SKILLS: A 1-day presentations skills course for women

24 November 2006, 9.00 – 4.30pm, Wellington

Ladies! Want to be more confident when speaking to groups?

Successful Speaking’s popular 1-day course is for women who would like to build their skills and confidence when giving presentations.

We create a relaxing, pleasant environment in order to help you learn the skills for speaking to groups. We cover all the fundamentals of preparing and delivering presentations.

Everything is arranged to help you build a mental link between 'speaking' and 'pleasant'. Music and aromatherapy oils are used during the course to create a range of atmospheres. You receive an individual clothes-on reflexology and/or massage session to bring you to a peaceful state of relaxation, and you finish off the experience by receiving a beautiful gift.

Details on successfulspeaking

FREE LUNCH : Web Genius Lunch & Learn on thursday

These guys are kind sponsors of Socket!

QUICK REMINDER!!
Additional Web Genius Lunch & Learn
Due to high demand we are running an extra Web Genius Lunch & Learn on Thursday 2nd at 12.30

This session is for those who want to put e-marketing into action.
You will learn how the Web Genius e-marketing system can immediately empower you to:

• Create and maintain a database of customers and prospects categorised for easy targeting
• Create and send branded and personalised e-newsletters – quickly and automatically
• Take control of your website content - and link it to the database
• Create a dialogue with your audience – using Q&A, forums and even blogs
• Monitor your website and email traffic - and your referrals
• Sell products and services online – securely and with personalised offers
• Setup and maintain a loyalty rewards scheme - even linked to point-of-sale
• Promote seminars and events – and take bookings online
And all at a price you won’t believe!!

The event is on Thursday 30th October
12.30 -1.30 pm
The Business Centre
Ground Floor
Radio New Zealand House
155 The Terrace

Lunch is provided and the session runs for only 1 hour...numbers are limited so register now!

CRAFT STUFF : Toggle

A new crafting website/shop has just opened in new zealand, its called toggle and they are looking for crafters and craft enthusiasts alike to sell and buy from there site respectively!

The founders of toggle, Shelley Simpson and Esther Lamb, have put together a collection of craft and art for exhibition and sale on their website. The Internet provides two important advantages for crafters and artists; low overheads mean that sellers receive a better price for their goods, and a very wide audience can be reached.

The guiding philosophy for toggle is simple - everything is hand picked by Shelley and Esther and everything is handmade. Esther believes "there is a renaissance of affection for handmade products. We've done the legwork, found these excellent crafters and artists to exhibit on toggle. "

They currently sell work under the following categories; Accessories, Artwork, Children, Home Ware, Jewellery, Kits and Print.

Each month a range of products is featured, which this month include artist John Reynolds' badges made exclusively for toggle, glass amulets by New Zealand glass artist Ruth Allen and hand spun, dyed and knitted alpaca baby slippers made by Napier knitter Margaret Quinn.

APPLICATIONS : Artists to Antarctica Programme 2007/2008

New Zealand artists from across all genres are invited to apply to travel to the ice of Antarctica and find inspiration for their work. The application deadline for the "Artists to Antarctica Programme 2007/2008" is 15 November 2006.

The programme is run by Antarctica New Zealand and Creative New Zealand and is "open to successful New Zealand artists and writers from all discipline who are well-established in their careers." The programme covers cost of travel to and from Antarctica, acommodation, food, field equipment and training, clothing hire and transport in Antarctica. Creative New Zealand provides selected artists with grants of up to $ 10.000 to work on a project inspired by their time in Antarctica and to cover materials and travel and accomodation in Christchurch prior to departure.

Find more information and an application form at
http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz
or phone (03) 358 0200

CRAFTWERK : Wellington – applications for November

What the?
Didn't we all JUST go through this?

We're taking applications once again for 'CRAFTWERK - DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS'. Taking over The Southern Cross once again on Thursady the 23rd of November, 5-9pm.

Applications are open untill 5pm Wednesday November 8th.
Vendors will be anounced on Thursday November 9th.
Stalls will coast $20 and must be recived by Thursday 16th of November.

To apply just send us an email with the following details...

Your name:
Company name:
Phone number:
E-mail:
Web site:
Detailed description of the types of things you will be selling: Short 1-2 sentance blurb summing up what you do
Photos: if you have them, either email them to us or send us a link to flickr, blogs etc.


There's a huge demand for Craftwerk stalls, so not everyone will get in. Don't let it put you off if your not accepted this time round. Our aim is to try and get as many new craft kids involved as possible, but also to continue supporting successful vendors from previous events.
Eeek!

The Craftwerk website

GUY FAWKES : Recording Project 5-11-06

Hi all this was sent by a friend whos involved in ADA [Aotearoa Digital Arts]

Seeing as it sounds like this will probably be the last time Fireworks will be available to the public to purchase in New Zealand, I want to put together an audio collage of this years celebrations nationwide. (November 5th)

Technical criteria:
- Please send the original recordings with no eq/ limiting post work done!
- 24bit / 48Khz files prefered , but will accept 16bit / 48khz recordings.
- I can transfer from DAT (and will return the tape afterwards)
- No mini disks please! I don't have the equipment to transfer on to my mac.
- Stereo please! (m/s or x/y , either is ok.)
- Surround would be way cool!

Subject matter:
It's up to you. It can be at home with your friends and family , a
public display , the neighbourhood sounds... you get the idea.

Please get in touch and let me know that you are willing to participate , also feel free to send this on to anyone you think may be interested. I'll be posting the final result on my web page late november and will send each contributor a couple of copies of the finished product. If it comes together well I'll look at releasing a short run of cd's.

Regards,
Grant Finlay

FREE : Nothing Magazine

http://www.nothingmag.com/
featuring: richard orjis / michael zavros / daniel stier / skitani norihiro / kirra jamison / simen johan / larry dunstan / patrick holland /

SPECIAL DAY : International Day of Smiles

Coming up on the 9 Dec, 2006. We can never smile too much, so check out the website at www.dayofsmiles.com and start practicing!

At this crazy time of year it might be more of a grimace – but hey I don‘t wanna sound too curmudgeonly!!

INFO : Core Values at Global Companies

Data Point: Core Values at Global Companies

The following appear in the "core values" statements of global companies:

Ethical Behavior/Integrity – 90%
Commitment to the Customer – 89%
Commitment to the Employee – 79%
Teamwork & Trust – 76%
Honesty/Openness – 69%
Accountability – 68%
Social Responsibility – 65%

Source: Booz Allen Hamilton/Aspen Institute
From The Wag

MAGDALENA : Aotearoa Evening, POSTPONED

dear friends,

it was with great sadness that we learned on sunday that our dear friend and magdalena aotearoa co-founder sally rodwell has died. her funeral is to be held on thursday 19 october at 2.30pm, at erskine chapel, avon st., island bay, wellington.

a big celebration of sally's life will be held this sunday, 22nd october, from 2pm onwards, at The Studio, 146 riddiford st, newtown, wellington. please bring a plate / BYO. you are very welcome to come and people will be able to speak, sing, perform, etc.

the magdalena evening we had planned to hold in wellington on thursday 26th october has been postponed; we will let you know when we have another date for it.

with love,
the magdalena aotearoa trustees

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Magdalena Aotearoa Trust
PO Box 27 300
Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand

SKILLS : Successful Presentations using PowerPoint

Successful Presentations using PowerPoint
1-day interactive workshop limited to 8 people


If used effectively, PowerPoint keeps you focused when giving a presentation, looks professional, gives you confidence, and provides the ability to create handouts easily.

• Do you, or would you like to give presentations using PowerPoint?
• Want to speak with more impact and deliver your message clearly and with credibility?
• Want to avoid giving death-by-PowerPoint presentations?
• Want to maximize the benefits of PowerPoint?

Successful Speaking in conjunction with Enzed PC Services is running an interactive workshop on Thursday 26 October 2006, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Learn how to:

• Prepare and deliver an effective presentation
• Use visual media to enhance presentations
• Avoid those PowerPoint blunders!
• Feel at ease with Datashow technology

Who is it for?

• This workshop is aimed at those who are new to giving presentations using PowerPoint or who have some basic experience and would like to increase there skills and confidence.

So, bring along your Notebook / laptop with PowerPoint XP or 2003, (please contact us if you are unable to bring one) and you will design and deliver a PowerPoint presentation in a supportive environment.

There is a maximum of 8 participants and two experienced trainers, so you will receive in-depth training, support and feedback during the day

Course facilitators
Kim Chamberlain, MA Hons, NVQ, Dip CG, Dip FJ, ATM, APS
Kim is the Principal of Successful Speaking and is a presentations and communications trainer, award-winning professional speaker and author.

Jill Greathead, MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer, CTM
Jill is a partner of EnZed PC Services and has over 20 years experience in the IT industry starting as a programmer followed by technical support, sales and marketing, training and technical writing.

When Thursday 26 October 2006, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Venue The Training Space, 5 Alpha Street , Wellington

Investment $395+gst per person. Includes course material, lunch, morning and afternoon tea



To book onto the course:

• Register online
  
• Or email Successful Speaking
  
• Or phone 04 232 3726

UNLIMITED POTENTIAL : AGM

When: Wednesday 18 October 2006
Time: 5.30 for 6pm start
Where: Renoulf Foyer, Wellington Convention , 111 Wakefield St

Just a reminder that Wednesday night is our ‘short & snappy’ AGM. You get a chance to vote for our new members and the UP committee will have some exciting announcements.

This will be followed by a unique opportunity to meet a lead researcher from HIT Lab NZ, New Zealand’s leading Technology Laboratory. A rare opportunity for some insight, given their base in Christchurch and the demand on their time in the international arena. They have even promised to bring a few of their latest gadgets to play with. More details at www.up.org.nz

CRAFTWERK : Wellington line up

Hey kids,
It's time to get excited again, because Craftwerk is only a week away!

These cats will be there...

Electr!c Foxes - Crochet stupid bits.Think anatomical hearts, intestines, vaginas, dead bunnies and the like.
Super Very - Pin up girl magnets and jewelry. So hot.
A Low Hum - Camp Low Hum tickets, compilation CD's and Zines packed full of rad.
The Neo Cons - Laser Cut Badges Zines and cds. Grayson Gilmore + So So Modern merch and other things.
Triangle - Gloves and sleeves, Fimo Badges and 'Jean Bling'.
White Fungus and Tim Bollinger - Independent publications: full range of White Fungus back-issues and comics by TIm Bollinger.
Babylicious - Screen printed goodies for the little ones.
Toast! - Cute one off garments made in Nelson.
Guillotine Zeens - Locally made Zines and comics. Felt me up Brooches.
Noisywerks - Messenger and Tote bags made from retro and recycled fabrics. Felt purses and friendship bracelets.
ISHLAND and VideoBlood - DVD's and badges. Find out what these crazy kids are up to next.
Tacit - Badges, Brooches, hairpins, bags and notebooks - all crafted from everyday and discarded objects.
Ard's Cards - Cute, fun, Iconic, photographic Cards.
Tiny Happy - Bags, babies shoes and pants, all hand made from recycled fabrics.
The Kitchin - a collection of kitchy bits and bobs.
Trashe - Felt pocket pets.
Go Whistle Dixie - Hand printed cards - an ephemera extravaganza!
Dayglo Designs - Felt brooches and patches, collaged greeting cards.
Poppyshock - Jewlery and small artworks.
Paper tin - Crochet and felt badges, Hama badges, headbands, totes.
Baibin - Cool crochet and hand knits for baby. Adult hats and brooches.
Janelle Tottenham - Felted purses, Knitted hats, knitted and felted tote bags, textile heart and leaf brooches.
Two Annas - Fabric button cuffs, vintage and retro shirts and skirts and other sunshiny things.
Scrappers - The original fighting bears. Range of felt bears comprising of toys, tees, rattles, pillows and blankets.
Church of Craft - Art-deco style beaded earrings and necklaces.
Fat Sparrow - Licorice allsort bags, zipper pouches, crochet scarfs, hand bound journals.
Selvage - Bags, purses and aprons made from recycled fabrics.
Dandylion - Range of products sold at the store including Cutey Patootie Underwear.
Honey Child - Pin up girl coasters and earrings.


And... CRAFTWERK! Yep, we got our very own table this time, with LUCKY DIPS that'll blow your mind. And any $$ we make will go to making the next Craftwerk event more awesome than you can handle.

Oh yes, and the mix tape swap box. - Bring a tape, take a tape. www.craftwerk.co.nz/tape.html

Plus entertainment from:

Blain Hosford
The Actuallities
Thom McArthur.

And there will be a Stall jam packed with band merch from these and other local artists.

Wow, that's a lot of Crazy.

Craftwerk - The NZ edition.
Labour Monday the 23rd October, 2-5pm
Southern Cross Tavern.
ALL AGES!

MUSIC/COMPUTERS – WORKSHOP/GIG: Bleep 3

Hey again,

Bleep 3 is in two weeks time!

This time it's a jam workshop session at Happy on Monday the 23rd of
October (that's Labour Day), from 7pm.

We've got Scott Monteith aka Deadbeat, who has come over from Canada
via the Red Bull Music Academy in Melbourne to play a gig the
following night down at Indigo. He's going to give a presentation
about the kinds of things he's been involved with and then we're all
going to get to have a jam together. As always, informal and no
pressure, it's all about the music...


*INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC MUSIC STAR TO LEAD LOCAL MUSIC WORKSHOP*

For the first time, the Bleep workshops will be led by an
international star of the electronic music world: Montreal-based
dub/techno master Scott Monteith aka Deadbeat, touching down fresh
from the Red Bull Music Academy in Melbourne to present his skills at
Happy on Monday the 23rd of October.

Appearing a day ahead of his gig at the San Francisco Bath House the
following night, Monteith will give a short presentation explaining
music-making strategies he has seen work effectively in live
situations, and then workshop participants will get down to business
trying them out for themselves, using their own music gear.

Monteith's presence will lend world-class talent to local musicians.
"I've had a fair amount of experience jamming with other people,"
Monteith says, "ranging from the kind of tag team stuff I do with
Steve as Crackhaus, the online solution Robert [Henke, aka
Monolake] and I developed for Atlantic Waves, right up to the 10 to
12 person jam sessions which Mutek events here are notorious for
turning into in the wee hours of the morning."

The workshop will be held at Happy, corner Tory and Vivian St, from
7pm on Monday 23rd of October. Entry is by koha/donation. To register
or for more information, please contact Damian Stewart on 027 305
4107, email damian@frey.co.nz , or visit
the website at http://www.frey.co.nz/bleep.


*Additional information about the Bleep workshops:*

This is the third in the series of Bleep workshops for people who
make music with machines. The workshops aim to get likeminded people
together to meet and to explore music making with others in a
loosely-directed informal workshop setting.

"People shouldn't be put off by the idea of music made using

machines," says Damian Stewart, aka Frey, the organiser of the
workshops, who will be performing as support for Monteith's Deadbeat
gig the next night at the San Francisco Bath House. "If you've ever
seen inside a piano, you'll know that it's a complicated mechanical
device -- it's a machine. It's the musician that makes the music --
the musician playing the piano, or in our case, the computers and the
electronic machinery."

*Additional information about Scott Monteith aka Deadbeat:*

With music released to consistent critical acclaim on the Cynosure,
Intr_version, Revolver, and ~scape labels, and having performed at
Barcelona's Sonar festival, Berlin's Transmediale, and Montreal's
Mutek, Monteith is well-versed in the art of electronic music-making
and live performance. "We are greatly honoured to have Scott here to
show us what's going on overseas," says Damian Stewart, organiser of
the Bleep workshops. "He brings international ideas to New Zealand,
ideas that we would have no way of getting otherwise."

AWARDS : The Webbys 2006

Well, I’m probably a few months late with this … but always fascinating to see whats the best of the best : http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?season=10

SKILLS : Successful Presentations Using PowerPoint

Successful Presentations using PowerPoint
1-day interactive workshop limited to 8 people

If used effectively, PowerPoint keeps you focused when giving a presentation, looks professional, gives you confidence, and provides the ability to create handouts easily.

Do you, or would you like to give presentations using PowerPoint?
Want to speak with more impact and deliver your message clearly and with credibility?
Want to avoid giving death-by-PowerPoint presentations?
Want to maximize the benefits of PowerPoint?

Successful Speaking in conjunction with Enzed PC Services is running an interactive workshop on Thursday 26 October 2006, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Learn how to:
Prepare and deliver an effective presentation
Use visual media to enhance presentations
Avoid those PowerPoint blunders!
Feel at ease with Datashow technology


Who is it for?
This workshop is aimed at those who are new to giving presentations using PowerPoint or who have some basic experience.

So, bring along your Notebook / laptop with PowerPoint XP or 2003, (please contact us if you are unable to bring one) and you will design and deliver a PowerPoint presentation in a supportive environment.

There is a maximum of 8 participants and two experienced trainers, so you will receive in-depth training, support and feedback during the day


Course facilitators
Kim Chamberlain, MA Hons, NVQ, Dip CG, Dip FJ, ATM, APS
Kim is the Principal of Successful Speaking (www.successfulspeaking.co.nz), and is a presentations and communications trainer, award-winning professional speaker and author.

Jill Greathead, MCT Microsoft Certified Trainer, CTM
Jill is a partner of EnZed PC Services (www.enzedpcs.co.nz) and has over 20 years experience in the IT industry starting as a programmer followed by technical support, sales and marketing, training and technical writing.

When
Thursday 26 October 2006, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Venue
The Training Space, 5 Alpha Street , Wellington

Investment
$395+gst per person. Includes course material, lunch, morning and afternoon tea


To book onto the course:
· Register online
· Or email Successful Speaking
· Or phone 04 232 3726

BRANDING : some links to events worldwide

If you win lotto and feel like an academi splurge!

Sarasota International Design Summit 2006
October 10-13, 2006, Sarasota, Florida, USA
Info: www.sarasotadesignsummit.com

NeoCon East: Inspiring Solutions for the Design and Management of the Built Environment
October 11-12, 2006, Baltimore, USA
Info: www.merchandisemart.com/neoconeast

Return on Ideas – Better by Design
October 14 – November 12, 2006, red dot design museum, Essen, Germany
Info: www.red-dot.de

CONNECTING 07 World Design Congress—Connecting to People and to Ideas
October 17-21, 2006, San Francisco, USA
Info: www.idsa.org

GoTAC at Dutch Design Week 2006
October 21-27, 2006, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Info: www.tac.nu/gotac

The 2nd International Conference for Universal Design in Kyoto 2006
October 22-26, 2006, Kyoto, Japan
Info: www.ud2006.net

Gain: AIGA Business and Design Conference
October 26-28, 2006, New York City, USA
Info: gainconference2006.aiga.org

1st International Congress of Design, Art and New Technologies
October 26-28, 2006, Lisbon, Portugal
Info: design2006.cidae.net/en

Massive Change, Global Design
October 30, 2006, Chicago, USA
Info: www.segd.org/massivechange

PRINT’s International Art and Commerce Design Review
Deadline: October 31, 2006
Info: www.printmag.com

2006 Design Research Society International Conference
October 31, 2006, Lisbon, Portugal
Info: www.iade.pt/drs2006

DesignThinkers 2006
November 1-3, 2006, Toronto, Canada
Info: www.designthinkers.com

Barcelona Business Design Week 2006
Featured speakers include Peter Phillips presenting the Spanish language version of his book, Brief de Diseño
November 6-10, 2006
Info: www.bcd.es

International and Multi-Cultural Exhibition, Experience, and EGD Themes: Wayfinding, Information Design, Brand, and Identity
November 10, 2006, New York City, USA
Info: www.segd.org/prof/workshops.html

Design Week Monterrey 2006 / IDENTITY
November 10-14, 2006, Monterrey, Mexico
Info: www.dwm.org.mx

Future Design Days: The Sixth International Design Festival and Conference
November 13-14, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden
Info: www.futuredesigndays.com

DESIGN2.0: Discussions on Design Strategy and Innovation Design, Technology, and the Future
November 15, 2006, Boston, USA
Info: www.core77.com/design2.0

The Business of In-house Design
November 16, 2006, Madison, New Jersey, USA
Info: www.in-source.org

Guangzhou Design Week 2006
November 22-December 2, 2006, Guangzhou, China
Info: www.gzdesignweek.com

The Design Frontier: graphic design education in small programs and non-urban regions / An AIGA Education Conference
December 1-3, 2006, Lakewood, CO
Info: www.designfrontier.org

Peugeot Design Competition 2007
Deadline: December 4, 2006
Info: www.peugeot-concours-design.com

II NID Design Summit 2006
December 4-5, 2006, New Delhi, India
Info: www.ciionline.org/events

Managing & Building Brands
December 14-15, 2006, Singapore
Info: www.abf-asia.com

Eye for Why Design Competition
Deadline: December 18, 2006
Info: www.dyson.com/designaward

Creativity or Conformity? Building Cultures of Creativity in Higher Education
January 8-10, 2007, Cardiff, Wales
Info: www.uwic.ac.uk

Braun Prize 2007
Deadline: January 31, 2007
Info: www.braunpreis.de


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MAGDALENA : Aotearoa Evening, 26 October

Dear Magdalena friends,

If you are in Wellington on Thursday 26 October, please join the Trustees for a Magdalena Aotearoa Evening at 7pm at The Studio in Newtown. Everyone who is interested in learning more about the Magdalena Aotearoa Trust and its activities is welcome to attend.

The Trustees will report back on what's been a very busy year: Madeline McNamara has travelled the country with the Whistle Stop Tour "On Training", we've been honoured to host visits by international artists Rosa Casado, Jadranka Andjelic and Antonella Diana, and several women attended the Magdalena festival in Singapore in July. We'll also outline our plans for 2007 and beyond.

The venue for the evening is The Studio, 146 Riddiford St, Newtown - kindly hosted by Lyne Pringle & Paul Forrest.

To RSVP or for further information, please reply by email or phone (04) 934 9605.

--
**************************************
Magdalena Aotearoa Trust
PO Box 27 300
Wellington
Aotearoa New Zealand
magdalen@actrix.co.nz
http://magdalena.actrix.co.nz
***************************************

FUNRAISER : Thistle Hall calling artists

Well hello there Artists!

Thistle Hall offers a win/win fundraiser - $50 for the artist and $50 towards re-installing the gallery window.

Following the successful $100 art sale format, Thistle Hall recognises that artists are often called upon to donate works of art, so in all fairness we want you to get half - you can also submit as many works as you like!

Last years fundraiser was extremely sucessful helping us raise over $4000 towards the lighting track for the Hall Gallery, which has made a huge improvement to the display of works in the gallery. The Gallery space is always in great demand from emerging and first time artists as well as more experienced and midcareer artists.

Thistle Hall is proud to be able to offer people an accessible and affordable venue for artists to show their work. This year to further improve the exposure of the gallery we would like to re-instate the side window on Arthur St, so that work in the gallery can be seen better. This is the focus of this years fundraiser and community xmas party.

We hope you will support us in this effort.

Please register as soon as possible so we can keep in contact with you.

For more info or a pdf of the registration sheet check with the fine mommas at office@thistlehall.org.nz

WE Women’s Magazine : free download

WE magazine for women is READY for the world to read.

WE magazine for women may well be the first international digital business magazine focusing on the total woman. In addition to women who want to learn more about doing business on and off the WEB, WE’s audience consists of women who want to explore great destinations, improve their outlook on life, learn quick and easy ways to get and stay healthy, find out about the latest technology gadgets and information, become inspired as they read about women making a difference in the world and discover ideas for great entertaining and socializing.

The difference between WE and other magazines for women are the stories of the women found in each issue. These women are not necessarily “household names” around the globe or even in the country in which they reside. According to Heidi Richards, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief “WE will focus on women who are making a difference in their part of the world – in many cases unsung heroines." The professions and people these women represent crosses a multitude of industries and geographic locations. The articles are written by women. With one exception. WE has a column entitled ‘In His Words' featuring contributing editors from around the globe who support and promote the work women do and in many cases work along side them.

WE magazine for women made its debut this week with the Fall Issue. To read our Inaugural Issue, visit: http://www.wecai.org/we%20magazine.pdf

Feel free to forward this message to your colleagues, family and friends.

Sounds great – just a shame about the design.

THEATRE : Here's Hilda! – short season

Here's Hilda!
Written & performed by Jan Bolwell
Directed Ralph McAllister
Designed Lisa Maule

Jan Bolwell has written a solo theatre show about her glorious, outrageous and indomitable grandmother Hilda Blair Gardiner.

Following a highly successful national tour mainly to rural centres as part of Creative NZ's Arts on Tour programme, Wellington audiences now have the chance to enjoy this unique portrayal of a twentieth century rural woman.

At age 13 Hilda was the first woman driver on the Taieri. She drove as she lived - in the fast lane! She was a member of a concert party during WW1, a driver during the 1918 flu epidemic, she raised 6 children on a farm during the Depression, became a founding member of the National Party in 1936 and an organiser par excellence in her community.

Jan portrays these aspects, and more, of Hilda's life with wit, humour and compassion.

9-10 October 6.30
11 Oct 2 & 8pm
12 Octber 8 pm
Gryphon Theatre
Tickets $20, $15 concession
Bookings: Tiketek 04 384 3840
Parking: Marion Street

COOL STUFF : Lego ice cubes

LEGO® just got even cooler!

Serve the coolest drinks around with ice that looks like LEGO bricks, or build your own LEGO ice "sculpture!"

• Made of durable silicone.
• ice cube tray makes 10 ice "bricks" at a time!
• Dishwasher safe.
• Not available here – BLAH!!!
  

CRAFTWERK : Wellington

Was at the last one in Auckland and it was fantastic – support these off the chain events! – **n

Get Cracking Kids!

Applications for the Next Craftwerk are now open. But only until Friday October 13th!! That's only a week away!

Go! Go! Go!

Sorry about the late notice, especially for you out of town kids, but there will be another in November, details released soon.

CRAFTWERK
Southern Cross Bar, cnr Able Smith st and Cuba.
Monday 23rd October (Labour Day)
2-5pm.

So...
Applications due 5pm Friday the 13th.
Vendor announcements Saturday the 14th.
Stalls will cost $20 and is to be paid in full by the 20th.
Got it?

To apply, email: craft@craftwerk.co.nz with these details...

Your name:
Your company name:
Your phone number:
E-mail:
Web site:
Detailed description of the types of things you will be selling:
Photos: you can either email these or send us a link to photos of your
crafts online hosted by a site like flickr.

More info you can provide the better.

Love youse!
-Heather and Sue.
www.craftwerk.co.nz