Creative Matters Christmas and Summer Holiday programme for Children
Christmas Workshops
Info and Bookings at: www.creativematters.co.nz/holiday-workshops-for-children.html
Advent Calendar Making
Saturday December 1st
Design and create a funky, modern advent calendar like you've never seen before. Help your family count down all those days 'til Christmas! Treats for each day included!
10am - 2pm for children/teens aged 8 - 14
$70, including all materials
Christmas Present Making Workshops
December 19 -21
Design and create a unique Christmas present specially for a chosen loved one.
Decorative Wooden Spoons
Wednesday December 19th
Painted Nikau Husks
Thursday December 20th
Outdoor Garden Poles
Friday December 21st
Summer Holiday Workshops
January 23rd - February 1st
9am-3pm
$80
Painted and Printed Paper Animals
Wednesday January 23rd
Read and be inspired by the colourful illustrations in Eric Carle's books and create your own animals, birds, dinosaurs and/or reptiles, complete with moving parts, out of hand painted and printed papers and card.
Scratch and Paint Silhouettes
Thursday January 24th
Inspired by NZ artist Tanya Blong (and one of our very own Creative Matters tutors!) explore and experiment with silhouettes, landscape ideas, symbols and themes. Create a beautiful, large artwork using a combination of sgraffito and painting.
Funky Foto Frames
Friday January 25th
Using artists Jason Woodside and Romero Britto as a reference, create 2 amazing photo frames for your wall or as a gift. Explore shape, pattern, colour, composition and design in the coolest ways ever. Bring two favourite images/photographs to put inside!
Abstract Landscapes
Tuesday January 29th
Canadian artist Ted Harrison's distinctive style of painting is both colourful and sophisticated yet retains an innocent charm, and appeals to young and old alike. Using images of local Auckland landscapes, creating a large oil pastel, crayon relief and dye work using flat colour and outlined shapes and adding ideas of your own
Birds of Paper
Wednesday January 30th
Learn about and experiment with a whole lot of cool paper cutting and combining techniques to create the coolest ever 3D birds, realistic or imagained, out of coloured paper, card and recycled objects such as cardboard rolls, buttons, fabric and magazines.
Recycled Bottle Christmas Wreath
Thursday January 31st
Inspired by the beautiful giant flowers created by US glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, construct and paint flowers and leaves out of recycled plastic bottles to form a unique flower wreath for your front door this Christmas. Santa will love it!
Bust out those City Shapes
Friday February 1st
Explore shape, line, colour, composition, watercolour and ink painting techniques inspired by the wonderful abstract city works of Fernand Leger, and create a vibrant imagined city painting with an abstract twist.
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Portrait Revolution
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Evan Woodruffe is well respected for his indepth technical knowledge, with over 25 years’ experience of professionally researching artists’ materials. Evan has a MFA (1st Class Honours) from Elam, University of Auckland, and an extensive exhibition and award history.
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Fluid Acrylics Demonstration - with Evan Woodruffe
Date: Saturday 18th November Time: 1.30pm - 3pm Cost: Free Artist Evan Woodruffe presents a 90 minute demonstration of liquid & fluid acrylics, showing how these modern paints offer the most versatile way of using colour. With an assortment of different painting applications, including specialist brushes and refillable markers, Evan also demonstrates which acrylic painting mediums and surfaces lend themselves to a quick, smooth, and luscious painting process. This is a perfect opportunity to see what the materials of today can offer your painting practice! To confirm your spot please contact us by email or via our Facebook event page. Feel free to join us on the day too. |
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Carving Workshop - Youth
Date: Term 4 Time: Saturday 21st October - 16th December (9 weeks) FREE (11 – 16yo) Take part in a series of free carving workshops, culminating in a collaborative instillation of carved relief works based on the theme 'Native New Zealand'. The artform will be Maori inspired in a contemporary context. Workshops will be held on Saturdays over a 9-week period in Term 4, 2017. We invite submissions from youth aged 11 – 16. Applicants will be selected based on their submissions. Download the Submission Form here or available at the arts centre. |
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Poetry Meets Art Workshop - with Claire Delaney
Date: Friday 25th August Time: 11am - 1pm FREE (spaces are limited and bookings are essential) Celebrate national poetry day by creating a 'Book Spine' poem at Kumeu library. Then join artist Claire Delaney and use your printed poem to create a beautiful mixed media artwork to take home with you. Stage 1 - Create your poem at Kumeu library Stage 2 - Come over to Kumeu Arts Centre and turn your printed text into a mixed media artwork. You do not need to attend both but you will need a printed poem to attend this workshop. Contact us to ensure you get a spot as spaces are limited and bookings are essential. |
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Encaustic Painting - Two Day Workshop with Nicki Stewart Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th August 2017 10am - 4pm $250 per person A two-day workshop with a thorough introduction to the basics of working with wax. Includes: - Introduction to materials, grounds and preparation - Mediums and paints - Layering, fusing, blending, drawing, embedding, incising and collage. Various tools and techniques will be used allowing participants to complete several pieces by the end of the weekend. These 2 days of playing with wax will consist of demonstrations as well as hands on painting and experimenting, with plenty of time to explore, ask questions and develop a strong sense of what is possible with this exciting medium. All materials provided. Contact: Nicki Stewart E: nickistewart@waxworksencaustics.co.nz T: 06 3086598 / 021 1886439 W: www.waxworksencaustics.co.nz |
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Create a personalized art journal with Julie Moselen
Date: Thurs 20 July Times: 10-3 Cost: $45 Ages: 7+ yrs In this class children will create their very own beautiful art journal using traditional book binding techniques. They will also have the opportunity to decorate it using stamps, stencils, paints and punches. By the end of this fun workshop you will have produced a journal to take home with you. Note# All materials will be provided Booking and Information: Contact Julie Moselen Email: juliemoselen@xtra.co.nz Tel: 021-208-3714 |
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Street art and stencils with Jason X
Date: Thursday 13 July Times: 10-3 Cost: $65 Ages: 13-17 yrs Learn street art, history, theory and techniques with artist jason x. gain some mean tips on how to Cut your own stencils and how to apply them to create cool art works. By the end of this awesome workshop you will have made a tee-shirt and a 2.d image to take home. Note# you must bring a tee-shirt or top to spray your design onto Bookings and information: thetinshed@clear.net.nz Or Tel: (09) 412 9480 |
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NCEA Photography Level 2&3 Support workshop
Date: Mon 10 July Times: 10-3 Cost: $80 For: NCEA STUDENTS Do you want to achieve Excellence on your photography boards? We can help with: • Understanding Criteria • Ideas to help you progress • Technical support in Lightroom and Photoshop We have a team of 3 experienced tutors to support you. Tutor 1: Gail Stent (APSNZ) – Gail is a professional photographer and A teacher who specializes in Lightroom and Photoshop. www.gailstentphotography.com Tutor 2: Jago Neal – Jago has over five years’ experience teaching NCEA photography. In 2016 80% of his students gained Merit or Excellence endorsements at Level 2&3. www.facebook.com/jagoneaLartist Tutor 3: Owen Paton – Owen is your student mentor. Owen gained Excellence last year in Level 3 Photography. Since leaving school Owen has gone on to have a successful exhibition of photography. NOTE# You must have a laptop with P.S and or Lightroom to attend this class. Bookings and information: thetinshed@clear.net.nz Or Tel: (09) 412 9480 |
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Half-day Clay Class with Victoria Walker
Date:Tues 11 July Times: 1-3p.m Cost: $30 For: All ages Come and join the fun in this friendly, hands-on class and take home an awesome clay creation. Bookings and Information - Contact Victoria Tel: 021 123 6046 Email: ceramiczz@xtra.co.nz |
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Full-day Clay & Mosaic class with Victoria Walker
Date: Monday 17 July Times: 10-3p.m Cost: $50 For: All ages Turn your ideas into funky 3.D objects using clay and moasics to make artworks you’ll be proud of. Bookings and Information - Contact Victoria Tel: 021 123 6046 Email: ceramiczz@xtra.co.nz |
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3.D Card Making with Marian
Date: Friday 14 July Times: 1-3p.m Cost: $30 For: 7-11 yrs Make lovely pop-up cards. Marian has lots of ideas to share with you! Bookings and Information Contact Marian on: (09) 412-9645 Or Email: jedda.h@xtra.co.nz |
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Henna painting with - Rama Goyal
Wednesday the 25th of January 2016, 10a.m-2p.m $50 including materials 'Summer time is perfect for Henna body art! Join me for a workshop of Henna fun, Learn how to draw traditional designs and how to apply them to your skin for lovely temporary body art. Henna paste is homemade by me and 100% natural. All participants will get an extra henna cone to take home.' Bookings: ramapriyagoyal@gmail.com |
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Drawing and Painting Art Class with Eion Bryant
Friday 20th January 2017: 10am - 3pm $45 including all materials With step-by-step guidance from artist Eion Bryant children will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting, learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused. For children aged 7-12 yrs. Bookings: email eion@eionbryant.com Phone - 09 483 6703 |
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Full-day Moasaic and Clay Class with Victoria Walker
Thursday 19th January 2017: 10am-3pm $50 including all materials, firing and finishes. Come and join an exciting class for all ages learning how to do a fun mosaic piece. We will also be able to make a clay creature in the afternoon. These classes have filled quickly so book early. Bookings: email ceramiczz@xtra.co.nz Mob - 021 123 6046 |
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Half-day Clay Class with Victoria Walker
Monday 16th January 2017: 1pm - 3pm Monday the 23rd January 2017 : 1pm-3pm Tuesday the 24th January 2017: 1pm-3pm $30 including all materials Come and join a friendly clay class for all ages with Victoria. We will use easy clay studio working equipment to build fun pots, sculptures or clever wall hangings for your garden or room. Or you may like to make gifts for friends and family. These classes have filled quickly so book early. Bookings: email ceramiczz@xtra.co.nz Mob - 021 123 6046 |
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Card Making Workshops
Friday the 2nd and Saturday the 3rd December 2016 10am - 4pm Back by popular demand, these workshop are more than just card making, it is a feast for any creative soul! Create exquisite hand made cards using stamps, stencils, cutters and gold leaf and then make beautiful hand made envelopes to match. All materials provided. Cost for one day is $80 or two days $140 For bookings contact Julie 0212083714 juliemoselen@xtra.co.nz |
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Encaustic Painting - Two Day Workshop
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th October 2016 10am - 4pm $250 per person A two-day workshop with a thorough introduction to the basics of working with wax. Includes: - Introduction to materials, grounds and preparation - Mediums and paints - Layering, fusing, blending, drawing, embedding, incising and collage. Various tools and techniques will be used allowing participants to complete several pieces by the end of the weekend. These 2 days of playing with wax will consist of demonstrations as well as hands on painting and experimenting, with plenty of time to explore, ask questions and develop a strong sense of what is possible with this exciting medium. All materials provided. Bring: Any collage materials you might like to include in your work ... paper, fabric, buttons, stamps, photos, laser prints (in reverse if you want them coming out the right way round or have text), objects for embedding (Note: any foliage or organic matter needs to be dry) and any dry mediums you might like to try - soft oil pastels, oil sticks, pan pastels, metallic pigments, ... the limit is your imagination. An apron, notebook and pen Contact: Nicki Stewart E: nickistewart@waxworksencaustics.co.nz T: 06 3086598 / 021 1886439 W: www.waxworksencaustics.co.nz |
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Patterns – Printmaking Workshops
Two days of printmaking workshops at Kumeu Arts Centre. Friday the 14th October or Saturday the 15th October 2016, 10am – 4pm For beginners to intermediates. Come along and learn a variety of techniques including relief printing, mono printing and various others. We will explore patterns inspired by nature and art from around the world. You will use this inspiration and your own creativity to produce a unique pattern and artworks. $90 per person per day. Bookings essential For further information and bookings contact Julie Moselen on 021-208-3714 or email juliemoselen@xtra.co.nz |
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Botanical Illustration for Beginners - Drawing and Painting Bulbs & Spring Flowers
Date: Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd October Time: 9.30-4.30pm Cost: $150 Min 2 Max 8, Booking essential Have you ever looked at Redoute's roses, or Rory McEwen's leaf portraits and wished you could draw like that? Or perhaps you would just love to be able to draw the never ending bounty Mother Nature provides us with! Well, come to my workshop and start on an inspiring journey. I promise that you will never look at tulips in your garden the same again! Over the 2 days you will learn how to accurately draw a tulip in graphite pencil, pen and ink and watercolour in the traditional botanical illustration style. Day 1 - you will learn how to produce an accurately measured line drawing, use continuous tone to make a tonal drawing, as well as learn how to use stipple and crosshatch in ink to create a freer but still accurate drawing. Day 2 - you will be transferring your drawn image to watercolour paper, learning about properties of watercolour, colour mixing, painting with a limited palette, and using 'wet in wet' and 'dry brush' techniques to start a watercolour painting. Materials list on request or extra $10 for materials. Please supply your own brushes. Morning and afternoon tea provided, please bring your own lunch. For more information or to book, please contact Lesley Alexander on : ph 412 2189 evenings or 021 1617070 or email lesley.alexander.smith@gmail.com |
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Etching workshop with Amber Emm
Friday the 19th August 2016, 9am - 3pm $70 per person (including materials) Learn how to make and print an etching, all materials provided. Bookings essential, attendee numbers limited to ten. Lunch provided Bookings: Ph Amber 416-9263 or 021-201-3204 or emmt@vodafone.co.nz Due to popular demand a second workshop has now been added, Saturday the 20th August 2016, same details as above |
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Colour Mixing Workshop
Watercolours/Acrylics and Oils 9am - 3pm $60 per person Friday the 20th May 2016 Colour Theory Get the practical skills to mix your own colour to match your work A very useful class. Bring your own brushes and paints, and either a canvas board or pad (A3 size). Amber will provide lunch, tea and coffee. Limited numbers, so please get in quick for bookings. Bookings: Ph Amber 416-9263 or 021-201-3204 or emmt@vodafone.co.nz |
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Randall Froude Painting Demonstration Day
Saturday April 9th, 2016 9am - 4pm at Kumeu Arts Centre Randall Froude is one of NZ’s most accomplished and successful artists—both creatively and commercially. Froude, trained at Elam, is a multi-faceted artist who handles with elegance & assurance a wide range of techniques, medium, style & subject. But his instinct is for the natural world, & his work most commonly ranges in style between breath-taking realism & a South Seas brand of impressionism. He has been called the ‘Monet’ of the South Pacific. Froude is based in the South Island but otherwise spends much of his time traveling in his personal mission to help others release their artistic gifts. What happens on the day: Randall will complete a painting from start to finish in oils. He will demonstrate many techniques, skills and tips acquired over 77 years of painting most of those professionally. While painting Randall will discuss techniques and answer questions and you are most welcome to take photos or video to document his process. We will stop for coffee and lunch breaks. Tea/Coffee will be provided but please supply your own lunch. Bring along your camera or device as photographs are permitted. You are also welcome to bring along a notebook for any note taking. Cost of the day: $70.00 Payment must be made at time of booking For bookings please contact Nolene Phone: 09 416-5732 or 0220-931761 Email: kiwiajusta@hotmail.com |