Whales, Sharks, Icebergs & Storms
Cuddled by a whale, attacked by an octopus, surviving “The Perfect Storm”. True stories behind incredible photos. Kim Westerkov Photography...
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Bloom in the Bay
Speakers' Corner
The festival includes a fun and interactive Speakers’ Corner with talks and demos from a wide range of artisans. The line-up includes Christmas wreaths, seed bomb workshops, live art demos, cress head workshops, and much more. Plus, be entertained and educated by numerous guest speakers who will be sharing their wisdom. 
Flowers, Ferns & Forests – Kim Westerskov
An illustrated talk on the beauty of the plant world, from intimate “art photography” of flowers to the grandeur of...
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Live Art Demo – Coral Noel Yang
During the duration of the festival, Coral can be found at the Bloom in the Bay festival hub painting her latest...
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Collage (decoupage) Artist – Marion Murphy
Marion is a self-taught collage artist combining her love of design, glass and colour. Collage (decoupage) is an ancient art...
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A trap in every fifth backyard: Why is it important & how it would look – Luke Judd
What would NZ be like without native birds? Luke quotes ‘It can be difficult to appreciate what we have until...
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A Microlesson on Microgreens – Emma Cole
A demonstration and talk about growing microgreens easily at home to add nutrition to salads, sandwiches, and everyday meals. Learn...
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Waiariki Park Region – Geoff Canham & Fiona Lavin
Learn the technique to create a lush flower crown using beautiful flowers and foliage that will survive and look amazing.
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Otanewainuku Forest & A Wildlife Haven – Carole Long
We are very fortunate to have a large virgin forest close by. Located 20km south of Tauranga, Otanewainuku is home...
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NZ Dotterel – Carole Long
A foraged wreath, using fresh foliage from the garden and how to decorate a Christmas table using upcycled and everyday items.
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Who is Who in the Garden? – Ruud Kleinpaste (The Bug Man)
Always happy to share his face with a wētā. Entomologist and ‘Bug Man’ Ruud Kleinpaste is one of the insect...
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A World Without – Ruud Kleinpaste (The Bug Man)
Imagine a world without flowers, trees, birds, gardens, home-grown vegetables and babbling brooks… Imagine a world without bugs! Be inspired with...
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Christmas wreath and table centerpiece – Shontelle from SweetPea & Jasmine
Be taught the technique of creating a centerpiece and lush foliage Christmas wreath using sustainable materials so you can tweak...
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Seed Bomb Workshop – Envirohub
Learn how to make and use a seed bomb to plant your neighbourhood with wildflowers and natives and to encourage...
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Cress Head Workshop – Envirohub
Making cress heads is a great way of introducing kids to the joy of growing your own food at home!...
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Furoshiki Demostration – Envirohub
Come learn the art of traditional Furoshiki wrapping, a great sustainable gift-wrapping option for Christmas time! Watch a live demo...
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Handpicked seasonal posy – Shontelle from SweetPea and Jasmine
Learn how to create a beautiful handpicked posy using seasonal blooms and foliage, and how to look after your flowers...
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Magic Photos from your Garden – Kim Westerskov
Create gorgeous photos with your camera in your garden. Learn how to turn “real photos” into dreamy impressionist artworks. Kim...
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Adventures in Photography & Life – Kim Westerkov
From Antarctic storms, curious sharks, and even-more-curious whales – to home, family and friends. Featuring huskies, sharks, dolphins, whales…and us...
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