Helen Norrie

A great night launching @ivi_photo_aka_ivett_dodd exhibition MAKERS: the process, with a rich conversation between Ivette, her project mentor Martin Mischkulnig, Ben Richardson and Jane Bamford, convened by the wonderful @hnorrie . Thanks to all those that came along on the eve of Easter. The book and exhibition are a thing of beauty - make sure to get in to see it by 31 May. Link in bio for more info. @janebamford_ceramics @ridgelinepottery

Join the Conversation: The Heart of the Making Process In celebration of the opening of ‘Makers: the process’ exhibition by artist and newly published book-maker Ivett Dodd, we invite you to a special panel discussion on Thursday 2 April 5.30-6.30pm. Dr Helen Norrie (UTAS) will convene a conversation with Tasmanian ceramicists Ben Richardson and Jane Bamford, Architectural Photographer Martin Mischkulnig (Sydney) and Ivett Dodd, asking the question ‘what does it truly take to bring a vision to life?’ “While we often marvel at a finished piece, the journey from a spark of inspiration to a physical object is paved with re-thinking, problem-solving, dreaming, and learning.” — Ivett Dodd The accompanying exhibition tells a story of how the book Makers came to life, and shines a spotlight on local jewellers, ceramicists, furniture makers, and textile artists who are defining our state’s unique design culture. Where: Design Tasmania, corner Tamar & Brisbane Streets, Launceston When: 5.30pm - 6.30pm, Thursday 2 April Register: designtas.info/makers-event

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We had an absolute ball showcasing our waterfront mid-century motel with @oh_hobart this weekend 🙌 Thank you to everyone involved @hnorrie @boyde_of_paradise

Another great year for @utasarchitecturedesign Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments (B.ABE) final year City Studio. Speculative ideas for introducing more apartments into the housing mix in Hobart. Supported by @aboutsjb ‘brick guru’ @stew.rfc zooming in for tutes and brick Q&A and @tarita_catalina of @cumulus_studio for weekly tutes. Thanks to the amazing @brickworksbp for hosting the opening (and the amazing floral arrangements and usual exceptionally high standard of catering) and to @scott_balmforth of @terroir_ for the generous and enthusiastic support in his opening speech. Great work B.ABE graduands.

Celebrating International Parking Day w temporary outdoor dining in the sun at @six_russell_bakes_bistro - head on down for lunch or coffee and a chat w the lovely Meg Varley!!

Another beautiful tented lodge in a fantastic location. Escorted to and from our tents at night to avoid elephants and hyenas!!. @rhotiavalleytentedlodge @tanzaniadiscoverytours

Amazing day in the incredible Ngorongoro crater get up close to so many incredible animals, including the huge mob of wilderbeest. 100s of jeeps gather for lunch by the hippos pool and an excellent coffee from the crater coffee carts, but spread out across 264km2 on the crater floor there is plenty of opportunity to observe the animals one jeep at a time (except when someone finds the lions, then it’s a conga line of jeeps jostling for a peek. Great fun searching the various paths with the excellent driver-guides from @tanzaniadiscoverytours thanks @diannasnape for another excellent day.

Mto Wa Mbu tour - wander through the markets and lunch in a banana farm then visiting our friend’s sister and mother at the wonderful Cafe Kabisha

Interesting visit to a Maasai village to learn about medicine plants, demonstrations of how to make a toothbrush and rope. Dances w locals and look inside a mud hut followed by lovely lunch beside an amazing Baobab tree. Excellent shoes made from motorcycle tires. @tanzaniadiscoverytours

View from the breakfast table, pink flamingos on the lake in the distance. @tanzaniadiscoverytours

Brilliant first day on safari 1000+ zebras 100+ elephants 100s impalas 100s buffalo 5 lions Semi-submerged hippos Giraffes Ostriches Moneys and baboons Lots of birds Excited wait for unseen leopards Wonderful guides/drivers in contact w each other on CB radio, discussing what they have seen. We had a few fun, quick u-turns and speedy back through dusty bumpy track to see three generations of lions 🦁 waiting in the sun by the water for unsuspecting prey and a quick reverse at speed back over the bridge when one car thought they had spotted a leopard. So amazing to see all these amazing creatures hanging about just doing their thing in the 2600km2 Tarangire National Park w the brilliant guides from @tanzaniadiscoverytours