Workshops
DECEMBER
Palette Knife Oil Painting Workshop “Sunflowers”
with Diana Peel
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Saturday the 2nd of December 2023
10am-2pm Cost: $165 - includes all materials: easel, paints, 35/45cm canvas, palette knives, cloth, and solvents. Discover your artistic potential and create stunning oil paintings with the palette knife under the expert guidance of Diana Peel. No previous art experience required! As part of the introduction to the palette knife painting technique, Diana will showcase her own works and discuss the materials and tools used in this art form. You will:
What to bring: Apron, old shirt or old clothes is advised as we will be working with oil paints. BOOK directly through dianapeel@live.com WORKSHOPS — Diana Peel Fine Art For information on Diana Peel and her art practice check out our 'Meet the tutors' page HERE |
Tipple and Dabble - the cherry on top
With Amber Emm
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Friday the 8th of December 2023
7-9pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts $50 each BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now. BOOK NOW - Call or text Amber 021-201-3204 or email emmt@xtra.co.nz Note - The image shown may not be the painting you will create. |
FEBUARY 2024
Cold wax medium painting 3-Day workshop
with Janet Mazenier
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Saturday 17th to Monday 19th of February 2024
10am-4pm each day Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts $310 - includes all materials Cold wax painting is a fun way to paint – over these 3-days, you will find new ways of expression by incorporating drawing, mono-printing, texture and other techniques into layers of visual richness. Unlike encaustic, cold wax medium is non-toxic and needs no heat to use. The medium is suitable for all styles - and for all artists - whether beginner or expert. You will come away with knowledge of how to use the medium plus associated media, as well as finished paintings. If you have attended before Janet will work with you to develop your paintings, resolve any problems and help you to move forward. For all bookings and enquiries contact: janet.mazenier@gmail.com Read here for information about Janet. |
Previous Workshops '23
Tipple and Dabble - Pohutukawa Summer
With Amber Emm
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Thursday 2nd of November 2023
7:30-9:30pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now. BOOK NOW - Call or text Amber 021-201-3204 or email emmt@xtra.co.nz Note - The image shown may not be the painting you will create. |
Palette Knife Oil Painting Workshop “Peonies”
with Diana Peel
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Saturday the 18th of November 2023
10am-2pm Upstairs workroom at Kumeu Arts Cost: includes all materials: easel, paints, 35/45cm canvas, palette knives, cloth, and solvents. Discover your artistic potential and create stunning oil paintings with the palette knife under the expert guidance of Diana Peel. No previous art experience required! As part of the introduction to the palette knife painting technique, Diana will showcase her own works and discuss the materials and tools used in this art form. You will:
What to bring: Apron, old shirt or old clothes is advised as we will be working with oil paints. BOOK directly through dianapeel@live.com WORKSHOPS — Diana Peel Fine Art For information on Diana Peel and her art practice check out our 'Meet the tutors' page HERE |
Abstract Painting Workshop
with Kate Hursthouse
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Sunday the 19th of November 2023
1pm - 4pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts Cost: includes all materials This abstract painting workshop is the perfect introduction to abstract art. Come and learn all about colour, mark making, working in a sketchbook and creating small abstract artworks. You will learn to trust the process and not focus on the outcome while you explore new ideas, techniques and materials. This process is relaxing, freeing and therapeutic. Beginner to intermediate you will come away with new ideas and techniques to incorporate into your own work. You will create a series of small abstract artworks on paper and a small abstract artwork on canvas. "The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." - Pablo Picasso What to bring: Apron, old shirt or old clothes is advised as we will be working with inks and fluid paints. All other materials supplied. To book your spot - click HERE. Click here to read about Kate Hursthouse. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateHursthouseArtist Instagram: @katehursthouse Website: www.katehursthouse.com |
2-day Professional Development Glaze Workshop
Facilitated by Karuna Douglas
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Sunday 1 October & Sunday 8 October
10am-4pm Are your glaze options holding you and your work back? Are you seeking to express your glaze voice but don’t know how or where to start? Are you a budding pottery artist who wants to take your passion to the next level? Or maybe you’ve just lost your glaze mojo? Guided by a glaze mistress, you will explore the magical world of colour development in this 2-day hands-on professional development workshop. Suitable for beginner through to experienced clay practitioners. Day 1 participants will make glazes from scratch, and then, using their test tiles, they will create colour line, cross and triaxial blends. *Note: The methodology taught is applicable to any firing range. Day 2 consists of a seminar on glaze journalling followed by group analysis of the 100’s of fired tests. What you are required to bring to class:
Insta: @karunadouglasceramics or FB: Karuna Douglas |
DIY Natural Skincare - Beginners
With Linda Watson
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Sunday the 15th of October 2023
10am to 12:30pm Pod Workroom Come and join me for a morning of making natural skincare, using only natural, safe, environmentally friendly ingredients. You will learn how to make, and take home, your very own: massage bars, delicious smelling mocha scrub, relaxing bath salts and your own bespoke roller perfume. You will also have a better understanding of essential oils, their properties and uses… with lots of great recipe ideas too! All ingredients included, as well as tea and bikkies. BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE For any questions, please contact Linda on 021 858 935 |
Tipple and Dabble - Love Knot
With Amber Emm
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Thursday 19th of October 2023
7:30-9:30pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now. BOOK NOW - Call or text Amber 021-201-3204 or email emmt@xtra.co.nz Note - The image shown may not be the painting you will create. |
Recycle for a Better Tomorrow
with Natalia Fuentes
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SEMINAR - POD GALLERY
Saturday 23rd of September 2023 2 pm - 3 pm COST: FREE Are you interested in giving your plastic waste a new life? Join Natalia Fuentes in this workshop where she will teach you how to recycle plastic and utilise it for 3D printing. By transforming waste through shredding and extrusion, you can create material suitable for 3D printing. With a 3D pen, you will learn to turn your own recycled plastic into unique creations. This workshop helps reduce waste and empowers you with valuable skills to repurpose plastic sustainably. Let's give our plastic waste a new life together! FOR MORE ON NATALIE VISIT: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinsconnectionnz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twinsconnection/ Website: https://twinsconnection.co.nz/ |
Printmaking Experience Workshop
Facilitated by Willy Coenradi
Enjoy a rare opportunity to have a unique experience printing your own art work on an antique Columbian Iron Hand Press.
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Saturday 9th of September 2023
9:30 am - 4:30pm Morning at Kumeu Arts - Afternoon at Willy’s Helensville Print Shop Limited to 3 participants This intimate experience workshop is both practical and informative. Spend the morning creating your own linocut at Kumeu Arts under the supervision of award-winning letterpress printer Willy Coenradi. After lunch travel to his workshop in Helensville for a guided tour of his vintage letterpress equipment collection. Learn about the history and workings of the Columbian Iron Hand Press as Willy demonstrates how to set up your own linocut. What’s included: Each participant will be able to print up to 15 copies of their linocut artwork on the Columbian press. Your tutor will print one copy of your artwork on A4 handmade paper for you to take home, ready for framing. An ‘action photo’ of participants printing on the press is printed on A4 photo paper as a memory of the day and included in their unique package to take home. Please bring:
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Canvas Framing & Stretching Workshop
Facilitated by Tanya Blong
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Sunday 10th of September 2023
10 am - 12:45 pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts Save dollars and learn the skills, tools and knowledge you need to stretch your own canvases and make your own floating frames. Hands on fun and guided learning, you will come away with an 8" x 10" canvas and frame to fit. To Bring:
TO BOOK : www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/stretching-your-own-canvas-and-framing-workshop/auckland/kumeu Contact Tanya: tahns_on2wheels@yahoo.com Website: www.tanyablong.com You can read about Tanya and other tutors HERE |
Studio Photography 101
with Charlotte E. Johnson
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Sunday 17th of September 2023
9am-4pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts Learn everything you need to know about setting up your own studio space in a friendly and relaxed environment with helpful demonstrations. There is no requirement for you to own any studio equipment or have your own studio space to attend this workshop. Whilst this event is geared towards portrait setups, it will also be useful for other studio setups such as product photography. Teaching will be a mix of presentation, discussion, and practical hands-on training. All levels of photography experience are welcome to attend. At the end of the workshop, you will understand:
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Limited places available, book now to secure your spot! BOOK HERE For more information contact Charlotte at: cej.prophoto@gmail.com |
Talk to Your Art
Facilitated by Mette Hay
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Sunday 17th September 2023
9:30 am – 12:30 pm Upstairs Workroom at Kumeu Arts As artists, we often think our art should speak for itself, but it often doesn't. As humans, we love a good story; we want to know where things come from, how they were made, who made them and why. In this fun, interactive and collaborative workshop, we will explore new ways to think, talk and write about our artistic practices. You will produce your own well-crafted Artist Bio or Artist Statement that speaks to your practice. What to bring: - laptop or notebook for writing - enthusiasm - all other materials provided :-) TO BOOK: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/talk-to-your-art-writing-your-artist-statement/auckland/kumeu or contact Mette at: StudioMetteHay@gmail.com mettehay.com |
Pronto Printmaking, for people who love to draw
with Valerie Cuthbert
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Saturday 23rd September 2023
10 am – 12 pm Upstairs Workroom at Kumeu Arts What to expect: We will draw onto A6 or A5 pieces of pronto paper with a ballpoint pen or a sharpie, either freehand or by tracing an image, inking up, then printing through the press onto dampened paper. Each person will have access to 3 – 4 pieces of an A4-sized piece of Pronto paper in total with either 4 or 3 drawings, (depending on the size of their images) printed in different coloured printing inks. These may be in the format of cards. What’s included: I will have how-to notes for everyone on each part of the printing process, including clean up as we will be using oil based ink. What to Bring: Please bring a selection of ballpoints of different colours, some sharpies of varying thicknesses, and wear old clothing and/or a full apron. Bring a selection of line drawings up to A5 in size to copy. To Book: Phone: 0210567362 email: valeriecuthbert@xtra.co.nz More Info about the tutor visit: Instagram: @valerie.cuthbert @predatorfree.exhibition website: www.valcuthbert.com |
Canvas Framing & Stretching Workshop
Facilitated by Tanya Blong
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Sunday 23rd of July 2023
10 am - 12:30pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts Save dollars and learn the skills, tools and knowledge you need to stretch your own canvases and make your own floating frames. Hands on fun and guided learning, you will come away with an 8" x 10" canvas and frame to fit. To Bring:
TO BOOK : Stretch Your Own Canvas and Framing Workshop - Auckland - Eventfinda |
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Tipple and Dabble
With Amber Emm Thursday 4th of May 2023 7:30-9:30pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now. BOOK NOW - Ph Amber 021-201-3204 or email Amber emmt@xtra.co.nz Note - The image shown may not be the painting you will create. |
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Contemporary Colour Workshop
Facilitated by Tanya Blong Sunday 7th May 2023 10 am - 1pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts Celebrate contemporary colour in this informative and playful painting workshop - explore and understand colour bias to assist in mixing successful colours. We look at value and the use of non - representational colour, through to playing with a modern take on underpainting. Through looking at contemporary examples, we create studies using acrylic paint, a variety of tools and different techniques. Beginners will come away with a good understanding and inspiration of how to use colour in their work, while intermediate painters will refresh their knowledge, be inspired and innovated. TO BOOK CLICK HERE Contact Tanya for all queries: tanyablongartworks@gmail.com Website: www.tanyablong.com Image © Tanya Blong - The Bather |
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Colour Strategy Workshop
Facilitated by Tanya Blong Sunday 21st of May 2023 10 am - 1pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts Colour is one of the most powerful tools of communication. In this hands-on workshop, we will look to the modern masters and their contemporary counterparts to learn how to decode the colour systems used in their paintings. Understanding how we can create and shape a mood or atmosphere by using these systems, we can see how they might fit into our own work. For beginner to intermediate we will create studies using acrylic paint, looking at a number of artists, including the harmonies of Milton Avery or Gauguin’s complimentary pops. Booking link: Colour Strategy - Auckland - Eventfinda Contact Tanya for any queries: tanyablongartworks@gmail.com Website: www.tanyablong.com |
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Textile arts: Fabric Bowls
With Magdalena Urbankova Come and spend the day learning how to make these colourful fabric coiled bowls. Starting with a basic flat shape, that can serve as a place mat or coasters, you will progress to a shaped bowl. This workshop explores colour as well as new techniques that you can use at home. Bring along your sewing machine, a zigzag foot (if you have one) extension cord, fabric scissors, glue stick, and a small towel. A range of fabrics, cord and thread will be provided. Skills handy to have: - intermediate sewing level - familiarity with zig-zag stitch sewing For more information and bookings email: mu@urbanek.info Discover more about Magdalena, and other Kumeu Arts tutors here or through her website |
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Boho Earring Jewellery Workshop
With Susie Cropper BOHO EARRINGS & MORE... You will be guided on design and making techniques to produce your own selection of earrings. This 2-hour workshop allows plenty of time to make other jewellery as well. You will be using a colourful selection of vintage and upcycled materials. Gather your friends and come and create! Bring a friend and share the time together. No experience necessary... Limited places available To book CLICK HERE Email Susie susie@susiecropper.com |
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Tipple and Dabble
With Amber Emm Various dates 7:30-9:30pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now. BOOK NOW - Ph Amber 021-201-3204 or email Amber emmt@xtra.co.nz Note - The image shown may not be the painting you will create. |
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Tipple and Dabble
Thursday 23rd March 2023 7:30-9:30pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now. BOOK NOW - Ph Amber 021-201-3204 or email Amber emmt@xtra.co.nz |
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Explore Mark-Making
With Sally Cole Saturday 25th March 2023 10 am - 2:00 pm Spend four hours with UK abstract landscape painter, Sally Cole. sallycoleartist.co.uk "Working outside in the land is the source of inspiration for my paintings and monotypes." During the workshop we will discover fresh ways of mark making in response to the environment, whilst loosening any expectation of making ‘finished’ drawings. All drawings and paintings need to start with observation, so we will spend the first 1/2 an hour making marks in front of a ‘still life’ construction. We will use a variety of tools, feathers, sticks, grass, anything that excites and produces marks that interest and reveals something of the landscape. Bring your own tools if you have something you love to work with. Our medium will be ink and charcoal, come prepared to make a “mess”. Weather permitting, we will be working outside, so please bring raincoats! Bring a picnic, we will break for lunch. Paper, ink, charcoal will be provided. Max 10 Participants |
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Make and Start a Nature Journaling Sketchbook
With Lesley Alexander Saturday 18th March 10am-3pm or Wednesday 22nd March 10am-3pm Come and make an A5 accordion style sketchbook with a personalised cover and use it to discover your inner nature journalist! In the morning, you will make your sketchbook (all materials are provided, but bring your own if you wish). And after a break for lunch, start your journaling adventure with natural objects found around Kumeu Arts. You will learn what Nature Journaling is about and, using a series of prompts, document your natural finds in words and sketches. For the afternoon you will need to bring – Art materials and equipment such as pencils, fine liner pens, colour pencils or watercolours for working in your journal. There will be some available here to use. And perhaps a rug or chair to use as we will ideally be outside to draw. No experience required. MAX 8 people per workshop |
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Artisan Jewellery Workshop
With Susie Cropper Saturday 11th March 3pm-5pm 2023 Eat Cake, unwind and make your own designer jewellery – what could be better? Susie will take you through the design process to make your own unique piece of jewellery, using a wide variety of beads and other materials. Limited places available Bring your friends and share the time together. No experience necessary... To book CLICK HERE Email Susie susie@susiecropper.com |
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Tipple and Dabble - Stack of Cups
Monday 20th of February 2023 7-9pm Main Workroom at Kumeu Arts BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now. BOOK NOW - Ph Amber 021-201-3204 or email Amber emmt@xtra.co.nz |
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2022 Previous Workshops
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TIPPLE & DABBLE - The Nest
Step-by-step acrylic Painting Workshop With Amber Emm Thursday December 15th 2022 7:15-9:15 pm BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Kumeu Arts All painting materials supplied Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now BOOK NOW - Ph Amber 021-201-3204 |
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EXPRESSIVE DRAWING WITH MIXED MEDIA
2-day WORKSHOP facilitated by Janet Mazenier Saturday & Sunday 26th/27th of November 2022 10am-4pm each day This exciting and fun workshop will explore different methods of drawing, with many different types of media such as pastel, charcoal, pigments, paint and cold wax medium. If you are a beginner this class will get you started, if you are currently drawing and/or painting you will leave the class energised and motivated to incorporate different drawing techniques and media in your work. You will enjoy a deep and collaborative experience at this class. All materials will be provided – just bring an apron/wear old clothes and shoes, and your lunch. To express interest, please email Janet directly – janet.mazenier@gmail.com For more about the tutor, visit www.janetmazenier.com |
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TIPPLE & DABBLE - The Beach
Step-by-step acrylic Painting Workshop With Amber Emm Friday November 18th 2022 7-9pm BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES Kumeu Arts All painting materials supplied Come and destress and enjoy a fun creative night painting or grab a group of friends and make an event of it. You will come away with an acrylic painting all your own. Full step by step instructions by professional artist Amber Emm Grab some friends and make a booking now BOOK NOW - Ph Amber 021-201-3204 |
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Resin Art Workshop
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Contemporary Colour Workshop
Facilitated by Tanya Blong Sunday 30th October 2022 10 am - 1pm Celebrate contemporary colour in this informative and playful painting workshop, explore colour mixing and the use of non representational colour, enhance your paintings with a modern take on underpainting. Through play understand how glazing creates visual layers and depth to your work. Beginner to intermediate you will come away with studies, tools and techniques to incorporate into your own work. Contact Tanya to book tahns_on2wheels@yahoo.com Website: www.tanyablong.com Image © Tanya Blong - The Passage |
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Monoprinting Workshop
with Cindy Scott Saturday 24th September 2022 11-1pm Come and create - Learn 3 different monoprinting processes, using water-based printing ink, card and paper. This two-hour experimental workshop run by Cindy Scott, is part of the Inked - Printmaking Exhibition on in the Pod Gallery at Kumeu Arts from 13th September to Saturday 1st October. Cost: $10 Materials are provided, please bring an apron to wear. To book - Click here - LINK |
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The Macrame Workshop Experience
Facilitated by Ann Byford Sunday 11 September 2022 10 am - 3pm Join with like-minded people to learn the retro craft of macramé knot tying to make three crafted by you projects to take home. We begin with a wall hanging learning up to 8 macrame knots and progress to a plant hanger or macrame covered glass jar, ending with a bit of fun making a kokedama moss ball mini garden. Contact Ann to book 027 2735672 or email ann@annbyfordartist.co.nz |
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Connect to Nature Photography Workshop
Sat June 4th - 10am-12pm 2022 To coincide with their exhibition 'Natural Collaboration' for the Auckland Festival of Photography Gail Stent and Judy Stokes will be running a hands-on photography workshop teaching people to use their camera or camera/phone to connect to nature. Gail and Judy are both experienced teachers. In 2019 they joined together and created Wild Child Photography Weekend workshops which they hold around New Zealand. These workshops are to share their skills with others…and lead their participants back to their own “wild and creative selves”. For bookings please contact Gail Stent: Tel: 021 1182992 or Email: gail.stent@gmail.com Limited spaces Links: Gail Stent Judy Stokes Autumn Honeycomb - Gail Stent and Judy Stokes |
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Macrame Combo Workshop
Sunday 15th May 11 am - 2:30pm 2022 Spend a Sunday learning the retro craft of macramé knot tying to make a Macrame bamboo and cotton cord wall hanging, a jute beaded planter and a Kokedama moss ball mini garden. Limited spaces |
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An Abstract Collage Multiples
Workshop facilitated by Coral Noel Yang Saturday 23rd April 2022 10am-12pm Come and play with paper, fabric, mark making, shapes and create multiple mini works. The process is relaxing, freeing and stimulating, and can help learn about composition and design in a very fun way. This half day experimental workshop run by Coral Noel Yang, is part of the Multiples Alongside Members Only exhibition at Kumeu Arts from 30th March - 23rd April. All materials are supplied Website: Coral Noel Yang Image from ‘Spread your wings Series by Coral Noel Yang 2022 |
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Ceramic Stein Making Workshop
Back by popular demand!
Friday 8th April 6pm-8pm 2022
Come along to Kumeu Arts and create your own personalised stein with ceramics tutor Louise Wild.
During this fun workshop you’ll make a traditional beer mug using basic clay hand-building techniques.
Once your stein is glazed and fired, collect it from Hallertau Brewery in Riverhead to receive your first beer on the house!
All materials provided
Back by popular demand!
Friday 8th April 6pm-8pm 2022
Come along to Kumeu Arts and create your own personalised stein with ceramics tutor Louise Wild.
During this fun workshop you’ll make a traditional beer mug using basic clay hand-building techniques.
Once your stein is glazed and fired, collect it from Hallertau Brewery in Riverhead to receive your first beer on the house!
All materials provided