ART & CRAFT

Painting a Cape Reinga Seascape
Saturday, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
​CLASS POSTPONED
Create your own painting of this outstanding iconic New Zealand landmark. Using a vibrant palette for depicting water, sky and land you will bring your own personal touch to this unique and spiritual setting, a place where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea. Learn how to paint bright sunlight, strong shadows and an aerial perspective. Elena will guide you step by step, making your creative process easy and relaxing. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. All materials are provided including a medium size canvas and acrylic paints.  ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A36
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Watercolour for Beginners
Saturday 13 March, 9am-3pm, 1 day, $115
Learn and practice traditional and contemporary watercolour techniques in a friendly, relaxed environment. Understanding painting techniques is a foundation for expressing and exploring ideas more fully. Follow a step by step process with exercises that will extend into painting simple geometric/organic objects in monochrome. Further experimentation will be encouraged in this one day workshop. Take the opportunity to try something new! All materials provided.
 ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A34
Tutor: Gayle Forster

Art Journaling

Saturday 13 March, 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: A32
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Explore your Creativity

Saturday 20 Feb, 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: A33
Tutor: Shelley Chappory

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 in this six week evening workshop to be offered next term.  
Course ID: A25
Tutor:  Tracey Willms Deane

Painting with Palette Knives
NEW DATE:  20 March, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $80 (plus supplies)
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).  ​​​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A37
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
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Mosaics

Saturday 13 March, 9am-4pm and
Sunday ​​14 March, 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: A41
Tutor: AnneMaree Herbert

Get Hooked on Crochet

Sat 20 March, 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. To view an example call into the CEW office. ​ ​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
Course ID: A18
Tutor:  Janette Morrison

Calligraphy for Beginners

Saturday 10 April, 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: A12
Tutor: Julie Jones
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Digital Collage

Sat 6 March, 9am-3.30pm, 1 day $65
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/
Course ID: A125
Tutor: Shelley Chappory
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Painting the Human Figure:
A Contemporary Approach
Saturday 27 March, 9am-2.30pm, 1 day $110
Join Elena for a fun day! Let loose with your brushes, paints and some elements of mixed media. Create a stylised, simplified human figure on a medium size canvas using acrylic paints, various collage elements and gold leaf. Suitable for students of any level of artistic experience. Let Elena guide you through the creative process step by step as you learn how to create a contemporary looking figurative painting. All materials including paints, collage elements, gold leaf, glue and canvas will be provided. So, loosen up and be prepared to step outside the square! ​
​(The above image is provided by way of an example)
​Course ID: A35
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva

Mini Art Mural
Saturday 10 April, 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: A24
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.  
Course ID: A14 
Saturday, 13 & 27 March & 10 April
9am-5pm, 3 days, NOW $80* (Venue: Kamo)
 
Course ID: A15
Friday, 19 & 26 March and 9 & 16 April
9am-3pm, 4 days, NOW $80*  (Venue: Dargaville)

Tutor: Rita Pickering

Due to some last minute additional funding this workshop is available at a reduced rate for this term. Enrol now, don't miss out!

Beeswax Food Wraps

Saturday 10 April, 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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