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Making Christmas Decorations and Gifts 3 hours
Secondary school age children: 2 x 3 hour sessions on December 15 9.00am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm Primary school age children: 2 x 3 hour sessions on December 16 9.00am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm To coincide with the official opening of our new Art Workspace, we would like to provide some sponsored children's workshops to say a big “thank you” to the Community for helping make this facility available. These workshops will be partially sponsored and therefore will only cost $5.00 per child. This will go towards the cost of materials. We will have three adult volunteers working with the children but will welcome any other adults that would like to stay and join in the fun. Maximum 12 students per session. Some projects are: Making and Decorating a 10cm square Christmas Box Making and Decorating a Christmas Crackers Making and Decorating 2 or 3 Christmas Cards Making and Decorating 6 Christmas Gift Tags Making and Decorating a 15cm high (approx.) Christmas Tree Painting some paper for Christmas Gift Wrapping Making and Decorating a Christmas Banner Making Paper Flowers Making Paper Santas All materials will be supplied but please make sure the children are wearing something that they can paint in and have some water and a snack with them. Primary school children must be signed in and out by a Parent or Guardian. Cost: $5 To register your child please email Raewyn Vague Learning Opportunities Coordinator Mangawhai Artists Inc Email: artworkspacemangawhai@gmail.com Please give name & age of child, and which session you wish to book. When you receive confirmation, please deposit $5.00 per child into MAI Bank account number 12-3094-0185213-00 Further enquiries please phone Raewyn on 021751859. |
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Tie dye for the Teens, 3 hours 9.30 to 12.30, Thursday 7 January Tutor: Karen Williamson Ages 13 - 18 Cost: $30 per person Maximum participants: 8 Classic tie dyeing plus learn some intricate Japanese Shibori techniques to create a vibrant rainbow of colours on your own pieces of clothing or other fabric items. Materials provided: Non-toxic Procion dyes in a variety of colours and tie dye equipment will be supplied by the tutor. What to bring: Participants need to bring 3 to 5 items of pre-washed cotton or linen (no polyester please) to dye such as t-shirts, singlets, socks, pillow case etc. I encourage you to find pre-loved items that you can up-cycle rather than buy new. Fabrics will need a little bit of easy pre-preparation BEFORE the workshop to get the best results and instructions for this will be emailed upon registration. Bring a morning tea snack, a pair of rubber gloves, a container to take wet things home with you and wear old clothes. Inquiries and registrations online at www.nuku.net.nz/workshops-and-events |
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Cartooning For Kids 2.5 hours. 10am - 12.30 (POSTPONED)
Tutor: Andy Griffiths Cost: $25 Suitable For Ages 8 - 12 Maximum participants: 15 Description. In this workshop you'll learn how to create your own cartoon characters and create comic strips with a variety of fun creative activities that will spark your imagination. All Materials supplied Contact Andy to enquire or register: 09 4312029 or andy@andygriffiths.com |
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Making a Harakeke (Flax) Necklace, Bangle and Ring 2 x 2.5-hour sessions
1pm to 3.30pm Wednesday 6 January 1pm to 3.30pm Wednesday 13 January Tutor: Raewyn Vague Cost $50 per person for the two sessions Suitable for Adults and children over the age of 12 Maximum participants 6 Description. 1st session - Cut the harakeke and prepare it for dyeing. Weave a bracelet and ring from pre-prepared flax. 2nd session – Using the dyed harakeke weave your necklace. (During the week between session I will dye the prepared harakeke to your requested colour) All Materials Supplied Contact Raewyn to enquire or register 021751859 or rov@xtra.co.nz |
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Making a Harakeke (Flax) Pop Up Kete 3 hours. 1pm - 4pm Wednesday 20th January
Tutor: Raewyn Vague Cost $30 per person includes materials Suitable for Adults and children over the age of 12 Maximum participants 6 Description. Prepare your flax and learn to weave a pop up Kete All Materials Supplied Contact Raewyn to enquire or register 021751859 or rov@xtra.co.nz |
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Making a Harakeke (Flax) Bread Roll Basket or Fruit Basket 3 hours. 1pm - 4pm Wednesday 27 January
Tutor: Raewyn Vague Cost $30 per person includes materials Suitable for Adults and children over the age of 12 Maximum participants 6 Description. Using pre-prepared Flax weave a four cornered Basket All Materials Supplied Contact Raewyn to enquire or register 021751859 or rov@xtra.co.nz |