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Sculpture Exhibition at Whangarei's Spectacular Subtropical Gardens
Whangarei Outdoor Sculpture & Garden Art Exhibition
at Whangarei Quarry Gardens, Russell Road, Whangarei
March 19 to 21, 2010, open 9.30am to 4pm daily
Entry to Gardens during exhibition:
Adult $5, Child $2, Family $10 - paid in cash at the Gardens
(includes free workshops by garden experts)
At any time, Whangarei’s spectacular gardens in Russell Road are a “must see” for everyone with an interest in gardens and especially unusual plants. This subtropical paradise, in the special micro climate of this disused quarry, is a community project created by volunteers over the past 10 years. However, during the three days of this sculpture exhibition, the gardens take on an even more exotic air.
Around 100 art works by local artists will be seen nestling amongst fantastic foliage, in the stream or lake, silhouetted against sheer cliffs and cascades, set against or on boulders, balanced on high banks and decorating the wedding lawn. Whangarei has the country’s largest number of artists per head of population, so the District abounds in sculptors working in all types of media.
It is organised by the Whangarei Garden Discovery committee, with Desiree Hirner again being the curator.
The 32 artists selected for this year’s event are thrilled with this wonderful setting for their work. They include Jin Ling, Bruce Young, Claire Nicholls, Jan Lorraine, Malcolm Ford, Trish Clarke, Aaron Hoskins, Julia Alabaster and Northland’s potters group “The Firebirds”.
All the works of art are for sale and funds raised by this event will benefit the on-going project of maintaining and developing the Gardens.
Refreshments will be available on site.
Daily attractions
Artists-in-residence:
You will have a chance to see creative processes of weaving, wood and stone carving in action.
Details of artists will be listed here soon.
Garden experts at Quarry Gardens:
Professional garden experts will share their knowledge in a variety of free workshops.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to talk to professionals during the
Whangarei Outdoor Sculpture & Garden Art Exhibition
Where: Quarry Gardens, Russell Road, Whangarei
FREE with Exhibition entry
| Friday 19th March |
| Half-hour sessions where experts share their secrets & answer questions |
| 10.30 |
Rosemary Morgan - TLC for Bromeliads |
| 11.30 |
Simon Vallings, Forest Floor Nursery - Growing native trees |
| 12.30 |
Russell Fransham - Garden Design |
| 1.30 |
Ginny Clayton - Herbs all your questions and which ones for herbal teas |
| 3 pm |
Ben Edgar, Plants2Go - The Right Plant in the Right Place |
| Saturday 20th March |
| 10.30 |
Rosemary Morgan - TLC for Bromeliads |
| 11.30 |
Simon Vallings, Forest Floor Nursery - The advantages of seedlings |
| 12.30 |
Russell Fransham - Exciting Trees to use in your Garden |
| 1.30 |
Ben Edgar, Blue Nikau Landscaping - Coastal Gardens |
| 3.00 |
Ginny Clayton - Old style vegetables to plant in autumn |
| Sunday 21st March |
| 11.30 |
Katie Hilford - Northland’s landscape designer - whose design was chosen for exhibition at 2010 Ellerslie Garden Show, will share her experiences. |
| 12.30 |
Russell Fransham - Garden Design |
| 1.30 |
Simon Vallings - Natives – Vigorous plants grown from seeds |
| 2.30 |
Rosemary Morgan - TLC for Bromeliads |
| 3 pm |
Ben Edgar - Competition closes. Prizes drawn.
* Visit Ben’s stand to enter his competitions, answer simple questions and be in to win Two prizes :- $1000 Landscape design from Blue Nikau or $1000 plants from Plants2Go |
| All 3 Days |
| 10 - 4 pm |
NRC’s Biosecurity staff - Weeds and Noxious Plants |
Special Evening Event
Saturday 20 March, 6pm
Northland Youth Theatre creates a magical entertainment amongst the sculptures to delight the whole family. (General Admission at Entry to Garden prices.)
Sponsors
The organisers wish to acknowledge the generous sponsorship that has been provided for this event from NZ Creative Communities and Spire Chartered Accountants.
For further information Contact Us
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| Mangakahia Valley artist Joe Kake won the 2009 People's Choice Award with his turtle sculpture. 2009/PHOTO Desiree Hirner |
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| Aurora & Athena by Trees van Ruth 2009/PHOTO Desiree Hirner |
Bodhisatta by Claire Nicholls 2009/PHOTO Desiree Hirner |
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| Nande by Jan Lorraine 2009/PHOTO Desiree Hirner |
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Ballooning thoughts by Jeanine Oxenius
2009/PHOTO Desiree Hirner |
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