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Capturing Birds in Watercolour with Kimbra Taylor Sat 11-Sun 12 July 2020, from 9.30am to 5pm180.00Sat 11-Sun 12 July 2020, from 9.30am to 5pm
In this workshop, Kimbra will give you basic techniques for painting birds in watercolour, showing you how to achieve that soft, luxurious look in the feathers.
She provides clear, step by step instructions taking you through a process of layering with light subtle tones and dark sumptuous tones to create the wonderful range of feathers that look so complicated but are actually quite doable. Materials list and invoice will be sent after enrollment. Those who have attended the 2-day bird drawing workshop qualify for a discounted rate of $155.Quantity
Perspective Applied en Plein Air with Charlotte Hird 23-24 May from 9.30am to 5pm175.00Sat 23 - Sun 24 May from 9.30am to 5pm
In this workshop you will learn techniques to use 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective en plein air. This workshop follows on from last year's one. We will spend some time outdoors sketching. Dress warmly and bring a stool. This workshop will appeal to urban sketchers and artists, working in any medium, who are keen to improve their understanding of
perspective. Handouts will be provided. The tutor will use camera and projector to demonstrate the techniques.
A materials list and invoice will be issued to those who enrol.Quantity
How to Draw Birds with Kimbra Taylor - Sat 2-Sun 3 May from: 9.30am to 5pm95.00 - 180.00Sat 2 May - Sun 3 May 2020, 9.30am to 5pm
Kimbra will teach you to draw a bird using sighting to support accuracy. She will teach the techniques used by professional artists to achieve proportion and guide you through the
process step by step. You will gain an understanding of construction drawing, which can be applied to everything you draw. Kimbra is encouraging and supportive.
You will gain skills to proceed to the painting birds in watercolour workshop on 11-12 July 202. Materials list and invoice will be issued to those who enrol. The Sat only option is only if space permits.View more details...SelectQuantity
Saturday 21 March Composition for Beginners with Robyn Eastgate-Manning from 10am to 5pm70.00 - 90.00Designed to introduce beginners to the best approach to design an effective composition (design) for your drawing or painting. This area is vast and the big difference between a ho-hum result or an attention grabbing artwork. You will learn the tricks for a good compositional base which will allow you to create the painting freely. Work with Robyn to explore techniques in the morning then select one approach and complete a painting in the afternoonView more details...SelectQuantity
4 April Urban Sketching for Beginners with Robyn Eastgate-Manning, From 10am to 5pm70.00 - 90.00We begin at the Centre (7 Beauchamp Street) then move out and about in the streets around us. This course is designed to introduce people to sketching on the go, a great past-time that helps you observe and refine your ability to capture areas and scenes with your own flair. No experience necessary and your drawing ability will develop as you learn easy techniques to capture what interests you.
Materials: hard cover notebook, variety of lead pencils, eraser and sharpener. Ink pens useful. Bring a small folding camping stool, sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses, water to drink.SelectQuantity
2020 13 February - 2 April Thursday Art for Young Folk from 3.30-4.30pm with Melissa95.00Loads of fun and adventure with drawing, painting and crafting with our creative tutor Melissa.
Suitable for children aged 5-8yrs old. Photo: Gabby Mandin-Gee
Materials provided.Quantity
2020 13 February - April 2 Thursday from 4-5.30pm Julie's Art Adventures105.00Suitable for children aged 9-14yrs of age
Learn a wide range of new art and craft techniques each week with this remarkably versatile tutor and professional printmaker.Quantity
2020 February 11 - 31 MarchLorraine's Advanced Drawing Tuesday from 4.30-5.30pm105.00Following their wonderful self portrait series the older children have tackled perspective and so much more.
This intricate drawing by Raph shows our print-making mangle press.
Suitable for children aged for 11-16yrs of age.
The child's first visual diary is issued on enrolment when this is completed a new diary costs $6 and will be invoiced when issued.
Other drawing materials are provided in class each week.Quantity
2020 February 11-31 March Lorraine's beginner drawing Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm95.00Develop drawing skills with our wonderful and imaginative tutor Lorraine.
Shown a collaborative class work using imagery of musical instruments and themselves.
Suitable for children from 6-10yrs of age.
The term lasts for 8 weeks. The child's first visual diary is issued on enrolment when this is completed a new diary costs $6 and will be invoiced when issued.
Other drawing materials are provided in class each week.Quantity
2020 11 February - 7 April Tuesday from 4.30-5.30pm Advancing with Art by Margaret98.00Suitable for children aged 9-12yrs. Materials provided. Photo: Art by Keddie Steffens. Note: there will be no class on Tues 25th Feb. An extra class will be held on Tue 7 April.
We will focus on improving each child's visual vocabulary through techniques that focus on the elements and principles of art.
These include unity, balance, proportion, movement and scale and trusty faithfuls like line, colour and shape. In doing this each child will be able to extend their range and depth of work.
I will use a wide range of media and inspiration from artists all around the world in my teaching.Quantity
2020 11 February - 7 April Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm Exploring Art with Margaret95.00Please note: there will be no class on Tuesday 25th February. This class will be replaced by one on Tuesday 7th April.
Have fun making lots of wonderful art out of a wide range of materials, while developing core skills and techniques.
Margaret will lead your child through a series of fun drawing, painting and making activities to extend their knowledge and foster their creativity.
Suitable for children aged 5-8 yrs old. Materials included.Quantity
2020 February 10 to April 6 Monday Teenage Art with Margaret from 4-5.15pm105.00Please note there will be no class on Monday 24th February. That class is replaced by one on Monday April 6th.
Suitable for 11-16 yrs of age. Artwork from teenagers featured in our Karori Library exhibition.
This term we will focus on drawing then sculpting based on our drawings using a range of different materials and techniques. In this we will be inspired by imagery from NZ artists such as Brett Graham, Paul Dibble and Neil Dawson. Time permitting we will also explore installation and street artworks as genres as well.Quantity
2020 February 10 - March 30 Monday Art with Melissa from 4-5.15pm100.00Loads of fun and adventure with drawing, painting and crafting with our creative tutor Melissa.
Suitable for children aged 6-11 yrs oldQuantity
TUESDAY 4 Feb - 24 Mar 2020 Watercolour Painting. Tutor Robyn from 9.30am to 12.30pm weekly120.00 - 185.00Day: Tuesday from 4 February 2020
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Tutor: Robyn Eastgate-Manning
Robyn covers a wide range of techniques during her classes using demonstrations and tailored feedback once students begin the exercises. Each class begins with a review of work completed since the last class. A review of work produced during class is also undertaken. Suitable for keen beginners who are eager to learn and experienced watercolourists alike. Students bring their own materials.View more details...SelectQuantity
MONDAY 10th Feb - 30 March 2020, 1-3pm Drawing Beginners & Beyond. Tutor Helen Casey25.00 - 185.00Term 1 Monday 10th Feb 2020 for 8 weeks
Time: 1-3pm
Everyone will improve their drawing by observing more closely and receiving feedback. Helen is skilled at coaching those new to drawing in a weekly step-by-step manner to build your ability. Her remarkable collection of 3D objects e.g. animal skulls, glass netted sea buoys and intricate carved vases, challenge more experienced students to portray detail, light, shade, texture and tone. A lovely afternoon class suitable for all levels that welcomes newcomers. Materials Required A3 paper, 2B, 3B, 4B pencils, eraser & sharpener.SelectQuantity
2020 Learn to Sew - Part 3 with Brenda Turner TUESDAY March 17, 24, 31 and April 7th5.00 - 130.00If you have done classes with Brenda before you can select the items that you want to make. Bring your own pattern, material, thread, buttons etc and sewing machine.
There are places for up to 2 beginners who will make set projects and will pay an additional $5 for a materials kit.
Brenda will also teach you how to adapt a pattern and how to make your own simple pattern.View more details...SelectQuantity
Watercolour Materials Pack9.00 - 85.001) Hahnemule A3 size 300 gsm rough 10 sheets plus 1 sheet Fabriano paper that you can rip to more irregluar sizes.
2) A paint palette and paint in the base colours required for class. This covers 2 applications of each colour in your palette enough for 8 wks Cotman Student
3) Brushes can be bought in a cheap Reeves set or individually, you will also need a round size 20 with the set or one of each brush.
Materials available at the centre on your first class of term or by arrangement once payment made. A cheaper set of Pebeo paint for $19-25 can be purchased by arrangement.SelectQuantity
WED NIGHT 5 Feb - 2 Mar 2020, 7-9pm Keen Beginners in Watercolour - Robyn150.00 - 200.00Term 1 2020 Night Classes
Date: 5 Feb - 2 Mar 2020
Time: 7-9pm
This course is the next step for those who have some experience under their belts and want to continue learning more about watercolour. We highly recommend that participants complete the Absolute Beginners course before advancing to this one but we can accommodate beginners if this night works better for you or there are insufficient numbers to run the Beginners Class.View more details...SelectQuantity
Annual Group Membership35.00 - 80.00Our 6 month membership deal applies from Friday 21 June 2019SelectQuantity
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