Raglan recently hosted its very first PechaKucha Night, and here now is a look at how things went courtesy of a report sent in by organizer Rodger Gallagher.
Last night’s first PechaKucha Night at the Old School Arts Centre was a great success with standing room only in the theatre room. The evening started with David Wimmer giving his presentation on the work that he and Frank did in Samoa helping the Samoans rebuild ‘upstairs’ after the tsunami. Dirk de Ruysscher covered the very interesting bike ride he has developed to the Nikau cave near Port Waikato. The trip includes harbour crossing and two days riding on metal roads with some amazing scenery along the way and of course an unspoilt cave at the overnight stop. Jean Carbon finished the first half with her presentation on traditional textiles along the Silk Road. The ‘Beer Break’ proved very popular and it was difficult to get the audience back for the second half.
Pieter ten Broek’s photos of board and kite sports around Raglan drew gasps of amazement from the audience. Wanda Barker provided a contrast with her history of Femme Art and the proposition that it needs to be revitalised. Hilary Ramage covered creative development through a series of prints. Finishing the night was Jon Berczley who took us right from the seed through to putting food on the plate with his gardening passion.
Arts Council Chairperson, Rodger Gallagher said that the PechaKucha Night was one of the most successful events held at the Arts Centre and everybody is keen for the next evening on the 4th June.
Full list of presenters:
- David Wimmer on the rebuilding work he helped with after the Samoan tsunami
– Amanda Watson on creating her paintings
– Dirk de Ruysscher on mountain biking around Whaingaroa
– Rodger Gallagher on the evolving architecture and use of the Old School since 1883 — including 1st public viewing of plans recently discovered in the National Archives
– Linda Holmes on favourite photos
– Jean Carbon on textiles along the Silk Road
– Pieter ten Broek on surfing, kite and skate boarding in Raglan
– Wanda Barker on Femme Art
– Yann Bordier on living and sailing in the Caribbean
– Sioux Swann on Ruapuke Sunsets
– Hilary Ramage on creative printmaking
– Jon Berczely on seeds
Below, a look at the flyer for PKN Raglan Vol. 1.
