Teen Programme
In 2023, with generous funding from the Rotary Club of Karori, Karori Arts and Crafts Centre introduces new activities designed specifically to meet the interests and diverse needs of teens in our community. Volunteers from KACC facilitate activities at the Karori Library Youth Night. Tutors from KACC present free workshops designed from information gathered in our Teen Survey. We are pleased to announce the first 4 Teen Programme Workshops! The first 4 workshops will be held over the school holidays in July. Registration is first come, first serve, so grab a friend and sign up soon!
Youth Night Activities
The third Saturday of each month Karori Library hosts a free Youth Night from 5:30 to 8pm. The Library plans several activities and offers free pizza. Karori Arts and Crafts provides an arts and crafts activity for the Youth Night.
Manga Drawing with Lauren Poutawera, 20 May
Using Alcohol Markers with Jenny Greig, 17 June
Folded Books with Daisey Bingham, 15 July
Crochet Granny Squares with Judy Belgrave, 19 August
Amigurumi Crochet with Susan Hagedorn, 16 September
Embroidery with Cathy Trewby, 21 October
Karori Arts and Crafts Centre is interested in your input! Tell us your interests so we can provide classes and workshops to match. Look through the ideas list in this survey and let us know what kinds of arts and crafts skills you would be interested in learning.
Scrap Happy Stitching
with Stella Peg Carruthers
4 July 1pm to 4pm
Love textiles and hand stitching? Don’t throw away those old clothes. Get creative, express your individuality. Using zero waste principles, learn how to transform trash into art. Make use of the smallest scraps of fabric and fibres. Stitch by hand to create your own unique small artwork. Put together textures and colours that appeal to you and reduce waste.
No prior sewing experience needed.
Stella Peg Carruthers is a mixed media and textile artist with a practice that focuses on repurposing materials to give them a new lkife. She particularly enjoys working with textiles and making beauty out of unwanted materials.
KACC free teen courses are provided with funding from the Rotary Club of Karori.
To register for any of the free teen courses please email: info@KACC.org.nz
Mobile Photography
with Mo Beigi
6 July 1pm to 4pm
Learn the Fun of Mobile Photography!
Use your mobile phones to capture all the beautiful
moments of your life. Learn the tricks of editing and what makes a winning composition all while you discover your own creativity.At the end of this 3 hour workshop you will understand the basics of mobile photography, including
camera settings, composition, and lighting.Practice taking different types of photos, including portraits, landscapes, and macro photography. Learn to
edit photos using some mobile apps and software. Discuss different types of mobile photography equipment and accessories.Mo Beigi is a freelance photographer and videographer. Mo has worked in many different genre including portrait, commercial, industrial, animal, sport, and theatre.
KACC free teen courses are provided with funding from the Rotary Club of Karori.
To register for any of the free teen courses please email: info@KACC.org.nz
Hand Stitched Books
with Clare Smith
10 July 1pm to 4pm
Make 5 small books in different styles. Use your books as notebooks, sketchbooks, diaries, gifts, or for
drawing zines. At the end of the class you will have a lovely pile of little books and will have learnt a whole load of different bookmaking techniques.Stlyes of Books taught in the workshop include:
Origami book, pamphlet book, 2 different Japanese bindings, and concertina book.
Clare Smith is a Wellington based artist with a love for the textile arts. She teaches courses in surface design (textile dyeing and printing), machine quilting and quilt design.
KACC free teen courses are provided with funding from the Rotary Club of Karori.
To register for any of the free teen courses please email: info@KACC.org.nz
Granny Square Crochet
with Judy Belgrave
12 July 1pm to 4pm
Granny Squares are a classic first step into crocheting. Learn to make a chain stitch, crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet. Granny square are not only a valuable teaching tool for the most used stitches in crochet, they can be turned into numberous projects, including bags, slippers, jumpers, scarves, earrings, cushions, blankets, and so much more!
KACC free teen courses are provided with funding from the Rotary Club of Karori.
To register for any of the free teen courses please email: info@KACC.org.nz
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