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Tie dyeing with indigo 9.30am - 12.30 Monday, 5 October
(School holiday class) Tutor: Karen Williamson Cost: $30 (maximum 8 kids aged over 8 years old) A fun play day learning how to create patterns using some simple tie dye techniques, then dip your items in the magical Indigo dye vat to up cycle your own preloved clothing etc. Indigo is an ancient and magical plant based vat dye that produces classic shades of blue. Materials supplied: Indigo, tie dye equipment and practice swatches are supplied. Materials to bring with you: Each participant can bring up to 3 items of clothing (or similar) from home to dye. These need to be made of natural materials - cotton, linen, silk - pre washed and preferably in light or white colours. T shirts, singlets, pillowcases, tea towels, hats, socks etc are all good. No bulky items like jumpers or jeans as vat space will be limited. Wear suitable old clothes. Also bring rubber gloves and a waterproof container to take wet materials home. Contact Karen email karen@nuku.net.nz or phone 027 6365610. |
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Making things with Quilling Monday 5 October, 1.30pm to 4pm
(School holiday class) Tutor: Raewyn Vague Ages: 8 to 10 years old Limit of 8 students Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. This class will be an introduction to the art of Quilling. You will learn how to make cards, boxes, and a pencil holder and then decorate them with quilled shapes. Cost: $25.00 + $10 materials fee. All materials supplied To sign up for this class contact Raewyn: artworkspacemangawhai@gmail.com |
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Making things with Quilling Tuesday 6 October, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
(School holiday class) Tutor: Raewyn Vague Ages: 10+ years old Limit of 10 students Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. This class will be an introduction to the art of Quilling. You will learn how to make cards, boxes, and a pencil holder and then decorate them with quilled shapes. Cost: $25.00 + $10 materials fee All materials supplied To sign up for this class contact Raewyn: artworkspacemangawhai@gmail.com |
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Print - Paint - Collage
3 half days, 10am - 12.30, Tues - Thurs. 6, 7 & 8 October (School holiday class) Tutor: Nicola Everett Cost: $90 + $10 materials fee. Description: This is a workshop where you will be drawing and experimenting with paint, ink and dye. Ages: 6 to 10 year olds. Limit of 10 students. Contact Nicola to enquire or register: nicolaeverettartist@outlook.com |
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Photo Safari Wednesday 7 October, 1.00pm to 3.30pm
(School holiday class) Tutor: Karen Williamson Cost: $25 (maximum 8 kids aged 8 years and over) Budding and emerging young photographers, bring along your camera and walk around the local neighbourhood with photographer Karen Williamson. This is a practical workshop where you’ll discover some basic concepts that make for a great image. We’ll start with a brief discussion about how cameras work, plus talk about few simple photographic concepts such as lighting and composition. Then we take a walk around the local area in a supervised group with photography tips given along the way. Karen will set a few photo challenges, opening minds to the possibilities of different photographic genres, then we’ll finish up with a brief look at our photos with an opportunity for comments and critique. What to bring: Please bring a camera or phone camera, a drink and a snack. Wear suitable footwear and sun protection. Adults are welcome to tag along. Please note: we will be walking along main roads and visiting the waterfront for part of the journey. Contact Karen email karen@nuku.net.nz or phone 027 6365610. |
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Cartooning For Kids 2.5 hours. 10am - 12.30. Friday 9 October
(School holiday class) 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 |