WordArt by Jules Hunt/ Written By Carrie Burke

The Learning Connexion had an awesome day here on Saturday 6th March for our Festival, despite threatening rain clouds and a couple of early brushes with drizzle!
Joining together with practicing artists from across the Hutt Valley, we had loads of fun making, playing, looking, eating and listening to some of the fantastic acts on the day.
For me personally, watching the UV glow zone fill with fluro flowers that were made in the kidzone was delicious and a thrill for adults and kids. Likewise the meandering ‘sculpture walk’ through the forest path received raving comments and was a real tribute to the 3D staff and students who got involved.
Seeing visitors lying in the sun and enjoying the wide variety of performers on stage was great, particularly the inclusive ‘round dance’ performed by everyone and lead by the Yellowhawks! When it came to performers we really did have variety -- from Taita College Barbershop, Poppy Dust, spontaneous poetry and Foundation student Benedict Quilters Art noise rock band !
I was proud to be part of the team at TLC who helped make it happen, and we extend a huge ‘thank you’ to creative communities who helped fund the day, to all those who took part, visited or helped in some way to make the day as special as it was.

Festival of Art and Creativity -- HIGHLIGHTS

Our photo slideshow from the day:
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

Jim and Gabe Yellowhawk

Bronze casting -- Part 1 and 2:

Leah Wynne ice-sculpting:

Jonathan Milne welcomes everyone to the festival…