ART & CRAFT

Extending Watercolour Applications into Powerful Imagery
Saturday 6 Nov, 9am-3pm, 1 day, $115
Watercolour is a wonderfully expressive medium offering endless opportunities for portraying subjects in a painterly, informative manner. Gayle 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.  In the morning, a seascape, in the afternoon, doors. Imagery will be analysed, simplified into a range of different tones. Colour choices and intensities will be discussed with step by step demonstrations.  Feel free to bring along your own imagery but keep this uncomplicated. Ideal for those who recently attended Watercolour for Beginners  but also suitable for those that want to have a go at watercolour. ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D34
Tutor: Gayle Forster


"There are painters who transform the
sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who,
with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun!"
                                             Pablo Picasso

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: D14 
Saturday 20 Nov, 4 & 11 Dec (Whangarei)
9am-5pm, 3 days,  $80* + materials
 
Course ID: D15  
Friday 29 Oct, 5 & 12 Nov (Dargaville)
9am-5pm, 3 days,  $80* + materials

Tutor: Rita Pickering

Painting workshop: Hundertwasser Style
Sat 4 Dec, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
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!
Course ID: D38
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Painting Water Lilies

Saturday 13 Nov, 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. This replaces the class scheduled for last term so there are limited spaces available. Our tutor lives in Mangawhai, on the Auckland side of the border, so the class is dependent on the borders being open. ​​​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Painting with Palette Knives
Saturday 20 Nov, 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. ** Materials are extra. 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).​ This class has been rescheduled so spaces are limited.  Our tutor lives in Mangawhai, on the Auckland side of the border, so the class is dependent on the borders being open. 
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: D36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Make your own Journal
Saturday 6 Nov, 9am-2pm, 1 day $55
Journals make great gifts and can be individualised to suit any occasion. Your journal can be used as an everyday diary, a travel journal, a record of your child's milestones, a memory book.  Learn the step by step process of gluing, stitching, binding to make an A5 size journal.  All materials provided. View samples at the CEW office.
Course ID: D16
Tutor: Anne McRae
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Painting with Gold Leaf

Saturday 27 Nov, ​9am-2.30pm, 1 day $120
​​Gold leaf is one of the oldest materials in visual arts. It was neglected for a number of years due to its high cost but recently it has seen a return to use in visual art with art suppliers today offering several substitutes for real gold. Discover how to add a touch of ‘gold’ to your painting. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to play with this traditional material in a contemporary way, making a painting on a medium size board using ‘gold’ leaf and acrylics. Suitable for any level of artistic experience. Our tutor, Elena Nikolaeva, will guide you step by step. All materials will be provided including the ‘gold’ leaf.​ Limited spaces. Our tutor lives in Mangawhai, on the Auckland side of the border, so the class is dependent on the borders being open. ​
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: D37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Calligraphy an Introduction

Saturday 27 November. ​9am-4pm, 1 day $85
Spend a day learning the art of calligraphy. Discover how to achieve beautiful lettering for stationery, invitations, cards and special journal entries. Acquire the basic skills of fundamental letter construction and experiment with a variety of traditional lettering styles. Explore the classic art form of calligraphy in this one-day workshop. All materials provided. Take home a calligraphy pen and practice journal. This replaces the class scheduled for last term so there are limited spaces. ​
Course ID: D12
Tutor: Julie Jones
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