PAINTING A ROMANITIC SUNRISE
Sunrises and sunsets have been an endless source of inspiration for artists over the ages. During this workshop you will create a beautiful painting with an atmospheric soft glow of the morning sky reflecting on the quiet water. Our tutor will show the easy way to build up the balanced composition and harmonious colour coordination of sky and water. You will learn how to blend different colours of acrylic paint, how to build layers of acrylic creating a soft atmosphere of a sunrise on canvas. All the materials are provided. Painting can be fun, and the results are stunning. Come and express your creativity! Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
Course ID: C35
Date: Sat 15 Aug Time: 9am - 2.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $125 Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva Level: Suitable for all levels All materials provided Class: A Block, A04 |
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INTRODUCTION TO FLAX WEAVINGThis hands-on workshop is aimed at beginners and will introduce you to the basic skills necessary for weaving flax. These skills, once they are well understood, form the basis for more advanced weaving. In this one-day workshop you will learn the basic weaving skills required to create a small two or four cornered basket using kōrari (flax). In addition you will learn about Tikanga Kōrari, the traditional guidelines around harvesting and weaving flax, and how to prepare the flax whenu (strips) for weaving. Taking photographs and videos of the teaching demonstrations will be encouraged to support your practice after the class. Raewyn has been weaving for over eight years. Flax will be supplied and equipment provided. Spaces are limited.
Course ID: C15
Date: Sat 29 Aug Time: 9am - 3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $85 Tutor: Raewyn Rouse Level: All All materials provided Class: Library What to Bring: an old sheet to protect the floor |
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LEARN TO DRAW WITH CHARCOAL
Have you always wanted to draw but didn’t think you had the ability? This workshop offers you an opportunity to learn the skills and techniques required to master the art of drawing. This time we explore charcoal. You will learn about types of charcoals, different papers, tools for blending – all tips and tricks for making a beautiful charcoal drawing. Elena will guide you through the creative process step by step. All materials are provided. Suitable for students for any level of experience. Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva
Course ID: C36
Date: Sat 29 Aug Time: 9am - 2.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $125 Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva Level: All All materials provided. Class: A Block, A04, Gate 5 parking |
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SOAP MAKING - BEGINNERSLearn the basics of soap making in this practical hands-on workshop. Using the Cold Process method and oils that may be in your pan-try you will produce a mild soap, that will be gentle on your skin yet will still clean the grubbiest of hands. All ingredients provided.
Tutored by local soap maker: Chloe King Book early as class fills quickly and this is the only class remaining for 2025! Course ID: C20
Date: Sat 22 Aug Time: 9am - 12pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $55 Tutor: Chloe King Level: All Most materials provided, some equipment is needed, a list will be provided Class: B Block, B04, Pedestrian Gate access on Bus Zone |
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SOAP MAKING - COLOURS & SCENTSIf you have already attended the Soap Making basics with Chloe, then this is the next step in getting creative with your soap making! Join Chloe our local soap specialist and learn how to add colour and scent to your soaps. Hand-made soaps make the most special gifts! All ingredients provided. Tutor: Chloe King
Book early as class fills quickly. Course ID: C21
Date: Sat 12 Sept Time: 9am - 12pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $60 Tutor: Chloe King Level: All Most materials provided, some equipment is needed, a list will be provided Class: B Block, B04, Pedestrian Gate access on Bus Zone |
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PAINTING WALKING IN THE RAIN
A great number of artists paint human figures in their own styles and colours. This workshop offers you a unique opportunity to create a contemporary painting of several people walking in the rain. Learn how to paint figures in a stylized cityscape using brushes and palette knifes. Experiment with textures and colours. Explore the advantages of restricted colour palette. You will create a contemporary style picture with acrylics on a medium size canvas. Even if you have little or no experience our tutor will show you, step by step, how to paint this beautiful nautical scene. All materials are provided. Painting can be fun, and the results are stunning. Come along and express your creativity!
Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva Course ID: C37
Date: Sat 12 Sept Time: 9am - 3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $115 Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva Level: All Class: A Block, A04, Gate 5 parking |
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MAKE A PUTIPUTI BOUQUETEver wanted to make your own flowers? Give someone a special gift made entirely by yourself? Decorate a gift that you are giving to someone? Flowers have long been made using flax. Come along to our course and learn how to make various styles of flowers using flax. Assemble your own bouquet. Chat about ideas to use the flowers to enhance a gift you are giving, decorate a table, brighten someone’s day, the uses are endless.
This is a hands-on course in a relaxed atmosphere. All materials are provided. Photos and videos are encouraged. We will discuss dying of the flax to achieve your desired look (we cannot do any actual dying on site). Come along and join us for a fun, creative day. Course ID: C17
Date: Sat 15 Aug Time: 9am - 3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $85 Tutor: Raewyn Rouse Level: All All materials provided. Class: Library, Gate 2 parking What to Bring: an old sheet to protect the floor |
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