Our sixth annual Winter Wonderfest kicked off on Saturday and there's plenty on offer over the coming week. The festival showcases women with skills and talents to share, with opportunities for learning, fun, and social connection. For a full programme, check out our Women's Network and Winter Wonderfest Whanganui Facebook pages, or drop me a line and I can email you one.
Friday, July 23
11.30am-1.30pm: Knitting - a new old hobby
Yarn is defined as spun thread used for knitting, weaving or sewing, OR a long story of adventure or incredible happenings. Never knitted before or an old hand, pull up a chair and let's play with yarn. Venue: Women's Network, 75 St Hill St. Koha welcome. Contact Rachel for more info or to RSVP 021 301 1537.
Saturday, July 24
10am-12.30pm: Needle felting + textile craft session
Come get your craft on. Learn the addictive medium of needle felting and explore embroidery and stitching with Taranaki textile artist Alice Cowdrey. Use sheep wool and a barbed needle to make a brooch, doll, or animal, and embellish your creations with embroidery and stitching. Venue: Women's Network. Cost $50, includes all materials. Bookings essential. Ph/txt Alice: 027 890 5042.
1pm-4pm: Astrotherapy
Learn how to increase self-knowledge and accelerate your growth with natal astrology and sacred plant medicine. Includes a customised native flower essence remedy. Venue: Women's Network. Cost $60. Please register by July 22, text Teresa 027 454 3585.
7pm: Rākanui - the full moon duets
An intimate musical concert of duets featuring piano, vocals, harmonies and taonga puoro (traditional Māori musical instruments) performed by Elizabeth de Vegt and Elise Goodge. Venue: Josephite Retreat Centre. Cost $15 + booking fee (includes refreshments). Tickets via the Royal Whanganui Opera House.
Sunday, July 25
1pm-2pm: Buddhist psychology
Learn what the Buddha taught about the mind and how this ancient wisdom can help us to alleviate suffering and realise our potential. Venue: Women's Network. Koha. For more info contact Teresa 027 454 3585.
3pm-5pm: Meditation workshop
Introduction to Anapanasati - Mindfulness of Breathing. Learn how to promote wellbeing and growth with this ancient meditation technique, which is the basis for modern mindfulness practices. Venue: Women's Network. Koha. For more info contact Teresa 027 454 3585.
Monday, July 26
10am-noon: Speaking from the heart
Carla Langmead is a health coach, fitness instructor and mentor. Let her take you on a journey to understanding your heart, and the ways in which this can transform your life experiences. Venue: Women's Network. Koha welcome.