We’ve just heard about this - deadline for registrations is this Friday, 20 April.

National Services Te Paerangi, with the Department of Conservation, is running two-day workshops on Thematic Interpretation, presented by Professor Sam H Ham of the University of Idaho.

Whangarei:  17th–18th May 2007
Hamilton:  19th–20th May 2007
Wellington:  23rd–24th May 2007
Christchurch:  6th–7th June 2007
Dunedin:  8th–9th June 2007
Invercargill:  11th – 12th June 2007

The thematic interpretation method is about inspiring visitor interest through messages presented in a number of mediums (signage, audio visuals, interactive displays, theatre, guiding etc). It is about telling a memorable story, as opposed to presenting a wall of factual information to visitors. The workshop will focus on the guiding - developing presentations to introduce visitors to a site.

Registration: $400.  Substantial subsidies are available for staff from smaller museums, please enquire when registering. 

Deadline: Friday 20th April 2007. Places are limited, with a maximum of two participants per organisation. 

Contact: Phoebe Arthur
National Services Te Paerangi (Te Papa)
Free Phone 0508 678 743
Email: phoebea@tepapa.govt.nz

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