Art and Design Terms 1 and 2 2010

 

 

Drawing for the Raw Beginner

Margaret Elliot
A back-to-basics course for those who always wanted to know how to draw but never had the chance to learn. Absolutely no art experience necessary. Bring HB, 2B and 4B pencils, A3 sketchpad, 40cm ruler and an eraser. Other materials will cost approximately $10.

6000

10 Feb - 3 March

$100

Room: D219

Wednesday

7.30-9.30

4 weeks

6001

5  -  26 May

$100

Room: D219

Wednesday

7.30-9.30

4 weeks
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Drawing for the Raw Beginner  - Next Step

Margaret Elliot
Extend your basic skills in the Next Step course. Bring HB, 2B and 4B pencils, A3 sketchpad, 40cm ruler and an eraser. Other materials will cost approximately $20. For those who have completed the beginners' course or have some basic drawing experience.

6004

1  - 22 June

$100

Room: D219

Tuesday

7.30-9.30

4 weeks
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Life Drawing - Absolute Beginners

Jo Thapa
Do you have trouble drawing and painting people? Gain confidence in this fun introductory course that will see you improving your observational and drawing skills by learning drawing fundamentals and experimenting with new and interesting media. Bring two large bulldog clips or masking tape and an A2 sketch pad, 4B pencil, rubber and conte charcoal to the first session (approximate cost $30) - additional materials may also be required.

6006

CANCELLED

$195

Room: S204

Tuesday

6.00-9.00

5 weeks
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Life Drawing - With Accuracy and Creativity

 Jo Thapa
Build on your skill base with this intermediate-level course that concentrates on those difficult areas of drawing a model from life, including the head, hands and feet, while retaining the spontaneity and passion that makes life drawing a fun and inspiring practice. Bring two large bulldog clips or masking tape and an A2 sketch pad, 4B pencil, rubber and conte charcoal to the first session (approximate cost $30) - additional materials may also be required.
NOTE:  the dates and time for this course differs from that advertised in some publications.

6008

4 May -1 June

$195

Room: S204

Tuesday

6.00-9.00

5 weeks
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Visual Diary for Travellers

Margaret Elliot
Compile a unique personal record of your travels and experiences with rapid drawing and painting techniques using portable and unobtrusive materials. Covers contour and tonal drawing, basic watercolour techniques and the use of pastels. List of materials required (approximate cost $60) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

6013

15 May

$75

Room: D219

Saturday

9.30-4.00

1 day
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Watercolours

Kay Paget
An introduction to materials and methods of traditional watercolour, focusing on the various ways of applying paint and choosing suitable subject matter. List of materials required (approximate cost $60) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

6016

10 Feb - 31 March

$165

Room: D224

Wednesday

7.30-9.30

 8 weeks
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Painting in Acrylics - Beginners

Anne Waters
Learn the basics of colour mixing, painting techniques, basic printing and the use of texture. List of materials required (approximate cost $50) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

6018

9 Feb - 2 March

$95

Room: D219

Tuesday

5.30-7.30

4 weeks
6019 6 - 27 May $95 Room: D224 Thursday 7.30-9.30 4 weeks
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Painting in Acrylics - Next Step

Anne Waters
Build on from the beginners' course and focus on a variety of working methods and the use of colour and design. List of materials required (approximate cost $50) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

6022

9 - 30 March

$95

Room: D219

Tuesday

5.30-7.30

4 weeks
6023 3 - 24 June $95

Room: D224

 Thursday 7.30-9.30 4 weeks
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Oil Painting Workshop - Landscape

Shona Harris
Take home a beautiful painting at the end of each beginner's “step-by-step" workshop. All equipment supplied but bring your lunch (and a cup for tea or coffee). 

6038

6 March

$85

Room: D224

Saturday

9.30-2.30

1 day
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Oil Painting Workshop - Seascape

Shona Harris
Take home a beautiful painting at the end of each beginner's “step-by-step" workshop. All equipment supplied but bring your lunch (and a cup for tea or coffee). 

6040

20 March

$85

Room: D224

Saturday

9.30-2.30

1 day
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Oil Painting Workshop - Floral

Shona Harris
Take home a beautiful painting at the end of each beginner's “step-by-step" workshop. All equipment supplied but bring your lunch (and a cup for tea or coffee). 

6042

15 May

$85

Room: D224

Saturday

9.30-2.30

1 day
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Oil Painting Workshop - Abstract

Shona Harris
Take home a beautiful painting at the end of each beginner's “step-by-step" workshop. All equipment supplied but bring your lunch (and a cup for tea or coffee). 

6044

12 June

$85

Room: D224

Saturday

9.30-2.30

1 day
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Oil Painting


An introduction to oil painting for those with some drawing and painting experience. Learn more about mixing colours, paint and glaze application (smooth and textured) and painting a life model. Model fee included in the course fee. List of materials required (approximate cost $80) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

6046

CANCELLED

$95

Room: D219

Thursday

5.30-7.30

4 weeks
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Flax Weaving Workshop

Gina Solomona
Come on to our Marae to learn the traditional skills of flax weaving and the tikanga around it. Powhiri at 9.00am on the first Sunday - please be on time. List of materials required will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed (approximate cost $20). Tea and coffee provided but bring your lunch.

6048

7 and 14 March

$140

Room: Marae

Sunday

9.00-4.00

2 weeks
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Bone Carving

Davey McGhie
Learn techniques that will enable you to carve bone into both traditional and modern pieces - no previous experience required. Additional materials may cost up to $40.

6026

CANCELLED

$180

Room: TCW

Thursday

7.30-9.30

8 weeks
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Silver Clay Jewellery

Ruth O'Grady
Learn how to size and make a ring using silver clay and another item of your choice, e.g. earrings or a brooch and fire and finish them on the day. Bring cash (up to $75) to pay the tutor directly for your materials on the day.

The Wellington High School  course is full but a similar course is on offer at Newlands College on Sunday 21 February (Code N7024).

6032

27 March         FULL

$65

Room: D219

Saturday

9.30-2.30

1 day
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Mosaic Design

Discover the delights of mosaic design and learn how to use materials such as broken tiles, china, shells and pebbles to make a mosaic frame, pot plant holder or simple object of your choice. List of materials and tools required (approximate cost $45) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

Please note that the tutor for the Mosaic courses is no longer Diane Toscano.

6034

CANCELLED

$95

Room: D219

Thursday

5.30-7.30

4 weeks

6035

4 - 25 May

$95

Room: D219

Tuesday

7.30-9.30

4 weeks
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Drawing Workshop (Newlands College)

Margaret Elliot
Develop your drawing skills and your creativity as you learn about observation, composition, line, tone and more. Bring a 2B pencil and A4 plain paper and lunch.

N7000

28 February

$65

Room: L1

Sunday

9.30-2.30

1 day

N7001

23 May

$65

Room: L2

Sunday

9.30-2.30

1 day
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Watercolours Workshop (Newlands College)

Margaret Elliot
An introduction to the watery world of watercolours! Learn the basic skills to get you started in watercolour painting. List of materials required (approximate cost $40) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

N7004

CANCELLED

$65

Room: L1

Sunday

9.30-2.30

1 day

N7005

13 June

$65

Room: L1

SUnday

9.30-2.30

1 day
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Patchwork (Newlands College)

Lynette Giblett
Experiment with patchwork techniques and enjoy creating a visual symphony of perfection! For both beginners and more experienced crafters. Bring your sewing machine and ideas for projects. List of initial materials required (approximate cost $70) will be sent out before the course starts.

N7008

CANCELLED

$165

Room: LSC1

Wednesday

6.30-8.30

8 weeks

N7009

5 May - 23 June

$165

Room: LSC1

Wednesday

6.30-8.30

8 weeks
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Felt Making for Fun (Newlands College)

Vicki Irons
Learn the basics of felt making and walk away with your very own scarf. All materials included in course fee but please bring a bucket and lunch.

N7012

CANCELLED

$85

Room: L1

Sunday

9.30-3.30

1 day
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Felt Making - Lumps and Bumps (Newlands College)

Vicki Irons
A next-step for those who have attended a basic felt making course, where you will make your own stylised hat. All materials included in course fee but please bring a bucket and lunch.

N7014

20 June

$85

Room: L1

Sunday

9.30-3.30

1 day
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Leadlighting (Newlands College)

Greg Brough
Bring along your project ideas and learn the techniques of glass cutting and making stained glass panels. Suitable for both beginners and those with previous knowledge. Materials cost dependant on size of project and coloured glass content.

N7016

10 Feb - 31 March

$165

Room: T4

Wednesday

7.00-9.00

8 weeks

N7017

5 May - 23 June

$165

Room: T4

Wednesday

7.00-9.00

8 weeks
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Limestone Carving with Oamaru Stone (Newlands College)

Barry Te Whatu
A one day workshop where you will complete at least one carving. You must provide your own dust mask, safety glasses and old clothing to work in. A charge for tools ($5) and stone ($6-25 - depending on size) payable to tutor.

N7020

21 February FULL

$85

Room: T4

Sunday

9.30-4.30

1 day
N7021 16 May $85 Room: T4 Sunday 9.30-4.30 1 day
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Silver Clay Jewellery - Beginners (Newlands College)

Maureen Kemp
Make a ring, pendant or earrings using silver clay and add your own designs. Bring cash (up to $75) to pay the tutor directly for your materials on the day.

N7024

21 February

$65

Room: LSC2

Sunday

9.30-3.30

1 day
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Enamelling and Resin on Silver Clay Jewellery (Newlands College)

Maureen Kemp
Build on the skills learned in the beginners' workshop and create your own unique design, then use enamel or quick-set resin to add colour to your piece(s). Bring cash (up to $75) to pay the tutor directly for your materials on the day. Note: You must have completed the beginners' course first.

N7026

CANCELLED

$65

Room: LSC2

Sunday

9.30-3.30

1 day
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