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What do Colin McCahon, Glenys Hanson’s surplus bathroom tiles and the children at St Andrew’s Friday Club have in common? The answer’s Art.

For several weeks the children from St Andrews and St Francis (Kahutara) have been preparing and working on the tiles to turn them into enduring works of art. They’d been learning about prayer and were encouraged to “write what you feel”. They were also shown how McCahon used words in his art to express his religious feelings.

As you might expect from budding artists, the results were mixed. Some were poignant, some colourful, some even looked a little like McCahons. A couple of mavericks decided that the word “Jeff” in large letters was the best expression of their religious leanings! Thanks to Les Roberts and Adrian Blackett from the Martinborough Mens Shed these tiny treasures are now mounted on the fence at the back of St Andrews.

The Friday Club is Sunday School on Friday. Teachings are in the Anglican tradition and cover a range of bible stories followed by a related craft or activity. Friday Club is open to all children, whether their parents attend the church or not and operates between 3-4pm each Friday during the school term.

If you would like your child to attend, contact Anne Hannah on 022 075 9807.

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