MONDAYS
U1: Art Break(Untutored)
with Barbara Barrow
Term 3: Fee $73/ Mem $68
Term 4: Fee $75/ Mem $70
An untutored social painting group of like minded artists painting whatever
tickles their fancy. Laughs, help and encouragement flow freely.
Term 3: Monday 19 July - 13 Sept- 9.30-12.30pm
Term 4: Monday 11 Oct - 13 December - 9.30-12.30pm
(Excluding Labour Weekend)
A1: Advanced Printmaking
with Joan Taylor
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
Explore the exciting possibilities of printmaking with an experienced tutor
and fellow students in a workshop environment. This class is designed for
those with printmaking experience.
Term 3: Monday 19 July - 13 Sept- 9.30-12.30pm
Term 4: Monday 11 Oct - 13 December - 9.30-12.30pm
(Excluding Labour Weekend)
A2: Modern Art
with Mike Peebles
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
Abstract, Expressionism and Conceptual Development
Good ideas, shape, form colour and emotion is the formula to producing successful
art. Art should entertain, create objective analysis and enhance its environment.
This course would suit artists motivated to develop new concepts and expand
their artistic abilities.
Term 3: Monday 19 July - 13 Sept- 9.30-12.30pm
Term 4: Monday 11 Oct - 13 December - 9.30-12.30pm
(Excluding Labour Weekend)
A3: Studio Workshops for Oils
with Karl Amundsen
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This class allows participants who already have some experience of painting
in oils to steadily develop their own body of work at their own pace.There
will also be challenging group assignments, designed to make the creative
process more relevant to your everyday image-making.
Term 3: Monday 19 July - 13 Sept- 1-4pm
Term 4: Monday 11 Oct - 13 December - 1-4pm
(Excluding Labour Weekend)
A4: Printmaking for Beginners
with Joan Taylor
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
If you haven’t tried printmaking before this is a wonderful opportunity
to do so. Explore the magic of this medium with an experienced tutor. This
class has been designed for beginners.
Term 3: Monday 19 July - 13 Sept- 1-4pm
Term 4: Monday 11 Oct - 13 December - 1-4pm
(Excluding Labour Weekend)
A5: Monday Pottery Class
with Teresa Watson
Term 3: Fee $150 Mem $135
Term 4: Fee $154/ Mem $138
Make the most of the knowledge and skills this tutor brings to the class.
From professional techniques on the wheel to producing new earthenware glazes.
The Centre has 3 electric kilns, you can use under the guidance of our tutor.
Start experimenting with clay and glazes to produce exciting new work
Term 3: Monday 19 July - 13 Sept- 12.45-3pm
Term 4: Monday 11 Oct - 13 December - 12.45-3pm
(Excluding Labour Weekend)
AE6: Snap Happy: Digital Photography Course
with Cath O’Brien
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
Show others how you see the world around you by exploring your creativity
through photography. We will look at important aspects of photography such
as exposure, composition, colour and image quality. Time will be spent looking
at various photographers, genres and styles of photography such as documentary,
portraiture, landscape, fashion and conceptual photography. We will visit
local scenic spots around Mairangi Bay to take photographs. Thiscourse is
for anyone wanting to explore photography in a supportive environment, those
wanting a refresher courseand/or for artists wanting to develop their art
practice further
through photography. Just bring your camera and wear comfortable shoes!
AE7: Life Drawing
with Karl Amundsen
Term 3: Fee $155/ Mem $135
Term 4: Fee $159/ Mem $138
In this studio session you will be working with professional models and have
the opportunity to develop your own work alongside exercises that pinpoint
specific fundamentals in depicting the human form. A strong emphasis is placed
on observational skills so this is a good class for those wanting to learn
to be more specific in their work as artists. Model fees extra.
Term 3: Monday 19 July - 13 Sept- 7-9pm
Term 4: Monday 11 Oct - 13 December - 7-9pm
(Excluding Labour Weekend)
TUESDAYS
U2: Untutored Life Class
with Ruth Kerr-Taylor
Term 3: Fee $73/ Mem $68
Term 4: Fee $75/ Mem $70
An opportunity to paint and draw from a life model on a weekly basis in an
untutored class. Model fee extra. Enrol early!
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 10am -noon
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec- 10am - noon
A8: Watercolours for Beginners
with Ted Sherwen
Term 3:Fee $175 /Mem $160 (8 weeks)
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185 (9 weeks)
A first class course delivering a thorough grounding in transparent watercolour.
Do not be fooled by its tag ‘a simple medium’ to be taken on board
together with the visual language of fine arts painting. - No small ask in
a beginner class. A user friendly class in plain speak, excellent tutor and
demonstrations.
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 9.30 - 12.30pm
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec- 9.30 - 12.30pm
A9: Advanced Watercolours
with Ted Sherwen
Term 3:Fee $175 /Mem $160 (8 weeks)
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
A practical class with lessons designed to stimulate, interest, educate and
move you out of your comfort zone. The course deals with the ever present
problem of fine arts painting, watercolour technique related to subject matter
and the selection of the same.User friendly, plain speak with excellent tutor
interaction.
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec-1-4pm
A10: The Art of Pastels
with Marie Sanders
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This class is for students who have had some experience with the pastel medium.
Over the term the students will work to produce a finished still life, portrait
or landscape pastel painting and in the process develop their own skills and
confidence, while enjoyng the art of pastel painting.
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 12.45-3.45
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec - 12.45-3.45
A11:Snap Happy: Digital Photography Course
with Cath O’Brien
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
Show others how you see the world around you by exploring your creativity
through photography. We will look at important aspects of photography such
as exposure, composition, colour and image quality. Time will be spent looking
at various photographers, genres and styles of photography such as documentary,
portraiture, landscape, fashion and conceptual photography. We will visit
local scenic spots around Mairangi Bay to take photographs. This course is
for anyone wanting to explore photography in a supportive environment, those
wanting a refresher course and/or for artists wanting to develop their art
practice further through photography. Just bring your camera and wear comfortable
shoes!
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec -- 1-4pm
AE12: Art after Dark
with James Lawrence
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This class covers abstract acrylic painting mediums and techniques with emphasis
on design and composition elements. Beginners to advanced abilities welcome.
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 6.30-9.30pm
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec - 6.30-9.30pm
AE13: Drawing & Painting from the Beginning
with Annette Dickison
Term 3: Fee $145/Mem $135
Term Fee 4: $149/ Mem $138
This class is designed as an ideal pre-requisite to the creative art making
process. Students will learn the basic rules of picture composition, perspective,
tonal valuation, and later how to develop their drawings into finished, coloured
painted works of art.
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 7-9pm
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec - 7-9pm
AE14: Wall Tiles
with Kairava Gullatz
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This experimental ceramic class gives you the opportunity to design and shape
smaller scaled sculptural tiles for interior decoration. A wide range of techniques
will be demonstrated including using a slab roller and pottery wheels of which
eight are available.
Enjoy sharing your creative time with a group of like-minded fellow students.
Term 3: Tuesday 20 July - 14 Sept - 6-9pm
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - 7 Dec - 6-9pm
WEDNESDAYS
A15: Exploring Acrylics
with Estel Slabbert
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem$180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This course is a painting adventure designed for those who would like to extend
their creative thinking. Different painting styles will be explored to develop
an individualised approach to the work. The class will have the opportunity
to work from a variety of photo images and still life projects.
Several canvasses will be completed over the duration of the course. Individual
attention will be given to each student and time will be spent on positive
and supportive group critique. Suitable for both beginners and more advanced
painters
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 9.30-12.30
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 9.30-12.30
U3: Outdoor Painting Group
with Roy Boston Fee $15/Mem $10
A group which goes on fortnightly local painting safaris. For more information
please call the Centre.
A16: Introduction to Cast Glass - Beginners
Lou Pendergrast-Mathieson
Term 3 Fee $270/ Mem $255
Term 4: Fee $227/ $261
Glass casting is an exciting contemporary art form in New Zealand. This course
will introduce students to the techniques and processes of ‘lost wax’
casting and its infinite possibilities. No previous experience with glass
is required, as you will learn how to make a wax model, mould making, kiln
firing and glass
Finishing.
Students will make 1 small sculptural (lead crystal) glass object and gain
an appreciation of NZ cast glass while developing their own ideas and works
with guidance in a ‘not too serious environment’.
Materials list of tools to bring available on enrolment. A materials fee applies
This class is suitable for beginners.
Don’t miss this. Limited numbers
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 9.30-12.30
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 9.30- 12.30
A17: The New Abstract
with Brendan McGorry
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This is a completely new approach to teaching students how to use paint to
capture the essence of an observed object. Students of all levels will be
taught techniques they have never seen before. The term will finish with students
taking home a mature work. Results Guaranteed. The class includes discussion
on art from Turner to the contemporary. This class is taught in a supportive,
social and fun environment and will form the basis of an intermediate class.
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 9.30-12.30
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 9.30- 12.30
A18: Painting NZ Impressionistically in Acrylics
with Lance O’Gorman
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180)
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
Quickly discover the art of impressionism in capturing the land, sea, moods
and lifestyle of this great country. Through the style of impressionism you
will learn to apply paint, colour and form quickly and spontaneously understanding
how freedom and looseness can create dynamic and exciting paintings. Students
will learn to move through one style to another from representative expressionism
to abstract impressionism learning the importance of variation in style. The
main aim is to enjoy, have fun and learn the art of art.Suitable for beginners
to advanced.
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 1-4pm
A19: Verdaccio (Italian Renaissance Technique in Oils)
with Livia Dias
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This is a great opportunity to learn the principles and techniques used by
masters of Italian Renaissance in oil paint as well as developing your drawing
and painting skills for the human form. Students will focus on portraits interpreting
work such as Bouguereau’s paintings and similar artists.Suitable for
all levels. Previous experience in oil is an advantage, however, beginners
are welcome.
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 1-4pm
AE20:Introduction to Cast Glass - Beginners
Lou Pendergrast-Mathieson
Term 3 Fee: $270/Mem $255
Term 4 Fee: $277/Mem $261
Glass casting is an exciting contemporary art form in New Zealand. This course
will introduce students to the techniques and processes of ‘lost wax’
casting and its infinite possibilities. No previous experience with glass
is required, as you will learn how to make a wax model, mould making, kiln
firing and glass
finishingStudents will make 1 small sculptural (lead crystal) glass object
and gain an appreciation of NZ cast glass while developing their own ideas
and works with guidance in a ‘not too serious environment’
Materials list of tools to bring available on enrolment. A materials fee applies
This class is suitable for beginners.
Don’t miss this. Limited numbers
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 6.30 - 9.30pm
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 6.30 - 9.30pm
AE21: Paint with Lance O’Gorman
Lance O’Gorman
Term 3: Fee $145/Mem $135
Term 4: Fee $154/ Mem $138
Come and learn how to paint in a free, easy and colourful way. Find your own
style and learn the importance of art as a medium to express your mood, personality
and the environment.
Students will paint using acrylics and will be instructed at their own level
through one on one instruction and demonstration.
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 7-9pm
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 7-9pm
U4:New Kiwi Arts Group
Untutored Fee $6 per session
Are you a new migrant to New Zealand? Meet with other like minded people and
discuss your country’s arts and cultures.Have fun painting or creating
artworks with fellow artists.Art materials provided. Bring a friend and/or
family.
Please contact us for further information.
Term 3: Wednesday 21 July- 15 Sept - 7-9pm
Term 4: Wednesday 13 Oct - 8 Dec - 7-9pm
THURSDAYS
A22:Gorgeous Glass
with Lou Pendergrast-Mathieson
Term 3: Fee $270/ Mem $255
Term 4: $277/ Mem $261
Glass casting is an exciting contemporary art form in New Zealand. This course
is for experienced students wishing to advance skills aquired from the introduction
to casting glass course. Students will gain a further appreciation of NZ cast
glass while developing their own ideas and work with expert tutor guidance.
Materials list of tools to bring available on enrolment.
Material fees apply.
Don’t miss this. Limited numbers
Term 3: Thur -22 July - 16 Sept - 9.30-12.30pm
Term 4: Thurs 14 Oct - 9 Dec - 9.30-12.30pm
A23:Oriental Brush Calligraphy
with Seung-Ja Yu
Term 3: Fee $145/ Mem $135
Term 4: Fee $149/ Mem $138
This course will open new horizons with elegant oriental brush calligraphy.
It will provide the opportunity to improve your skills by gaining insight
to the many attractions of this ancient yet also contemporary oriental art.
Enjoyable social class with plenty of artistic challenge. Some materials provided
all other required are inexpensive. Beginners are welcome.
Term 3: Thur -22 July - 16 Sept - 10am-12 noon
Term 4: Thurs 14 Oct - 9 Dec - 10am - 12 noon
A24: As you Like it
with Lance O’Gorman
Term 3: Fee $245/ Mem $230
Term 4: $251/ Mem $236
Students may choose their own medium, style and subject. If you are unsure
- you will soon find it in Acrylics. In this class you will learn a variety
of styles, application of paint design, colour and an understanding of how
impressionism can be the basis of many forms of art. You will learn flexibility,
development of speed and form and be able to work either independently or
enjoy one-on-one instruction and demonstration.
Suitable for all levels.
A25:New Vistas in Acrylics
with Liz de King
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
In this class Liz will offer the student the confidence to introduce or renew
their ability to work with acrylics on abstract subjects. Demonstrations on
how to apply textures, mixed media, vibrant colours and unusual perspectives
will support the creation of a rewarding outcome to develop a personal style
of painting with acrylics. The result will be a painting that you would be
proud to show.
Liz is a well known North Shore Artist with many years as a teacher. All levels
of talent welcome.
Term 3: Thur -22 July - 16 Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Thur 14 Oct - 9 Dec - 1-4pm
A26: Linda’s Fine Art Class
with Linda Wei
Term 3: Fee $195/ Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
In this class Linda will introduce students to sketching focussing on knowledge,
basic theories and general composition. Included in this course will be information
on the properties of acrylic paints and techniques including still life painting.
This is a great class for beginners tutored by an artist fluent in both Mandarin
and Chinese languages.
Term 3: Thur -22 July - 16 Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Thur 14 Oct - 9 Dec - 1-4pm
A27:Intimate Object
Lou Pendergrast-Mathieson & Teresa Watson
Term 3: Fee $270/ Mem $255
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This exciting and unique course gives students the opportunity to create an
‘intimate object’ using clay and glaze techniques followed by
a process using wax and glass to make component pieces that will connect together.This
class is suitable for beginners and students with experience in either medium.
Limited class numbers BOOK EARLY!
Term 3: Thur -22 July - 16 Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Thur 14 Oct - 9 Dec - 1-4pm
AE28: Thursday Evening Painting in Oils, Acrylics or Watercolours
with Annette Dickison
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem/$180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
Now we can offer you an evening class in all these three mediums. Students
will be instructed at their own level or they may work independently in our
warm bright studios.
Annette is a traditionally trained practising artist, illustrator and experienced
Tutor. Her classes are held in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where the
exchange of ideas and the ongoing creative development of students is encouraged.
Term 3: Thur -22 July - 16 Sept - 6.30-9.30pm
Term 4: Thur 14 Oct - 9 Dec - 6.30-9.30pm
AE29: Modern Art
with Mike Peebles
Term 3: Fee $145/ Mem $135
Term 4: Fee $149/ Mem $138
Abstract, Expressionism and Conceptual Development
Good ideas, shape, form colour and emotion is the formula to producing successful
art. Art should entertain, create objective analysis and enhance its environment.
This course would suit artists motivated to develop new concepts and expand
their artistic abilities.
Term 3: Thur -22 July - 16 Sept - 7-9pm
Term 4: Thur 14 Oct - 9 Dec - 7-9pm
FRIDAYS
U5: Group with No Name
with Judith Sullivan
Term 3: Fee $73/Mem $68
Term 4: $75/ Mem $70
We are a group of untutored artists enjoying the fun and excitement of shared
ideas and experiences with plenty of encouragement and a little help if wanted.
New Members warmly welcomed.
Term 3: Friday 23 July - 17 Sept - 9.30-12.30
Term 4: Friday 15 Oct - 10 Dec - 9.30-12.30
A30: Drawing Skills - Intermediate
with Joan Taylor
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
A drawing class that continues to expand student’s abilities in this
important medium. We recommend that students complete the Beginners Drawing
Skills class as a pre-requisite to this class.
Book early. Limited numbers.
Term 3: Friday 23 July - 17 Sept - 9.30-12.30
Term 4: Friday 15 Oct - 10 Dec - 9.30-12.30
A31: Tantalising Teapots
with Kairava Gullatz
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem/$180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This ceramic class will cover tableware and clay design for beginners and
advanced students. The main project will be the designing and creation of
a very extraordinary, fully functional teapot.
Students will be introduced to a wide range of pottery skills including ‘throwing’
on a pottery wheel. There are eight pottery wheels available! Techniques such
as carving and the use of decorative slips will be demonstrated.
Term 3 only: Fri 23 July - 17 Sept - 9.30-12.30pm
A32: Dazzling Dessert Bowls
with Kairava Gullatz
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem/$180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This course will cover tableware and clay design for beginners and advanced
students.. The initial theme is the designing and making of a fancy and fully
funtional dessert dish. The shape is a result of your imagination so anything
is possible! Techniques on how to form and build with clay will be demonstrated
including the process of ‘throwing’ vessels on a pottery wheel.
This first project will teach students handling skills that will enable them
to work on other projects further into the term with supervision and support
by the Tutor.
Term 4 only: Fri 15 Oct - 10 Dec - 9.30-12.30pm
U6:Untutored Contemporary Connections
with Jeanette Cox
Term 3: Fee $73/Mem $68
Term 4: Fee $75/ Mem $70
Come and join fellow artists whose artwork focusses on abstract and contemporary.
Great painting! Great company on Friday afternoons.
Term 3: Friday 23 July - 17Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Friday 15 Oct - 10 Dec - 1-4pm
A33: Introductory Drawing Skills
with Joan Taylor $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
A drawing class that covers all the basics, perspective, composition etc.
Just what you need as a good foundation for all your other art projects. Book
early. Limited numbers.
Term 3: Friday 23 July - 17Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Friday 15 Oct - 10 Dec - 1-4pm
A34: Friday Afternoons - Abstract
with James Lawrence
Term 3: Fee $195/Mem $180
Term 4: Fee $200/ Mem $185
This class covers acrylic painting mediums and techniques with emphasis on
design and composition elements. Beginners to advanced abilities welcome.
Term 3: Friday 23 July - 17Sept - 1-4pm
Term 4: Friday 15 Oct - 10 Dec - 1-4pm
PLEASE ENROL AT RECEPTION EITHER BY PHONE OR IN PERSON.