ART & CRAFT

Painting      Water Lilies
Saturday, 12 June, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Water lilies are quite a famous subject in the artistic world. For centuries these flowers have inspired artists. Claude Monet, famous impressionist, surrounded himself with beautiful gardens full of water lily ponds and he painted a number of very large paintings inspired by these lovely flowers. This workshop offers you an opportunity to add your own artistic touch to this beautiful subject. Create a beautiful painting of water lilies on a medium size canvas using acrylics. You will be guided by our tutor, Elena Nikolaeva, step by step. Join this Water Lilies Day and have fun! All materials provided.  
​​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: B35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Watercolours: Creating Powerful Imagery 
Saturday 22 May, 9am-3pm, 1 day, $115
Watercolour is a wonderfully expressive medium offering endless opportunities for portraying subjects in a painterly, informative manner. Our tutor, Gayle Forster, will guide you through the different layers/applications that make up a composition: from broad washes for the background, to selected detail washes, to final detail. You will start the day by painting a seascape. Imagery will be analysed and simplified into a range of different tones. Colour choices and intensities will be discussed with step by step demonstrations. Suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. Feel free to bring along your own imagery but keep this uncomplicated. All materials provided.​
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: B34
Tutor: Gayle Forster

Start an Art Journal

Saturday 29 May, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $50 *
Explore the benefits of art journaling. Use your art journal as a means of relaxation, to collect ideas and samples, for artistic inspiration, to explore art techniques or to develop your creativity. Creating art can also help ease anxiety and art journals can act as mood boards or vision boards. Art journals are also a great alternative to the traditional journal if you can’t put your feelings into words. Try out a range of creative techniques in an artist quality journal you can take home and continue to enjoy. Not an artist? You don't need to be - no art experience needed and all materials provided. Join Shelley for a fun day in the art room
(The above image is provided by way of an example)
*Subsidy applies
Course ID: B32
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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A Beginners Guide to Sculpting

Enjoy a practical hands-on class discovering the fundamentals of sculpting. Explore a variety of materials and processes to create sculpture. This workshop will be offered later in the year.  
Course ID: B25
Tutor:  Tracey Willms Deane

Think Outside the Square!
Sat 26 June, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
This workshop will literally make you think “outside the square”. Round paintings have been around for centuries. A number of contemporary artists like to paint on round canvases. What attracts them? Why do so many artists like to paint on round canvases? Discover the answers to these questions. Learn what compositions are suitable for a round shape, what are the advantages and when is it better to choose to use a rectangular shape. In this workshop you will be painting poppies on a round medium board using acrylic paints. Elena will guide you step by step, making your painting experience easy and fun! All materials will be provided  ​​​
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: B36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Mosaics

Saturday 29 May, 9am-4pm and
Sunday ​​30 May, 10am-2.30pm, 2 days, $125 
A messy, creative, FUN weekend! Explore your creative side. Learn about materials, tools, basic skills, creative inspiration and finishing touches. In this introductory workshop learn how to create a mosaic using tiles, ceramics, glass. This class includes gluing processes and grouting. No experience necessary. All materials provided but you are also welcome to bring along your own china and/or glass beads to use in your project. Come along and have some fun! No extra costs.
Course ID: B41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Get Hooked on Crochet

Sat 8 May, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $50
Crochet is very on-trend! Join our tutor as she shares with you the skill and pleasure of crochet. This class is for absolute beginners and will teach you the basic stitches, from a simple chain to double and treble crochet. Learn how to make a face cloth or dish cloth. These are not only practical but also make great gifts. Master the basics and discover the healing and therapeutic nature of creating with hook and yarn. All materials provided. ​ 
​​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: B18
Tutor:  Janette Morrison

Digital Collage

Sat 22 May, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $35 *
Unleash your creativity and explore computer art. Let our tutor, Shelley Chappory, show you inspiring online techniques and the wealth of free high quality resources available. Enjoy how quickly and easily you can create designs with images, texts, and textures to share online or print and display. You can choose to bring your own images or use the images available online.
​View examples on the Gallery Page or visit https://www.pinterest.nz/joyfulpear/computer-art-ideas/
*Subsidy applies
Course ID: B125
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Enhance your Painting with Gold Dust
Saturday 3 July, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $115
Gold dust is one of the oldest materials in visual art. It was neglected for a number of years due to its high cost but has recently seen a return. Art suppliers today offer several great inexpensive substitutes for real gold. There are several metallic colours now available: gold, copper, silver, can be chosen to suit your ideas and personal colour palette. This workshop offers you an opportunity to play with these traditional materials in a contemporary way, adding a ‘touch of gold’ to your painting. Create a medium size contemporary landscape painting on canvas using acrylics and applying ‘gold’ dust on top of your composition, adding an extra element to your piece of art. Learn how to manage and apply this very fine powder & the visual effects you can achieve. All materials provided.​
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: B37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Mini Art Mural
Saturday 19 June, 9am-2pm, 1 day $95
Liven up your garden by painting a mini art mural onto corrugated iron. Ideal for your gar-den, shed or entranceway. 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 examples from previous classes. 
Course ID: B24
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Weaving Workshop:
Contemporary Korowai and Tāniko

​Learn 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). In this three day workshop you will master this traditional hand weaving technique using a range of different materials to make a miniature cloak which can be used as a wall hanging. This is a great way to start your journey to design and create your own korowai, an heirloom to be treasured by future generations. Join Rita in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and learn at a pace you are comfortable with. *Materials are extra and a $55 starter kit can be purchased from the tutor on the first day.  A sample (as shown above) can be viewed at the CEW office. 
*Subsidy applies 
Course ID: B14 
Saturday, 12 & 26 June & 10 July (Whangarei)
9am-5pm, 3 days,  $80* + materials
 
Course ID: B15
Friday, 14, 21 & 28 May (Dargaville)
9am-5pm, 3 days,  $80* + materials

Tutor: Rita Pickering

Beeswax Food Wraps

Saturday 29 May, 9am-11am, 1 morn $30
Want to be crafty and eco-conscious? Join this workshop and learn how to make beeswax food wraps, your very own cling wrap alternative. Craft your way to plastic-free living using natural ingredients with no additives! This is a hands-on class and you will get to make a couple of wraps to take home (all materials provided). Beeswax wraps make great gifts and are a perfect home essential for wrapping up lunchbox items, preserving last night’s dinner or bundling up your favourite on-the-go snacks. 
Course ID: A20
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
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Phone: 09-435-0889  |  Location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei  |  Email: cew@kamohigh.school.nz
 
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