 HERITAGE ART WORKSHOP
Wellington artist and filmmaker, Barry Thomas, is holding a special evening workshop on heritage paint making and art production. This will be a great and a not-to-be-missed opportunity to get your hands dirty and have some fun.
Thames School of Mines
101 Cochrane Street
Thames
Thursday 11th March
7-10pm
(and for the hardy, retire to Mamma Gin’s afterwards for a little liquid refreshment)
Price: $20; $15 for unwaged
Contact John Isdale, Thames School of Mines - 07 868 6227 or thamesshoolofmines@historic.org.nz
or
Deb MacDonald Brown
harmanb@ihug.co.nz
HAND CONSTRUCTED POTTERY AND PIT FIRING
Clay work without the use of a wheel. Learn about the tools and techniques of hand built pottery used to make sculpture, pots and other vessels. Then an amazing opportunity to have your creations pit fired at the end of this course. This course is tutored by a wonderfully experienced potter and leading pit firing expert from Waikato Potters Society - Duncan Shearer.
6 week course starting Sat 20th Feb, 9.30 - 12.30pm @ Waihi College
Cost: $60 pp materials inc
To register phone 07 863 3197 business hours or
email toni@creativewaihi.co.nz ESSENTIAL PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERYONE
Ever wanted to learn how to paint but not sure where to start? Just love painting and want to get going on a new work? This course is for you. Beginners and everyone will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this course providing brush techniques, know-how and friendly helpful guidance to bring inspiration to life. Finish this course with a framed work!
Tutor: Heidi McCulloch
6 week course starting Tuesday 23rd Feb - 7 to 9pm @ Waihi College
Cost $30 pp materials inc
To register phone 07 863 3197 business hours or
email toni@creativewaihi.co.nz MAORI ART, DESIGN AND CARVING
Learn the design elements of the Maori Creative Arts beginning with drawing. Build up your knowledge base, let your imagination take hold and then have a go at designing your own carving. Carve a patu, a taiaha, maybe a picture board or a range of other objects.
Tutor: Thor Rubena
6 week course starting Wednesday 24th Feb - 7 to 9pm @ Waihi College
Cost $40 pp materials inc
To register phone 07 863 3197 business hours or
email toni@creativewaihi.co.nz ZINC ETCHING AND PRINT MAKING
Here's something different and exciting! Learn about etching and create a piece of art you can print over and over again. Grounds, solvents, zinc plates, acid bath ... all part of the process. Learn the intricate skills of this fine art and turn out your work on a beautifully restored antique printing press. You'll leave this course with a framed work ready to hang!
6 week course starting Thursday 25th Feb - 7 to 9pm @ Waihi College
Cost $35 pp materials inc
To register phone 07 863 3197 business hours or
email toni@creativewaihi.co.nz CREATIVE EMPOWERMENT ONE DAY WORKSHOP
These Creative Empowerment One Day Workshops inspire you to create your ideal life: A life filled with Purpose, Joy and Meaning.
This is a superbly crafted, masterfully facilitated day of self-discovery, art and creativity, enjoyable group interaction and fabulous food.
YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN FUTURE
For more information contact:
Debbie Brock 07 868 9825 or e. deb@figjamworkshops.co.nz
or
Patti Clark 07 868 2280 or e. patti@figjamworkshops.co.nz
www.figjamworkshops.co.nz Paula McNeil - Tairua
Paula McNeil an accomplished artist and wonderful teacher at Pumpkin Hill is holding one or two day art workshops. If you are interested phone her on 07 8648821 Quilt Studio & Retreat - Natalie Murdoch
Contemporary quilt designs, personalised classes and international fabrics available.
COME FOR A CLASS - a 2 1/2 hour session costs $80 per term or $10 each. Includes Quilting Bes and Bag Ladies, Beginners' Samplers etc.
A DAY... - a class with a country lunch supplied costs $50 per person.
OR A STAY - re-treat yourself to a weekend away. Friday night soup supper through to Sunday afternoon costs $130 per person.
Contact Natalie Murdoch (07) 867 3085,
email: patchnat@nataliemurdoch.co.nz or check out www.nataliemurdoch.co.nz
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