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  • Music and Dance for 1 1/2 to 3 years with Johanna (Class 2)

    Category: Music / Gigs Music and Dance for 1 1/2 to 3 years with Johanna (Class 2)

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    February 1, 2024

    Join us for a 30 min fun, educational and engaging session each week. Grounded in the methods of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Orff Schulwerk, this class nurtures a love for music from a young age.

    Bringing attention to the world of sound, rhythm, movement, singing, actions, and play, in these sessions, students will develop in-tune singing using hand signs, and play a range of percussion and melodic instruments.

    This holistic approach nurtures all the fundamental aspects needed to grow them into choosing an instrument to pursue further when they are ready. We encourage parents and caregivers to join in on the session.

    This class will happen every Thursday 9.00am during School Term

    No casual bookings, commit to a Term at a time to get full benefits. $12 per session / $120 per 10 week term

    'A free trial is available for your first time

    To book:

    https://enrolmy.com/excite-academy/activity/1665-Music_Dance_1_1_2_3_years_Thursday_Term_1_Class_2_Raglan

     

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
    Music and Dance for 1 1/2 to 3 years with Johanna (Class 1)

    Category: Music / Gigs Music and Dance for 1 1/2 to 3 years with Johanna (Class 1)

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    February 1, 2024

    Join us for a 30 min fun, educational and engaging session each week. Grounded in the methods of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Orff Schulwerk, this class nurtures a love for music from a young age.

    Bringing attention to the world of sound, rhythm, movement, singing, actions, and play, in these sessions, students will develop in-tune singing using hand signs, and play a range of percussion and melodic instruments.

    This holistic approach nurtures all the fundamental aspects needed to grow them into choosing an instrument to pursue further when they are ready. We encourage parents and caregivers to join in on the session.

    This class will happen every Thursday 9.30am during School Term

    No casual bookings, commit to a Term at a time to get full benefits. $12 per session / $120 per 10 week term

    'A free trial is available for your first time

    To book:
    https://enrolmy.com/excite-academy/activity/1664-usic_Dance_1_1_2_3_years_Thursday_Term_1_Raglan

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
    Music and Dance for 3-4 years with Johanna

    Category: Music / Gigs Music and Dance for 3-4 years with Johanna

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    February 1, 2024

    Join us for a 45 min fun, educational and engaging session each week. Grounded in the methods of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Orff Schulwerk, this class nurtures a love for music from a young age.

    Bringing attention to the world of sound, rhythm, movement, singing, actions, and play, in these sessions, students will develop in-tune singing using hand signs, and play a range of percussion and melodic instruments.

    This holistic approach nurtures all the fundamental aspects needed to grow them into choosing an instrument to pursue further when they are ready. We encourage parents and caregivers to join in on the session.

    This class will happen every Thursday 10am during School Term

    No casual bookings, commit to a Term at a time to get full benefits. $12 per session / $120 per 10 week term

    'A free trial is available for your first time

    To book:
    https://enrolmy.com/excite-academy/book-now/1666-Music--Dance-3-4-years----Thursday-Term-1-

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
    Music and Dance for 4 1/2 - 5 years

    Category: Music / Gigs Music and Dance for 4 1/2 - 5 years

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    February 1, 2024

    Join us for a fun, educational and engaging 45 minute session each week. Grounded in the methods of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Orff Schulwerk, this class nurtures a love for music from a young age.

    Bringing attention to the world of sound, rhythm, movement, singing, actions, and play, in these sessions, students will develop in-tune singing using hand signs, and play a range of percussion and melodic instruments.

    They also begin conventional music literacy starting with pictorial notation and leading towards conventional notation. This holistic approach nurtures all the fundamental aspects needed to grow them into choosing an instrument to pursue further when they are ready.
    Our older students will also get tasters of instruments such as xylophones, ukulele, recorder and hand drums.

    This class will happen every Thursday 11am during School Term

    No casual bookings, commit to a Term at a time to get full benefits. $12 per session / $120 per 10 week term

    A free trial is available for your first time

    To book in:
    https://enrolmy.com/excite-academy/book-now/1667-Music--Dance-4-12---5--years----Thursday-Term-1-

    Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023
    Map Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
  • LIVE & LOCAL at the Old School - February

    Category: Music / Gigs LIVE & LOCAL at the Old School - February


    February 9, 2024

    Friday February 9 at Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan. Upstairs in Whare Tapere.

    Koha entry. Doors open at 7pm with Live & Local starting at 7.30pm. Bar open.

    Live & Local is back after a summer break. Kicking off the year we have singer-songwriter Joe Wilson, Penni Feather with Nicky Keys, and The Blukes.

    Joe Wilson is a singer-songwriter who spent five years busking across New Zealand, Australia and the UK and has now been in Raglan for nine years. His relatable lyrics and heartfelt lyrics are embedded within sweet melodies that give a timeless and nostalgic feel to the songs.

    Singer Penni Feather and keyboardist extraordinaire Nicky Keys will showcase more of their recent collaboration. Having taken a few songs out for a ‘training run’ at the last Live & Local in December, they’re back to road-test more of the material for their forthcoming cabaret show.

    The Blukes - Six guys got together, each with a song of his choice. With their ages ranging from 40 to 75, the songs cover a wide variety of genres and decades. You will be surprised at what these blokes can play on ukes!

    If you’re interested in performing at one of these shows, contact penni@raglanartscentre.co.nz

    Live & Local presented by Raglan Old School Arts Centre is made possible with the support of Waikato District Creative Communities, Raglan Light & Sound and Mark Frost (Bayleys Real Estate)

     

    Friday February 9 at Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart Street, Raglan. Upstairs in Whare Tapere.

    Koha entry. Doors open at 7pm with Live & Local starting at 7.30pm. Bar open.

    Live & Local is back after a summer break. Kicking off the year we have singer-songwriter Joe Wilson, Penni Feather with Nicky Keys, and The Blukes.

    Joe Wilson is a singer-songwriter who spent five years busking across New Zealand, Australia and the UK and has now been in Raglan for nine years. His relatable lyrics and heartfelt lyrics are embedded within sweet melodies that give a timeless and nostalgic feel to the songs.

    Singer Penni Feather and keyboardist extraordinaire Nicky Keys will showcase more of their recent collaboration. Having taken a few songs out for a ‘training run’ at the last Live & Local in December, they’re back to road-test more of the material for their forthcoming cabaret show.

    The Blukes - Six guys got together, each with a song of his choice. With their ages ranging from 40 to 75, the songs cover a wide variety of genres and decades. You will be surprised at what these blokes can play on ukes!
    If you’re interested in performing at one of these shows, contact penni@raglanartscentre.co.nz

    Live & Local presented by Raglan Old School Arts Centre is made possible with the support of Waikato District Creative Communities, Raglan Light & Sound and Mark Frost (Bayleys Real Estate)

    Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023
    Map Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
  • Film Festival Workshop

    Category: Workshops Film Festival Workshop

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    February 10, 2024

    Producing Films: What I’ve Learnt So Far - with Matt Hicks

    Bookings essential! Saturday 10 February | 9.30am – 2.30pm | $5 | Lunch provided

    Note: This is a two-part workshop. Come along for either the morning or afternoon workshop or both.

    Matt Hicks is a Waikato-based writer/producer/director/actor best known as the Producer of Waikato indie feature ‘Home Kills’ (which premiered at the 2023 NZIFF) and the forthcoming indie feature ‘The Tavern’ (in post-production). Matt's workshop details the highs and lows he’s experienced making low-budget features in an honest, warts-and-all fashion. In the workshop we will cover pre-production (writing/pitching to cast/crew/investors), production and post production. Participants will be encouraged to pitch their film ideas which we will workshop into pitch-ready concepts.

    Email jacqueline@raglanartscentre.co.nz to join the workshop

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
    MONTY BEVINS

    Category: Music / Gigs MONTY BEVINS


    February 10, 2024

    Monty Bevins

    Monty Bevins, rescheduled from Dec to Sat Feb 10

    On Saturday the 10th of February, Monty will bring his original songs to Eva’s room, the beautiful downstairs music/theatre room at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre. Your chance to hear each note, most lyrics, and the personal stories behind them.

    Monty has built a loyal following throughout his homeland since he started touring full noise in 2012, and is known as a touching, spirited performer, whose soul-folk songs ask the big questions while telling the small stories. With a warm rich voice and articulate guitar grooves, he digs out and distills themes of tenderness, personal revolution and adventure...

    Sat Feb 10, doors 7pm, show 7.30. Tickets $20 from Undertheradar or $25 on the door.

    $20 presales from:

    https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/87322/Monty-Bevins-Live-In-Raglan.utr

    Monty Bevins

    Monty Bevins, rescheduled from Dec to Sat Feb 10

    On Saturday the 10th of February, Monty will bring his original songs to Eva’s room, the beautiful downstairs music/theatre room at the Raglan Old School Arts Centre. Your chance to hear each note, most lyrics, and the personal stories behind them.

    Monty has built a loyal following throughout his homeland since he started touring full noise in 2012, and is known as a touching, spirited performer, whose soul-folk songs ask the big questions while telling the small stories. With a warm rich voice and articulate guitar grooves, he digs out and distills themes of tenderness, personal revolution and adventure...

    Sat Feb 10, doors 7pm, show 7.30. Tickets $20 from Undertheradar or $25 on the door.

    $20 presales from:

    https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/87322/Monty-Bevins-Live-In-Raglan.utr

    Whare o Tuaiwa Rickard | Eva's Room at the Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023
    Map Whare o Tuaiwa Rickard | Eva's Room at the Old School
  • Film Festival Workshop - Michael Bennett

    Category: Workshops Film Festival Workshop - Michael Bennett

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    February 17, 2024

    Writing for the Screen - with Michael Bennett (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue)

    Bookings essential! Saturday 17 February | 9.30am – 5pm | $5 | Lunch provided

    A screenwriter and Director, Michael’s short films and feature films have screened and won awards internationally, including Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Locarno, New York and London.

    Hosted by Maryann Tuao

    A one-day rollercoaster introduction to writing for the screen. The workshop is a fun, fast-paced tour through the writing toolbox of an acclaimed screenwriter, using short films, music videos and excerpts from great movies to explore the fundamentals of storytelling for the screen. The workshop is suitable for new screenwriters, for artists coming to screenwriting from other disciplines and for experienced writers in search of a boot-camp refresher.

    Book online www.raglanfilmfestival.co.nz

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
    Feb 17: WINTER WILSON and SADIE & JAY

    Category: Music / Gigs Feb 17: WINTER WILSON and SADIE & JAY


    February 17, 2024

    WINTER WILSON and SADIE & JAY

    Two of the best contemporary folk duos from the UK and AUS/NZ come together for a unique double show at Raglan Old School Arts Centre on Saturday 17th February. Upstairs in Whare Tapere.

    Doors 7:30pm Show starts 8pm

    Tickets $25 @ Under the Radar

    https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/23045/Winter-Wilson-And-Sadie-And-Jay.utr

    WINTER WILSON (UK)

    Winter Wilson are one of the hardest-working duos on the European folk scene. Pre-pandemic, they had toured Australia, NZ and Canada. In 2018, they toured the UK with folk-rock icons Fairport Convention.

    Dave Wilson is recognised as one of the UK’s best contemporary folk songwriters. His songs are sung in folk clubs the world over and covered by such greats as Vin Garbutt. He’s also a fine guitarist, banjo player and singer. Kip Winter “simply has a voice to die for” (Maverick Magazine). She is equally at home singing contemporary folk, traditional Gaelic songs and blues and also plays piano accordion, flute and guitar.

    Together, the couple have produced ten albums, blending truly stunning harmonies with subtle, skilful musicianship.

    SADIE & JAY (AUS/NZ)

    Jay's intricate finger style guitar and Sadie's melodic double bass create a vivid soundscape for their passionate song-writing. From lively rag-time blues and comical ditties to compelling epic tales and ballads, this pairing will take you on a rousing musical adventure.

    Sadie & Jay have toured across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Their distinctive music has received outstanding reviews and multiple awards over three original albums.

    Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St, Raglan

    Saturday 17th February

    Doors 7:30pm Show starts 8pm

    Tickets $25 @ Under the Radar

    https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/23045/Winter-Wilson-And-Sadie-And-Jay.utr

    VIDEO LINKS

    WINTER WILSON

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw4G0qjb7wo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L_2a0Mrqzs

    SADIE & JAY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOO6q_E7KXg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-xIBpeNnI4

    WINTER WILSON and SADIE & JAY

    Two of the best contemporary folk duos from the UK and AUS/NZ come together for a unique double show at Raglan Old School Arts Centre on Saturday 17th February. Upstairs in Whare Tapere.

    Doors 7:30pm Show starts 8pm

    Tickets $25 @ Under the Radar

    https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/23045/Winter-Wilson-And-Sadie-And-Jay.utr

    WINTER WILSON (UK)

    Winter Wilson are one of the hardest-working duos on the European folk scene. Pre-pandemic, they had toured Australia, NZ and Canada. In 2018, they toured the UK with folk-rock icons Fairport Convention.

    Dave Wilson is recognised as one of the UK’s best contemporary folk songwriters. His songs are sung in folk clubs the world over and covered by such greats as Vin Garbutt. He’s also a fine guitarist, banjo player and singer. Kip Winter “simply has a voice to die for” (Maverick Magazine). She is equally at home singing contemporary folk, traditional Gaelic songs and blues and also plays piano accordion, flute and guitar.

    Together, the couple have produced ten albums, blending truly stunning harmonies with subtle, skilful musicianship.

    SADIE & JAY (AUS/NZ)

    Jay's intricate finger style guitar and Sadie's melodic double bass create a vivid soundscape for their passionate song-writing. From lively rag-time blues and comical ditties to compelling epic tales and ballads, this pairing will take you on a rousing musical adventure.

    Sadie & Jay have toured across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Their distinctive music has received outstanding reviews and multiple awards over three original albums.

    Raglan Old School Arts Centre, 5 Stewart St, Raglan

    Saturday 17th February

    Doors 7:30pm Show starts 8pm

    Tickets $25 @ Under the Radar

    https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/23045/Winter-Wilson-And-Sadie-And-Jay.utr

    Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023
    Map Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
  • Whaingaroa Writers World - Lance King

    Category: Workshops Whaingaroa Writers World - Lance King


    February 22, 2024

    Lance King will host a discussion on Courage, Resilience and Failing Well – about parenting in today’s post-Covid digital children age. Lance is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and workshop facilitator who, in the last 28 years, has worked in over 300 schools in 39 countries with many thousands of students, teachers and parents. He is the author of seven books on the skills of thinking and learning, is married with four grown-up children, lives locally and divides his time between delivering workshops around the world and writing. Lance says, ‘Today’s children are a unique group in the history of the world defined by engagement with the internet since birth plus the experience of the Covid pandemic. This seminar will show parents all the vital digital and non-digital skills their children need to maximise their success at school, at university and in all future careers and business opportunities and will give parents many practical tips on how to bring up children who are resilient, courageous and actively engaged with both the real and the digital worlds.”  All welcome, koha entry.

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
  • Whaingaroa Writers World - Steve Horne

    Category: Workshops Whaingaroa Writers World - Steve Horne


    February 23, 2024

    Steve Horne, a teacher, Raglan writer and blogger. Steve with discuss his writing journey, the process, what helped him and what didn’t, getting published and effective marketing. His book ‘The Trouble with Twins’ is on its third reprint! He will also reflect on how writing has impacted on his life, and on the lives of children he has taught.  Koha entry.

    Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    078250023
    Map Whare Tapere | Upstairs in the Theatre Workshop at Old School
  • Whaingaroa Writers World - Ann Neville

    Category: Workshops Whaingaroa Writers World - Ann Neville

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    February 24, 2024

    A two-session workshop for students (11+ years) on writing and illustrating their own book. These sessions will be coordinated by Ann Neville (a Raglan publisher, biographer, editor and writer). The workshop will cover the essential techniques of fiction writing: character development, plotting, narrative viewpoint, dialogue, and description. There will also be time for individual feedback. Koha entry

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
  • Whaingaroa Writers World - Ann Neville

    Category: Workshops Whaingaroa Writers World - Ann Neville

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    February 25, 2024

    A two-session workshop for students (11+ years) on writing and illustrating their own book. These sessions will be coordinated by Ann Neville (a Raglan publisher, biographer, editor and writer). The workshop will cover the essential techniques of fiction writing: character development, plotting, narrative viewpoint, dialogue, and description. There will also be time for individual feedback. Koha entry

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Te Whare Toi o Te Kura Tawhito | Raglan Old School Arts Centre
  • Drum Firing Clay Experience - hand-building for adults

    Category: Workshops Drum Firing Clay Experience - hand-building for adults

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    February 27, 2024

    Join local ceramics artists Merren Goodison & Robyn Marsters for this 4 week Tuesday evening workshop.  The class will cover making small decorative objects or sculptures and applying terrasigilata (an ancient clay finishing technique) over 3 weeks, guided by Merren, and will conclude with the exciting experience of a drum firing with Robyn. Suitable for beginning or intermediate clay artists.  10 students max, price includes clay and firing.

    Tuesdays, 27 Feb - 19 March, 6pm - 8pm

    $150 RCAC + Clay members |$170 RCAC members | $190 non-members

    If you have any questions please email info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or call the office on 07 825 0023 Mon-Fri 10-2.

    5 Stewart St
    Raglan, Coastal Waikato 3225
    New Zealand
    07 825 0023
    Map Whare Uku | The Clay Shed at the Old School Arts Centre