from the wood of earthquake damaged homes. Craft sustainability at its best.<br />
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* Are you interested in becoming part of the <i>Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aoteaora </i>- the National Maori Weavers Collective? Sign up now. Biennial hui, magazine subscription and much more.<br />
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* Would you like to create new work from these locations? Malaysia, India, Korea, Taiwan, or Japan? Check out the arts residencies organised by <i>Asia New Zealand</i>.<br />
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* Hugh Bannerman from <i>Dilana</i> will give a talk at Objectspace at 11am on Saturday 4th August as part of the second public programme for Ubiquitous: Aspects of Contemporary Pattern. <br />
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* Policy update: Local Government reforms. What does it mean for your community?<br />
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* Fancy watching the <i>Glass Olympics</i>? Or demonstrations of glass blowing in the dark? Then head along to the <i>Wanganui Festival of Glass </i>this October. Lots more happening as well. <b><a href="http://wanganuiglass.co.nz/">http://wanganuiglass.co.nz/</a></b><br />
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* "<i>Jewellery’s intrinsic value relates to a sacred (personal) memory, projected through transcendence</i>" says Peter Deckers of '<i>The See Here</i>' - a group of artists and jewellers whose practice occupies the border between fine and applied art.<br />
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* Entries are now open for the <i>Woodturning NZ International Symposium</i> run by S<i>outh Auckland Woodturners Guild Inc</i>. from 4-7 October. Detailed programme on their website.<br />
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* First guitars, and now furniture recycled from the wood of earthquake damaged homes. Craft sustainability at its best.<br />
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* Are you interested in becoming part of the <i>Te Roopu Raranga Whatu o Aoteaora </i>- the National Maori Weavers Collective? Sign up now. Biennial hui, magazine subscription and much more.<br />
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* Would you like to create new work from these locations? Malaysia, India, Korea, Taiwan, or Japan? Check out the arts residencies organised by <i>Asia New Zealand</i>.<br />
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* Hugh Bannerman from <i>Dilana</i> will give a talk at Objectspace at 11am on Saturday 4th August as part of the second public programme for Ubiquitous: Aspects of Contemporary Pattern.<br />
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* Policy update: Local Government reforms. What does it mean for your community? <br />
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* "<i>Jewellery’s intrinsic value relates to a sacred (personal) memory, projected through transcendence</i>" says Peter Deckers of '<i>The See Here</i>' - a group of artists and jewellers whose practice occupies the border between fine and applied art.<br />
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* Entries are now open for the <i>Woodturning NZ International Symposium</i> run by S<i>outh Auckland Woodturners Guild Inc</i>. from 4-7 October. Detailed programme on their website. <br />
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* A Cooper is a maker or repairer of casks and barrels and this craft can be traced back thousands of years. Read more about how the Scottish whiskey industry relies on these craft skills in the present day.</div>
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* Pottery skills are in decline in the UK. Dr Herhoffer said: "At primary and secondary level the focus is on digital skills and working with computers – pupils don't get their hands dirty anymore." </div>
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* San Francisco based kiwi designer Sam O'Leary has been busy developing a fabulous new craft website. It has a broad range of craft video tutorials so you can learn in the comfort of your home day or night. </div>
</div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-66983058952319664292012-07-11T02:48:00.000-07:002012-07-12T02:57:21.106-07:00Dunedin Craft Research Meeting Invitation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">Craft Aotearoa Charitable Trust</a> </b>and the <b><a href="http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz/Schools-departments/art.html" target="_blank">Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic - Te Kura Matatini ki Otago</a></b> are delighted to invite all those interested in New Zealand craft to the Dunedin launch of the <i>2012 National Craft Research Project</i>. <br />
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is rare opportunity to share your views on craft practice in New
Zealand, and it is the first major craft research project to be
undertaken in recent years. The research project aims to identify how
the wider public engages in craft activities as well as profiling the
craft sector itself. A broad range of views are sought from members of
the public interested in craft, craft practitioners, students, teachers,
craft industry groups and organisations, craft galleries and retailers,
curators, online craft communities and more. <br />
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Come along and share your views and then take the online survey at: <br />
<b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012">www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012</a> </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, helvetica, arial, sans serif; font-size: 12px;">Sticatto sake cups bt John Paxie. Quadrant Gallery. </span></i></td></tr>
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<b>Public Meeting:</b><br />
Friday 13 July, 4-6pm.<br />
Dunedin School of Art Lecture Theatre - P152 Ground Floor<br />
Entry from Reigo Street, Dunedin <br />
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<b>Expected meeting format:</b><br />
4 - 4:30pm: Networking.<br />
4:30p - 5pm: Craft and Sustainability Discussion<br />
5 - 6pm: Launch of the 2012 NZ Craft Research Project and facilitated discussion </div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-88137591157124594112012-07-09T02:55:00.000-07:002012-07-09T03:00:19.968-07:00Announcing Craft Aotearoa Charitable Trust<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It gives us great pleasure to announce that Craft Aotearoa has been approved as a Charitable Trust and is now registered with the <b><a href="http://www.charities.govt.nz/" target="_blank">Charities Commission</a></b>. Our registeration number is CC47849. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOxI89r-kYeFiDNAkgXerU98CExFcNi7hP73RRCuhTv8quFMpF-tqYoEwBQwtVCiAMQRLyjEyatW4jYcoOnJ6a2mJIKZVMdxgt9wIOx-_aj4s-UPnrqctRTO6p9Hz-mAMnM_s1SJE0qM/s1600/jpeg+certificate.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOOxI89r-kYeFiDNAkgXerU98CExFcNi7hP73RRCuhTv8quFMpF-tqYoEwBQwtVCiAMQRLyjEyatW4jYcoOnJ6a2mJIKZVMdxgt9wIOx-_aj4s-UPnrqctRTO6p9Hz-mAMnM_s1SJE0qM/s400/jpeg+certificate.JPG" width="400" /></a>We are grateful for the support of Phillippa Wilkie of <b><a href="http://www.chapmantripp.com/community/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Chapman Tripp</a></b> and also the support of our friends, craft
practitioners and those organisations who have contributed advice
and support to date - thank you for walking this journey with us.<br />
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As a demand-led organisation, we are looking forward to delivering projects as per our charitable objectives and proposed activities, and in response to the results of the current <b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012" target="_blank">2012 New Zealand Craft Survey</a>.</b><br />
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Our charitable purposes are to: <br />
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advance and encourage the exercise/practice of
craftsmanship and the continued creation of craft work of a high
standard in New Zealand;</li>
<li>preserve and improve craftsmanship in New Zealand; </li>
<li>foster, promote and increase the understanding, knowledge
and interest of the New Zealand public about craft and craftsmanship; </li>
<li>advance the education and development of children and young
people in schools and tertiary institutes in craft and craftsmanship; </li>
<li>advance education and learning opportunities for the New Zealand public in craft and craftsmanship;</li>
<li>undertake research into the craft sector and its profile
in New Zealand and make the results available to inform business
planning, education programs and employment services; </li>
<li>encourage employment into the craft sector including
through facilitating careers advice to potential candidates and
facilitating apprenticeships; </li>
<li>for any other purposes within New Zealand (whether relating to
the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion or any
other matter beneficial to the community) which are charitable according
to the laws of New Zealand. </li>
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In order to achieve the charitable purposes, it is proposed that the Trust undertakes the following activities:<br />
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facilitate craft artist residences, scholarships and awards
and other learning opportunities relating to craft and craftmanship in
schools and tertiary institutes;</li>
<li>facilitate craft master-classes, workshops, lectures and seminars;</li>
<li>develop a craft research library and collection of craft resources and craft objects open to the public;</li>
<li>develop craft exhibition and touring opportunities throughout New Zealand and internationally;</li>
<li>develop a regular programme of craft events in New Zealand; </li>
<li>encourage community craft projects; </li>
<li>develop a national network and contact point of reference for craftmakers and those interested in craft. </li>
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The following diagram outlines how we intend to work across the craft
sector and wider economy, in order to deliver benefits to the wider New
Zealand public.<br />
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It has been a very busy time of late for Craft Aotearoa with presentations in Wellington at <b><a href="http://www.handmade2012.co.nz/" target="_blank">Handmade 2012</a></b> and in Auckland at <b><a href="http://www.objectspace.org.nz/" target="_blank">Objectspace</a></b>'s <i>7UP Talkfest</i>. We have also been busy meeting with <b><a href="http://www.statistics.govt.nz/" target="_blank">Statistics New Zealand</a></b>, various craft practitioners, <b><a href="http://www.form.co.nz/" target="_blank">Form Gallery</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/" target="_blank">The Big Idea</a></b> and craft organisations, and we have launched New Zealand's first major craft research project.<br />
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<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012" target="_blank"><u><b>2012 New Zealand Craft Survey </b></u></a><br />
Over 170 people have so far shared their views on New Zealand craft. Don't miss this rare opportunity to contribute your thoughts - we are seeking a broad range of views from both the wider public and those engaged in craft practice including students, teachers, practitioners, curators, researchers, industry groups, galleries, craft organisations and more. To share your views just fill in our online survey questionnaire:<br />
<b>www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012 </b><br />
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It is vital that we receive as many responses as possible so please
email the survey link to your friends and colleagues. The consultation
ends on 19 August, and we will then begin the process of analysing the
results and working with others in the craft sector to contextualise
these results in a report that will be published for the benefit of the
wider public at a later date. The diagram above outlines how our our
project delivery will be led by the responses received in the 2012 New
Zealand Craft Survey.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Contemporary jewellery by Jeremy Leeming. </i></td></tr>
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Just over a month ago, we launched our <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">Craft Aotearoa Facebook page</a></b>
and it has quickly become a central place to network with others, to
access national and international craft news, upcoming workshop
listings, events, links, stories, and photos.<br />
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Over 300 individuals and
organisations have 'liked' our page. This is the best way to receive our
posts. Even if you are not on facebook you can still have a look by
copying this link: <b>www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa </b><br />
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Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-26827112536043947022012-06-21T22:59:00.000-07:002012-06-21T23:37:41.690-07:00High Demand for Craft Gallery Space<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
There is overwhelming demand for dedicated craft gallery space in New Zealand with 77% indicating this is the most preferred way to show and sell craft objects, according to Craft Aotearoa’s first online poll earlier in the year. By comparison, exhibiting at a multipurpose gallery was the least preferred method. Online exhibition and sales of craft were a strong second (49%), followed by craft fair/show (32%) and retail outlet (32%). <br />
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In light of these findings, Craft Aotearoa approached four craft galleries in New Zealand for a response. We received interest from <b><a href="http://www.form.co.nz/" target="_blank">Form Gallery</a></b> in Christchurch and <b><a href="http://www.objectspace.org.nz/" target="_blank">Objectspace</a></b> in Auckland and would like to thank Koji Miyazaki (Director) and James Horgan (Senior Gallery Assistant) of Form Gallery; and Philip Clarke (Director) and Laura Howard (Programme Manager) of Objectspace for taking the time to share their thoughts with us<br />
<b><br /> 1. Were you surprised to learn that the most preferred way to show and sell craft is in a dedicated craft gallery space and why do you think craft practitioners prefer this option above others? </b><br />
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<b><i>Form:</i></b> Yes, Form was very surprised. In a dedicated craft gallery, there are a number of factors present which are missing from the other examples:<br />
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* knowledgeable staff as first point of contact is vital (online there is a delayed reaction time to queries)<br />
* a dedicated space that allows individual works to be seen and touched (retail/multipurpose gallery’s sometimes feels cluttered and certain works are dominated by others)<br />
* a relaxed atmosphere where the client feels at ease and not pressured to buying (craft/fair). <br />
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<b><i>Objectspace: </i></b>No. This is understandable. Many New Zealand craft practitioners report that there are limited opportunities for them to show within the existing network of visual arts retail/dealer or public galleries.<br />
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<b>2. Could you share with us your thoughts on the role of craft galleries – how do they contribute to advancing the NZ craft sector? Has this role changed over time or remained the same? </b><br />
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<i><b>Form: </b></i>The role of a craft gallery is to promote – the artist, the work, the gallery itself. To be professional in all its undertakings, to give knowledgeable advice and service to the client. To build up strong ties with its artists and relationships with its list of clients. The role of the gallery has changed slightly over the years; of course clients are becoming more knowledgeable and in a consumer environment, are looking for the best price. This only really becomes an issue when a practitioner begins to show their works in differing outlet types – ie. craft gallery as well as fair, online or multipurpose gallery. What we find is that it undermines the role of the dedicated gallery and its value that it puts on works. <br />
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<i><b>Objectspace:</b></i> We are dedicated to positioning making - principally in the fields of craft, applied arts and design - within a range of cultural, economic and social frameworks in order to provoke new assessments about the making, functioning and value of works and practices. We are unique in New Zealand in having this focus. If other parts of the visual arts infrastructure shared this aim, Objectspace may not need to exist but currently the profile and visibility that we give to contemporary practice and practitioners is not widely generated by other institutions working across the visual arts. <br />
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Objectspace opened in May 2004 as the result of practitioner-led efforts over many years to create a more supportive environment for innovative objectmaking in New Zealand. Following the 1998 Persuasive Object conference, a group of practitioners, curators, educators and sector supporters came together around a vision of a dedicated centre for craft that would be a new sort of hub for the craft sector. With the assistance of Creative New Zealand, the working party engaged Starkwhite to research the need for such a centre and how it might operate. The 2001 Starkwhite Report found that there was a need for such a centre and proposed options for its operation. In 2002 the working party became a legally constituted organisation with charitable status chaired by jeweller Warwick Freeman. Following the preparation of detailed strategic and business plans in late 2003 Creative New Zealand agreed to provide Objectspace with annual funding to enable us to present an annual programme of activities. Through a programme of exhibitions, events, publications and partnerships Objectspace aims to create new opportunities for outstanding practitioners, generate critical discourse, support professional development, connect communities of makers, writers, collectors and supporters and advance the interests of the sector nationally and internationally. <br />
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<b>3. Are other methods of showcasing and selling craft (such as online, craft fairs, markets, etc) complimentary to craft galleries or tapping into a different audience? </b><br />
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<i><b>Form:</b> </i>In some cases these methods can be complimentary, but in some cases ie. online – a prospective client uses a ‘search engine’ to find a gallery and this can be a bit arbitrary. Also, online negates the need to touch hold and be in the presence of the work. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>'Come for a Cuppa' exhbition at Form Gallery, Christchurch</i>.</td></tr>
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<b>4. What makes a good craft gallery space, and what are your gallery’s future plans? </b><br />
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<b><i>Form:</i></b> Again, good quality knowledgeable staff, a good list of artist and work, a space that allows the work to be viewed, touched and allowed to breathe. Form gallery, based in Christchurch, is currently working from the Director’s (Koji Miyazaki) home (following the Christchurch earthquakes). <br />
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<i><b>Objectspace:</b> </i>A commitment to contemporary craft, expert knowledge of the sector and a commitment to widening the awareness of contemporary practice through exhibitions and publications. <br />
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<b>5. From your perspective, how has the New Zealand craft sector changed in the time that your gallery has been operational? </b><br />
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<i><b>Form:</b> </i>In the last 2O yrs of its operation, Form has seen many ups & downs. The biggest shift to date, as you can expect, came from the huge event of February 2011, with the loss of life, and loss of our city. Christchurch is rebuilding, but it is going to take a lot of time, effort and money to rebuild the confidence in our clients to replace, or reinvest in our art objects. <br />
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<b><i>Objectspace:</i></b> Many younger practitioners don’t particularly identify with the ‘craft sector’ but label themselves by their disincline and/or as an artist. <br />
<b><br />6. What do we know about buyers and collectors of New Zealand craft? </b> <br />
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<i><b>Form:</b> </i>We have found that NZ collectors & buyers are very loyal. This loyalty is to the artist that they feel they need to patronize, but also to the gallery, its owner & staff who introduced them in the first place. Once a gallery has built up a solid relationship with their client, then loyalty – in another words – friendship, is created and must be upheld by both parties. <br />
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<b><i>Objectspace:</i></b> There are a smallish number of very dedicated and knowledgeable buyers of contemporary craft. Most collectors, but not all, tend to focus their collections on one practice area. <br />
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<b>7. Do you have any words of advice for craft/object arts practitioners? </b><br />
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<b><i>Form:</i> </b>Once a practitioner begins exhibiting with a gallery, a relationship is born. This is a symbiotic relationship with both parties needing each other – without one, the other becomes pointless. A balance, as well as a good professional relationship is needed for both parties to work together, respect what the gallery does, and they in turn will respect you.<b><i> </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Objectspace:</i></b> Keep going! <br />
<b><br />8. What can we look forward to in 2012 at your gallery?</b><br />
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<b><i>Form:</i></b> As stated previously, Form gallery is currently working from the home of Koji Miyazaki. It has been over a year now since our necessary removal from our home of eight years, the Christchurch Art Gallery. We have been in negotiation with property developers over the last several months to return to the city, but with the continued demolition of our city it is proving very hard to find a viable, suitable place. If anything in 2012, Form gallery is merely trying to survive, hold onto the great artists that we have on our books, keep our clients up to date with our progress and hold monthly group exhibitions to show Christchurch that there is still something to enjoy in this broken city. Kia kaha! <br />
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<i><b>Objectspace: </b></i>This week we are presenting 7UP: a free talkfest for all with a stake in New Zealand's craft sector. Next is Contemporary Pattern (30 June – 1 September 2012), a curated thematic exhibition exploring contemporary pattern across craft and design by New Zealand makers and designers. Objectspace will then present Kobi Bosshard: Objectspace Masters of Craft from 8 September – 17 November 2012, which will tour nationally. This exhibition will be accompanied by Kobi Bosshard: Goldsmith - a substantial monograph authored by Dr Damian Skinner and published and distributed by Bateman Publishers, featuring specially commissioned photographs by Mark Adams of Studio La Gonda. As well as these Main Gallery events, Objectspace will continue to exhibit solo installations by contemporary makers in the Window Gallery and groups of work from private collections in the Vault. At the end of the year, we are staging Blikfang curated by Sheridan Keith which will explore the ‘eye candy’ quality of new and old objects. This exhibition is another example of our ongoing interest in the ‘consumption’ of craft and applied art, rather than being an enquiry into an aspect of contemporary production. </div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-29637449937466320822012-06-17T01:35:00.001-07:002012-06-17T01:35:12.474-07:00Share your views & take our survey!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Craft Aotearoa is excited to launch New Zealand's first major craft research project that aims to identify how the wider public engages in craft as well as profiling the craft sector itself. We would like you to help us by sharing your thoughts via this survey link: <b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012">www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012</a></b><br />
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Craft Aotearoa intends to publish a report that profiles New Zealand craft and how the public engages in craft, fulfilling one of our key <b><a href="http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.co.nz/2011/12/our-charitable-purposes-and-activities.html" target="_blank">charitable objectives</a></b>: <br /><br /> <i>(f) To undertake research into the craft sector and its profile in New Zealand and make the</i><br />
<i> results available to inform business planning, education programmes and employment services;</i><br />
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The report will subsequently be made available to the public. To inform this report, we are seeking a broad range of views from members of the public who are interested in craft, craft practitioners,
craft industry groups and organisations, online craft communities, craft galleries and retailers,
craft researchers and publications, curators, and teachers and students engaged in craft
practice.<br />
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<u><b>Survey details</b></u><br />
The consultation is open from 18 June - 19 August and is in three parts:<br />
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Part One - seeking the views of the wider public and those engaged in craft.<br />
Part Two - developing a profile of those that design and make craft in New Zealand.<br />
Part Three - craftsmanship skills and qualifications.<br />
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There are 25 questions (though not all may apply) including sub-questions for students and graduates, and residents of Christchurch and Canterbury following the spate of recent earthquakes. The survey can be accessed at: <b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012">www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012</a></b><br />
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<b>The Auckland public consultation meeting will be held this Thursday 21st June at 7:30pm, as part of Objectspace's <i>7UP Talkfest</i></b>. We are delighted to support Objectspace in celebrating seven years of their operation. Throughout the week, there are a wide range of guest speakers and an exciting <b><a href="http://www.objectspace.org.nz/programme/show.php?documentCode=3369" target="_blank">programme</a></b>. Additional consultation meetings will take place in Dunedin (6th July), Wellington and Christchurch (to be confirmed).<br />
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<u><b>What happens when the consultation ends? </b></u><br />Craft
Aotearoa is in the process of founding a national reference group to
inform and support the development of a report that contextualises the
research results. This group will comprise representatives from a range
of craft disciplines across New Zealand, to ensure a national overview
and is a model of collaboration that has been successful
internationally. For example, in 2008-2009 it was used in the
development of <i>The Craft Blueprint: a workforce development plan for craft in the UK</i>.<br />
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It is anticipated that the final report will provide a platform for future projects that <span>ultimately ensures the public has greater access to a broad range of craft activities throughout New Zealand. </span><br />
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<u><b>What are the key outcomes resulting from this research project? </b></u><br />
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<li>members of the public have an opportunity to share their thoughts on craft in New Zealand </li>
<li>statistical evidence is gathered </li>
<li>a national craft database will be developed and managed by Craft Aotearoa</li>
<li>leadership across the New Zealand craft sector is strengthened</li>
<li>relationships are strengthened within the craft sector</li>
<li>increasing awareness of craft strengths and weaknesses at the present time</li>
<li>increasing awareness of how to engage the public in craft sector</li>
<li>a current profile of the New Zealand craft sector and how the public engage in craft is developed </li>
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<u><b>What are the constraints of the research project? </b></u><br />Due
to lack of funding the research will not seek to include any individual
face to face or phone interviews, and only four public consultation
meetings will be held to support the project in Auckland, Wellington,
Christchurch and Dunedin.<br />
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We have met with Statistics New
Zealand who advise that as the data set for craft industries is too
marginal to be of a good quality, it will not be possible to reference
any government statistics pertaining to craft. (We think this makes this research project even more valuable.)<u><b> </b></u><br />
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<u><b>Please help us to spread the word by:</b></u><br />
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<li>sharing the survey link in your newsletter, on your website or blog, on your facebook page, or by direct email to your colleagues and clients: <b><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012">www.surveymonkey.com/s/CraftAotearoa2012</a></b></li>
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For any further enquiries please feel free to contact:<br /> Jenna-Lea Philpott, Founding Trustee<br />
Craft Aotearoa Charitable Trust <br /> Phone: 022 615 3669<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz">jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz</a><br /> <b><a href="http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.com/">http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.com</a></b><br />
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Founding <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa">Craft Aotearoa</a></b> trustee, Dr. Warren Feeney, is the also the new director of the <b><a href="http://www.nzafa.com/web/">New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts</a></b>, which was founded in 1882. With three galleries on the Wellington waterfront, the NZAFA is an easy two minute walk from the city's retailers making it the perfect lunchtime visit for busy workers. Regular exhibitions featuring new work from established and emerging artists throughout New Zealand are held in the Academy’s architectural award winning galleries. We asked Warren to share with us his thoughts on New Zealand craft including an insight into collectors of craft. <br />
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<b>1. The gallery of the NZAFA has a long history of supporting craft and visual arts. What kind of support do you offer craft practitioners today?</b><br />
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<i>There is a significant representation of jewellery and ceramics in the gallery’s exhibition programme – especially the four annual thematic members exhibition. In addition, the gallery space, Gallery One has a representation by members of the Academy working in jewellery (silver, jade), wood as well as ceramics. These are exhibited throughout the year.</i><br />
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<b>2. It is great to see craft permanently displayed on the Wellington waterfront in the front of the NZAFA gallery. What kinds of objects can the public buy? </b><i> </i><br />
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<i>As above – Jewellery and ceramics are key </i><br />
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<b> 3. Is there a typical craft collector/buyer profile? </b><i> </i><br />
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<i>From my observation, serious craft collectors tend to be individuals with an interest in serious New Zealand art as well. They are interested in a quality of ideas and of making. </i><br />
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<i>That’s interesting and I imagine on one level it is about critical mass. That is, a centre for a specific form of art – its display and acquisition is going to attract an audience looking for that experience in one space. However, I would also imagine it is due to the shift in craft towards curation in galleries and the presence of dealer galleries specializing in craft.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b>5. How will the NZAFA be supporting New Zealand craft this year and beyond? </b> <i> </i><br />
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<i>The upcoming 'Kete' project is a key focus for the NZAFA looking towards the future. Located in Wellington, the gallery is in a hub of craft-based creative industries and centre for the arts and craft practice. I would like to see this grow over the next ten years into a unique craft event that reaches into the Pacific and Asian community.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b>6. In another recent poll, Craft Aotearoa found that more than 90% believe there is a craft revival in New Zealand at present. Do you agree with this and if so, do you think the revival is here to stay or a passing trend?</b> <i> </i><br />
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<i> I would suggest it is not so much a revival as a growing awareness. I still feel that the criticism leveled at craft in the 1980s by the fine arts community and art critics, accompanied by the demise of the Craft Council did serious damage to craft in New Zealand – and of course the deregulation of the economy and emergence of cheaply imported items from businesses like the Warehouse served to further and even more seriously diminish the status and value accorded to craft. Possibly it is not so much a revival as a new interest in something that hasn’t gone away. Potters, jewellers and ceramicists continued to make work regardless – they just didn’t get the kind of attention that they deserved and that was accorded to other art forms during the 1990s.</i><b> </b><br />
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<b><i>Matariki Whenua</i></b>, an exhibition developed with support from <b><a href="http://www.maoriart.org.nz/" target="_blank">Toi Maori Aotearoa</a></b> and featuring the work of Baye Riddell, Colleen Urlich, Darcy Nicholas, Derek Lardelli, Diane Prince, Lewis Gardiner, Manos Nathan, Paerau Corneal, Rangi Kipa, Stacy Gordine, Wi Taepa, Brian Flintoff, Craig Potton, Jeanne Macaskill, Mike O’Donnell, and Russell Moses.<br />
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<b>9 June-1 July 2012, 1 Queens Wharf, Wellington. </b><br />
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<i> </i></div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-29192310746921473762012-06-01T20:01:00.000-07:002012-06-01T23:55:23.071-07:00A very crafty weekend at Te Papa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This blog comes to you live from <b><a href="http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Te Papa</a></b>, Wellington where Handmade 2012 is taking place. I'm sitting in the very social Knit Lounge on level three where lots of women get to know each other better as they knit and share project ideas and stories. And to my amazement, the biggest pair of knitting needles I have ever seen (almost the same height as me!) are available for anyone to come and have a go. Now there is a challenge for the little ones! <br />
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Craft classes are taking place simultaneously. One room had lots of sewing machines being used with material being flung about and eager eyes taking in all the presenter was saying. Just before, an architect student commented on the lecture presentation this morning by Lucy Arnold from Felt, who talked about her ideas for craft in post-earthquakes Christchurch. Katy McRae commented that she enjoyed giving a workshop earlier today on 'Fabulous Felt Birds' and I hear that in the Princess Catherine Middleton era, workshops in lace making are pretty popular too. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/YourHomeGarden" target="_blank">Your Home & Garden</a></b> are in support with a special subscription deal for HANDMADE 2012 attendees - if anyone wants to know how to make a beautiful paper pom poms this is THE place to be! They are busy showing people how to create beautiful pom poms from coloured tissue paper (very handy for special occassions) and I've watched grandparents and their grandchildren pop along to their busy table.Pink is still the most magical colour for little girls...<br />
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Tomorrow promises to be equally full of exciting classes. I'm fascinated by the 'Turkish Marbling Paper' and 'Bottle Cap Pin Cushion' workshops. <br />
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Must go now as about to deliver our presentation on <i>The Role of Handmade Craft in the 21st Century. </i></div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-20946200610267648702012-05-27T16:19:00.001-07:002012-05-28T13:07:42.322-07:00Craft Aotearoa News<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As the year gets busier for <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">Craft Aotearoa</a></b>, we thought we would take this opportunity to update you on what we are about and also our progress to date. <br />
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<u><b>Our Vision</b></u><br />
Craft Aotearoa is a new, national organisation that aims to create and promote opportunities for the public of New Zealand to have increased access to craft research, exhibitions, events, and education and training opportunities across a broad range of craft disciplines. We do this to foster the retention and development of craft skills and ensure knowledge and learning is transferred from one generation to the next. We are in the process of establishing a range of partnerships within craft and across the wider economy to deliver initiatives that will elevate and as importantly, celebrate New Zealand craft and engage the public of New Zealand. <br />
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<u><b>Premise </b></u><br />
The premise for establishing this organisation was captured three years earlier at a national craft symposium held 2nd May 2009 at Christchurch Art Gallery. It was acknowledged that although New Zealand craft practice was in a moment of ascendancy and demonstrating a developing maturity, greater market promotion, curatorial and audience development was needed to engage the public of New Zealand. There was a call for a more formal craft network to be established across New Zealand (reducing geographical segmentation) and that a Crafts Council or a national organisation focused on supporting both makers and their audiences (the public of New Zealand) be formed to foster a range of initiatives, in order to ensure the advancement of New Zealand craft practice and engagement of the wider public. The symposium also confirmed that craft was important to our national identity, history and the national economy (particularly tourism). <br />
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Founding Trustees also recognised the need to develop initiatives for the public to have greater access and opportunities to learn about and participate in craft and to practice craftsmanship. In response, they decided to set up a charitable trust.<br />
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<u><b>Application to the Charities Commission</b></u><br />
In 2011, Craft Aotearoa was accepted into Chapman Tripp’s pro bono programme and a charitable trust application was submitted in December to the Charities Commission. Our charitable trust status is currently pending. Our application was reviewed in May and we have been asked to supply further information, which is a fairly standard request. Our charitable objectives and activities can be found in our <b><a href="http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.co.nz/2011/12/our-charitable-purposes-and-activities.html" target="_blank">December blog</a></b>.<u><b> </b></u><br />
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<u><b>Our priorities June–December 2012</b></u><br />
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<li>become a registered charity with the Charities Commission and arrange a gala launch of Craft Aotearoa in Wellington early September in partnership with the <b><a href="http://www.nzafa.com/web/" target="_blank">New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts</a></b> </li>
<li>launch a national craft research project to develop a current profile of the New Zealand craft sector and better understand how the wider public currently engage in craft. Public consultation meetings to be held in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in partnership with craft organisations from 1st June – 31st July. The research will be published and made available to the public in due course. </li>
<li>establish a national craft research advisory group to inform and support the development of a report that contextualises the above research results and provides a platform for future projects and work with Statistics New Zealand to uncover craft data that can be included in this report. </li>
<li>support and present at craft events including Objectspace’s <b><a href="http://www.objectspace.org.nz/programme/show.php?documentCode=3369" target="_blank">7Up Talkfest</a></b> celebrations on 21st June in Auckland and at <b><a href="http://www.handmade2012.co.nz/" target="_blank">Handmade 2012</a></b> on 2nd June in Wellington and other events as they arise. </li>
<li>continue to gather and publish craft sector news, interviews, events, and other relevant information beneficial to the wider public on Craft Aotearoa’s blog (<b><a href="http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.com/">http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.com/</a></b>) </li>
<li>support the public of Christchurch to access opportunities to view craft and continue to provide information and support to displaced craft studio artists and organisations in Christchurch, following the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. </li>
<li>launch a national craft e-newsletter and <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">facebook page</a></b> that promotes opportunities for the public to engage in craft events, exhibitions, workshops, and other learning opportunities</li>
<li>secure start-up funding to support the above activities which are all voluntary at present.</li>
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<u><b>Our Supporters </b></u><br />
Our founding supporters are <b><a href="http://www.chapmantripp.com/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Chapman Tripp</a></b> (legal advice and assistance), <b><a href="http://www.bod.co.nz/" target="_blank">Board of Design</a></b> (branding identity) and the <b><a href="http://www.nzafa.com/web/" target="_blank">New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts</a></b> (who are supporting the gala launch of Craft Aotearoa later in the year). Our blog has recently been listed in the <b><a href="http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/arts-development-and-resources/directory-of-arts-and-culture-links" target="_blank">Creative New Zealand online arts directory</a> </b>and with <a href="http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/connect/industry-directory?filter2=&filter3=&filter4[]=358" target="_blank"><b>The Big Idea industry directory</b></a> and has had over 3,430 views to date, the majority from New Zealand and a growing number from Russia, the UK, and America. Our <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa" target="_blank">facebook page</a></b> was launched four days ago and has been supported with over 160 'likes' from a range of individual craft business owners and organisations. The majority of 'likers' are female (95%), from Auckland (closely followed by Christchurch), and are aged between 25-44 years.<u><b> </b></u><br />
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<u><b>Founding Trustees</b></u><br />
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<b>Jenna-Lea Philpott</b> is an experienced arts and creative industries consultant who has held high profile public sector roles in New Zealand and the UK, specialising in economic development, arts management and workforce development. She has broad sector knowledge, working in partnership with many arts and craft organisations, creative business owners, industry groups, education providers, artists and central and local government agencies and has managed significant research projects including the <i>The Craft Blueprint: a Workforce Development Plan for Craft in the UK</i> launched at the House of Lords in 2009 and the <i>Christchurch Creative Industries Strategy 2005 – 2007</i>, the first regional plan of its kind in New Zealand.<br />
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<b>Penny Eames</b>: JP, MA (Applied) has been involved in setting up programmes in the arts and education for nearly thirty years. Currently she is Managing Director of PSE Consultancy, Managing Director of Arts Access International, Chair of Voice Arts Trust and a Trustee of Arts Participation New Zealand. Penny has extensive national and international experience, has been on the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand and has been an advisor to craft and arts organisations throughout New Zealand. Penny has worked on projects in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Hong Kong and Australia, particularly in the arts and justice sector and was the founder and Executive Director of Arts Access Aotearoa for nine years. Before that, she was a Programme Manager for the Arts Council of New Zealand, Director of New Zealand Workers Educational Association and a freelance writer. <br />
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<b>Dr. Warren Feeney</b> is the Director of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, an art historian, arts commentator and the author of The Radical, the Reactionary and the Canterbury Society of Arts 1180 – 1996. From 1999 to 2010 he was the Director of the Centre of Contemporary Art and over the past 20 years has written for the Journal of New Zealand Art History, Art New Zealand, The New Zealand Journal of History and numerous catalogues and publications on New Zealand art.<u><b> </b></u><br />
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<u><b>How to get involved, stay connected or find out more information </b></u><br />
As a developing organisation, we welcome your ideas, support and opportunities to collaborate on projects. Help us reach those interested in learning about and engaging in New Zealand craft by: <br />
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<li>sharing the link to our blog <b><a href="http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.com/">http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.com/</a></b> in your newsletters, website, and emails</li>
<li>facebook page integration - 'like' us on facebook and share our posts with your networks at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa"><b>www.facebook.com/CraftAotearoa</b></a> </li>
<li>supporting our national craft research project by participating and promoting to your contacts</li>
<li>signing up to receive our monthly e-newsletter by sending us an email at <b><a href="mailto:jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz">jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz</a> </b></li>
<li>sending us your news and photos to include in future blogs</li>
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</div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-33522074959261997132012-05-21T16:03:00.001-07:002012-05-22T03:43:40.237-07:00The word CRAFT. What does it mean to you?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The word 'craft' continues to stir debate in New Zealand. In some countries, the use of the word 'craft' has stood the test of time and has maintained its relevance, even evolved. In New Zealand, 'craft' is still a work in progress. Against a backdrop of more modern (some might say trendy) friends such as applied arts, object arts, designer made, or even handmade, it has become a crowded landscape and poor old craft is seen by some influential people as, well, just that - poor, OLD craft. Often relegated to the box of country craft fairs, the kitsch, community craft markets, and associated with objects that are made with perhaps poorer quality construction, or uninspiring design.<br />
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Consider the growth of online craft communities though, which has seen the word craft re-emerge in some sort of renaissance. Throughout New Zealand, cyberspace has embraced many new groups that include both dedicated 'crafters' as well as 'craft enthusiasts.' Here is a sample, with a combined total of nearly 5,000 members or 'likes':<b> </b><br />
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<b><a href="http://wellingtoncraftivism.blogspot.co.nz/2011/11/crafti-zine-edition-1.html" target="_blank">Wellington Craftism Collective</a></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/kraftbomb" target="_blank">Kraftbomb</a></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thecraftcollectivenz" target="_blank">The Craft Collective</a></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CrafternoonTea" target="_blank">Crafternoon Tea</a></b><br />
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The word 'craft' is also in<i> <a href="http://tvnz.co.nz/hearts-in-crafts/s1-ep3-video-4832663" target="_blank"><b>Hearts in Crafts</b></a></i>, a television series currently showing on TVNZ 7. which opens with the line 'the show for those of us with a passion for craft.'<br />
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Whereas ‘craft’ is seen by some as applying to both the process of creating something as well as the end result, terms such as applied or object art seem to be associated with the final object produced, without reference to the process that comes before. A slight shift, that seems to have lots of implications, especially for those who strive to make objects, and need to market themselves to a buying public and maybe a fine art world comprised of gallery directors, curators, collectors, and art critics.<br />
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If I dust off my linguistics degree hat for a minute, I wonder whether there has been a shift in semantics, that is, a shift in the meaning of the word 'craft', or whether it is merely a shift in context as to how the word is actually applied? A quick canvass of friends over dinner, who are not engaged in making objects resulted in comments such as '<i>craft is about the process of making something</i>' and '<i>craft can mean anything from craft beer to craft car manufacturing</i>' and <i>'a craft item is something handmade</i>.' This in turn led to a discussion about how in the world of advertising, it has suddenly become cool to use the word 'craft' to raise consumer's expectations about quality - everything from cheese, beer, wine, car manufacturing, building companies, you name it really. </div>
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This presents a very interesting situation. In the wider New Zealand economy, particularly at a consumer level, the use of the word 'craft' carries some prestige. Why then, does the world of fine art resist it's use, or worse, denigrate<span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span> it, as one person suggested to me recently? Perhaps the observations of Hamish Coney, who wrote an article for<b> <a href="http://www.idealog.co.nz/magazine/4/lost-craft">Idealog #4</a> </b>in 2006 shed some light: <i> </i><br />
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<i>'When branded as ‘craft’ even the coolest practitioner (like, say, potter—sorry, ceramicist—Len Castle) won’t get a look in when it came to getting a bit of art cred. Things started to look up a bit when ‘craft’ morphed into ‘Applied Art’ in the mid 80s in a classic case of transitional branding. The momentum really picked up in the 1990s when the phrase ‘Object Art’ entered the art lexicon.'</i><br />
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About this point, I decided to consult <b><a href="http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/craft" target="_blank">Webster's online dictionary</a></b> for an official explanation of terms. Only craft was searchable. Applied art and object art, being two words each were not a recognised singular concept. <i> </i><br />
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<i>Craft - art or skill; dexterity in particular manual employment; hence the occupation or employment itself; manual art; a trade AND those engaged in any trade taken collectively; a guild: as the craft of ironmongers.</i><br />
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<u><b>International Comparisons</b></u><br />
If we look to our international colleagues, the word 'craft' does not seem to be relegated to the past. It is actually very current, carries prestige, and has aspirational qualities associated with the skill and craftsmanship (perfected over many years of intense training) needed to craft an object. Perhaps there are some in New Zealand that also subscribe to this school of thought? One wonders what students and graduates think about this terminology dilemma as they embark on their new career path.<br />
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Internationally, there are a number of national organisations that have 'craft' in their title, all of which seek to advance public awareness and appreciation for innovative, aesthetically designed objects (that one might find exhibited in public art galleries). For example, <b><a href="http://www.craftscotland.org/">Craft Scotland</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.craftni.org/">Craft Northern Ireland</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/">Crafts Council</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.craftaustralia.org.au/">Craft Australia</a></b> (in the process of closing its 40 year operations), <b><a href="http://www.craftinamerica.org/">Craft in America</a></b>, the <b><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/australasiancraftnetwork/">Australasian Craft Network</a></b>, the <b><a href="http://www.worldcraftscouncil.org/home.html">World Crafts Council</a></b>, the <b><a href="http://www.ccdi.org.za/about-ccdi%20%20">Cape Craft and Design Institute</a></b> in South Africa, and more. International publications such as the <a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/crafts-magazine/"><b>Crafts magazine</b> </a>or <b><a href="http://www.craftunbound.net/">Craft Unbound</a></b> embrace the word craft too.One person who knows about the inherent challenges around use of terminology, particularly in relation to the marketing of craft objects, is Emma Walker, CEO of Craft Scotland, who states on their <b><a href="http://www.craftscotland.org/about-us/our-work/thecword/concept.html">website</a></b> that: <i>"I had spoken to over a hundred makers who were brilliantly talented, highly creative and ambitious for their futures. However, every conversation I had with them was about the long-debated question “What is Craft?” – a question asked time and time again in industry research. I had been in the sector three weeks and I was already frustrated and bored of the debate."</i><br />
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Emma and her team went on to develop the 'C' word marketing campaign, designed to provoke interest and discussion on Scottish craft at a national and international level. This advert was played in cinemas around the UK. (Click on the youtube video below or <b><a href="http://www.craftscotland.org/about-us/our-work/thecword/" target="_blank">here</a></b> for more information. <br />
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To be on par internationally, there was no question that we needed to include the word 'craft' in our name, and, being a nation with two official languages, we chose the Maori word for New Zealand, 'aotearoa.' (For our international readers, that means land of the long white cloud and if you ever arrive in New Zealand by ship, that will immediately become visible long before you step foot on land.)<br />
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Craft Aotearoa has also had to carefully consider the appropriate use of terminology in a legal context, firstly with the drafting of <b><a href="http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.co.nz/2011/12/our-charitable-purposes-and-activities.html">our charitable objectives</a></b> in our Trust Deed document, and secondly in the context of being asked by the Charities Commission to provide a definition of 'craft' and 'craftsmanship.' One could write a thesis based on that simple question, however we will leave the final word to our government (via Creative New Zealand) who outline what they mean by craft/object art in the <b><a href="http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/getting-funded/funding-forms/craft-object-art-funding-guide-2012">2012 Craft /Object Art funding guide</a></b>. <br />
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Queens Birthday weekend in Wellington sees the return of <b><a href="http://www.handmade2012.co.nz/" target="_blank">HANDMADE</a></b>, a festival celebrating beautiful and creative things. It is the place for people who want to learn the skills and crafts of previous generations but in today's context, using modern technology and style. Even if you have never taken a craft class before - this is an event where you can try something new and different - and what a great way to spend a winter weekend!<br />
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The <b><a href="http://www.handmade2012.co.nz/programme/" target="_blank">2012 programme</a> </b>features 80 different activities across a variety of crafts taught by passionate teachers from throughout New Zealand who are keen to demonstrate their skills, and help you create a beautiful craft object. There are three types of classes:<br />
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<b>1. Workshops:</b> hands-on classes that give you the opportunity to learn under the guidance of our teachers and to complete the object you are making, so that you learn the complete process.<br />
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<b>2. Making Masterclasses: </b>a new addition to the HANDMADE 2012 programme, these masterclasses are workshops for those of you who have experience in a particular craft and want to further your skills by learning from the best. Masterclasses are presentations from well-known and highly-regarded experts in their field, and most include demonstrations of craft. Masterclass presentations give you the opportunity to watch and learn, with helpful tips along the way.<br />
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<b>3. Lecture Series: </b>educational seminars offering an opportunity to explore craft and beautiful handmade things in a different way. Speakers from various areas will provide new and interesting insights in these 50 minute presentations, <b>including Craft Aotearoa. Join us for an exploration of <i>Handmade New Zealand craft in the 21st Century </i>on Saturday afternoon and also the Wellington launch of our national craft research project.</b><br />
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Each of the classes fall under one of the following categories: Remade, Taste, Yarn, Homework, Heirloom, Stitch, Free Range, and World.<br />
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More information including how to purchase tickets can be found at <b><a href="http://www.handmade2012.co.nz/" target="_blank">HANDMADE 2012</a></b>.</div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-52486961626106890592012-05-08T18:28:00.000-07:002012-05-10T03:53:17.274-07:00Innovative Glass Exhibition showing at Objectspace<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of <b><a href="http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/getting-funded/find-funding-opportunities?artform=craft-object" target="_blank">Creative New Zealand</a></b>'s funding priorities is to support craft exhibitions to tour nationally and internationally and last week I had the good fortune to be in Auckland whilst new work by Jim Denison and Leanne Williams was on show at <b><a href="http://www.objectspace.org.nz/" target="_blank">Objectspace</a></b>. <i>The Crystal Chain Gang: Fancy Fools Flight</i> was originally produced and curated by Greg Donson, Senior Curator at the <b><a href="http://www.sarjeant.org.nz/site/index.php" target="_blank">Sarjeant Gallery</a></b> in Wanganui, one of New Zealand's favourite glass destinations (see our <b><a href="http://craftaotearoa.blogspot.co.nz/2012/05/exciting-year-for-wanganui-glass-group.html" target="_blank">previous blog</a></b>). It will also tour to <b><a href="http://www.thesuter.org.nz/" target="_blank">The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu</a></b> in Nelson, <a href="http://www.pataka.org.nz/" target="_blank"><b>Pataka Museum of Arts and Cultures</b></a> in Porirua, and <b><a href="http://www.aratoi.org.nz/" target="_blank">Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History</a></b> in Masterton.<br />
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In lots of ways, this is great news for New Zealand craft. To see craft objects exhibited centre stage in public galleries bodes well for the future and also for the makers of such work. It is also encouraging to see galleries outside the main city centres being included, thus ensuring that audiences for craft are developed in a broader geographical sense. <br />
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As I stood in the gallery entrance, I found myself rather excited by the glass mirage that greeted me, including an impressive chandelier with crystals adorned with glass wings and a central column of cast-glass chicken feet. Supported by a funding grant from Creative New Zealand, this new body of work not only blurs the boundaries of craft, art and design, it challenges those boundaries too.<br />
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Since 2004, Jim Dennison and Leanne Williams have worked collaboratively as the <b><a href="http://www.crystalchaingang.co.nz/" target="_blank"><i>The Crystal Chain Gang</i></a></b>, supported by a dedicated crew of between two and three studio assistants who have been vital in bringing this labour-intensive and heavy cast glass work to fruition. Taking the overlooked utilitarian bottle form as its starting point, the exhibition features a group of bottles based on the form of cut-glass decanters often used to house alcoholic spirits - but could be seen to hold spirits of a different kind. The Crystal Chain Gang top these with stoppers that feature a line up of guardian characters that are drawn from a rich visual memory bank, both real and imagined.<br />
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Sourcing inspiration from second-hand shop finds and images from books, the pair literally re-mould these overlooked objects into new forms, punk them up, subvert them and make them foolish and heroic all at once. They state, “<i>The message is not in the bottle but it is the bottle itself... our intention is to stir memory and re-contextualise the bottle to try and engage the viewer in new and unexpected ways”</i>. <br />
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Dennison and Williams draw inspiration from a wide range of areas, including the history of glass-making abroad, from which they cite René Lalique and the elaborate glass furnishings created for Eastern palaces during the nineteenth century as influences. Closer to home, New Zealand colonial history and objects and imagery sourced from second-hand shops are all brought together.<br />
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The exhibition also features earlier works made by the Crystal Chain Gang including a delightful colourful flock of budgies, tuis and bellbirds and a jewelled skull named Polly. One immediately appreciates the skill evident in bringing about such level of detail, for example the bird feathers. Their life-like form is engaging. <br />
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Also engaging is the accompanying 30 page exhibition publication made possible with support from Creative New Zealand. With stunning colour photos, an introduction by the original curator Greg Donson, and essays by Greg Donson and Bronwyn Lloyd it is a great read. Copies can be purchased direct from Objectspace for $15. <br />
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The exhibition continues at Objectspace until Saturday 9 June.<i></i></div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-79161629964066417132012-05-03T01:20:00.000-07:002012-05-21T23:28:58.874-07:00Exciting Year for Wanganui Glass Group<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Home to the renowned neo-classical <b><a href="http://www.sarjeant.org.nz/">Sarjeant Gallery</a></b>, the <b><a href="http://www.wanganuiglassschool.com/">Wanganui Glass School</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.mcnamara.co.nz/">McNamara Gallery</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://www.quayschool.ac.nz/">Quay School of the Arts</a></b>, Wanganui has emerged as a creative haven that is also home to the very active <b><a href="http://www.wanganuiglass.co.nz/">Wanganui Glass Group</a></b>. There are over 30 practicing glass artists in Wanganui who exhibit nationally and internationally and whose work spans several disciplines including blowing, kiln casting, flame working, fusing, stained glass, pate-de-verre, cold construction and mixed media. <br />
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As New Zealand's only location offering full-time study of glass, Wanganui will further develop its reputation as a leading glass destination this year with a series of events from 13 - 22 October for both the glass community and the wider public. Last year's events were well supported, as captured in this short video.<br />
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As part of this year's celebrations, <b><a href="http://www.sabbiagallery.com/artists_biography.php?pname=bel1">Clare Belfrage</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.masterworksgallery.com/index.cfm?action=artists&page=profile&artist_id=10">Galia Amsel</a></b> will be contributing as the 2012 Visiting Artists and each will run a five day glass workshop from 15 - 19 October. One of Australia's leading glass artists, Clare's work has been included in many international public and private collections. Galia is also a renowned glass artist, based in New Zealand whose work references strong, sculptural forms in vibrant colours. For further information on these workshops, and to register visit <b><a href="http://www.wanganuiglass.co.nz/">Wanganui Glass Group</a></b>. <br />
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The <b><a href="http://www.nzsag.co.nz/">New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass</a></b> (NZSAG) will also be holding a conference in Wanganui from 19-22 October for more than 200 members including artists, collectors, interested members of the public and related institutions. It will be a great opportunity for those in the glass sector to come together and celebrate the craft of glass making. <br />
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<u><b>2012 Wanganui Glass Events</b></u> <br />
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<b>Oct 13-21: </b>Glass Hub on Victoria Avenue. Showcasing WGG artists, exhibition by Glass School students and Resident Artist.<br />
<b>Oct 13: </b>Blowing of ‘Design a Monster’ entries, student glass sale and ‘Blowing in the Dark’ at Wanganui Glass School. <br />
<b>Oct 14:</b> Glass blowing demonstration for the public and student glass sale at Wanganui Glass School.<br />
<b>Oct 15-19:</b> Clare Belfrage Blowing Workshop at <b><a href="http://www.chronicleglass.co.nz/" target="_blank">Chronicle Glass Studio</a></b><br />
<b>Oct 15-19: </b>Galia Amsel Casting Workshop at Wanganui Glass School.<br />
<b>Oct 17: </b>Wanganui Glass Group Social Event. Chronicle Glass Studio will host a relaxed member’s get-together with drinks, nibbles and a glass blowing demonstration by Clare Belfrage.<br />
<b>Oct 19:</b> Glass Olympics at Chronicle Glass Studio<br />
<b>Oct 19 - 22: </b>New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass (NZSAG) Conference. </div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-72206989645209773122012-04-27T19:02:00.000-07:002012-04-28T03:35:18.093-07:00Craft Matters in the UK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of my favourite magazines is <b><a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/crafts-magazine/" target="_blank"><i>Crafts: The Magazine for Contemporary Craft.</i></a> </b>Published bi-monthly in the UK by the <b><a href="http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/" target="_blank">Crafts Council</a></b>, I always look forward to reading their thought-provoking articles and find the photos engaging as well.<br />
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Rummaging through older copies is like opening a treasure trove. Out pops the <b><a href="http://www.craftmatters.org.uk/about" target="_blank">Craft Matters</a> </b>brochure inside one magazine which states that 'the Crafts Council's goal is to make the UK the best place to make, see, collect and learn about contemporary craft.' Thousands pledged their support for craft during the Craft Matters campaign. I've picked some out some of the comments for your interest:<i> </i><br />
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forming material by hand in order to enrich and change our immediate
environment.' </i>Andrew, Edinburgh. <i> </i><br />
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<i>'I am convinced that in this era of globalization, craft is the most
visible and concrete way to discover, understand and appreciate the
diversity of cultures.' </i>Indrasen Vencatachellum, ex Director of UNESCO's programme for craft development.<br />
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'<i>Helping professional makers to do what they do is as important to
me as supporting new music, film and visual art. The skill and processes
that a finished object represents is far more tangible than most give
it credit for...and objects can still be functional as they ever were,
going back hundreds of years, or they can blur the boundaries of what is
possible in the 21st century with digital tools and contemporary
thinking.' </i>Nick, Edinburgh.<i> </i><br />
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<i>'One of the great empowering things about learning craft is that it is
almost a physical manifestation of 'I can change the world.' ' </i>Grayson Perry. <br />
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I wonder how New Zealander's would respond if they were asked why craft matters to them? One of my other favourite quotes from the Craft Matters brochure is that of Jeanette Winterson OBE who says that <i>'the most satisfying thing a human being can do - and the sexiest - is to make something. Life is about relationship - to each other - and to the material world. Making something is a relationship. The thing about craft, about the making of everyday objects that we can have around us, about the making of objects that are beautiful and/or useful, is that our everyday life is enriched.' </i><br />
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So, craft enriches our lives and it seems, there is recognition and significant support for craft practice in the UK. Food for thought really......especially when considering the New Zealand context of how one first learns craft, or more specifically, the methods of learning within formal and informal settings, the quality and accessibility of craft training, and range of levels. <b>Craft Aotearoa is interested in researching how craft skills are acquired (among other things) and will soon launch a national research project. If you would like to find out more about this, become a key partner or share your views then do send me an email with your contact details so that you are on our database: jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz</b><br />
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Finally, when reading through Rosy Greenlees' (Crafts Council Executive Director) article in the July/August issue of <i>Crafts</i>, it is interesting to note the recent political shift towards craft education in the UK. Rosy reports that John Hayes, the Coalition Minister for further education, skills and lifelong learning has recently spoken about '<i>the role hand-crafted beauty plans in our lives, and how as a nation, we need to recalibrate our priorities, to reconsider how we value higher education, and to re-assert the importance of learning through doing.'</i> Going forwards, I wonder what the strategic priorities will be for craft education and learning here in New Zealand? Are we arming our craft artists and makers with the best possible skills and opportunities to push the creative boundaries of innovation, ensuring New Zealand remains not only relevant, but at the forefront of the global world of craft?<br />
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PS. Don't forget to fill in our poll on whether you believe there is a craft revival in New Zealand at present. </div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-65138840856289656442012-03-29T01:04:00.003-07:002012-03-29T19:28:12.470-07:00NZ Craft Revival Captured in "Hearts in Crafts" TV Series<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
Craft Aotearoa is back in action after taking an extended sabbatical following the earthquakes of 23rd December, and we have been busy working on a range of initiatives including upcoming blogs featuring craft news and interviews. Later in this blog, we catch up with Adrienne Anderson, Producer with Whitebait TV, but first, an introduction to their ground-breaking upcoming craft television series. <br />
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Presented by Tamsin Cooper (well known designer of delicate handmade fashion accessories and coats) and Justin Newcombe (guru of landscape designs big and small), the show features DIY projects that anyone can make at home, and also profiles people who are internationally renowned craft masters, exuberant hobbyists, environmental saviours turning trash to treasure as well as the meeting places where like minded crafters gather to share and learn. <br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">Over the past decade, the popularity of hand crafting in New Zealand has been on the comeback with a noticeable rise in the number of craft markets, blog sites and Facebook pages. Producer Adrienne Anderson has been “hugely inspired by the depth of talent and diversity of craft we have uncovered in the making of the series. New Zealanders have always been into making things and what we are seeing now is a return to our roots, reigniting the skills we learnt as children and putting them to creative use. In our grandparents day these skills were borne out of necessity but in today's context, the motivation of craft takes many forms.” </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Adrienne adds that “the craft revival is being driven by more than purely the desire to be creative. The economic downturn has had an impact with many people turning to making, rather than buying, and for those with the creative talents to take it that step further, it provides a wonderful opportunity to turn it into a business. There is also a rapidly growing movement that is driven by environmental concerns - the need to eliminate waste - upcycle, re purpose and re use. For others, it's about the sense of belonging that comes from getting together to knit or sew and have a chat.” <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Why did Whitebait TV want to make a TV series about craft? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>The idea had been floating around for a couple of years. It was really about acknowledging the resurgence of hand crafting in recent years and that there was no vehicle for showcasing our wealth of crafting talent on screen. </i><br />
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Tell us about the name <i>Hearts in Crafts</i>… </div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>It speaks for itself really – it’s a show for people whose heart and passion is in crafting. </i><br />
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What was the best thing about making this series?<br />
<i>The extraordinary talent, creativity and diversity of the many crafters we were privileged to work with in making the show. </i><br />
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What did you learn?<br />
<i>That when it comes to crafting, your only limitation is your imagination! And that there is no end to the creative uses for old blankets! </i><br />
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Will there be another series? <br />
<i>With TVNZ 7 going at the end of June, the show is only guaranteed for one season, however we are hopeful that is popularity will be such that other options will be considered for a second series. </i><br />
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How would you describe the NZ craft scene? <br />
<i>Alive and thriving! </i><br />
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When do we tune in? <br />
<i>Saturday 7th April, 6:30pm on TVNZ 7. </i><br />
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<b>Until our next blog, check out the work of glass artists at the <a href="http://www.nzsag.co.nz/" target="_blank">New Zealand Society of Glass Artists.</a> </b><br />
<span lang="EN-NZ" style="color: black; font-family: "Lucida Console"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> </span> </div></div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872265788099496939.post-90957119897508521962012-01-02T23:42:00.000-08:002012-01-03T01:40:35.204-08:00NZ Craft Destinations & Craft Town Scotland<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Happy New Year everyone! As the holiday season continues, we know many of you will take the opportunity to visit, see, and buy craft and object art in various holiday destinations around New Zealand. Maybe you have a favourite craft destination? Maybe there is </b><b>a particular town or city, gallery, retail outlet, or market that you would recommend to your friends and family and to Craft Aotearoa?</b><br />
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<b>We would like to feature some of these favourite craft destinations in a future blog. You can either post a comment at the bottom of this blog or send an email to jenna-lea.philpott@craftaotearoa.org.nz Let us know the object you liked and why, where you saw it, and why you would recommend this New Zealand craft destination to others. </b><br />
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</tbody></table>Craft destinations are an interesting concept and in West Kilbride, Scotland, the whole town is being developed and marketed as 'a vibrant community of makers and an ongoing programme of activity and support for makers, residents and visitors alike.'<br />
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In 2006, <a href="http://www.crafttownscotland.org/" target="_blank">Craft Town Scotland</a>, a community-led initiative, was the national winner of the Enterprising Britain competition (a search for the most enterprising place in the UK).<br />
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Craft Town Scotland aims to have West Kilbride recognised for supporting quality and distinctiveness in craft and desig; stimulate wider interest in the arts, crafts and design and provide a basis for community learning and participation; provide studio space and gallery outlets for graduate and professional makers; develop a major regional facility that provides craft exhibitions, education and event; support other artistic and cultural initiatives into the town to complement the established craft businesses. <br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"></ul><ul></ul>Three years ago, Craft Aotearoa founding trustee Jenna-Lea Philpott visited West Kilbride whilst undertaking research for the <a href="http://www.ccskills.org.uk/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=6cMoZSIdVOA%3d&tabid=97" target="_blank">UK Craft Blueprint.</a> Ceramicist and Creative Director of Craft Town Scotland Maggie M. Broadley outlined a vision for attracting tourists to the area and revitalising the town. Today, <a href="http://www.crafttownscotland.org/" target="_blank">Craft Town Scotland</a> includes an award winning silversmith, a spinner skilled in the craft of handpainted and hand spun yarn, a glass maker and environmental artist, a textiles maker, a printmaker's boutique, a textiles designer, a ceramicist, basketmaker, woodcarver and sculptor.<br />
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In New Zealand, the relationship between craft and tourism has been integral to the economic development of many towns. Is there a place in New Zealand that stands out as a craft destination?</div>Jenna-Lea Philpotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341730769076940770noreply@blogger.com0