http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.feildingartsociety.com en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 20:41:35 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/163117/landscape-enigma-john-christensen/ Landscape Enigma presents a compelling body of work by award‑winning artist John Christensen, whose painting practice spans more than 45 years. Living in Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, John’s work reflects a lifelong passion for - and deep connection to - the New Zealand landscape.Originally from this region, Christensen’s paintings explore the deliberate creation of enigma through landscape. Familiar forms are subtly altered, displaced, or reimagined within ambiguous settings. While ground... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:19:33 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post163117 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/163115/devotion-to-melt-serena-mercer/ Serena Mercer explores the intimate dialogue between artist and material through the practice of fused glass. This process demands patience, focus, and trust - remaining with heat long enough to allow transformation to occur. In the melt, control softens and the glass begins to respond, creating a shared moment between maker and material.Each work is formed through repetition, careful observation, and commitment to process. Like passion shaped by time, glass reacts to heat slowly and unpred... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:14:55 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post163115 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/160391/embracing-the-tides-protecting-moana/ "Our land, our sea, our responsibility" is an educational marine environment art exhibition that aligns with concepts around sea week and what we can do to conserve and protect our marine environments. Alongside beautiful, realistic marine creatures painted in oils, there will be educational content, QR codes linking to videos on different sea creatures and a website set up with teaching resources to reach out to local communities and schools to increase engagement with the art and with sea week... Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post160391 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/158844/from-pencil-to-paint-pet-portraits/ Mondays, 5 - 7 PM (fortnightly, beginning 27th April)These classes guide you step‑by‑step, from selecting the right reference image to creating a finished painting you’ll be proud to keep.Cost: $40 per person, per session ($30 for members), including all basic materials.The programme runs for four weeks. A total payment of $160 ($120 for members) is required to confirm your booking.... Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:27:00 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post158844 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/158829/beginner-oil-painting/ Mondays, 5:00–7:00 PM (fortnightly)These Classes will likely run again in the term 4, October - November 2026In this series, you’ll learn about the materials we use, how to work safely (including understanding toxicity), basic colour theory, and how to set up and clean up your workspace. You’ll also create a small painting so you can put these skills into practice.Cost: $40 per person, per session ($30 for members), including all basic materials.The programme runs for four weeks. A total p... Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:14:05 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post158829 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/158819/the-saturday-studio/ A New “Have‑a‑Go” Group for Busy CreativesSaturdays, 1:00–3:00 PMEvery second week, starting 21 FebruaryContribution: $3 per sessionNo booking needed — just bring your own gear and whatever project you’d love to work on.Come along, connect, create, and enjoy some relaxed weekend making time.... Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:59:20 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post158819 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/158705/footprints-of-africa--louise-billinghurst/ A visual reflection of the deep impact African Nature and it’s people have on the human soul.No-one can visit Africa only once.Louise’s journey began on a South African dairy farm, where she developed a deep awareness of humanity’s dependence on nature. Her father, an amateur wildlife photographer, nurtured her love for wildlife during family holidays in the legendary Kruger National Park. Childhood days spent sketching treasures found on the farm laid the foundation for her artistic path.... Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:01:08 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post158705 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/150928/manawatu-art-awards-2025/ Feilding Art Centre | 🗓 October 2025Presented by the Feilding and District Art SocietyThe spotlight is about to shine on Aotearoa’s finest creative talent! This October, the Feilding Art Centre will come alive with the Manawatū Art Awards Exhibition 2025 - a celebration of artistic excellence, bold expression, and regional pride.With $6,000 in cash prizes on offer, artists from across New Zealand are invited to submit their most compelling new works. Whether you're an emerging voice o... Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post150928 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/151640/fabulous-fibre/ Presented by Creative Fibre Manawatū AreaZone 1, FADAS | September–October 2025Step into a world of colour, texture, and creativity at the Fabulous Fibre Exhibition, where fibre takes centre stage in all its glorious forms! From the hands of talented makers across Dannevirke, Woodville, Pahiatua, Whanganui, Foxton, Palmerston North, and Feilding, this showcase celebrates the artistry of:🧶 Spinning 🧵 Weaving 🪡 Felting 🧤 Knitting & CrochetExpect a stunning array of handcra... Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post151640 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/post/149731/small-works-exhibition-2025/ This August, prepare to be enchanted by the Small Works Exhibition at the Feilding Art Centre - opening Friday the 1st at 5.30pm.Featuring over 100 miniature masterpieces from talented artists across our region, this show proves that powerful storytelling and bold creativity can thrive in the smallest of formats. From delicate glass and soft feathers to smooth stone and tiny painted canvases, the range of materials is as dazzling as the ideas they hold.These works invite close inspection and off... Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:36:57 +1200 http://www.feildingartsociety.com/blog/#post149731