Come to Tairua for a Season of Creativity!...Specialists. Tairua Library is proud to offer their expertise as part of Creativity Season. This one-off workshop connects you to your

Come to Tairua for a Season of Creativity!

- Creative Workshops, Discussions and Activities -

- Facilitated by passionate Coromandel Peninsula People -

- Hosted by Tairua Library -

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From Monday 12th October - Monday 23rd November,

You are Invited!

To enjoy local art and craft exhibitions on display throughout the library.

To access quality creativity resources to delve deeper and discover more.

To sign-up for something new and exciting,

- regardless of age, stage or inspiration!

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Something for everyone.

All low-cost or no-cost.

Registration required for some sessions as places are limited.

Register today!

WEEK 1

Monday 12 October

Places, Faces and Fantasies Exhibition by David Rushforth

David Rushforth’s three photographic collage exhibitions offer an engaging and

interactive backdrop for Tairua Library’s Creativity Season. David’s aim was to create

collages from his collection of travel photographs by combining them in unexpected and

curious ways. David hopes the exhibition can be enjoyed by all ages and encourages

people to be creative in new ways and to think outside the square about the resources

available to them.

‘Places’ exhibition Open until 23rd October.

All welcome to browse any time.

Tairua Troubadours: A Dramatic Exhibition

Be inspired by the extraordinary contribution to the Tairua community the Tairua

Troubadours have made with this lively dramatic display. Peruse the albums of years

worth of shows. Celebrate the highlights, the history, the memories and more.

Display open for all to enjoy throughout the Season of Creativity.

Tuesday 13 October

Tairua Adult Writers Group invite you, the closet-writer, the secret-scribbler, to a lively

and inspired workshop demonstrating the five benefits of writing with a

group. Designed to get tentative writers feeling confident and creative, and filled with

tips and tricks to activate your writing and enjoy yourself along the way.

7pm-8.30pm

Registrations required

All welcome

Wednesday 14 October

The Wednesday Sessions - Creative Writing workshop for children

Writing Pot-Luck - quick-fire creative writing to find a signature style.

Facilitated by Tairua Librarian, Emma Darragh

By invitation.

9am-12noon

Stories Let Loose In The Library!

Story Time Drama Play for children under seven

4pm-4.40pm

No registration required. All welcome

Thursday 15 October

The Dream Catcher Story Session for children - the author/photographer, Dhyana Muir

and the illustrator, Reina Cottier bring their newly published book to life in a special

story time for children.

The Dreamcatcher is a book that honours both daydreaming and night dreaming as a

unique creative force in children. Written to ignite and validate dreams and the power

of imagination, this beautiful book incorporates art, photography and lyrical storytelling,

designed to alleviate the fear of night dreaming and encourage parents and children to

discuss dreams in a way that supports the next generation of innovators and creatives.

By invitation (Morning session #1)

10am-11am

“Creative Writing is not about spelling!”

The Thursday Sessions - Creative Writing workshop for children


By invitation.

1pm-3pm

Tairua Youth Group present: “Creative Thinking Gets Stuff Done”

A presentation outlining the birth, growth and blossoming of Tairua Youth Group.

Presented by Tairua Youth Group

All welcome

No registration required

6.30pm-7.30pm

Friday 16 October

“Process not Perfection” Creative Action Workshop

Engaging with David Rushforth's Photographic Exhibition - Places, Faces and Fantasy - as

a springboard for creativity.

Facilitated by David Rushforth and Emma Darragh

Workshop one: Places.

The aim is Curiosity. The participants will take away a question to ponder and a desire

to research, explore and make discoveries relating to their question.

9am-10am Youth by invitation

10am-11am Seniors by invitation

11am-12noon Open - all welcome, Registration required.

The Dream Catcher Story Session for children - the author/photographer, Dhyana Muir

and the illustrator, Reina Cottier bring their newly published book to life in a special

story time for children.

The Dreamcatcher is a book that honours both daydreaming and night dreaming as a

unique creative force in children. Written to ignite and validate dreams and the power

of imagination, this beautiful book incorporates art, photography and lyrical storytelling,

designed to alleviate the fear of night dreaming and encourage parents and children to

discuss dreams in a way that supports the next generation of innovators and creatives.

By invitation (Afternoon session #2)

1.30pm-2.30pm

WEEK 2

Monday 19th October

Digital Resources for Creativity

Senior-Net presenter Sara Coutinho showcases an exciting array of online resources to

assist you in your creative endeavours. Crafty.com, Pinterest, YouTube and more.

10.30am-11.30am

Bring Your Own Device if you have one (not required)


All welcome

Tuesday 20th October

Gifting from the Heart

We all like to give and receive gifts. Keli Jones from Manaia will present a thought-

provoking conversation about the gifts we give and why we give them. An invitation for

reflection and inspiration.

All welcome


10am-11am

Creative Bread Baking

Enjoy the therapeutic and creative art of Soda Bread Making, with passionate local

baker, Anne-Marie Young. A wonderful opportunity for friends and families to come

together to create something delicious!

All welcome

Registration required

Gold coin donation

3.15pm-4.45pm


"The Magic of Collaboration"



By invitation.

9am-12noon



4pm-4.40pm

No registration required.

All welcome

Thursday 22 October

Creative Confidence with Interior Design

Michele Clotworthy, designer/owner of Jameson Interiors, presents an opportunity to

take risks and have fun with interior design. Discover the colour wheel, play with tints,

shades and tones, and use what you’ve got to bring creative transformation to your

living space.

9am-12noon

Registrations required

12 places available

Creative Writing begins with not writing!



In the Youth area of the library

By invitation.

1pm-3pm

Colouring for Mindfulness

Take a small moment out of your day to enjoy colouring one of Reina Cottier’s stunning

images from her Colouring Book for Adults.

2pm-3pm


All welcome

Friday 23 October

Keep Creative and Carry On!

Emma Sanders-Edwards shares ideas with parents of young children for creativity in the

home. As a former Playcentre president and home-based entrepreneur, Emma offers

practical ideas for Parents to support their child’s creativity whilst exploring ways for

Mums to maintain their own creative practise and sanity!

9am-11am


All welcome

WEEK3

Monday 26 October CLOSED (LABOUR DAY)


'Faces’ exhibition Open this week until Saturday 7th November.






available to them. All welcome to browse any time.

Tuesday 27 October

Unleash The Artist Within - Figjam Workshops and Retreats

Figjam Workshops and Retreats are the Coromandel Peninsula’s dynamic Creativity

Specialists. Tairua Library is proud to offer their expertise as part of Creativity Season.

This one-off workshop connects you to your innate creativity through a relaxing and

easy-to-follow process. Working with paint, collage, textile, paper, ink and oil sticks, you

will enjoy creating a unique piece of art of your own design. Success guaranteed! All

work will be completed on the day of the workshop.

9am-12pm

Registration required, 15 places available.

This workshop is being offered at a reduced rate to support the library.

$30 payment on registration at Tairua library.

All art materials, tuition and morning tea provided.



Mentoring session with Tairua Writers Group.


By invitation.

9am-12noon



4pm-4.40pm


All welcome

Splashy Ceramic Session

For Tairua Youth Group with Viv Cory-Wright.

Pay it forward by sponsoring a mug for the Tairua Youth Group to paint in this special

Ceramic Painting Session for use at the Tairua Youth Space.

$15 to sponsor, please contribute at the library.

All 11-up Tairua Youth welcome

5.30pm-7pm

Thursday 29th October

Creative Communities Discussion

Are you passionate about your community? Do you appreciate the impact creativity has

on communities? Come along to a lively library discussion about creativity in the

community. Discover the impact of existing creative resources in the community,

contribute your ideas and learn from the insights of others.

Forum facilitated by Tairua Librarian, Emma Darragh.

Morning tea provided.

All welcome, registration required.

10.30am-11.30am

Not just in books! Finding Writing Everywhere



In the Youth area of the library

By invitation.

1pm-3pm

Friday 30th October





Workshop Two: Faces

This is an open forum, where participants will be children, adults and aged care

residents. The focus is on storytelling and story sharing, using David's 'Faces' themed

photographs as a springboard for enquiry.

9am-12noon

WEEK 4

Monday 2nd November

Fuel for Inspiration by Figjam Workshops and Retreats

Figjam Workshops and Retreats, the Coromandel Peninsula’s dynamic Creativity

Specialists, will facilitate this four Monday mornings in November workshop

programme, designed to incorporate elements of creativity, fun, relaxation and personal

development. Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look

at things in a different way. The Fuel for Inspiration Programme offers all participants

the tools for creating a more meaningful and sustainable future.

Tuition, quality art materials and resource packs provided.

Registrations required - 15 places available.

Attendance required for all four sessions of the four week programme.

(dates: Mondays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd November)

9.30am-12noon

Tuesday 3rd November

Creative Play for Child Development

Celebrating the importance of creative play and how it helps children develop skills

needed for formal learning. Educator, Nel Bracegirdle invites parents to a discussion

and sharing of resources to empower parents to recognise, enhance and support their

young children's creativity. Participants will explore the kind of activities and

experiences that will help their children develop specific foundation skills. It will also be

a time to share experiences, ideas and resources. Relevant for all parents with children

under seven years.

10.30am-11.30am

All welcome. Registration not required

Writing for Seniors at Tairua Aged Care

Facilitated by Emma Darragh

All welcome

2-3pm

Wednesday 4th November


Special Guest Author talk


By invitation.

9am-12noon



4pm-4.40pm


All welcome

Thursday 5th November

Creative and Innovative Places for Writing



By invitation.

1pm-3pm

Play-Games with Tairua Troubadours

Join Lisa Radford and players from Tairua Troubadours in a lively evening of hilarity and

hijinx with on-the-spot dramatics using props, costumes and improvisation.

All ages welcome

Registration not required.

6.30pm-8pm

Friday 6 November

The Little Gallery Of Fine Arts - In Honour of Creativity

Gallerist Sarah Holden shares the unique story of 'The Little Gallery of Fine Arts and how

it's become a renowned destination gallery on the Coromandel Peninsula. Join Sarah

and the artists she champions, in an intimate forum discussion about the nature of

creating and curating art, and their unique, collaborative approach to running the

gallery. An opportunity to listen, learn and be inspired by practising Coromandel

Creatives.

10.30am-12noon


All welcome

Human Rhythms Drumming Event

The super-dynamic Human Rhythms NZ crew bring their exciting drumming event to

Tairua Library for an exclusive, one-off community event. Celebrate creativity in action

as Human Rhythms add rhythm and colour to your Friday.

All ages welcome

Registration required

6pm-7pm

WEEK 5

Monday 9 November

Fuel for Inspiration with Figjam Workshops and Retreats


Specialists bring "Fuel For Inspiration" to Tairua Library throughout November. The

workshop series is designed to incorporate elements of creativity, fun, relaxation and

personal development. Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order

to look at things in a different way. The Fuel for Inspiration Programme offers all

participants the tools for creating a more meaningful and sustainable future.





9.30am-12noon


‘Fantasy’ exhibition Open until 21st November.






available to them. All welcome to browse any time.

Tuesday 10th November

Photography field trip with Dhyana Muir

Join Photographer Dhyana Muir, on an exploration around Tairua, looking with new

eyes, using the lens in different ways and exploring use of light. The field trip will begin

at Tairua Library where Dhyana will share her experiences of photographing models and

actors professionally, and how she uses the medium of photography to create Art. The

field trip will include a visit to Dhyana’s studio, where she will share her processes and

editing techniques. This field trip will suit beginning photographers and experienced

photographers who are stuck in technicalities, wanting inspiration.

10am-12noon


All welcome

Wednesday 11th November


Crappy first drafts - a whole morning just for writing

Facilitated by Michele Cameron

By invitation.

9am-12noon



4pm-4.40pm


All welcome

Thursday 12th November

"Something To Be Proud Of"



By invitation.

1pm-3pm

Workshop Your Lyrics - transforming lyrics to song

Join Singer-Songwriter, Aaron Dunn, in the unique creative process of bringing your song

to life. Bring along your lyrics, or an idea for a song and Aaron will workshop it with

you. This is a collaborative, creative, not-to-be-missed opportunity for songwriters and

music lovers. Prepare to be inspired! 6pm-7.30pm.

Friday 13 November





Workshop Three: Fantasy

The aim is Creativity in Action! Anything goes - we will be stretching our imaginations to

their limits; playing with David's 'Fantasy' photographs to inspire creative output. Take

home a piece of art or writing of your own creation.

9am-10am Youth by invitation

10am-11am Seniors by invitation

11am-12noon Open - all welcome, Registration required.

'Fantasy' Exhibition open until 24th November.

WEEK 6

Monday 16 November

Fuel For Inspiration with Figjam Workshops and Retreats











9.30am-12noon

Passion for Pasta Making

Passionate foodie, Drew Jones, extends the invitation to explore three approachable,

economic and most of all, tasty ways to make and use fresh pasta. Connect, create,

experiment and eat at this delicious ‘creativity in the kitchen’ event.

Registration required.

12 places available.

$8 payment on registration.

All welcome. 1pm-3pm

Creativity in the classrooms of the future

What does creativity look like in today’s classrooms?

Tairua School Principal Brendan Finn offers a glimpse into modern ways of

implementing creativity and innovation in the schools of today and tomorrow. Find out

more about the way children are learning these days, and the direction of education in

an increasingly digitised future.

5.30-6.30pm

Registration not required

All welcome

Tuesday 17 November

Earth Ship Te Timatanga - An Odyssey in Creativity

Meet Sarah Rowe and Gus Anning, the owners and creators of the Coromandel’s first

Earth Ship. An earthship is a passive solar house buried into the ground, that

incorporates the use of natural and recycled materials, including earth-rammed car

tyres, cans and bottles. Gus and Sarah share their story so far, from inception to near-

completion, and the creativity, community-building and innovation that has made their

journey so extraordinary.

All welcome


6.30pm-8pm

Wednesday 18 November


Refining and sharing

Facilitated by Emma Darragh

By invitation.

9am-10.30am

Meet the Artist - Reina Cottier

Tairua artist Reina Cottier has not let living in a small-town Tairua prevent her art

reaching a global audience in the tens of thousands. With an extraordinary online

following from art lovers across the globe, Reina’s definitive Pacific-style paintings put

New Zealand firmly on the international art radar. Tairua Library is delighted to host

Reina in conversation with the community; sharing her insights and experiences as a

full-time professional artist and demonstrating her painting process.

10.30am-12noon

All welcome. No registration required.



4pm-4.40pm


All welcome

A Creative Approach to Career Guidance

Human Resources Consultant and entrepreneur Belinda Muir offers a creative approach

to considering career options in a high-energy brainstorming workshop. This dynamic

session promises relevance for Youth considering future work options or anyone finding

themselves at a career crossroads.

Registrations required.

Places are limited.

5.30pm-7pm

Thursday 19 November

"Bravely Sharing"


Grand finale and sharing final pieces of writing.


By invitation.

1pm-3pm

The Afternoon Academy Workshop for Teens

Award-winning young artist Ryder Jones returns to Tairua to offer his celebrated

creativity workshop ‘Afternoon Academy’ for teens. Ryder’s original workshops are all

about creating a non-judgemental atmosphere to facilitate creative expression and

encouraging teens to seek inspiration out of everyday life.

Registrations required.

Places are limited.

All Youth aged 11-up welcome.

4.30pm-6pm

Friday 20 November

Growing Creatively

Educators and creativity advocate; Jo Colman invites children to participate in a hands-

on creative workshop. Connect with others and celebrate your unique creative

expression in a fun and uplifting after-school environment.

No registration required. All children welcome. 3.15pm-5pm.

Monday 23 November

Fuel for Inspiration with Figjam Workshops and Retreats











9.30am-12noon

Creativity Season Closing Celebration hosted by Tairua Library

An invitation to all Creativity Season workshop facilitators, discussion panellists,

exhibitors and contributors to come together, reflect, share and celebrate a dynamic

Season of Creativity.

Tairua Library

5pm-7pm

RSVP requested.

Programme Co-Ordinator Emma Darragh

Community Librarian, Tairua Library

2 Manaia Road Tairua, 3508

07 864 7960 [email protected]

http://www.tcdc.govt.nz/libraries

www.tcdc.govt.nz/seasonofcreativity

Thames Coromandel District Libraries

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Come to Tairua for a Season of Creativity!...Specialists. Tairua Library is proud to offer their expertise as part of Creativity Season. This one-off workshop connects you to your