ART & CRAFT

Watercolour for Beginners

Saturday 28 May, 9am-3pm, 1 day, $125
Watercolour is a very spontaneous and individual method of painting, making it both fun and challenging.  It can be used to sketch ideas or to complete more complex, finished works. Follow a step-by-step process with exercises that will explore both traditional (wet on dry) and contemporary techniques (wet on wet).  Further explore these drawing techniques into painting geometric/organic objects in monochrome, or for the more daring, polychrome.  Watercolour is about suggestion, gestural marking, saying 'a lot with a little'. All materials provided.  
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Course ID: B34
Tutor: Gayle Forster

Mini Art Mural

Sat 21 May, 9am-2pm, 1 day, $95
Liven up your garden by painting a mini art mural onto corrugated iron. Ideal for your garden, shed or entrance-way. Explore your inner creativity with a relaxing day  of painting.  Bring along your own design or adapt one of ours!  Not an artist?  You don't need to be, no experience necessary.  All materials provided.  Visit the gallery page to view further examples from previous classes. 
Course ID: B24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Weaving Workshop:
Contemporary Korowai and Tāniko

Join a small group of like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere as you start your journey to make your very own miniature korowai which can be used as a wall hanging. Korowai is one of the oldest and most versatile of all Māori weaving techniques which can be used to create wall hangings, ketes, guitar straps and full sized korowai (cloaks). You will meet over three Saturdays to design and create your miniature korowai.  A local kuia, Rita Pickering, will be on hand to share her knowledge and provide guidance and help as needed. Rita will provide a basic kit with a range of different materials to get you started (cost $55), all additional materials are extra. 
Course ID: B14 
Saturday 28 May, 11 & 25 June (Whangarei)
9am-5pm, 3 days,  $90* + materials
*Subsidy applies 
 
Course ID: B15  
It is hoped to also offer a workshop at Bayleys Beach
Ph 435 -0889 to register your interest or email
cew@kamohigh.school.nz

Tutor: Rita Pickering

Raranga Kōrari
Have you ever wanted to try flax weaving?  Join this introductory one day raranga workshop and learn the basics of weaving including how to make putiputi (flowers).  Discover the joy of raranga kōrari! 
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Taking registrations of interest. It is hoped to be able to offer this workshop later in the year.

Course ID: B17
Tutor : Mandy Sunlight

Painting with Palette Knives
Saturday 2 July, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $80*
Palette knife technique is effective and rewarding and allows you to create paintings that are full of rich texture and sweeping blends of colour. Using this technique you avoid unnecessary details, creating the main shapes and colours in a fast and easy way. Let Elena show you step by step how to create some stunning effects using palette knives. This workshop is suitable for people with different levels of artistic experience as Elena will provide images with various degrees of complexity to cater for a range of abilities. * You are required to bring your own supplies to this class (a list will be provided).  Alternatively, the tutor can provide materials for an extra fee (if requested in advance).
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​Course ID: B36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Painting workshop: Hundertwasser Style

Sat 11 June, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $115
Hundertwasser is one of the outstanding artists of the 20th century.  His original and unruly artistic vision expressed itself in visual art, architecture, philosophy and design. With the Hundertwasser designed building in Whangarei about to open we can recognise his genius.  In this workshop you will explore Hundertwasser's visual language in practice, painting a picture in his inimitable style. With the use of bright colours, irregular shapes and strong outlines, all the features he is famous for, you will create a bright decorative painting on a medium size canvas using acrylics. Let Elena guide you step by step.  All materials provided.  Come along and have some creative fun!
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​Course ID: B38
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Creative Painting
Saturday 25 June, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $60*
Explore your creativity and make a large painting in one day. Create your artwork for a wall or room in your house or as a gift for a loved one. In this hands-on workshop we will explore a variety of art techniques including painting, drawing, printing and mixed media.  Art can be very therapeutic and can be used as a tool to help us learn to express ourselves. Be limited only by your imagination as you create your own original artwork. No art experience needed, and all materials supplied, Join Shelley for a fun day in the art-room and enjoy re-connecting with your creativity!
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*Subsidy applies 

Course ID: B33
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Become a Knitwit
Saturday 18 June, 9am-1pm, 1 morn $55
Knit one, purl two!  Discover the healing and therapeutic nature of creating with needles and yarn. Knitting is the new yoga!  Learn the basics.......how to cast on, create knit and purl stitches and cast off.  Designed for beginners this introductory workshop will get you started on the road to becoming a confident knitter by learning how to make 'peggy' squares. Includes yarn and needles.  Join the knitting revolution!
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Course ID: B18
Tutor: Peggy Shepherd
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Painting a Sunset at a Rocky Beach
Saturday 18 June, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $1115
Sunset can be the most attractive time of the day.  Living in New Zealand we enjoy various sunsets in different locations and one of the most dramatic scenes can be at a rocky beach lightened by a low sun. In this workshop you have the opportunity to create a beautiful painting of a sunset at a rocky seascape, full of warm sunlight and gentle surf.  Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience, Elena will hep you in your creative process leading you through all rocky areas stop by step. All materials provided.
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Course ID: B35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Journal making from Upcycled Books
Saturday 28 May, 9am-2pm, 1 day $75
Create a personal journal from a disused or discarded book. Old books often have interesting titles, great pictures and different fonts. Transform an old musty book: add some blank pages, embellish with twine, ribbons, charms, customise according to the intended purpose or recipient. This would make a great handcrafted gift! Join our tutor in this fun one-day workshop. All materials provided. 

Course ID: B16
Tutor: Maureen Baker
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Mosaics:
An Introduction

Sat 21 May, 9am-4pm and
Sun 22 May, 10am-12.30pm
2 days $125 (materials included)
A messy, creative, FUN weekend! Explore your creative side. Learn about materials, tools, basic skills, gluing and grouting, creative inspiration and finishing touches.  Create a mosaic using tiles, ceramics, glass. No experience necessary.  All materials provided, no extra costs, but you are welcome to bring along your own china and/or glass beads to use in your project.  Visit the gallery page to view work from previous classes. Create your own design or use the examples provided for inspiration.  Our tutor offers a relaxed, friendly environment and will provide support and guidance as you create your very own artwork.  Come along and have some fun!
Course ID: B41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Create Digital Art

Tues 6-08.30pm, starts 14 June, 3 wks $50 *
Create artworks using online digital techniques. Create your designs to be printed, for your website or blog, for your book or newsletter, or to share on social media. No art experience necessary. In this hands-on workshop we will explore a variety of computer art techniques including colour adjustments, layers, collage, filters and drawing tools. Basic computer skills required.
*Subsidy applies
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​Course ID: B135
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
Phone: 09-435-0889  |  Location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei  |  Email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
 
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