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Getting Started With Short Form Video
Monday 28 April, 9:30am-11:30am
Harnessing the power of video to showcase and sell your work. Participants will gain confidence in filming, editing, and posting short-form video content. You will understand what types of video content work best for artists and creators.
Creating Content that Sells
Monday 14 April, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Developing engaging posts that attract buyers. Participants will understand how to create high-quality, sales-focused content efficiently. You will gain confidence in writing captions that encourage action. Visual storytelling: videos, behind-the-scenes content, and customer stories.
CREATE Symposium 2025
Date: 17 & 18 June
Ngā Toi Creative Hawke’s Bay is proud to announce our Symposium for 2025 held in June. Get up to date on your community, with keynote speakers, master classes and workshops to inspire, engage and foster connection.
Daniel Betty
Daniel Betty had his first taste of performance when the Taradale first fifteen rugby team was asked to be the cossack dancers in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’. A memorable experience which led to him playing Mordcha, the friendly Innkeeper. This started a number of roles in community theatre groups across the region. As a musician he loves to play the guitar and sing so a move into musical theatre was a natural progression. What he found was community theatre and many of those in it created a platform for youth to explore a future career pathway into the creative sector.
Simple Ways to Sell Online
Date: 31 March, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Explore easy options for online selling at our next Social Media workshop, hosted by the fabulous Jodine from Social Smarty.
Erica Toh
Emerging from a personal struggle with post-partum anxiety and depression, Erica found solace in the therapeutic creation of textured art. Inspired by social media, a simple tub of plaster, some tools, and canvases, creating her textured art became her gateway to self-expression.
Beginners Mosaic Workshop
Date: 26 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm
In this class you will design and make a mosaic concrete mushroom to brighten up your garden
Lucie Anderson
Lucie Anderson, based in Napier, is an artist who has carved out her unique niche in the vibrant world of alcohol ink painting. Specialising in this art form, she utilises the spontaneous and organic flow of alcohol ink to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces that captivate the viewer. Her artwork, known for being bold and vibrant, often reflects her deep love for nature and the environment.
Set Yourself Up For Social Media Success
Date: 17 March, 9:30am-11:30am
Fantastic workshop coming up on Monday 17 March – the first of four in our Social Media 101 series with Jodine, social media expert from Social Smarty.
Attend one, attend them all – what a great opportunity to upskill and start seeing results from your social media efforts!
