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24.03.08
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale

A little late... images of the preview of 2007's Art Sale.

Thanks to all those who contributed - artists, punters, consumers and volunteers - to make this another highly successful and fun event.

Images by Fluke.

14.02.08
Part-time Manager for Thistle Hall Required

 

APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST.

Thistle Hall is looking for a hands-on manager for 20 hours a week to run our hall.

The manager’s role involves the day to day running and promotion of the hall, and liasing with the recreational, gallery and community groups that hire the hall.

You need to be self-starter with strong administrative and communication skills. Knowledge of MYOB is an advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE HERE.

To apply please email: office@thistlehall.org.nz. Applications close
29 February 2008.

23.10.07
Cheap and Choice - the Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale

Thistle Hall Community Venue is very pleased to announce their annual $100 art sale. We are calling for artists to submit their works NOW to be sold on Friday 7 December at our annual $100 Art Sale.

This is the third $100 Art Sale Thistle Hall has organised, the first one in 2005, which was a fundraiser for our new gallery lighting raised over $3000 dollars, last years which was fundraising to re-instate the gallery window onto Arthur Street raised over $4000.

This year we are continuing the 50/50 split with the participating artists, and any money raised for Thistle Hall goes into building a modular mobile stage for the hall and gallery. We are hoping to continue the fundraising trend and raise over $5000 this year.

Things will run slightly differently this year. We will be open for viewing from 12-4 on Friday the 7th, then the sale starts from 6pm. The art sale is cash and carry, you pay and you can take it away, which is am amazing sight to be seen, walls filled with local works emptying in front of your eyes.

Any work that is unsold can be tendered for using silent bidding forms, we will also open on Saturday 8 December so that any art unsold at our sale can be open for silent bidding. The bids will be tallied and people contacted to collect their works on Monday 10 December.

Download registration form here.
24.09.07
Weekly Waiata

Thistle Hall are very proud to announce that they will be running a season of weekly  waiata classes for the community from October 1st.  Weekly waiata has been something we’ve been wanting to do for a while, with so many benefits to all members of the community. Communal singing brings us together as a community and some people believe it even has transcendental properties. At Thistle Hall Weekly Waiata is a sign of our commitment to The Treaty of Waitangi and the tangata whenua of Poneke. Our weekly sessions start on Monday October 1st and we are encouraging people from all parts of the community to come along and have a go. Classes run from 6-7pm but doors open at 5.30 if you’d like to come and wind down after work. The classes are available thanks to the generous funding and support from The Wellington City Council Grants.   We ask that participants give a koha/donation in support of the kaupapa of the project, this will go towards the costs incurred by Thistle Hall. We look forward to seeing and hearing you at Weekly Waiata at thistle Hall.

For more info on Weekly Waiata at Thistle Hall please contact Lily Chalmers on 384 3088 or office@thistlehall.org.nz.

Naku Noa

Our tutor Gaynor Rikihana is of the Ngati Raukawa tribe. She was born and bred in Otaki and is currently living between  Island Bay and Otaki. Gaynor enjoys teaching people about her culture in the hope that her contribution will help build closer relationships between cultures and holds a diploma from Whitireia Performing Arts School.  When she is not teaching Weekly Waiata at Thistle Hall Gaynor works as a nurse, a host at Te Papa and Kapa Haka tutor at Clyde Quay school as well as travelling the world with the band WAI singing at festivals and running workshops.  

10.08.07
Show dates available during Fringe 08

 

We are asking that people who would like to exhibit during the three weeks of the Wellington Fringe Festival 2008 submit a one page proposal with some images of their work to Thistle Hall before Monday September 3rd 2007.

These will be viewed and three will be chosen at our board meeting on September 12th.

People who are chosen to exhibit at Thistle Hall during the Fringe must register as an official part of the Fringe Festival. All exhibitions cost $160 for a one week hirage of the space, plus 10% commission if applicable.

The available dates during Fringe 2008 are February 11-17, February 18-24 and February 25­ March 2.
08.06.07
Centennial history project -
WE NEED YOU!

 

We are currently commissioning some research to celebrate 100 years of Thistle Hall and plan to produce a small booklet at the end of the year.

We are looking for information on any major artistic projects, major significant political and cultural events that have taken place at the building, and anything else that might be of relevance.

If you are able to help with names, leads or stories that have been part of our hall in the last 100 years, or are interested in more information, please contact Lily at office@thistlehall.org.nz or on 04-3843088.

Please pass this on to anyone you think may be able to help. Thanks for your involvement.

09.05.07
Check it out!

 
19.02.07
DANZZ begins Sunday 4 March 7 - 9pm

 

Time to kick start your dance New Year resolutions!!

The first five weeks of term will cover:

04.03.07: 7-8: Waltz. 8-9: ChaCha. Heta/Ted
11.03.07: 7-8: Rumba. 8-9: Waltz. Heta/Ted
18.03.07: 7-8: Quick Step. 8-9: Rumba. Heta/Ted
25.03.07: 7-8: Samba. 8-9: Quick Step. Heta/Ted
01.04.07: 7-9: Revision Heta/Ted
08.04.07: NO DANCE (Easter)

Payment is by koha.

Please pass this notice on to others who might be interested
We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday night

07.02.07
Skulduggery

A low-fi, non-sensical, superficial exhibition of performance and installation featuring Cante Chico and Joshua Rutter, Dave Hall, Dan Agnihotri-Clark with Marisa Anderson, Audiophyla, Betty Bones, Bridie, Cat Gwynne, Emma Page, Sheldon, Josca Craig Smith, Kate Stevenson, Ed Watson.

6pm Februrary 16 & 17 Upstairs
Entry by koha
31.01.07
Choice!
Check out our new window!

Thanks to all involved and to the WCC for their contribution.
22.12.06
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2006

Thistle Hall wishes to thank all artists and patrons who generously supported our second $100 art sale. Once again, the evening attracted a lot of interest and was bundles of fun, raising enough funds to meet our share of reinstalling the Arthur Street gallery window. This is scheduled to happen in January 2007 (along with the assistance of WCC).




10.08.06
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2006

6 - 9pm Friday 15 December
08.08.06
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale 2006

Following the HUGE success of last year’s $100 art sale to raise funds to install gallery lighting, this year’s $100 art sale raises money towards re-installing the Arthur street gallery window. This year, it's a 50/50 split between the artist and the gallery - so if you're interested, download a registration form here, or drop Lily a line here.

14.06.06
Magdalena Aotearoa presents: ROSA CASADO

 

Spanish theatre artist Rosa Casado will give workshops and performances in Wellington, from June 24 to 28. An independent creator and performer based in Madrid, Rosa Casado's work centres on rewriting reality by de-contextualising ordinary daily acts to explore new ways of "thinking" and "doing". She is particularly concerned with issues around tourism, migration and art's capacity for transformation.  
"Paradise 2: the incessant sound of a falling tree" is a 30-minute solo performance which Rosa will present in Wellington, 24-25 June. In it, Rosa describes her own holiday in Mali, juxtaposed with the story of a man's migration from Senegal to Spain. The performance features a large chocolate island, and will be followed by a discussion with the artist.  
"Paradise 2: the incessant sound of a falling tree"
8pm, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June
Wellington Performing Arts Centre
$15/$10
Local artists have the opportunity to participate in a two-day workshop with Rosa, "To Create in a Time and a Place." The workshop is directed at anyone wanting to investigate the capacity of art and action to speak about reality and to promote new ways of thinking. Places are limited to 10 per workshop, so book early to secure your place.  
Workshop: "To Create in a Time and a Place"
24-25 June: 2-day workshop (Tararua Tramping Club)
27-28 June: 2-day workshop (Thistle Hall)
$150 waged or $75 unwaged
Further information about Rosa Casado, her performance and her workshop is available online at http://magdalena.actrix.co.nz/guests/rosa.html.  
To register for the workshops and for any other enquiries including images, please email magdalen@actrix.co.nz or phone Helen Varley Jamieson on 021 023 92928 or (04) 934 9605.
06.03.06
Gallery Lighting

Thistle Hall would like to thank the Wellington City Council and Creative New Zealand for their assistance with our gallery lighting - our lovely lights are now installed. Please come and check out our new lighting set up at our upcoming exhibitions.

25.02.06
DANZZ starting again

 

Like us, you may be hanging out with feet itching to dance. The good news
is DANZZ starts again this Sunday, 26 February at Thistle Hall.
Beginners 7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm wiith a break for refreshments between the two classes. Payment is by KOHA (donation). Bring a friend (or even three).

The tentative programme is:
26.02.2006 Waltz Cachucha
5.03.2006 Cachucha Waltz
12.03.2006 Jive English Foxtrott
19.03.2006 Rumba Samba

We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday night.
Dance Same Sex New Zealand (DANZZ)
08.02.06
YogaBugs at Thistle Hall

 

Fun, creative classes designed to stimulate children’s powers of imagination, maintain their natural flexibility and teach them to breathe correctly. The class combines exciting adventures with songs, stories, and relaxation techniques; whilst also enjoying yoga games. Some of the overall benefits to the children are improved concentration levels, better sleep patterns, greater self-esteem, and a stronger immune system.

Wednesday 1st march 06 to 6 April 06
11.00am to 11.40am
For 2 to 5 year olds
$60 for 6 weeks

Please sign up for this course with Kristin Giorgi on 029 7727 553 or 04 385 2910.
Thistle Hall $100 Art Sale

Thistle hall wishes to thank all artists who generously supported our first $100 art sale by donating works. The opening evening was a fantastic success with suffucient funds being raised for the installation of gallery lighting. A big thanks also to those who supported us through the purchasing of work (defintely some bargains to be had) and in the sharing of Christmas cheer.

(photo: Alexander Douglas Wright)
Massive thanks to the artists:

mary mcleod, venus fly, darcy gladwin, melissa edmonds, david c boyle, steve edwards, alison jones, remo, genevieve packer, gabby o’connor, lynsie austin, andrei overweel, dra mckay, patricia banos, brittany hamilton, m muggeridge, joy penney, lou wilkinson, serena maree, anne lillelund, dollaine cai kia young, dan wilkinson, susan knapp, jean philippe teissonniere, marcus mcintyre, pippa sanderson, rod graham, hyojung lee, wayne anderson, craftcamp, don smith, chu ping yu, esther hamilton, richard reddaway, grant tilly, mark amery, sarah lawn, paul faris, ngaere macKinnon, stephen tevaga, bruce mahalski, andrew ross, melissa wyman, aofie banville, andy irving, stuart shepherd, simon morse, tamara kan, freeman a white, martine bairstow, arlo edwards, debbie pointon, anna woolhouse, melissa wyman, jim & leanne williams, johanna sanders, jenna cockeram, simon vita, mark ussher, alexander douglas wright, cilla leckie, tao wells.

New Coordinator

Thistle Hall is pleased to welcome Lily Chalmers as our new coordinator. Please pop in and introduce yourself.