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Kia ora! Thank you for hosting this fantastic furniture restoration workshop with Jason Akuhata-Brown. Jason was so generous in freely sharing his enormous amount of knowledge and experience. His discussion was warmly interspersed with anecdotes of his whānau and work experiences, making it all the more memorable. Jason’s wonderful humour and his passion for his work absolutely shone, making the time fly by. I can’t believe how much he fitted into 2½ hours! I really enjoyed absorbing the collective knowledge and practical experience of the other attendees too. What a great group! The hands-on component of the workshop where we looked at the properties of different timbers was a highlight for me, as was the kōrero about how to identify furniture from various eras; looking for clues such as certain joinery features and finishes. The book recommendations were so useful and I’ve managed to source a couple of the books Jason mentioned, to assist my ongoing learning. Jason’s enthusiasm and knowledge was so infectious that on the following day, while driving with my husband I saw an old table on the roadside, looked at the leg shape, and yelled “Stop the car! It’s Arts and Crafts!” I took copious notes during the workshop, and I’m excited about putting my newfound learning into practice with some of my own neglected furniture. I could easily have spent a whole weekend learning with Jason. Should he arrange to run another workshop at the CAN, I’m definitely in! Once again, thank you for hosting and promoting this workshop. Ngā mihi nunui, Nā Robyn McCool
Great family activity. Te Aroha was a great tutor, very patient and friendly. 100% recommemd
A very welcoming environment for all ages. I enjoyed Mauricio’s instructions and ideas. It was a very relaxing time and I made some new acquaintances. The staff onboard welcoming us along for the day were great and we made a few purchases. Marvellous fun
CAN is wonderful! It is great to be able to go to all of the inspiring exhibitions. Thank you for celebrating Hawke’s Bay art and artists, we are very lucky to have you in Napier. Also, thank you for the helpful and friendly staff who are always ready to answer questions and give information about the exhibitions.
CAN present a wonderful opportunity for local artists to promote & share their work. An exciting space with such a wide range of Hawkes Bay creativity.
CAN is a great place for local artists to exhibit their artwork. You can hold an exhibition, be part of a collective or just rent a wall. For the public there is always something interesting to see and including smaller items on display as well. Definitely worth a visit.
CAN is like extended family to me. My association has exceeded 10 years, and I love running my art workshops there, with the extremely hard working and supportive team of CAN staff and volunteers.
A wonderful space for artists at all levels of their craft. Knowledgeable and caring staff make everyone feel welcome. Keep up the good work. Regards Bev
I really enjoy the program of events at CAN - good opportunities for local artists to join group exhibitions and marketplaces. thanks to all of the team.
Excellent workshop - fun, informative and memorable - and an excellent tutor. We loved it and frightened our parents!
Our kids loved this!!!! Thank you!!
I really enjoyed it. But my hand got tired towards the end. But I love my Tiki and how it turned out.
Can I also say thank you again to the lady running it. She was awesome.
I have been going to Helen’s Workshops ever since they started and love my creative time spent there. Helen has projects that we can do or we can do our own thing if we like. I have learnt a few new skills Art wise since taking part in the Workshops.
It is my day of the week when I can just sit and create a piece of Art in a lovely relaxing atmosphere.
I do hope I will be able to continue with Helen and the Pandora Project next term.
Carmel Green.
Sophia’s highlight of the week is her Thursday Art class with Miss Rainbow. Thank you :)
Amy-Leigh loves her art class with Miss Rainbow 🌈
A great variety of art mediums that our girl explored. She really enjoyed each lesson.
Great class, Kennedy enjoyed it and really liked Miss Rainbow. Thank you.
Dallas is an amazing teacher. My daughter absolutely loved this art class and came back home with a lot of new techniques. Thanks CAN for providing such an enjoyable time for our kids!
Great class, great teacher. Love my weekly dose of social sewing.
This was the first session that I participated in, so quite late in the term. I appreciated Helen’s patient and dedicated time to show me the creative projects that the class had completed and her help with getting started on one for myself
It’s great that you have exhibitions for children. Violet enjoyed creating her piece for Sea Week. Thanks for organising it!
Helen was very inspirational, patient and full of great information and suggestions that helped a non creative get underway
We loved it! Thank you so much for running these events for youth to participate.
The help provided by all staff and Management to set up our stand.
The ongoing communication to inform us of sales, and any top ups needed.
Excellent. We would book again. Thankyou. Jenny & Ken Mark
Lovely venue. Good lighting and well equipped. Our tutor Carol is so knowledgeable and helpful.
Sophias fav thing every week was the Thursday after school art class with Miss Rainbow. This was her happy place to be and Miss Rainbow was a very kind & patient teacher with them.Thank you :)
Great class, tutor is knowledgeable and fantastic spreading herself around the class as people need help.
Amy-Leigh loved her after school art classes with Miss 🌈, and is looking forward to going to them next year
Excellent facility, loved the air con this hot week !
Carol is an excellent teacher, patient , and extremely helpful.
Nice room, a great creative space.
Good humor and a positive helpful environment.
Carol is an amazing teacher- always blown away by her knowledge and capacity. Have loved the class as always. Thank you CAN
Love it!
Another fantastic term and learnt lots
Lochlan had an amazing time
My daughter really loved it & is very proud of her art work
Dallas is a favorite with the kids great fun and good value 👏👏
once again this term I thoroughly enjoyed the workshops. A great opportunity to get help and
guidance if required or do your own thing. Great!