David Haywood
My First Stabbing
Christchurch writer David Haywood began a university degree in 19th century literature, and ended up graduating with a Ph.D. in engineering.
In between, he found employment as a forklift driver, guitarist/songwriter, road-works lollipop man, computer programmer, librarian, university lecturer, and research scientist. His scientific work resulted in patents for cryocooler systems and ocean wave energy technology.
David writes the Southerly column on PublicAddress.net, and recently published ‘My First Stabbing’, a collection of essays that encompasses such apparently unrelated subjects as the urination habits of Germans, the fatness of policemen in Boston, humble woodcutter’s sons who marry women with big hair, and babies with projectile defecation.
“Apposite, biting and very funny.”
– Keri Hulme, Booker Prize-winning author of ‘The Bone People’
“Hugely enjoyable… terribly, terribly funny.”
– Kim Hill, Radio New Zealand.
“One of the best new writers to come on the scene for quite a while.”
– Denis Welch, (former) Deputy-editor New Zealand Listener
“Pure gold.”
– Jolisa Gracewood, New Zealand Reviewer of the Year 2006
Thanks very much for donating copies to crEATe, David!
You’ll be able to bid on signed copies of David’s book from 21st October on TradeMe.
Links to the books on TradeMe will be added here from the auction launch.
Sheila Brown
Award winning 'Robin in Winter' by Sheila Brown
Sheila is an American artist, born in 1968, who moved to NZ in 1994, settling by the sea in Christchurch.
Having worked as a Landscape Designer for the last eighteen years, this stimulating horticultural experience nurture her artistic interests.
Sheila was the recipient of first prize at the Otago Art Society, Dunedin, for ‘Robin in Winter’ in the Gaye Rowcroft Awards exhibition in June 2009.
She now is a full time artist, mostly self taught, usually painting in oils and acrylics, although she enjoys watercolours and mixed media.
Having always lived by the sea and working intimately with nature, these surroundings continue to influence her work dramatically.
More of Sheila’s work can be viewed at The Look Gallery, Redcliffs and at The Little River Gallery, Little River. She has an upcoming annual exhibition “Gull and Co.” opening January 16th 2010 at the Little River Gallery
Sheila has donated an incredible work, “Painting of a Saddleback”, as well as several limited edition prints to crEATe.
Links to Sheila’s auctions will be added here as each item becomes available on TradeMe:
South Island Pied Oyster Catcher Print
Shelia Brown original painting of a Saddleback
Peta Mathias
Peta Mathias
Peta Mathias is a respected and prolific New Zealand chef, author and broadcaster, who now builds on the culinary travel experience with her gastronomic tours in the South of France, Morocco and India. Having started off her culinary love affair in Paris with her restaurant ‘Rose Blues’ in the 5th arrondissement, she returned to New Zealand ten years later to teach, cook and write.
Peta was born and bred in Auckland, a stunningly sparkling port city where she still lives but travels extensively researching books, filming her series and hosting her culinary tours. She is a member and judge of Slow Food and is proud of the fact that she lives in one of the cleanest, most beautiful countries in the world. Peta has recently set up her own production company to make cooking DVDs called ‘Peta Unplugged’. You can read more about Peta at her website.
Peta has generously donated signed copies of her books including the inspired Can we help it if we’re Fabulous?.
You can read all about the book below.
You’ll be able to bid on signed copies of Peta’s books from the 21st October on TradeMe.
Links to the books on TradeMe will be added here at the auction launch.
Peta Mathias “Can we help it if we’re fabulous?”
Can we help it if we're fabulous?
Can we help it if we’re fabulous?
Published by A PENGUIN ORIGINAL, 2008
The irrepressible Peta Mathias is a woman who has never been afraid to embrace life with all its glorious inconsistencies, joys and heartbreaks. While we know her as an engaging television presenter, an inspiring food writer and a delightful raconteur, in ‘Can We Help It If We’re Fabulous?’ Peta instantly becomes every woman’s confidante, as she shares with us the wisdom she has learnt over her years of living outrageously. She is a woman who appreciates the importance of a gorgeous pair of shoes and the perfect shade of lipstick. She knows the value of good friends, great music, lively conversation, beautiful surroundings and a one-way ticket to an exotic destination. And having loved and lost – more than once – Peta also has her own theories on why relationships begin and end. And then there’s the sex chapter! Inspirational, razor-witted and irresistibly funny, ‘Can We Help It If We’re Fabulous?’ is Peta Mathias at her wisest – and naughtiest. This book is for each and every fabulous woman out there.
Jo Crompton
Summer Garden Suncatcher
Jo Crompton is a local Christchurch artist who enjoys creating things in a range of media. She is especially interested in the way colours can evoke feelings and memories of places and events. Jo’s work with copper foiled stained glass is a playful attempt to capture the effect of the sun bouncing off ocean waves, flowers waving in the wind, and leaves fluttering in the breeze!
She is also interested in making use of materials that are left over from other purposes, and recycling where possible. With that in mind a large proportion of the glass used is off cuts from a lead lighting workshop, and the copper wire is from a scrap metal merchant. Some of her copper foil work can be seen at her webshop www.wishingtree.felt.co.nz
Jo also works with sterling silver making pieces of jewelry, and paints when she gets the chance. Her final ‘hat’ is that of graphic designer with 10 years experience producing catalogues, fliers, business cards, and illustrating for t-shirts and children’s’ counting games.
Some of her work can be seen at www.fizzyorangedesign.co.nz
Thanks for your support Jo!
Here’s a peak at what Jo has donated to crEATe.
You’ll be able to bid on Jo’s work from 21st October on TradeMe.
Links to the prints on TradeMe will be added here at the auction launch.
Evening Sky Suncatcher
Evening Sky Suncatcher - Side
Copper Foiled Suncatcher – Evening Sky
A mixture of blues and clear textured pieces of glass and twisted copper wire stars, with a black patina applied. Measuring 145mm tall x 120mm wide, it was inspired by walking on the beach under an evening sky.
Summer Garden Copperfoiled Glass Suncatcher
Summer Garden Suncatcher
Summer Garden Suncatcher - Side
Copper Foiled Suncatcher – Summer Garden
The second suncatcher is a mixture of green and yellow pieces of glass and twisted copper wire flowers, with a black patina applied. It captures the feel of a summer garden and measures 180mm tall x 145mm wide.
Lynda Little
Little Stella Cushion
Lynda Little of Little Stella Design is a small, home-based design business in Wellington, with a particular interest in contemporary interior design. She is committed to working closely her clients, to achieve their home-decorating needs.
She also makes men’s and women’s retro and vintage accessory items which include button brooches, retro belts, fabric scarves and button cufflinks. Lynda’s gorgeous creations are available for sale at www.littlestella.felt.co.nz
A special part of her business is designing and making screenprinted cushions, fabric artwork and pinboards, and other soft furnishings. She offers a commission service for people wanting to create something unique for their home or as a gift.
Lynda is environmentally conscious and scourers Wellington for the stunning vintage buttons and recycled fabrics she uses in her works, alternatively sourcing new, quality materials locally where possible.
Here’s a peak at Lynda’s work.
You’ll be able to bid on Lynda’s work from 21st October on TradeMe.
Links to the prints on TradeMe will be added here at the auction launch.
Little Stella Fabrics
Little Stella Print
Little Stella Button Brooches
Simone Quentin de Manson
Our first crEATer is Simone Quentin de Manson, a freelance photographer and designer from Christchurch. Simone has donated four beautiful limited edition photographic prints.
Simone is a prolific photographer, occasionally selling her photos on mychillybin. She is also a well-rounded crafter, putting her hand to anything from spinning and weaving to painting and textiles. Simone has been a web designer for seven years and freelance for a year. For her, freelancing is perfect: “I have the flexibility to work from anywhere. I can be found; on a couch, at a library, or in a cafe… quietly working away on my laptop. The nature of web makes this possible. Hooray the internet!”
Read more about Simone and see examples of her work at: www.simoneqdm.com
Thanks Simone!
Here’s a peak at Simone’s prints
You’ll be able to bid on these prints from 21st October on TradeMe.
Links to the prints on TradeMe will be added here at the auction launch.
Godley Heads Print
Barbed Wire at gun emplacements on Godley Heads
5 x 7.5 inches Archival quality limited edition print of my original photograph. Photo taken at gun emplacements on Godley Heads.
It is signed and dated in the front. Printed on acid free Archival Matt Epson paper (0.26mm thick) with an Epson R2880 printer.
Print is carefully placed in plastic to protect from dampness, then posted in a stiff unbending envelope.
All rights reserved pleased do not use images without written consent.
Vintage Plates Print
Vintage Plates with Hydrangea
5 x 7.5 inches Archival quality limited edition print of my original photograph.
It is signed and dated in the front. Printed on acid free Archival Matt Epson paper (0.26mm thick) with an Epson R2880 printer.
Print is carefully placed in plastic to protect from dampness, then posted in a stiff unbending envelope.
All rights reserved pleased do not use images without written consent.
Vintage Crown Lynn Print
Vintage Crown Lynn Cups
5 x 7.5 inches Archival quality limited edition print of my original photograph.
It is signed and dated in the front. Printed on acid free Archival Matt Epson paper (0.26mm thick) with an Epson R2880 printer.
Print is carefully placed in plastic to protect from dampness, then posted in a stiff unbending envelope.
All rights reserved pleased do not use images without written consent.
Birdlings Flat Print
Birdlings Flat Canterbury
5 x 7.5 inches Archival quality limited edition print of my original photograph.
It is signed and dated in the front. Printed on acid free Archival Matt Epson paper (0.26mm thick) with an Epson R2880 printer.
Print is carefully placed in plastic to protect from dampness, then posted in a stiff unbending envelope.
All rights reserved pleased do not use images without written consent.
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