Happy New Year!

So far, it has been a busy start to the year. We are currently working hard to move my Gallery + Studio to the bigger space that we affectionately call the ‘Packing Shed’ here on the farm. Originally made by the family to pack and sell fruit from, it will also be the front of house for Riverhaven Artland (Sculpture Park).  
 

Detail from Apple Juice Label by my Auntie featuring the Packing Shed and me back in the day in an apple bin inside the Packing Shed

Join us for the Opening Night…
 

What: Opening Night of the Riverhaven Artland Summer Sculpture Festival which includes the opening of my new exhibition ‘Stay Local’.

Be the first to view and purchase from the Small Works Sculpture Show showcasing the work of Artists in the Riverhaven Artland permanent collection. A James Wright Sculpture will be auctioned. Enjoy the opening night food kindly sponsored by The Corner Kitchen and Bar. All in the new larger Gallery + Studio. Then departing at 7pm Dad and I will take a guided tour of Riverhaven Artland ($25 per Adult, $15 Child which you purchase on the night) https://riverhavenartland.com/

When: Friday 29th January starting at 6pm (feel free to arrive a little earlier to park and settle in)
Where: Riverhaven Artland 331 North Road Clevedon.
Why: In support of Franklin Hospice.
How: If you are able to attend the opening please rsvp to me by responding to this email katieblundellartist@gmail.com with the full names of those wishing to attend. It is vital that you do this as attendance is limited. 

Hopefully you will go home inspired from the opening night and get some more friends and family to visit again over the long weekend as we are part of the  Clevedon Art Trail Open Studio Event. See the full programme at http://clevedonarttrail.co.nz/ including details about a free kids workshop I am doing during that long weekend.
 

On other news, as well as all this excitement  I am also looking forward to the year ahead. I have just opened enrolments for my Term 1 After School Art Classes. For details please see my website and contact me asap if you are keen. 
https://katieblundellartist.com/art-workshopsclasses/

Also I am thinking about starting an Adult Art Class on Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm. If this sparks your interest and you would like me to send you more information please get in touch. I will start this class if people are keen.

Lastly, I am thrilled to tell you that my work will be part of the curated exhibition below. I am excited to be exhibiting alongside these wonderful Artists. I hope you go and check it out.

Katie Blundell, Watermelon in the hot, 2018

Homespun
29 January – 12 March
 
Katie Blundell, Claudia Kogachi, Areez Katzki, Joanna Margaret Paul, Erica van Zon
 
Homespun is group exhibition centred around ideas of home and handmade. Working in a range of mediums, the artists respond to their personal experiences of home during lockdown and celebrate small moments of beauty, which have stood out amidst the routines of domestic life.
 
Franklin Arts Centre
12 Massey Avenue
Pukekohe
Auckland 2120
Phone 09 238 8899
Facebook.com/FranklinArtsCentre
Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm


Thats about it. 
Thanks heaps for your ongoing support.

Katie Blundell Artist