Adult Art & Craft Workshops - Karori Arts & Crafts

Wax Carving for Jewellery: Rings & Pendants

Saturday<br>25 October<br>10 am to 4 pm<br><br>In a relaxed, hands-on workshop, students learn to carve wax to be cast into jewellery- a technique that has been used for millennia to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Receive inspiration and guidance through the design process. Carve and shape wax using simple tools. Focus on texture, form, and creative expression. By the end of the workshop, have a wax piece ready to be cast in silver. Jewellery pieces will be sent off to be cast in silver. The workshop fee does not include the cost of silver. Silver costs will vary depending on the weight of the final piece, but typically cost between $30 and $80. Cast, cleaned, and finished jewellery pieces will be returned to students a few weeks after the workshop. <br><br>This course is for anyone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to try something creative and different. Jewellery experience is not necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to have a go. This technique is great for people who like detail-oriented crafts like pottery, knitting, or sculpture, but will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in texture and design.<br><br><br><br>

$128.00 - $152.00

Beginning Spinning - Tips & Tricks- with Ruth Baldwin

Sunday, 26 October<br>10 am to 4 pm<br><br>This is a workshop for learning and practicing spinning skills and exploring wool preparation, particularly the blending of colours and production of rolags for making yarn. We will provide an opportunity to use carders, a blending board, and a hackle and diz. Coloured wool will be provided. Attendees can expect to learn how to spin their own yarn and experiment with creating decorative art yarns. <br><br>People with any level of ability will gain something from this course. It will be structured in such a manner as to allow everyone to experiment with colours and advance their spinning skills.

$85.00 - $101.00

Introduction to Dry Point Etching - with Kirsty White

Sunday, 19 October<br>10 am to 4 pm <br><br>This course is designed for anyone with an interest in printmaking. <br><br>Drypoint etching is an intaglio process that uses sharp tools to engrave into a polyethylene printing plate. Learn the drypoint etching process - from creating different kinds of marks on the printing plate, to inking plates, to wiping down plates using mull cloth. Experiment with two-tone printing and combining drypoint etching with relief printing using textured plates. Learn tips and tricks from an experienced artist on how to achieve various results for the final printing. <br>

$121.00 - $138.00

Bejewelled Insects: Beetle - with Cathrine Lloyd

Saturday 8 November<br>10 am to 4 pm <br><br>$30 Materials fee included in the price of the class. <br><br>In the Beetle workshop, led by seasoned embroiderer Cathrine Lloyd, you’ll learn the art of stitching a beautiful garden insect using vibrant threads, sequins, and beads. <br><br>Whether you're an experienced stitcher or a newcomer to embroidery, this class offers the perfect opportunity for you to express your love for gardens and insects while transforming your stitches into a piece of art that celebrates the magic of nature.<br><br>

$116.00 - $133.00

Zentangle: Beyond Basics - with Ashwini Chaskar

Sunday<br>30<br> November<br>1 pm to 5 pm<br><br>All materials are included in the class fee.<br><br>Zentangle: Beyond Basics is for students who have completed the "Introduction to Zentangle" workshop or have been practising this method. <br><br>In this course, learn new tangles and their variations. Practice using new shading and drawing techniques. Create your own tangle bank. Add colour to your tangles with coloured pens and watercolours. Learn the in-depth philosophy behind Zentangle. Students will improve focus, mindfulness, relaxation, and positive thinking, leading to stress relief. <br><br>

$74.00 - $84.00

Introduction to Zentangle - with Ashwini Chaskar

Sunday<br>16 November<br>1 pm to 5 pm<br><br>All materials are included in the class fee.<br><br>Zen (meditation) + tangle (patterns) = Zentangle.<br>Learn the Zentangle method from Certified Zentangle Teacher Ashwini Chaskar. Zentangle is a fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing repeated patterns. Learn to draw each step of Zentangle and the philosophy behind it. Students will improve focus, mindfulness, relaxation, and positive thinking, leading to stress relief. <br><br>

$74.00 - $84.00

Bookbinding: binding over tapes - with Clare Smith

$91.00 - $108.00

Spinning: Beginning and Beyond - with Ruth Baldwin

Sunday, 30 November<br>10 am to 4 pm<br><br>Practice spinning skills, and explore techniques for producing specialist and Art yarns. Experiment with colour, texture, and techniques in the production of art yarns. Learn how to produce special effects, including Fractal yarns. <br><br>People with any level of ability will gain something from this course. It will be structured to allow everyone to experiment with colours and advance their spinning skills.

$85.00 - $101.00