The President, Executive and Management Committee wish all members a happy Christmas and a fabulous New Year.
Round Tuit Group - This is a new group starting early 2018 and will meet on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of each month – from 12.30pm. This new group will be for all types of crafts that you would like to work on but never have the time, eg make a lampshade, decorate a letterbox, decoupage, paint on fabric, cover chairs, make rag dolls or any arty crafty project that you would like to do. We are looking for new members for this exciting group. If you are interested please phone: Cheryl Knot 298-9695 / Patty Bunce 293-3307 / Christine Hughes 298-1023
Group Stop/Start Dates
Last Day 2017 First Day 2018
Spinners, Knitters, Crochet (a.m.) Monday 27 November Monday 29 January
Miniature Makers Monday 27 November Monday 29 January
Painters (Tuesdays) Tuesday 28 November Tuesday 23 January
Painters (Saturday mornings) Saturday 2 December Saturday 27 January
Spinners, Knitters, Crochet (p.m.) Tuesday 28 November Tuesday 30 January
Porcelain Art Wed 29 November Wed 7 February
Weaving Friday 24 November Wed 14 February
Embroiderers Thursday 30 November Thursday 25 January
Quilters Thursday 23 November Thursday 25 January
Card Makers Plus Friday 24 November Friday 26 January
End of Wall Repair & Heat Pump Update After 27 November the heat pump will be degassed and removed. From 2-14 December, the builder, Tracey Oliver of Redwood Builders, will begin work on repairing the end wall. In January Henry Janssen, the painter will paint, and the new heat pump will be installed by Barrie Buck of Levin.
Sunday, 26 November 2017
Sunday, 30 July 2017
Thursday, 27 July 2017
We are all looking forward to holding our next MARKET DAY, when we will be opening our doors to the public on Saturday 14 October at 9am.
There will be many exciting craft tables with some very beautiful and creative items for sale from all the groups of the Society, and we will also be selling White Elephant, Produce and Plants.
Tickets will also be available for a chance to win one of our fabulous raffle prizes.
Do keep Saturday 14 October free. It is the same day as the annual Lions Club Book Fair and will be well worth a visit!
There will be many exciting craft tables with some very beautiful and creative items for sale from all the groups of the Society, and we will also be selling White Elephant, Produce and Plants.
Tickets will also be available for a chance to win one of our fabulous raffle prizes.
Do keep Saturday 14 October free. It is the same day as the annual Lions Club Book Fair and will be well worth a visit!
Sunday, 9 July 2017
We were delighted with the numbers of members of the public who attended our Exhibition held at the end of May this year. The standard of work submitted by members of the Society was very high and we enjoyed the display of work submitted by the two guest artists, JoAnna Mere, jeweller, and Anna Kennett, knitter and crocheter.
Here are some photos of the Exhibition:
Here are some photos of the Exhibition:
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Our forthcoming Exhibition
We are very pleased to publish details of our forthcoming Exhibition which will be held on
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May, from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm on both days.
We have two very exciting guest artists -
JoAnna Mere, an accomplished jeweller, whose work explores the connections between people and the land, using many items found in the marine and nature reserves of our region, and creating beautiful and amazing treasures from sustainable resources and waste materials.
Anna Kennett, whose passions are knitting and crochet, where she uses wool, cotton and other fibres, beads and other embellishments, to design and create exciting and innovative works of art, using various techniques learnt overseas, mainly from UK's top designers.
Our Exhibition will also feature a wonderful array of works created by our own members.
Entry is free and tickets will be available for a number of exciting raffles.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, 26 March 2017
Open Week
OPEN WEEK
Mon 27 March – Sat 1 April
Monday: Spinning/Knitting 9.30am-12noonMiniature Making 12.30-4.00pm
Tuesday: Painting 9.30am-12noon
Spinning/Knitting 7.30-9.30pm
Wednesday: Porcelain
Art 9.00am-12noon
Thursday: Embroidery 9.30-11.30am
Quilting 1.00-3.00pm
Friday: Weaving
10.00am-12noon
Card Makers Plus 12.30-4.00pm
Saturday: Painting 10.00am-12.30pm
all visitors VERY Welcome!
Groups Timetable
The following timetable shows the days and times of all the groups. All visitors and new members are always very welcome.
GROUPS TIMETABLE - 2017
Spinning/Knitting Monday 9.30am - 12 noon
Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Kapiti Miniatures 2nd and 4th Monday 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Painting Tuesday 9.30am - 12 noon
Saturday 10.00am – 12.30pm
Porcelain Art Wednesday 9.00am - 12 noon
Weaving 2nd Wednesday 1.30pm - 4.30pm
4th Friday 10.00am - 12 noon
Embroidery Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am
Quilting &
Patchwork Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Card-Making Plus Friday 12.30pm
- 4.00pm
For all enquiries and hall bookings please
phone: 027 448 3635,
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
A big hello... from the Spinning, Knitting and Crochet groups - aka 'Thread Arts'
Summer (ok what summer) doesn't seem to deter the spinning,
knitting and crochet group (SKC) from working those wheels and needles.
2017 started very well with our group hosting a morning tea for the whole society on 27 February. It was very successful.
There are two SKC groups, the first on Monday morning starting at 9.30am. The second group is on Tuesday evening starting at 7.30pm mainly for those who can't attend the SKC group during the day. These groups are great for those just starting out and for sharing ideas. One subscription allows members to join any of the groups within the Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society.
We always need new members so come along and join the merry crafters.
2017 started very well with our group hosting a morning tea for the whole society on 27 February. It was very successful.
There are two SKC groups, the first on Monday morning starting at 9.30am. The second group is on Tuesday evening starting at 7.30pm mainly for those who can't attend the SKC group during the day. These groups are great for those just starting out and for sharing ideas. One subscription allows members to join any of the groups within the Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society.
We always need new members so come along and join the merry crafters.
Sunday, 12 February 2017
The inaugural post....
Ok - the story starts when a poor struggling artist, on the run from a cruel harsh life as an IT specialist... came upon an oasis of creativity - and like-minded souls!
After deciding it was safe to come in from the cold - and join this band of merry creatives - she relaxed....... and in passing... mentioned what she'd been escaping from.... At that point... she was asked to have a look at a website for the group....... and existence, in general, failed - and the universe ceased to exist!
Right - so the universe didn't really cease to exist... and she 'ummm'd and 'arghhh'd a bit and then thought... 'Why not?'
So - we have the start of something new, simple in it's clarity - and full of goodness for those other hardy souls looking for the 'Oasis of Creativity'....... in Waikanae and the Kapiti Coast!
After deciding it was safe to come in from the cold - and join this band of merry creatives - she relaxed....... and in passing... mentioned what she'd been escaping from.... At that point... she was asked to have a look at a website for the group....... and existence, in general, failed - and the universe ceased to exist!
Right - so the universe didn't really cease to exist... and she 'ummm'd and 'arghhh'd a bit and then thought... 'Why not?'
So - we have the start of something new, simple in it's clarity - and full of goodness for those other hardy souls looking for the 'Oasis of Creativity'....... in Waikanae and the Kapiti Coast!
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