A structured approach to drawing and painting the figure - With Artist Susan Ewen
Tutor: Susan Ewen MFA
Venue : Franklin Arts Centre, Weta Room
Date: Saturday June 14, 10am-1pm
Limited to 8 places
Cost : $85 This includes room hire and model fee (Model is clothed). Your booking will be confirmed once payment has been made by bank transfer.
To book your place contact: susanewen@gmail.com
An introduction and demonstration of drawing from life using comparative measurements, tilts, stacked forms - a structured approach to the body. To finish with a postcard size painted ‘poster study’ to delineate light and dark tones.
Individual guidance and mentoring will be part of the workshop experience.
What to bring:
- A3-A4 paper and your art equipment
- A coloured pencil (burnt sienna or similar )
- Some paint
Please arrive a bit early to set up.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in the Waikato?
When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?
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37.5% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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62.5% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
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