Prints For Good and Art Connections Oceania in collaboration with Weaving Empathy, host this interactive workshop and conversation that suits all ages and artistic ability.
with Adel & Tristan
Sunday, 10 August
12:30 -3 , with food from
Hosted at the Arts Village
FREE! Register to reserve your spot
This workshop has been formed to create space so that members of diverse communities come together and discuss the concept of Empathy through conversation and the art of printmaking. Prints For Good is a grassroots arts-based initiative that aims to engage with diversity communities and organisations to create works of art that can be shared with others in the spirit of love and unity.
In this workshop everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts about empathy in a safe trusting environment. Everyone will leave with some hand printed greeting cards that can be written on and shared with friends and whanau.
All materials supplied. Participants are encouraged to bring an open mind, respect and curiosity. Also, a cultural dish (preferably vegetarian so all participants can enjoy)!
More about the facilitators – Adel came to New Zealand as one of the first Baha’i refugee minors in 1989. He holds a BA in Education and linguistics; a Graduate Diploma in Teaching; and an MA (Hon) in Development Studies. He has also completed and defended his portfolio for the Dr of Education. He has recently completed his post graduate studies in visual arts at Toihaukura in Tairawhiti. Adel has worked as a teacher; in various Public Service roles and as a consultant in Aotearoa NZ in the areas of refugee education & health; human rights and race relations. Tristan Hancock, a Fijian-born Palangi with three passports, has dedicated his life to working across diverse cultures, religions, and arts. Based in Tauranga since 2018, he is a natural conversationalist and connector, passionate about fostering meaningful dialogue. Tristan has collaborated with Arts Connection Oceania, Ethno NZ, and The Race Unity Speech Awards. In his spare time, he is a musician and manages the 10-piece Afrofunk/Highlife band Ozi Ozaa.
Learn more about the kaupapa of Prints for Good, Weaving Empathy and Arts Connections Oceania by visiting their website, their Facebook page and Instagram.
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