Adult Art & Craft classes - Karori Arts and Crafts

Indigo Dyeing - with Clare Smith

$106.00 - $124.00

Embroidered Flowers with Cathrine Lloyd

Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm <br>28 February<br><br>Discover the joy of hand embroidery in this welcoming beginners’ workshop, where you’ll learn to stitch six different flowers using a variety of simple, effective techniques. Guided step-by-step, you’ll explore how to create flowers and leaves, gradually building your own beautiful stitched bouquet. With all materials provided and plenty of support, this is the perfect introduction to embroidery—relaxed, creative, and ideal for anyone wanting to start their stitching journey.<br><br>Materials cost $35 includes an embroidery hoop.

$127.00 - $144.00

Silk Aquatint Printmaking - with Jude Gordon

Tuesdays - 7 pm to 9 pm<br>10 March to 31 March<br>4-week class<br><br>Silk Aquatint is a modern printmaking technique that replicates the tonal quality of traditional aquatint used in intaglio printmaking. This innovative process creates tonal gradations, traditionally achieved with resin adhered to metal plates and then etched with acid; it can now be created by using silk plates and acrylic mediums.<br><br>In this course, learn to create a silk plate and develop prints. While this unique technique requires practice and dedication, you will receive expert guidance every step of the way.<br><br>Silk aquatint stands out as a versatile printmaking method, perfect for creating standalone prints, adding captivating backgrounds to paintings, or integrating with other printmaking techniques.

$140.00 - $160.00

Creative Journaling with Penelope Wilson

Wednesdays<br>22 October to 12 November<br>1 pm to 2:30 pm<br><br>Discover how to utilize Creative Journaling as a self-care tool during times of change. Together, we’ll experiment with different visual and written mediums to build a creative habit and make something truly personal and meaningful.<br>Play, reflect, and connect with your creative process. Experience the power of the arts to support wellbeing.

Introduction to Leadlight Glass - with Howard Moore

Mondays - 7 pm to 9 pm<br>9 February to 30 March<br>8-week class<br><br>Learn how to cut glass and make lead-light panels. This introduction covers safety precautions and <br>• the techniques of cutting glass; <br>• choosing a design and developing it for glass; <br>• where to buy or find interesting glass; <br>• how to assemble and lead the panel; <br>• weatherproofing and framing; and <br>• how to fix mistakes. <br>Some of the tools are razor sharp, lead is poisonous and glass can bite, so you’ll also learn to be careful. <br><br>Think of attending if you love the play of light through coloured glass, and are familiar with knives and raising children. That background should give you an inherent understanding of the risks and the fun involved. <br><br>

$188.00 - $224.00

Magic in the Ordinary: pen and watercolour sketchbook - with Andrew James

Thursdays - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm<br>12 February to 2 April<br>8-week course<br><br>Your life is the longest thing you ever do - it deserves to be recorded! Andrew James presents how to keep an illustrated journal in pen and watercolour. No subject matter is off-limits.<br><br>In this fun and encouraging class, we'll learn how to draw moments from our lives in our sketchbooks and then bring those sketches to life with watercolour. The first week is an introduction to the wonderful world of watercolour, and each following week, we will look at different genres of sketchbook drawing, taking a page from one of Andrew's books and learning to create your version of it.<br><br>Andrew takes the course in the direction the class dictates, making each term of this course different and fresh. <br><br>Some genres covered include:<br>- Interior scenes - bathrooms, lounges, kitchens<br>- Collections of objects - like kids' toys, tools or <br>- Food and drink. What's for dinner, or what is left on the table at the end of a meal<br>- Flowers and foliage<br>- Things in packets - anything from toothpaste tubes to laundry detergent.<br>

$224.00 - $270.00

Progressing with Watercolours - with Robyn Eastgate-Manning

$224.00 - $270.00

Continuing Watercolour Wednesdays- Robyn Eastgate-Manning

Wednesdays - 7 pm to 9 pm <br>11 February to 1 April<br>8-week course.<br><br>Embark on the next exciting chapter of your watercolour journey! <br><br>Explore a variety of subjects: seas, trees, landscapes, architecture, urban scenes, still lifes, botanical themes, and skies. <br><br>This is a fantastic opportunity to reinforce your existing techniques and to expand your skills with new subject matter and innovative combinations of techniques. Keep pushing your creative boundaries and have fun along the way!<br><br>We recommend completing the Basic Watercolour course before advancing to our other watercolour classes.

$224.00 - $270.00

Basic Watercolour Painting- with Robyn Eastgate-Manning

Mondays - 7 pm to 9 pm <br>23 February to 30 March<br>6-week course<br><br>This six-week structured course is designed to equip you with essential watercolour painting skills in a supportive small group setting. This course is perfect for absolute beginners and those returning to painting after a long break. We welcome participants aged 13 and older.<br><br>Those who choose to continue after the first term will further enhance their foundational skills and ensure any gaps from missed lessons or challenging techniques are addressed. Each class offers a unique experience, with different lessons every term to keep your creativity flowing.<br>

$168.00 - $202.00

Learning to Draw- with Shar Young

Wednesdays - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm<br>11 February to 1 April<br>8-week class<br><br>This class welcomes everyone from beginners to those wishing to refine their current skills. <br><br>Unlock your potential by sharpening your visual skills! Learn to analyze shape, form, proportion, and shadow with precision. This course encourages you to loosen up, explore mark-making, and experiment with line quality and texture. You will view objects in a completely new light.<br><br>Dive into techniques such as contour drawing, negative space drawing, and expressive drawing. This is your opportunity to transform your artistic vision and elevate your drawing skills to new heights.

$168.00 - $202.00

Cityscapes - with Rowena Fry

Tuesday 30 September<br>Afternoon Session <br>1:00 pm to 4:00 pm <br><br>All Materials Provided<br><br>Channel your inner architect and create fanciful cityscapes using found-object printing. Make one-of-a-kind prints by rolling ink onto everyday objects, from kitchen spatulas to broken calculators( thanks to our friends at the Tip Shop), then print them onto paper. Find unique shapes in the prints, then cut out and collage them into a creative cityscape. Add colour with paint, pencil, and pen.

The Ins and Outs of Weaving - With Daisey Bingham and Junko Moritz

Thursday 25 September<br>Afternoon Session <br>1:00 pm to 4:00 pm <br><br>All Materials Provided<br><br>Explore the joys of two different types of weaving, kumihimo, the traditional Japanese cord making, and branch weaving. Use a kumihimo disk to make a friendship bracelet or a fancy cord for your favourite hoodie. Make a one-of-a-kind loom from a branched stick. Use the loom to experiment with colours and textures to create a unique weaving.

Colourful Sea Creatures - with Rowena Fry

Picture This! - with Rowena Fry

Driftwood Creatures with Rowena Fry

Shadow Play with Daisey Bingham

Kids Crochet - with Daisey Bingham

Mondays <br>3:30 to 4:30 pm<br>6 October to 1 December<br><br>Suitable for children aged 8yrs+ <br><br><br>Learn the basics of crochet. Learn how to hold the crochet hook and the yarn. Make the basic stitches, chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. Learn to read a simple crochet pattern, with both US and UK stitch names. <br><br>Students will work at their own pace, moving from chain stitch to granny square and beyond. <br><br>Students are welcome to use the yarn available at the Centre, or bring their own if they have something specific in mind. A crochet hook is provided with the materials fee. <br><br>

Wednesday Afterschool Art - with Rowen Fry

Wednesdays<br>4:00 to 5:15<br>15 October to 3 December<br><br>Experiment with various art techniques in this kid-driven, fun-centric after-school art class. Build self-confidence, develop skills in creative thinking, and most importantly, experiment! This course helps students find their own creative voice. Explore different media and learn while having a heap of fun. Develop basic skills and techniques and watch the magic happen!<br>

Tuesday Afterschool Art with Rowena Fry

Tuesdays <br>4:00 to 5:15 pm<br>14 October to 2 December<br><br>Experiment with various art techniques in this kid-driven, fun-centric, after-school art class. Build self-confidence, develop skills in creative thinking, and most importantly, experiment! This course helps students find their own creative voice. Explore different media and learn while having a heap of fun. Develop basic skills and techniques and watch the magic happen!

Kids Beginner Sewing: Apparel & Fashion Accessories with Kreisheia Pratap

Thursdays <br>4:00 to 5:15 pm<br>16 October to 4 December<br><br>$10 Material fees included<br>For children ages 10 and up. <br><br>Gain essential skills to advance your sewing journey! Learn sewing techniques that can be applied to fashion accessories, from bags to hats. Learn machine sewing as well as some hand sewing. Take away sewing projects that are both functional and fun! Kreisheia will lend a guiding hand while allowing you creative freedom.<br>

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