just a bit of nonsense on a Wednesday!

the south end of town
is my end of town
a ten minute walk and i'm there

an old part of town
a nice part of town
wanting a coffee? it's here..

i pass the old bank
that's no longer a bank
but a restaurant and comfortable bar

and over the street
where the artists all meet
is ArtsPost most arty by far

i head down behind
that's where i find
the printroom behind the blue door

the magic is there
in the skills that they share
tomorrow i go to learn more..

The orange building was once the post office, now ArtsPost, home of the Waikato Society of Arts, with exhibitions and local art work for sale in the beautiful shop. Upstairs are studios for teaching and around the back and underneath is The Printroom.
How lucky I am to be able to walk there and find wonderfully clever artists. Our tutor is not only an artist but a NIWA scientist. An ispiration.

I like this part of our city. It is suffering from a bit of an exodus as the big chain stores head for a brand new shopping centre at the north end of town. I'm hoping our part of town becomes more boutique and unique and arty. It already has wonderful eateries and kiwi baristas are among the best coffee makers in the world .. I think so anyway!