LEARN TO DRAW WITH CHARCOALHave 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. Our tutor Elena will guide you through the creative process, step by step. All materials provided.
Course ID: A9
Date: Saturday 1 March Time: 9am-2.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $115 Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva Venue: Kamo High School Level: All All materials provided. |
SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP - BeginnersLearn the basics of soap making in this practical hands-on workshop. Using the Cold Process method and oils that may be in your pantry 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!
Tutor: Chloe King
Venue: Kamo High School Course ID: A20 Course ID: A23
Date: Saturday 1 March Date: Saturday 8 March Time: 9am-12pm Time: 9am-12pm Course Length: 1 Morning Course Length: 1 Morning Course Fee: $50 Course Fee: $50 Level: All Level: All All ingredients provided All ingredients provided |
PHOTOGRAPHY for BEGINNERSSharpen up your photo skills! Take your photos to the next level by learning the fundamental skills and theory of good photography. Break away from ‘auto mode’ and get the best results from your camera. Discover shutter speeds, apertures and look at composition and lighting. Learn to use the full capabilities of your camera to produce professional looking photos. This is a practical workshop designed for beginners and suitable for both SLR and compact digital cameras.
Course ID: A260
Start date: Wed 5 March Time: 6pm-8:30pm Course Length: 4 Weeks Course Fee: $100 Tutor: Sally McGunnigle Venue: Kamo High School Level: All Requirements: Bring your camera, and manual (if possible) |
VISION BOARD WORKSHOPHave fun creating your own Vision Boards! They are a great tool for inspiration, motivation, future planning, creativity, & therapeutic art. Vision Boards are also an affordable & relaxing hobby that the whole family can get involved in. Experiment with a variety of fun & easy vision board techniques that you can continue to use at home. No art experience is needed and all materials are provided.
Course ID: A19
Date: Saturday 8 March Time: 9am-3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $85 Tutor: Shelley Chappory Venue: Kamo High School |
SOAP MAKING — COLOURED & 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. Handmade soaps make the most special gifts! All ingredients provided. Book early as class fills quickly!
Tutor: Chloe King
Venue: Kamo High School Course ID: A21
Date: Saturday 15 March Time: 9am-12pm Course Length: 1 Morning Course Fee: $50 Level: All All ingredients provided Some equipment needed |
PAINTING A BOUQUET OF TULIPSCome and enjoy a creative day, playing with acrylics on a medium size canvas! This work-shop offers you an opportunity to paint a bright, cheerful bouquet of pink tulips on a window sill. These beautiful flowers were a source of inspiration for the artists for many centuries. Now it’s your turn to create your own unique, personal painting depicting a bouquet of tulips. Our tutor, Elena Nikolaeva, will guide you through the painting process with step by step instructions, making your day easy and enjoyable. All materials are provided. Suitable for students for any level of experience.
Course ID: A36
Date: Saturday 15 March Time: 9am-2.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $125 Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva Venue: Kamo High School Level: All All materials provided. |
ART JOURNALINGDiscover the joys of Art Journaling! Use your journal for relaxation, creative growth, therapeutic art, or artistic inspiration. Experiment with a range of fun, easy-to-do art techniques in a high quality artists journal that you can take home & continue using. Art journaling is an affordable & relaxing hobby for the whole family. Try out some inspiring therapeutic art techniques that can help ease anxiety & express feelings that are hard to put into words. No art experience is needed and all materials are provided.
Course ID: A8
Date: Saturday 15 March Time: 9am-3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $85 Tutor: Shelley Chappory Venue: Kamo High School |
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.
Tutor: Raewyn Rouse
Venue: Kamo High School Course ID: A14
Date: Saturday 22 March Time: 9am-3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $75 Level: All All materials provided |
PAINTING SUNLIGHT THROUGH THE TREESEvening sunlight is one of the most beautiful lights on Earth. Sunsets have been an endless source of inspiration for artists down the ages. This workshop offers you an opportunity to create a stunning painting of the low sunlight shing through the trees. Our tutor, Elena, will show you the easy way to build up the balanced composition and harmo-nious colour of coordination of sky, trees and land. In an easy and relaxed atmosphere, follow the tutor’s step by step instructions, you will paint this landscape on a medium size canvas. All materials are provided. Suitable for students of any level of experience.
Course ID: A35
Date: Saturday 29 March Time: 9am-2.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $125 Tutor: Elena Nikolaeva Venue: Kamo High School Level: All All materials provided. |
THE ART OF KINTSUGIThe traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi uses a lacquer dusted with powdered gold to bring together the pieces of a broken pottery item. The technique consists of joining fragments and giving them a new lease of life. The mended cracks are symbolic of an event in the life of that object which, rather than cause its destruction, has contributed to its unique beauty. All materials will be provided for this workshop however, you can choose to bring along your own broken piece of china/pottery (something simple is advised). Alternatively, Aiko your tutor will have pieces available for you to restore. Upon completion of class you will have a finished piece of work to take home. Class tutored by Aiko Fukumoto a specialised artist with nine years experience both here in Whangārei and Auckland.
Course ID: A22
Date: Saturday 5 April Time: 9am-3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $115 Tutor: Aiko Fukumoto Venue: Kamo High School Level: All Materials provided Bring along your own broken china (optional) |
CREATE A COLLAGE ARTWORKHave fun creating your own unique collages! Collage is an affordable and relaxing hobby for the entire family. Make collages for relaxation, creative growth, therapeutic art, artistic inspiration, to frame as gifts, or even to sell! Experiment with a variety of high-quality, fun, and easy-to-make collage techniques that you can also use at home. No art experience is needed, and all materials are provided. Come along and be inspired!
Course ID: A18
Date: Saturday 5 April Time: 9am-3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $85 Tutor: Shelley Chappory Venue: Kamo High School |
PŌTAE WORKSHOPCome weave with us! During this workshop you will be guided through the making of a pōtae (hat). This course is aimed at those who have already done some weaving and is not suitable for absolute beginners. All materials, tools and resources are provided and are included in the cost. Enrol early as spaces are limited.
Course ID: A15
Date: Saturday 5 April Time: 9am-3.30pm Course Length: 1 Day Course Fee: $75 Tutor: Raewyn Rouse Venue: Kamo High School Level: not suitable for beginners All materials provided |
Phone: 09-435-0889 | Location: Wilkinson Ave, Kamo, Whangarei | Email: [email protected]
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