Facilitators
July 2024 holiday programmes
Tim Fletcher
Art has always been at the core of my life.
After a professional career as a dancer and choreographer, I moved into education where I taught dance, theatre and film in an international school in Zurich, Switzerland.
Moving images have always fascinated me and in 2010 a short film I made was awarded third prize in the international choreographic captures competition, which led me to complete a diploma in digital film in 2012.
At the heart of it, I believe in the creative process in all contexts and want to share that with young people to become creative and critical thinkers.
Samantha
Robertson
I have a background in TV, video production and content creation and after studies spent a year at TVNZ honing my skills.
In 2023 I collaborated with Winton Primary School creating a feature film, which took 37 shoot days and 40 edit days. This made me realise how much teaching film resonated with me.
I’m currently working on a documentary feature with Hedgehope School which is a whole new adventure.
In my spare time I like to study, road trip around NZ, and hang out with my fat black cat.
Charmin DAHL
Charmin teaches improvised theatre to kids through adults, as well as writing and visual arts workshops on self-expression and using one's voice to make a difference.
Charmin has directed and performed for Fringe Festivals, NoTA'24, Shakespeare in the Park, and has had visual art pieces exhibited around Aotearoa.
Awards and affiliations include: 2024 Finalist for Southland Creative Arts Awards, member and 2023 conference presenter Applied Improvisation Network, 2020 selected artist for "Golf the Galleries", 2017 Artist in Residency.
"My teaching style is energic, enthusiastic, and supportive. I create a safe space for people to express themselves, try, fail, and have fun. I am an advocate for diversity and inclusion. All are welcome and encouraged."