Education

Doreen was a passionate advocate and teacher of decorative arts, particularly in her specialty discipline - ceramics.

After WWll Doreen was asked by the then Minister of Education, Dr Beeby, to establish craft classes in schools.

Later Doreen became Head of the Art Department at Wellington Teachers' College infusing many of New Zealand’s well known artists with her love of art as a means of expression.

It is natural therefore that her legacy should include an education component and to this end the Otago Polytechnic School of Art Ceramics Scholarship for tertiary students was established in 2007. 

Each student who is awarded this Scholarship – which is offered annually, but only awarded when there is a suitable recipient - will be given opportunity to exhibit their work.

For more information about this Scholarship, please write or e-mail to:

Blumhardt Foundation
PO Box 9071 Marion Square
Wellington 6141 New Zealand                                             

E-mail: info@blumhardt.org.nz

Each year’s Scholarship provides opportunity for Naming Rights by a sponsor. If you would like to provide sponsorship for this Scholarship for one (or more) year(s), please contact Kaye McKinlay Ph 04 234 7317 or 021 395 100.