Sat 10.00-4.00 Watercolour painting with Marianne Braithwaite
Marianne is a well known Thames artist selling and exhibiting at local galleries. Her passion is watercolour with all its moods and magic. She is keen to pass on techniques recently acquired at workshops with world class watercolourists! Marianne says “I love to teach and pass on what I know so come along and I will help stir your creative pot!”
> Cost $50 inc lunch
Sat 10.00-12.30 Card Making with Lynne Bareham Lynne and her partner Mark own Craft Shop, Frames & Pictures in Thames: a treasure trove which reflects their passion for art and crafts. In this workshop you will be supported in creating cards using pictures, patterns, decorations, shells and other jewels. All the materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own treasures or photos to personalise your cards.
> Cost $25 inc materials
Sat 2.00-5.00 Mosaic with Gaye Mitchell
Join this workshop and make a textured collage work in the shape of a heart, cross or koru. Bring your own treasures to adorn your art or purchase from a selection which will be available: vintage jewellery, buttons, glass, beads etc. Gaye has worked with mosaic for 8 years decorating floors, stairs & a chair as well as many smaller works of adornment. She is passionate about colour, texture and creative play.
> Cost $25 inc basic shape
Sun 10.00-3.00 Photography with Xavier Radic A short workshop in two parts: 10.00-12.30 - the basics of digital photography, including several exercises to help you take better photographs. 2.00-3.00 - the process of selling and exhibiting work. Xavier Radic has been involved with photography for more than 40 years as an artist, creator, curator and educator.
> Cost $40 inc lunch or morning only $20
Sun 10.00 – 12.30 Felt Making with Sheryll Wenzlick
Learn the process of making felt out of merino wool and, using embellishments such as wool yarn and organza, make a sampler piece which can be made into a purse or bag or wall hanging. Sheryll has been felting for the past 4 years and is passionate about the craft and the varied textures that can be created using different embellishments.
> Cost $25 inc materials
Please register online or by phone to book a place. > www.manaretreat.com > 07 866 8972 > be@manaretreat.com
Mana Retreat Centre is situated on SH25, 15 mins south from Coromandel Town and 45 mins north from Thames.
Marianne is a well known Thames artist selling and exhibiting at local galleries. Her passion is watercolour with all its moods and magic. She is keen to pass on techniques recently acquired at workshops with world class watercolourists! Marianne says “I love to teach and pass on what I know so come along and I will help stir your creative pot!”
Join this workshop and make a textured collage work in the shape of a heart, cross or koru. Bring your own treasures to adorn your art or purchase from a selection which will be available: vintage jewellery, buttons, glass, beads etc. Gaye has worked with mosaic for 8 years decorating floors, stairs & a chair as well as many smaller works of adornment. She is passionate about colour, texture and creative play. 
Learn the process of making felt out of merino wool and, using embellishments such as wool yarn and organza, make a sampler piece which can be made into a purse or bag or wall hanging. Sheryll has been felting for the past 4 years and is passionate about the craft and the varied textures that can be created using different embellishments.