12 July - Storytelling Session with Julian Noel

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In this session, participants will explore the magic of turning life experiences into powerful, unforgettable stories. Guided by master storyteller Julian Noel, you'll learn a simple but powerful storytelling structure that brings your personal moments to life - whether you're speaking on stage, in a meeting, or over dinner. Expect laughter, connection, and a few surprises as Julian shares tools, prompts, and storytelling wisdom passed down from his mentors. Come curious and leave inspired - and yes, bring a notebook!

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Brownie points if you arrive with a story to tell - some suggestions:

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• What was the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you...
• A moment you learned something valuable about life...
• The moment you fell in love...
• The funniest thing you ever saw...
• A story of your best friend...
• What happens when your family gathers (good,bad, funny...)

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‍About Julian Noel:

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Julian Noel (Ngāpuhi) hails from the Hokianga, Kaikohe, and Dargaville region and now calls Tāhuna (Queenstown) home. A graduate of Melbourne's VCA School of Drama, Julian performed on stage, television, and film, before launching a global award-winning haircare brand. Now back in Aotearoa, he dedicates his time to writing, performing, and helping others bring their voice to the world. A dynamic workshop facilitator, Julian brings decades of experience in performance, public speaking, storytelling, and creative leadership.

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‍Upcoming Programmes:

19 July - Acting Workshop led by Amelia Remus

26 July - My Tree of Strength Art Therapy with Dani Peel

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Drop-in sessions, registrations are not required. Free for ages 60+.

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For further information, please call 027 180 02868 or email hello@teatamira.nz.

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Thank you to Central Lakes Trust for their support in bringing creativity to our community.

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Previous Sessions (Saturdays):

2023

15 April - Concert – Pianist Louis Koopman

22 April - Art Workshop - Colours of Autumn with Raquel Tamara Carter

29 April - Movement workshop with Theresa Swain

6 May - Film - Hip Hop-eration

13 May - Concert - Turn Up The Music students

20 May - Art Workshop - Exploring drawing with Raquel Tamara Carter

27 May - Tea Dance with Dance Social

3 June - Feldenkrais awareness lesson

10 June - Still Life Collage

17 June - Piano Recital with Mark Wilson

24 June - Film Screening - Ever the Land

1 July - Weaving working with Roka Cameron

‍8 July - Sculpting Poetry with Nataysa Zambri

15 July - Art Workshop with Raquel

22 July - Film Screening - Te Matakite O Aotearoa / Māori Land March

‍29 July - Concert - Turn Up the Music students

5 August - Origami Workshop with the Japanese Origami Club

12 August - James and Isey - Film Screening

19 August - Tea Dance with Emma Dagg

26 August - Mark Wilson Piano Recital

2 September - Pottery with Raquel Carter

9 September - Turn up the Music concert

16 September - Mindful Movement with Sunny Sky

23 September - Painting Poetry with Natasya Zambri

30 September - Portrait Art workshop with Raquel

7 October - At the World's Edge festival dress rehearsal

14 October - Meet the artist: Abhi Chinniah

21 October - Macrame Workshop with Emma Peers

28 October - Embrace the process art workshop with Queenstown Art Society

4 November - Origami workshop

11 November - Angklung performance

18 November - Mindful Movement with Sunny Sky

25 November - Turn Up the Music Concert

2 December - Christmas Decoration Workshop

9 December - Christmas Tea Dance

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2024

10 February - Feldenkrais with Nicky Tompkins

17 February - Colour therapy with Sunny Sky

24 February - Phone photography with Scott Kennedy

2 March - Mark Making with Muireann

‍9 March - Mark Wilson piano recital

16 March - Kristin O'Sullivan Peren printmaking workshop

23 March - Turn up the Music Concert  

30 March - South Georgia: Tales from Tegan Allpress's Expedition

6 April - The Heart Dances Film Screening

13 April - Irish Music Circle

20 April - Poetry Workshop with Bethany Rogers

27 April - Chinese Calligraphy with Eric Lim

4 May - Charcoal exploration with Raquel Carter

11 May - Creative Collage with Lizanne Knights

18 May - Drawing Workshop with Emma Theyers

25 May - Singing Workshop with Margaret O'Hanlon

1 June - Angklung Music workshop

8 June - Music with Mark Wilson & Friends

15 June - Dance with Nina Hermanns ‍

22 June - Turn Up the Music Recital

29 June - Origami Workshop

6 July - Korean Drumming Workshop

13 July - Guided Tour of Te Whare Pora with master weaver Roka Hurihia Ngarimu-Cameron

20 July - Collage your life story with Lucas Rodriguez

27 July - Exploratory Drawing with Emma Theyers

3 August - Guided preview of A fire that blackened the rocks

10 August - Exploring Sashiko (Slow Stitching) with Diane van Brandenberg

17 August - Drama Workshop with Amelia Glydon

24 August - Artists Tour of Le Satauro with Lyle Penisula

31 August - Exploring Polynesian Carving with Ana Teofilo

7 September - Singalong and Harmonize with Natasha Wilson and Lizzie Green

‍14 September - Turn Up the Music Recital

21 September - Sketching Techniques to Find Inspiration in Everyday Life with Kasia Hebda

28 September - Artist Tour of Lyrics and Lines with Arts Laureate John Reynolds

5 October - At The World's Edge Festival Rehearsals

19 October - Remarkables Park Wellbeing Expo x Saturday Arts Social - Chair Yoga with Eric

26 October - Mark Wilson and Friends Concert - with Janelle Aston and special guest Emma Wilson

2 November -  Queenstown Writers Festival - Is it Getting Better? with Emma Wehipeihana (Espiner) and Jacinta Ruru

‍9 November - Introducing Resident Artist Emma Peers

‍16 November - Raranga Workshop

‍23 November - Morsels of Music with Mark Wilson and friends

30 November - Christmas Cardmaking Workshop with Tina

7 December - Mobile Phone Christmas Photography with Scott Kennedy

14 December - Wasabi Christmas Concert

21 December - Pauli Antoine Concert

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2025

15 February - Concert with Mark Wilson and Friends

22 February - Pueblo de Tambores Artist Talk with Kadambari Raghukumar

1 March - Wool Felting Whenua of Otago with Molly Timmins of Corban Estate Arts Centre

8 March - Experimental Paper Collage with Lucca Rodriguez

15 March - Dance and more with DanceProNZ's Nina Hermanns

‍22 March - Five Films For Freedom

29 March - Turn Up The Music Concert

5 April - Alta (2016-2024) Artist Talk with Marc Blake

12 April - Batik Painting with Ika Willett

19 April - Start Your First Novel with Lizzy Dent

26 April - Stitch a Coaster Workshop with Tikki Studio

‍3 May - Bird Song of the Whakatipu - A Talk with Dawn Palmer

‍10 May - TDC69 and TypeHere Artist Talk with Kaan Hinni, Lloyd Osborne and Shabnam Shiwan

‍17 May - Belly Dancing with Bee Sadalah

‍24 May - Love Notes: In Conversation with Ed Cruikshank

31 May - Pin Stitch with Notions Creative

7 June - Singing Workshop with Margaret O’Hanlon

14 June - Exhibition Opening - Meet The Artists

21 June - Turn Up The Music Concert

‍28 June - Sketchbook Session with Rowan Giselle Holt

5 July - Introduction to NeuroArt with Jenny Geelan

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