Dannevirke Art Society
Dannevirke Art Society
Art Club -Contact Diane Clayton. 0274273844
Hastings Artists Group Inc.
The Hastings Artists Group was started up by Ian Thompson along with wife, Diane,
Sheryl Eustace and Winnie Doevendans. This was after the Government closed down night
time Art classes for adults.
In January, 2013, These four felt there was a need for an affordable Art group in Hastings
for adults. A second meeting was set up at the Serendipity Cafe on Pakowhai road where
the club was formed and other people who wanted to join could do so.
The clubs name was set at “Hastings Artists Group”.
A hall was located in Duke street that was affordable and available once a month.
We had a very good attendance of members wanting to join.
Four smaller groups were formed from the club to be able to meet during the week,
NO 1 group led by Ian could meet at the Hastings Public library every second Thursday of
the month, 1pm -3pm, to learn how to paint with watercolours. Ian being our teacher is
very good with watercolours. This group is still going and is open to anyone wanting to
join.
No 2 and 3 groups were invited out to Winnies home in Crystall road, Havelock Nth every
week to learn painting with acrylics and oil paints from 10.30 -12.30 pm,
This group is still going also.
No 4 group was a pastel group also meeting at the library. This group has now combined
with Ians watercolour group and meets the same day as the watercolour group.
The club meets every third weekend of the month at the Jireh Hall, Frederick street, at
10am until the afternoon. This gives all the members a chance to meet the other groups
and find out what is happening. We also have Demonstrators some weekends when we can
get them or we have a day of painting or doing some piece of art that we want to of our own
choice. As we have Ian there we can get help from him any time we need it..
These are usually fun days with a lot of chat and mixing, with a free smoko but we take
along our own lunch or can buy it from a nearby bakery.
There is a door fee of $5 to go towards paying for the hall and a yearly sub of $20 which
goes toward the hall fee as well.
When we can get a Demonstrator there is an extra fee of about $30 each to go towards the
demonstrator. This is what they charge us to do the demonstration and for teaching us.
At times we also hold tutored workshops.
We have a website where anyone can view some of our efforts and what we are up to at
sporty.co.nz/hastingsartistsgroup
For contact details please phone,
President…..Eileen Davey. 021 479505
Secretary…..Margaret Price..8750483, or 027 2612479
Treasurer….Francis holder…021 2324696
https://www.sporty.co.nz/hastingsartistsgroup
Humanity Painters
Humanity Painters are a group of local artists coming from right across Hawke’s Bay to meet weekly at the upstairs studio of Humanity Books and Fine Art Supplies in Hastings.
Some artists from Helen Kerridge group still meet on a regular basis
This is now run by the artists themselves and artists are able to hold workshops/classes
Phone Humanities Art Shop to discuss/arrange classes etc
Keirunga Artists
The group meets in the Frank Bacon Studio at Keirunga Creative Arts Venue. Entry is via 6 Puflett Rd, Havelock Nth.
keirunga.org.nz
Napier Arts Club Inc
The Napier Arts Club was formed in 1963, by eight foundation members, including
Audrey McKelvie. Weekly meetings were held in various private homes, school art
rooms and the Founders’ Room of the Hawke’s Bay Art Gallery when an opportunity
arose for a permanent home for the club.
Audrey McKelvie saw an advertisement in the local paper for a freehold section with
derelict building on site at 122 Vigor Brown Street. Her foresight and generosity
enabled her to purchase the property on behalf of the Club. The purchase was
repaid by the Club through grants, donations and fundraising, with Audrey gifting a
generous portion. Her legacy, and the efforts and hard work of all members involved
over the years, has allowed the Club to become a thriving resource for the art
community of Napier.
Today, Napier Art Club members have the benefit of a well-resourced, friendly hub
where artists can find inspiration, support and great company.
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
The Club meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.00am to 2.00pm,
Wednesday night from 5pm, and during the warmer months on Saturdays from
9.30am to 2pm. Core activities include regular group socials, workshops, in-house
activities and opportunities to exhibit at other venues.
Club Mission Statement:
To encourage and assist people in the community to develop and expand
their artistic skills in various media.
To provide a pleasant workshop and gallery environment.
To facilitate the exchange of ideas and techniques.
To conduct a variety of short courses by respected local artists at minimal
rates for members.
Contact:
Mary Carter, President – presidentnac@gmail.com
Porangahau Arts Group
Porangahau Arts Group is a group of crafts people of about 50 members working in one or more of the following pursuits: patchwork, quilting, ceramics, wool, embroidery, gardening and painting. We have 10 members who are active painters.
The club was formed in the late 70’s moving around a variety of locations from woolsheds to club houses – but is now settled at the Porangahau Country Club at the beach.
Our aim is to enjoy, improve and encourage others to discover the joys of craft work.
We hold an annual exhibition in late July and an auction in January at Porangahau Country Club. We have sales at the Chapelwick Spring Fair. We also held an exhibition at Russell Street, Hastings.
Olive Bremer: 06 855 5342
Otane Art & Crafts group
The Arts and Crafts Corner Otane Inc. was established in 1970 by a group of locals who wanted to save the old Otane School from demolition and to create a centre for people to learn and exhibit various arts and crafts.
At present there are five groups including herb & garden, mosaic, patchwork & embroidery, wool, and the art group.
The Otane Art Group has approximately 30 members ranging from beginners to more experienced artists.
The group meets each Wednesday from 10 am until 2 pm to work on personal projects while a portrait group meets every Friday from 10 am to 12 pm, drawing from a live model.
Occasional workshops are held throughout the year and sometimes the group will travel to exhibitions together and sketch plein air. The more knowledgeable artists are always on hand to encourage and critique if required.
The Arts and Crafts Corner Otane hold their annual exhibition over Queen’s Birthday weekend and a working Open Weekend in November where the public can see members working at their art.
We are a friendly and supportive group of artists. Even though we have assorted views and opinions we all accept each other’s differences with a sense of humour.
Karen Pallesen (Art): 027 686 7813
Tukituki Art Collective
A group of artists who are serious about having fun creating.
Meeting fortnightly in each other’s homes as well as attending exhibitions etc together.
06 856 5577
Waipukurau Combined Arts and Crafts Inc.
An art group reborn.
A group of enthusiastic local CHB artists meet informally each Monday from February to November to draw and paint in the Waipukurau Arts and Crafts rooms, Coughlan Rd., Waipukurau.
It is about 20 years since painters were actively involved in the club, although other groups such as quilting, embroidery, weaving and pottery have been meeting continuously.
Members of the group enjoy working in a relaxed social atmosphere without the interruptions encountered when trying to be creative at home.
The rooms are open from 10 am. Tea and coffee are available. People take their own lunch/snacks and stay as long as they wish each Monday.
Janice Thompson (Art): 06 858 8978
Urban Sketching Group – Hawke’s Bay Sketchers
We draw on location and only from direct observation (life) and try to tell the story of our surroundings. We are truthful to the scenes we witness and use any style or media. We support each other and always draw together and then share our drawings online and in this way show the world, one drawing at a time.We cherish diversity in age, gender, artistic style, interest and experience and we embrace creativity and fun.There is never any charge for our monthly meetings that usually occur on the 1st or 2nd weekend of the month
Find us on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/261383103075376/Ashley
Hawke’s Bay Sketchersuskhbay@gmail.com