ART & CRAFT

Painting a Rocky Shoreline
Saturday 31 Oct 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Living in Northland we enjoy a variety of beaches - some of them sandy, some rocky. Create a dramatic and beautiful painting of a rocky shoreline full of fresh breezes, salty air, surf and flying seagulls. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. All materials provided including paints and a medium size canvas. Let our tutor, Elena Nikolaeva, guide you through the creative process step by step. ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Art Journaling
Saturday 7 Nov, 9am-2pm, 1 day $75
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. 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)
Course ID: D32
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Express your Creativity
Saturday 5 Dec, 9am-2pm, 1 day $75
Free your inner artist with quick and relaxing
watercolour pastel techniques. In this hands-on workshop you will use a variety of resources including pastels, pencil, pen, acrylic paint, gesso and printed text. No artistic ability necessary. This is all about having fun and expressing yourself through art. All materials provided. 
​(The above image is provided by way of an example only)
Course ID: D33
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

Mosaics

Saturday 7 Nov, 9am-4pm and
Sunday ​​7 Nov, 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: D41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Calligraphy for Beginners

Saturday, 7 November, 9am-4pm, 1 day $85
Become enthused about calligraphy and discover its practical day to day use.  In this one day workshop you will acquire the basic skills of fundamental letter construction and learn a variety of traditional lettering styles.  A useful art form which can be used for certificates, invitations or special journal entries.  All materials provided.  Take home a calligraphy pen and practice journal. 
Course ID: D12
Tutor: Julie Jones
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Painting Sky
Sat 14 Nov, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
One of the most important parts of a landscape is the sky. Learn how to create a certain mood in your painting - making a composition of clouds and air. Explore how the colors in the sky change from the horizon line upwards to the zenith. Discover how to create depth in the sky using various shapes and colours for the clouds. Elena will guide you step by step to create a skyscape with a very low horizon line. All materials provided. Suitable for students of any artistic experience. 
​​​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Get Hooked on Crochet

Term 3: Sat 26 Sept, 9am-1pm
Term 4: Sat 7 Nov, 9am-1pm, 1 morning $55 
Crochet is very on-trend! This class is for absolute beginners and will teach you the basic stitches, from a simple chain to double crochet. Join Janette, a self-confessed obsessive crocheter, as she shares the skill and pleasure of crochet with you. As a starting point, you will learn how to make cotton or wool coasters, which 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.
Course ID: D19
Tutor:  Janette Morrison

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. This course will be held over three days. *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.
Course ID: D14 
Saturday, 17 & 31 Oct & 14 Nov
9am-5pm, 3 days, $120* (at Kamo)
 
Course ID: D15
Friday, 20 & 27 Nov & 4 Dec
9am-5pm, 3 days, $120*  (at Dargaville)

Tutor: Rita Pickering

Computer Art
Tues 3 & 10 Nov, 6-8.30pm, 2 eve $60
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 at https://www.pinterest.nz/joyfulpear/computer-art-ideas/
Course ID: D125
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Painting with Acrylic Inks
Saturday 28 Nov, 9am-3pm, 1 day $110
Widen your artistic horizons. Acrylic inks cover
the territory between acrylic and watercolour,
merging two distinctively different types of paints into a new medium which can be used in a similar way both on canvas and on paper. Learn how to paint with acrylic inks working with layers of colours - the same way as with watercolours. The big advantage of acrylic inks are the colours, which are vibrant and bright. Create a landscape painting on a medium size canvas guided by our experienced tutor, Elena Nikolaeva. All materials are provided. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. Just come and enjoy your creative day! 
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: D37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Beeswax Food Wraps

Saturday 7 Nov, 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: D20
Tutor: Greer Rasmussen
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Basic Soap Making

Sat, 28 Nov, 9am-12 noon, 1 morning $55 
Learn the basics of traditional soap making in this practical workshop. Using the Cold Process method and oils that may be in your pantry you will produce a very mild soap, perfect for baby or sensitive skin yet will still clean the grubbiest of hands. Ingredients provided.​
Course ID: D38
Tutor: Lyn Madden

French Milled Soap
Saturday, 28 Nov, 1-4pm, 1 afternoon $60
French Milled soap is the fuss free way to make soap. French Milled or Triple Milled is also known as re-batching, making it a lovely luxurious soap. New, pre-made, all natural soap will be provided that can be reprocessed to form new soap bars with lots of interesting patterns as the soaps merge together. Add colours and scents and take home your own soap. No caustic soda, no curing time. All ingredients provided. These soaps will make great gifts for Xmas!​
Course ID: D39
Tutor: Lyn Madden
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Have fun with Fragrance

 Make a roll on perfume and bath bomb to take home. Visit About the Home for further details.
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