Bay Harbour: May 01, 2019

Wednesday May 1 2019
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Tai Chi
Friday, 7-8.30pm
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise
for people of all ages and fitness
levels, bringing many health and
other benefits. All are welcome
to attend this weekly class. Phone
Lucida for more information 022
697 7420
105 Bridle Path Rd
Heathcote Valley School Craft
Market
Sunday 10am-1pm
Join local artists and crafters
who will be showcasing their
unique, one of a kind creations
nestled in the beautiful surroundings
of Heathcote Valley.
Jewellery, artisan felt accessories
and homewares, greetings cards,
altered books, purses, winter
warmers, candles. The market is
a fundraiser for Heathcote Valley
School senior camp.
Heathcote Valley School Hall,
Bridle Path Rd
Following the Sumner Rd:
an exploration of its past and
present
Today, all day
Learn more about this essential
link between the communities of
Lyttelton and Sumner by visiting
dual exhibitions about the Sumner
Rd at Lyttelton Library, and
at Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Centre.
Email louis.day@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm
each Wednesday
Mt Pleasant Tennis Club
Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm and
Saturday, 9am-4pm
Mt Pleasant Tennis Club is
looking for both new junior and
senior members. Casual players
are also welcome.
For information phone club
captain Jeff Long, 384 8463
Akaroa Craft Group
Monday, 1.30-2.30pm
Go along and join the friendly
Akaroa Craft Group. Sit in the
beautiful library on the comfortable
chairs and have a relaxing
chat while working on your
craft project. Share skills like
needlework, knitting, quilting,
handicrafts, making dolls, teddy
bears and spinning.
Akaroa Library
JP Clinic at Sumner
Saturday, 10am-noon
A justice of the peace will be
available to members of the community
to witness signatures and
documents, certify document
copies, hear oaths, declarations,
affidavits or affirmations, as well
as sign citizenship, sponsorship or
rates rebates applications. There is
no charge for this service.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Centre
Sumner Bridge Club
Monday, 7.15pm, Wednesday,
12.45pm
Do you play bridge? Go along
and join the Sumner Bridge Club
at 57 Dryden St.
For information phone Julie on
027 434 6678.
Shoreline Toastmasters
Monday 7.30pm–9pm
Nervous about speaking? Go
along to gain confidence by
practising speaking, listening,
learning and laughing – in a
warm, friendly non-threatening
environment.
Mt Pleasant Yacht Club
Autumn Craft
All day Tuesday
Create your own tiny village
using recycled materials.
Lyttelton Library
Mt Pleasant Walking Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays-9.30am.
A mix of flat and hill walks for
those with a medium level
of fitness. Walks are in nearby
areas and further afield. Car
pooling, with shared costs. For
further information and/or
programmes, please phone Judy
384 1269.
Depart from Mt Pleasant Community
Centre
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes
Tuesday, 10.30am-11am
An interactive programme
including music, movement,
rhymes and a story. Recommended
for under twos. Free.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Centre
Social Games Club
Monday, 10am-11.30am
Want to play a game of Scrabble,
Chess, or Rummikub? Go
and join the friendly group.
Matuku Takotako: Sumner
Centre
Knit ’n’ Yarn, today,
10am-noon.
Go along to
Lyttelton Library for
the friendly craft
sessions. Take your
knitting, crochet
or other portable
craft project and
enjoy time with
other crafters.
Have a look at the
range of books
to get ideas for
your next project.
Free, no bookings
required. Beginners
welcome.
Near & Far: Diamond
Harbour Painting Group Show
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10am-4pm.
The exhibition features some
beautiful works by talented local
artists. Show opens this Friday
and will continue throughout
May.
Stoddart Cottage Gallery, 2a
Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour
Domestic Bits:
Archaeological finds from
Stoddart Cottage
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10am-4pm
An exhibition of interesting
artefacts found during the 2017
earthquake repairs at Stoddart
Cottage to coincide with
Archaeology Week April 27 to
May 5, 2019.
History Room, Stoddart
Cottage Gallery, 2a Waipapa Ave,
Diamond Harbour.
I chose ‘The Anatomy of Melancholy’
as the title for the trilogy because I
feel that it best represents my work
and the person I am.
*Melancholy: a feeling of pensive
sadness, typically with no obvious
cause.
Part I: Identity 2018
Part II: Dissectum 2019
Part III: Lost & Found 2020
Dissectum means ‘deeply cut’ and
in its original meaning refers to the
deep cuts in foliage. For me the
deep cuts are not just the ones we
need to make to understand the
workings of an organism but also
the potential deep cuts we need to
consider when we have to make
big decisions (as in: ‘Murderous
Intent’). To be deeply cut can also
be the result of our experiences in
life. And with deep cuts comes the
need to heal, to find ways to put
what is left back together again or to
form a ‘new’.
The exhibition is in two parts –
the front of the gallery is ‘The
Wunderkammer*’ where various
objects, boxes and other curios are
shown.
*Wunderkammer: A cabinet of
scientific curiosities, especially
during the Renaissance
In the back of the gallery I am
exhibiting a series of, mainly
charcoal drawings, all working with
or referring to ‘Dissectum’, plus
4 small bird paintings embellished
with embroidery.
Simon van der Sluijs is an artist
of Dutch descent and traditional
painting and drawing training.
His themes are deeply personal,
unconventional, dark, humorous and
disturbing.
The AnATomy of melAncholy
PArT II: DIssecT u m
Drawings & Objects
by
Simon van der Sluijs
4 – 29 MAY 2019
Main Rd, Little River | 03 325 1944
art@littlerivergallery.com