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Quiz Night Friday 15 6pm $25 each person ticket
Quiz night with Quiz Master Martin Strange Cash bar from 6pm, quiz starts 7.15pm after opening welcome by Patron of the library, Emma Stevens. Emma is well known for her book series Walking on Ice trilogy.
Quiz night with Quiz Master Martin Strange Cash bar from 6pm, quiz starts 7.15pm after opening welcome by Patron of the library, Emma Stevens. Emma is well known for her book series Walking on Ice trilogy.
7 ticket(s) left$25.00+ $1.05 feeChildren's Workshop 7 - 9 year olds Saturday 16 9am - 1pm ticket
Telling Stories with Illustration - workshop runs from 9am - 1pm Workshop No 1 for children 7 to 9 years What would they learn? That sketches don’t matter and don’t have to be perfect - they are like thoughts on paper. Thinking about how a character looks gives clues to their personality. Drawing/colouring practice. Using colour to show emotions or atmosphere. Thinking about how stories work - beginnings, middles and ends.
Telling Stories with Illustration - workshop runs from 9am - 1pm Workshop No 1 for children 7 to 9 years What would they learn? That sketches don’t matter and don’t have to be perfect - they are like thoughts on paper. Thinking about how a character looks gives clues to their personality. Drawing/colouring practice. Using colour to show emotions or atmosphere. Thinking about how stories work - beginnings, middles and ends.
Sold out$20.00+ $0.90 feeGerald Hindmarsh Saturday 16 10 - 11am ticket
Gerald Hindmarsh, freelance author, journalist, broadcaster. Gerald's latest book is "Kahurangi Out West". Gerard is in conversation with Greig Caigou who has a passion for wilderness preservation. https://gerardhindmarsh.com
Gerald Hindmarsh, freelance author, journalist, broadcaster. Gerald's latest book is "Kahurangi Out West". Gerard is in conversation with Greig Caigou who has a passion for wilderness preservation. https://gerardhindmarsh.com
30 ticket(s) left$20.00+ $0.90 feeDavid Young Saturday 16 11.30 - 12.30pm ticket
David Young explores the culture - nature relationship. His "Wai Pasifika" was published in 2021. http://www.davidyoungwriter.com/biography. David is in conversation with Charlotte Šunde who is a social scientist.
David Young explores the culture - nature relationship. His "Wai Pasifika" was published in 2021. http://www.davidyoungwriter.com/biography. David is in conversation with Charlotte Šunde who is a social scientist.
42 ticket(s) left$20.00+ $0.90 feeAlesha Bilbrough-Collins Saturday 16 2 - 3pm ticket
Alesha Bilbrough-Collins - a chef, environmental fairy, mover shaker, motivator and real food advocator/revolutionist, Alesha's "Food for Thought" Bear Lion Foods book was published in March. https://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz Alesha is in conversation with Nicolla Galloway, award-winning food writer, culinary tutor and author of five cookbooks.
Alesha Bilbrough-Collins - a chef, environmental fairy, mover shaker, motivator and real food advocator/revolutionist, Alesha's "Food for Thought" Bear Lion Foods book was published in March. https://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz Alesha is in conversation with Nicolla Galloway, award-winning food writer, culinary tutor and author of five cookbooks.
58 ticket(s) left$20.00+ $0.90 feeRobert Jenkins Saturday CANCELLED ticket
Robert Jenkins - novel "The Fell" shows the world through a unique lens. https://robertjenkinsauthor.com Robert is in conversation with Tim David, Emeritus Professor at Canterbury University, amateur musician and photographer
Robert Jenkins - novel "The Fell" shows the world through a unique lens. https://robertjenkinsauthor.com Robert is in conversation with Tim David, Emeritus Professor at Canterbury University, amateur musician and photographer
3 ticket(s) left$20.00+ $0.90 feePoetry Evening Nibbles & Cash Bar Saturday 16 5.30 - 6.30pm ticket
Poetry evening, mingle with the poets. Nibbles and cash bar available
Poetry evening, mingle with the poets. Nibbles and cash bar available
49 ticket(s) leftFreePOETIC LICENCE - Poetry Evening Saturday 16 6.30 - 9.30pm ticket
"Poetic Licence" with poets Roger Lusby, Jessica Le Bas, Carol Don Ercolano, Emma Callaghan, Mark Raffills, Henry Ludbrook and Rose Michel van Dreger
"Poetic Licence" with poets Roger Lusby, Jessica Le Bas, Carol Don Ercolano, Emma Callaghan, Mark Raffills, Henry Ludbrook and Rose Michel van Dreger
31 ticket(s) left$25.00+ $1.05 feeChildren's Workshop 10 -12 years Sunday 17 9 -1pm ticket
Telling Stories with Illustration, workshop No.2 runs from 9am - 1pm Suitable for children 10 to 12 years old What would they learn? That sketches don't matter and don't have to be perfect - they are like thoughts on paper. How to show character with visual cues. Using colour to show emotions or atmosphere. Drawing/colouring practice. Thinking about how stories work - beginnings, middles and ends. The characters solving a problem, making a daring rescue etc. with a resolved outcome.
Telling Stories with Illustration, workshop No.2 runs from 9am - 1pm Suitable for children 10 to 12 years old What would they learn? That sketches don't matter and don't have to be perfect - they are like thoughts on paper. How to show character with visual cues. Using colour to show emotions or atmosphere. Drawing/colouring practice. Thinking about how stories work - beginnings, middles and ends. The characters solving a problem, making a daring rescue etc. with a resolved outcome.
Sold out$20.00+ $0.90 feeChris Stuart Sunday 17 September 10 -11am ticket
Chris Stuart, a crime writer with a social conscience. The "Glasgow Smile" is her second crime novel set in the grimy tangled laneways of Melbourne. https://www.chrisstuart.nz Chris is in conversation with Liz Price , long-term counsellor and teacher of Ethics at NMIT.
Chris Stuart, a crime writer with a social conscience. The "Glasgow Smile" is her second crime novel set in the grimy tangled laneways of Melbourne. https://www.chrisstuart.nz Chris is in conversation with Liz Price , long-term counsellor and teacher of Ethics at NMIT.
56 ticket(s) left$20.00+ $0.90 feeSuzanne Clark Sunday 17 September 11.30 - 12.30pm ticket
Suzanne Clark, a local Golden Bay author and has published five novels. https://www.topwriters.co.nz/suzanne-clark.html Suzanne is in conversation with Esme Palliser who has had a long career in eduction, health and the arts.
Suzanne Clark, a local Golden Bay author and has published five novels. https://www.topwriters.co.nz/suzanne-clark.html Suzanne is in conversation with Esme Palliser who has had a long career in eduction, health and the arts.
59 ticket(s) left$20.00+ $0.90 feeKim Swan Sunday CANCELLED ticket
Kim Swan - Like Barry Crump but in a dress? Hot Dogs and a Rifle is her latest book. Kim is in conversation with Greig Caigou who has a passion for wilderness preservation.
Kim Swan - Like Barry Crump but in a dress? Hot Dogs and a Rifle is her latest book. Kim is in conversation with Greig Caigou who has a passion for wilderness preservation.
Sold out$20.00+ $0.90 feeJourney with MacManus The Copy Press Sunday 17 September 2 - 4pm ticket
Journey with Dave MacManus from the CopyPress talks about the independant publishing journey in Aotearoa. https://www.copypress.co.nz/
Journey with Dave MacManus from the CopyPress talks about the independant publishing journey in Aotearoa. https://www.copypress.co.nz/
30 ticket(s) leftFreePic Picot Sunday 17 September 3.30 - 4.30pm ticket
Pic Picot is the Owner-founder of Pic's Peanut Butter, he has published two books. https://www.picspeanutbutter.com Pic is in conversation with Elaine Fisher who is a freelance journalist and photographer and resides in Mapua.
Pic Picot is the Owner-founder of Pic's Peanut Butter, he has published two books. https://www.picspeanutbutter.com Pic is in conversation with Elaine Fisher who is a freelance journalist and photographer and resides in Mapua.
45 ticket(s) left$20.00+ $0.90 feeClosing Ceremony 5pm ticket
Closing of the festival by Mapua Community Library Patron Emma Stevens Presentation of gifts to authors and conversationalists.
Closing of the festival by Mapua Community Library Patron Emma Stevens Presentation of gifts to authors and conversationalists.
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