September 2014 update

SEPTEMBER 2014

Luke Tippett (front) and sister Brooke Tippet

from Hawera, Taranaki were up in Whangarei 

 on the 4th September with their Mum and Dad

 looking at property in One Tree Point as they 

are planning on moving  to Northland soon.

 Luke, Brooke and parents stayed with Aunty 

Denise (on right) who lives at One Tree Point.

 Luke (10) and Brooke (11) with Mum, Mary Tippett.

Thanks for stopping by and having a go at weaving!

Tanisha Edwards 13 years old is

 from Whakapara (Ngati Hau)

and Te Hapua (Ngati Kuri)

She enjoyed her time weaving and 

hopes to be able to visit again soon.

First Tapestry Host Morning Tea

First Tapestry Host Morning Tea 

on Saturday the 24th August.

Cappuccinos from Mokaba Cafe

 (adjacent to The Bach) and home-made

lemon muffins were are the menu.
It was an opportunity to say "Good job so far!"
and discuss any weaving issues there were.

Above: Elly, Nancy and Naoko

(Left to Right): Naoko, Jill Hartles and Jill Ruddle

Rosemary Drake (left) and Tapestry Master Beverley Compter (right)

August 2014 photos

SATURDAY 9 AUGUST 2014:

Mini (front left) from China, is staying with

Hannah Ellis (right) and family for 40 weeks.

Hannah, 13 a student at Christian Renewal School.

  Mini, an international student is here in New Zealand 

to learn English and study Hospitality at NorthTec.

SUNDAY 10 AUGUST:

Trelise Davidson (niece of the photographer)

had a go at weaving for the first time

 on the Children's Loom.

Trelise was up in Whangarei visiting family with 

her daddy, Ian Davisdon from Christchurch.

It's great to see the children so 

enthusiastic at giving weaving a go!

Jannis Buchal from Germany has a go 

at weaving while his Mum watches.

Jannis is 6 years old and is on holiday, 

travelling New Zealand with his family.

THURSDAY 21 AUGUST:

Francesco Ulian (8) and little sister Manuela (3) 

from Brazil practice their weaving skills.

Diana Simon (left) from Whangarei Heads

works on the "waves" while Elly, one of

our Tapestry Hosts weaves on the right.

Diana was keen to come back

and do some more weaving soon!

Some of the regular Tapestry Hosts, with 

Naoko Watson in the foreground.

WHERE WE ARE AT:

..and a couple of closer-up photos...

Thanks to ALL the many hands that have 

worked on the Tapestry Project so far!