Travelling Tartan Embedded in Art

The history of Waipu cove is depicted in detail at one of New Zealands best small museums. Follow the dramatic story of one of the most remarkable global migrations in both Scottish and New Zealand national history through the fantastic interactive displays that embody the stories of the settling Scottish to New Zealand shores. The Museum staff have succesfully run a community project that has brought together artists and practising technologists in their own Tartan Wearable Arts.

I was invited to attend the Waipu wearable arts show "Art N Tartan" on the Friday the 17th July 2015. Despite being an impartial crowd member there to enjoy the amazing show directed by Helen Francis,  I was silently cheering for the Technology Teacher from Tauraroa college, Sandra Guest. 

Sandra has for years been entering wearable arts competitions as a technology practitioner. The inspiration and encouragement the exposure gained, shares with her students at Tauraroa Area school around setting aspirational goals is priceless.

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Sandra had success on the night winning the, OFF THE WALL AWARD: For Outstanding imagination and/or creative concept OUTLANDER -  Sandra Guest, Model – Natalie Guest 

Sandra's Entry - Into the section titled: Salute to Scotland

Sandra was inspired by the books of Dianna Gabaldon in which a woman travels back in time to the Battle of Culloden. Her costume conveys the many faces of the travellers who passed through the ancient stone circle at Craig na Dun in the scottish highlands.

The show and performances were well put together and it was a very proffesional seamless production. I felt quite tearful, as I watched the Maori Kapa Haka performance alongside the scottish bag pipes. I realised I was watching something truely moving as two cultures came together and shared the historical growth of a community. 

This is not an advert but a strong note of support for schools to enter students and teachers alike for 2016.