Understanding the "blurb"
Mon 9 Feb/4 May/27 Jul/12 Oct - as an example means that this class will start (depending on enrolments) on the following dates at 9.30 am.
Term 1 Monday 9 February 2009 for 8 weeks
Term 2 Monday 4 May 2009 for 8 weeks
Term 3 Monday 27 Julie 2009
Term 4 Monday 12 October 2009
Please note the following as well
In most cases classes will be taught by the tutor named in the brochure/website on the dates stated. We make every effort to make our programme as accurate as possible at the time of printing. We do, however, reserve the right to make any changes that may be necessary.
Mon 9 Feb/4 May/27 Jul/12 Oct
Fee $45 9.30 - 11.30 am 8 wks
Watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel and a variety of drawing materials are covered in this course. You can choose to work in any medium. Helpful advice is given on quality and cost of art materials. This class has a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. Demon-strations on various techniques are given at appropriate times.
Tutor John Evans
ART WORKSHOP
Sat 14 Mar or 17 Oct 9.30 - 4 pm
Fee $40 1 wk
Location Risingholme
This day course will expand your creative ability. Various techniques can be explored and demonstrations given. Please bring all your own art materials e.g. drawing materials, watercolours, acrylics, oils, chalk pastels and pastel papers, charcoal pencil. Bring own lunch.
Tutor John Evans
BASIC WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Fri 13 Feb/8 May/31 Jul/16 Oct
Fee $45 9.30 – 11.30 am 8 wks
Learn how to paint numerous subjects using various watercolour techniques through demonstrations in a warm and friendly setting. Everyone will receive personal guidance and beginners are welcome. Some drawing skills essential. The tutor is experienced and has sold paintings privately and through galleries. Students to supply their own art materials – (Cost approx $100). Detailed list of what to bring is available at the office.
Tutor Susan Heine
WATERCOLOUR FUN UNCONVENTIONAL
Fri 13 Feb/8 May/31 Jul/16 Oct
Fee $45 1 – 3 pm 8 wks
Come and have fun using watercolour plus additives (e.g. using meths, wax resist, salt etc.) making non-traditional effects useful in both traditional and non-traditional watercolour paintings. Being able to draw would be helpful but not necessary. Individual attention given to each student in a friendly and warm setting. Additives needed will be discussed on the first night. Students to supply their own art materials (cost approx $100-120. Tutor will discuss options at first session.
Tutor: Susan Heine
CARD MAKING
Thurs 12 Feb/7 May/30 Jul/15 Oct
Fee $45 7 – 9 pm 8 wks
Location Riccarton
This course will cover a variety of card making techniques including beginner skills of stamping, embossing, colouring and layering. More advanced skills of paper folding, paper tole, using a cuttle bug machine and making special occasion/seasonal cards will also be covered. Discover your creativity skills. Bring own scissors, ruler, pen, pencil, double sided sellotape, glue stick and cutting board (optional). Tutor to supply materials – students will need to spend on average $4 per night – tutors will discuss options.
Tutors Helen Pugh & Irene Coman
CARD-a-RAMA
Sat 14 Mar/13 Jun/29 Aug/31 Oct
Location Riccarton
OR
Sat 1 Aug/17 Oct Risingholme
Fee $35 10 – 4 pm 1 wk
In this one day workshop, you will learn a variety of card making skills including stamping, embossing, colouring and layering. You will make cards suitable for females, males, children and babies as well as for special or seasonal occasions. Bring own scissors, ruler, pen, pencil, double sided sellotape, glue stick and cutting board (optional). Tutor to supply materials – students will need to spend on average $5-$10 – tutors will discuss options. Bring own lunch.
Tutors Helen Pugh & Irene Coman
CALLIGRAPHY
Wed 11 Feb/29 Jul 7 – 9 pm
Fee $45 8 wks
Location Riccarton
This intensive course provides you with knowledge and skills to create “beautiful writing”. You will learn letter construction followed by creative layouts and decorative projects. A list of what to bring is available from the office.
Tutor Judy Lawn
Calligraphy Intermediate
Wed 6 May/14 Oct 7 – 9 pm
Fee $35 6 wks
Location Riccarton
Further projects and scripts to extend your skills. The completion of the beginners course is expected. Tutor will discuss requirements on first session.
Tutor Judy Lawn
FLORAL ART
Wed 18 Feb/14 Oct 7 - 9 pm
Fee $35 6 wks
Location Riccarton
Learn how to beautify your home using flowers from the garden. Learn basic floral design elements and principles in order to apply these rules, or to enjoy breaking them to make wonderful arrangements. Oasis and extra material required can be purchased from the tutor as required. Bring flowers and foliage on the first night (with stems at least 20-30 cm long) and a vase of your own choice, as well as scissors, secateurs, pen and paper.
Tutor Reta Nicholls
FOLK ART & DECORATIVE PAINTING
Wed afternoons 1 – 3.30 pm
Location: Risingholme
Classes for those interested in learning to decorate in the Folk Art tradition, which goes back centuries. Folk Art designs reflect one thing – the wish to own something beautiful, something you’ve decorated yourself.
Ø Please note – Term 3 is only 4 wks – course fee is $25 for T 3.
This is a relaxed, friendly class that is suitable for both beginners and those with experience. In this class, students are encouraged to develop their individual creativity. Personal tuition is given to each student in the medium of their choice. Experimentation with a variety of media is encouraged and supported. Basics covered include: drawing, oil, watercolour and acrylic painting and pastels. Students are to provide their own art materials. This will be discussed at the first session. On the first morning, bring the following: A3 Sketch pad, 2b, 3b, 6b pencils, rubber, craft knife. Do bring any painting materials you may already be using.
Tutor Lynne Lambert
PAPER ART
Mon 9 Feb/4 May 10 am - 12 Noon
Fee $45 8 wks
Location Risingholme
This exciting and exclusive course offers you the chance to learn the basics of fascinating Paper Art. At the end of the eight weeks, you will be able to make several different boxes and other 3-dimensional objects, and also quite a few designs that you can use for cards and Christmas cards. You will be pleasantly surprised with the results you can achieve. Material cost will be $25—this will included a book, paper used during the lessons and a variety of nice paper to take home. For more information – do have a look on your tutor’s website: www.marinasorigami.co.nz
Tutor Marina Vermaat
Paper Art Intermediate
Mon 27 Jul 10 am - 12 noon
Fee $40 7 wks
Location Risingholme
After you have finished the basics of Paper Art, offered in Terms 1 or 2, Marina will take you up another level with your folding skills. This time again with lots of exciting new patterns. Material cost will be approximately $12.50.
Tutor Marina Vermaat
PAPER ART - Christmas workshop
Sat 17 Oct 10 am - 4 pm
Fee $35 1 wk
Location Risingholme
In this Christmas workshop you will make your own very special Christmas cards, a Christmas decoration, a very different Christmas tree and if time will let us, a nice gift. The material cost for the workshop will be approximately $12.50. Some of these items you can view on Marina’s website www.marinasorigami.co.nz.
Tutor Marina Vermaat
PAINTING with ACRYLICS
(learning about colour and collage)
Tues 10 Feb/5 May/28 Jul/13 Oct
Fee $40 1 - 3pm 8 wks
Location Risingholme
Acrylics painting is a rewarding and uncomplicated medium to learn to use. You will gain confidence in your ability to paint by applying simple methods and techniques. Each session we will do colour studies and exercises giving you a firm grounding and knowledge that you will then be able to explore and use in your own work. We also look at how to incorporate collage into a work of art. This course is ideal for beginners and for more experienced painters and is an exciting way to develop your interest in artistic and creative pursuits. A list of materials will be supplied before the course starts. (course material approx $100)
Tutor Karen Baker
Learn fundamental skills and techniques such as contour line, positive and negative space, light and shade and perspective accompanied with an introduction to painting media. This course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to begin making your own pictures.
Tutor Zoe Wiseman/Susan Heine (Term 1)
Fee $ 30 per term
This informal class offers students the chance to use skills and techniques previously learned to create pictures with confidence at their own pace. Set topics are introduced enabling students to work with a variety of media to make their own pictures. Once a month (first Thursday of the month), students will have an opportunity to have their work evaluated by an experienced art tutor -these dates to be confirmed by the tutor. This class only open to previous Wednesday and Thursday mornings students with Judith Hitchings. Check with office re starting dates each term.