Three cheers for young artist Sian Bartley. The eight-year-old Gordonton School pupil is holding her first solo exhibition next month, and only began painting recently. In March she began working with artists Raymond Jennings and Joanne Clarke, taking their Art Workshop program. Joanne Clarke says the weekly sessions are designed to spark and enrich
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A new exhibition launches at The Mandarin Tree next week. Of Glass and Stone features the work of mixed-media artist Jo Pervan. One of her pieces will be auctioned to raise money for charity. She tells Annette Taylor more. Where you from and what is your background? Living in rural Waikato is a great
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Causes for celebration – we won the rugby and The Mandarin Tree turned one on the weekend. Number 8 Network caught up with gallery owner Claudia Aalderink before the party. 1. Congratulations. How does it feel to get to be one year old? It’s wonderful. I feel very proud at what has been achieved; to
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