We started the day with a workshop to familiarize the students with the advanced settings on their cellphones. Then we worked on post production skills using the free apps from Lightroom and Snapseed. We went on a photowalk through the…
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As we were disappointed with the Anzac turn out we didn’t want to leave it at that so we have kept at it and finally got an opportunity to work with one of the local colleges. With the strikes and…
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When we first started planning for the Gore workshop we went to the Library but unfortunately they were in temporary accommodation so Julie de Villiers from the library suggested that we connect with the local Intermediate. They were delighted to…
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This is one for the GRIT books. One where we get to show what creative resilience looks like. First COVID set us back, then we had a miscommunication with Ara Toi which was our first attempt for the Jam which…
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The workshop was held at the Winton Library. The library collaborated with us to organise the local high school’s art class to attend. However, on the day I was scheduled for the workshop, there was a tragedy and loss of…
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Got to hang out with students from Fiordland College. Students from Fiordland College attended as well as their teacher and a reviewer of the program. They received training on visual storytelling and creative resilience using devices. One of the students…
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