Wanganui Glass Group

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

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GLASS WORKSHOPS

During the festival there are a range of glass workshops to enable you to experience glass for the first time or develop your skills further.

For other events see the FESTIVAL page.

Wanganui Glass Student wins RANAMOK

Wanganui Glass School, Whanganui UCOL second year Diploma in Glass Design and Production student Lisa Walsh has been announced as the winner of the Ranamok Prize for 2009.

The Ranamok Prize, established 15 years ago, annually showcases contemporary glass created by artists from Australia and New Zealand. Over the years the prize has grown steadily in stature and reputation to the point where it is now recognised as the premier event of its kind in Australasia. ..more

Mainstreet Wanganui 19 Sept-4 Oct 2009

In conjunction with the Wanganui Literary Festival 18-20 September

Chris Finlayson Minister for the Arts Culture and Heritage will officiate at a joint opening for the Wanganui Festival of Glass and the Literary Festival on the 18th of September. The Festival of Glass program of workshops will be online at www.wanganuiglass.co.nz from August 10th.

The Festival of Glass 2009 includes a number of other cultural events Literary Festival will be hosting featured writers Kate de Goldi, Kevin Ireland, Hamish McDouall and Joan Rosier-Jones amongst others at various venues around Wanganui. www.writersfest.co.nz.

The Sarjeant Gallery Exhibition: Wanganui Glass Artists & Graduates opening September 12 - November 22.

Jazz Café at the Rutland Arms Inn 19 Septemberwww.wanganuijazz.org.nz Brunch Cruise on the steamboat Waimarie on Saturday September 26. Bookings Essential (06) 3471863 email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 1A Taupo Quay

Camera Club Exhibition: Glass Art & Architectural Glass September 18-27

On Saturday 26th Inspiring Windows Self guided tour in Wanganui includes Memorial Hall, local churches and Wanganui Collegiate Chapel. Council Chambers Windows feature talks by Greg Hall & Julie Greig at 11am & 2pm.

The Wanganui Glass School will be displaying work and demonstrating glass blowing over the Festival.

The Global Peace March starts in Wanganui on the 21st September, at the Culture of Peace Handspan Sculpture in Queens Park, http://www.fusecreative.co.nz/worldmarch/events_wang.html

Contact Raewyn Roberts Festival of Glass Co-coordinator for more information This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 0272334807, 063490543