Monday 2nd September 2024, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats

In our sessions we spend 3-4 weeks on each painting, capturing the waves on the sea, the delicious sea foam, light on the water, drawing inspiration from our beautiful coastal environment. Using acrylics we sometimes mix different mediums into the paint to create texture on the canvas.

Everything supplied - oil painting tuition on request - you need to BYO oil paints and medium - canvas provided.

Wednesday 4th September 2024, in Community Events, Wellness, Eco & Recreation

Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to connect with others who enjoy the same things. You can pop in for a quick chat or stay for a longer conversation with friendly people.

There is no need to register, just turn up on the day. The Talking Café hosts will warmly welcome you when you arrive

Wednesday 4th September 2024, in Visual Arts & Crafts

ArtVine Paint & Sip meets Burger Culture, creating an awesome vibe in this venue! How it works? You show up, everything you need to paint is supplied, aprons, easels, canvas, acrylic paints and your brushes. Paintings change weekly, from contemporary florals, abstract body paintings, seascapes & beach art and much more.

Join your mates, grab a few drinks and order some snacks, meet some dates and get into Nelson's newest late-night bar with 12 taps, primo local wines and some damn good cocktails. Serving wicked burgers "Rancing Queen", "Elvis Capresely", "Cheazy-E" and beers - join the fun! Stay for dessert or another drink, chat to new and old friends while you wait for your masterpiece to dry!

Every second Wednesday (alternative nights next door at The Vic) - group bookings are cool - spaces are limited! Book early.

Wednesday 4th September 2024, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment

Join Nelson author Des Casey for a book talk on finding an active pathway through the environmental challenge we humans face.

Nature faces a crossroads. What will we, ourselves a part of nature do? Time is running fast but opportunities still exist to activate the human qualities of creativity, generosity, courage and wisdom. Hope resides in these qualities of the human spirit.

Des will have books available for purchase: $40.00 each.

Wednesday 4th September 2024, in Food, Wine & Brewing, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats

Spring is in the air! Join us for a Paint & Sip session, wine tasting and lunch (food & beverage at your own cost) at the Fox & Grape Bar at the Moutere Hills Winery & Cellar Door. Almost every Wednesday we provide everything you need for a Paint & Sip experience over the lunch hour. Invite your friends, family and it's an ideal event for a special celebration. Christmas Function bookings are coming up - inquire at bookings@artvine.co.nz for your next event.

Unless otherwise stated, food & beverage is additional.
R18

Thursday 5th-Friday 6th September 2024, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Festival, Youth

INSPIRE offers thought-provoking discussions and hands on experiments for School Years 5-8. Students choose up to four hands-on sessions to attend, all based on the STEAMS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths, and Society) model of education and delivered by New Zealand's top professionals, scientists, businesspeople, and mentored college students.

Bookings open in August.

Thursday 5th September 2024, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment, Education, Heritage & Culture

Join us to celebrate conservation week by hearing about some of the awesome environmental restoration projects going on across Tasman. This event will feature speakers from Tasman District Council and Tasman Environmental Trust working on wetland restoration, fish passage and native planting, followed by a Q&A session.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided. Free event, all welcome.

Thursday 5th September 2024, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts

DramaLab presents Red Heavens: From Stromboli to D’Urville Island.

‘Red Heavens’ portrays the true story of Angelina Moleta, an Italian pioneering immigrant whose fate is intertwined with the forces of nature, a bitter family feud and her deep connection with Wetekia Ruruku Elkington, a high born Māori woman.

This dynamic play is inspired by the book ‘Angelina’ by New Zealand author Gerard Hindmarsh.

More info: dramalab.co.nz

Tickets are available online: Red Heavens | Humanitix or cash at the door if any tickets are available.

Tickets cost $25.00 / $10.00 Youth

Thursday 5th September 2024, in Community Events

Get in touch to register your spot for a tour. See & hear about what we actually do.

Feel free to stay for a coffee in our Mānuka Cafe and pop into one of the Wills Month sessions hosted by local law firms.

Thursday 5th September 11:30am or 12pm & Thursday 19th September 11:30am or 12pm

Email fundraising@nelsonhospice.org.nz to register your space

Thursday 5th September 2024, in Business Events, Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture

September marks ‘Wills Month’ in New Zealand, an annual prompt to create or update this all-important record of what you want to have happen when you die. Having an up-to-date Will gives you peace of mind that you have made the best plans possible for the people and causes you care about. You have made it easier for your family and friends to do the right thing when you die.

This September we have several opportunities to support Wills Month.
Pitt & Moore Lawyers and Notaries Public and Atkinson Crehan Law have offered to donate $50 to Nelson Tasman Hospice for every new Will signed during September. We appreciate their support and for being part of our compassionate community.

They will also host free community drop-in information sessions during Wills Month here at Nelson Tasman Hospice on Suffolk Road, so you can have some questions around writing a Will answered. You can go to one or both of these sessions, no registration necessary.

Wills Information Drop In Sessions -

• Pitt & Moore - Thurs 5th September 1:00pm - 2:30pm
• Atkinson Crehan Law - Thurs 19th September 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Friday 6th September 2024, in Business Events, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats

Welcome to Jacqui's Pre-loved Clothing & more Paint & Sip Evening - inspired by the Netflix movie "Mrs Harris goes to Paris" which is all about following your dreams!

Jacqui has a passion for fashion & so much more and Lyndal from Artvine loves to create & paint - what a blend for a creative, fun evening with a bunch of ladies who love both!

Jacqui is opening her doors to her wonderful store, join us, meet new people or catch up with friends. There's even time to find and twirl in your dream outfit, peruse accessories, skin care, shoes, artwork and you can feel like you're in a Fashion Salon in Paris sipping champagne!

This is a BYO Event - you are welcome to bring along your favourite tipple, bring a selection of cheeses, crackers, pate or fruit platter to share at the tables. Wine glasses, platters, cheeseboards and utensils are provided - perhaps even some french music!

If you would like to pre-book our ArtVine Shuttle - please let us know - bookings essential. We can transport 7 including the driver. We even have special racks to keep your painting safe in transit.

BYO drinks & nibbles.

R18+ event.

Transport can be pre-booked on arrangement in our ArtVine Shuttle.

Tickets are strictly limited - this is a Premium Event.

Friday 6th September 2024, in Community Events, Conservation & Environment

Scientists Graeme Elliott and Kath Walker are monitoring albatrosses on Adams and Antipodes Islands in the Southern Ocean.

They will share the joys and sorrows they have experienced during 33 years of monitoring the plight of the majestic, wandering albatrosses. This is an entertaining glimpse into the wildlife in the southern oceans and the impacts they face through natural and anthropogenic effects.

Saturday 7th September 2024, in Visual Arts & Crafts

Join Riverside Education's hands-on workshop to explore the creative craft of needle felting.

This portable and mess-free activity allows you to shape unique 3D mini sculptures using wool, a felting needle, and foam. Led by Ellen Appleton of the Midnight Elves, Steiner School's renowned Doll-Makers, you'll learn various techniques and experiment with colours to craft your own needle-felted pieces. Whether you're a novice or have some experience, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in a relaxed setting.

All necessary materials will be provided, and you'll receive your own felting needle to continue crafting at home.

Limited to 8 participants. $35 per person. Bookings close Thursday, 5th September at 2pm.

This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Riverside Community Trust. Please contact Tanja (at education@riverside.org.nz) for workshop questions or to ask about sponsorship options.

For more info and to book: https://www.riverside.org.nz/event-details/needle-felting-for-all-levels

Saturday 7th September 2024, in Community Events, Music & Performing Arts

Club Waimea are hosting a Gatsby Supper Dance on September 7th with Nelson Jazz Club Big Band.
Dance back in time to an era of glamour and extravagance.

Come dressed in the theme of 1920s, with Feathers, Sequins, Tuxes, Tweeds, Bowler Hats, Spats.

Tickets are available from Club Waimea Office, $30 and includes Supper.
Tel: 03 543 9179
E-mail: reception@clubwaimea.co.nz

Dinner Bookings available at Phil's Place.
Tel: 03 544 6796

Saturday 7th-Sunday 8th September 2024, in Community Events

This Book Fair is a fundraising event for Helping Families Nelson.

Children's books from 50cents, Adults books from $1.
Fiction and Non-fiction books available. Everything from gardening, cooking, DIY, hobbies, health, sports, magazines, vintage section and much more.

Bring the whole family and your sturdy reusable bags.

Gold coin entry

Something for everyone
Thank you for your support

Saturday 7th September 2024, in Community Events, Education, Heritage & Culture

Come along to share and swap your non-English language books, have a cup of tea and connect with others.

As part of Welcoming Week Richmond Library is hosting an International Book Swap.

If you have non-English language books, that you no longer require, please drop them off at the Richmond Library from 1 August – 7 September in time for the Saturday International Book Swap.

Free to participate. All welcome.

Saturday 7th September 2024, in Markets, Shows & Fairs

The Appleby School Country Fair is one of the Nelson region's best fairs and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Holding with tradition, the fair features live music (thanks to our own school band) and performances, as well as the usual fair attractions like pony rides, petting zoo, big dig, plants and produce sales, white elephant, food and beverage sales, the haunted house, face-painting and bouncy castle.

Monday 9th September 2024, in Community Events, Visual Arts & Crafts

Join calligrapher Wendy Liu and create your very own Chinese Brush Painting.

This two-hour workshop is for adults.

Numbers are limited. Please phone 03 543 8500 to register.

$8.00 payable to Wendy on the day.

Monday 9th September 2024, in Education, Heritage & Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Retreats

In our sessions we spend 3-4 weeks on each painting, capturing the waves on the sea, the delicious sea foam, light on the water, drawing inspiration from our beautiful coastal environment. Using acrylics we sometimes mix different mediums into the paint to create texture on the canvas.

Everything supplied - oil painting tuition on request - you need to BYO oil paints and medium - canvas provided.

Tuesday 10th September 2024, in Community Events, Wellness, Eco & Recreation

Wellby Talking Cafés welcome everyone for a relaxed cuppa and can start your journey to connect with others who enjoy the same things. You can pop in for a quick chat or stay for a longer conversation with friendly people.

There is no need to register, just turn up on the day. The Talking Café hosts will warmly welcome you when you arrive