Category: Workshops Past

Beginners Embroidery with Jo Dixey

To reserve a space please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz, payment can be made into account 38-9020-0478416-00

 

Location 2a Rata Street, Helensville. Tea and coffee provided

Try July

As we continue to face the challenges of not operating at full capacity due to council delay’s on the Art Centre building. We have devised a fun way to keep the creative juices flowing into our community 😃
 
As a starter to term 3 we are offering free courses and workshops for the whole community. Some are specific, and some are casual so keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates!
 
Our first introduction called ‘Try July’ is Portraits with local artist Kiri Abraham Friday 21st July. This is a drop in event, all welcome.
The Art Centre manager is offering an introductory course to drawing and painting – this runs for 6 weeks, spaces are limited so please see booking details on the attached PDF below.

Try July

Diana Peel Oil Painting with Palette Knife

 

Diana’s oil painting classes are very popular and book up fast! Be sure to get in quick to reserve a space.

Sunday 18th June 10-2pm

No painting or drawing skill needed!

The first block: Introduction, Diana will use example of her own works to show the technique you will be using and the materials and tools.

The second block: Mixing colours, practice on the palette panel, explaining techniques of using a palette knife and application.

Third block: Students will be provided with a canvas and the same image to use. Following the tutors guidance you will produce a painting at the end of the class.

Landscape Class  *Date for next workshop TBC for June *

10-2pm

(designed for returning students or individuals happy for a challenge!)

Workshop fee:
$165
This includes all materials provided, easel’s, paints, 1 canvas 35cm x 45cm, palette knife, brushes, cloths and solvents. (Please bring an apron or painting clothes to work in)

If you are interested in signing up to this workshop. Please email your name and number to manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz
Please make payment to 38-9020-0478416-00
Reference your name, and Diana Workshop

 

Print Making with Willy Coenradi

Printmaking with Willy Coenradi

Saturday 27th May 9:30 – 4:30. $275 all materials included only 2 places available.

An exciting new workshop involving Lino cutting and printmaking on historic printing presses! 

To reserve a space please email you contact details to manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz for payment details.

To see full details of the workshop program please click on link below:

Final program

Ceramics Course with Rachel Murphy

Slip Casting Ceramics 6 week course with Rachel Murphy

10-1 Fridays

April 28th – June 2nd  Dates pending and to be confirmed

$200 per person, includes all materials and a pottery starter kit.

 

Artist and teacher Rachel Murphy has recently moved to Helensville. We are fortunate to have her skills and knowledge, specifically in the area of slip casting and gilding at the Art Centre Helensville. Rachel will be taking regular courses with us, the first starting in April.

Learn the art of slip casting with full time Ceramist and Artist Rachel Murphy. Rachel has 20 years experience and holds a Bachelor of Design. She has work in prominent galleries throughout NZ.

Slip casting is the process of using plaster molds and slip (liquid clay), to make ceramics that are beautiful and can last many lifetimes.

In this class you will learn the basics of slip casting, create a form out of clay and then make single & 2 part moulds. Then create functional domestic ware and sculptural pieces in porcelain.

Diana Peel oil painting workshop with palette knife

Second Workshop with Diana Peel 4th March 2023

Details same as below

Our first workshop of the year is Diana Peel’s oil painting workshop, Saturday February 11th 10-2pm, book now to reserve a space!

You don’t need any drawing or painting skills!!! Diana is an established New Zealand floral artist and tutor and works mostly with palette knife and oil paint. Get in quick, limited spaces!

Course fee $165. This includes all materials provided, easels, paints, canvas 35cm x 45cm, palette knife, brushes, cloths and solvents. Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

If you would like to enroll please email your name and number to manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz. Please make payment to 38-9020-0478416-00 Reference your name, and Diana Workshop.

 

Diana Peel oil painting workshop with palette knife

 

Our first workshop of the year is Diana Peel’s oil painting workshop, Saturday February 11th 10-2pm, book now to reserve a space!

You don’t need any drawing or painting skills!!! Diana is an established New Zealand floral artist and tutor and works mostly with palette knife and oil paint. Get in quick, limited spaces! Course fee $165. This includes all materials provided, easels, paints, canvas 35cm x 45cm, palette knife, brushes, cloths and solvents.

If you would like to enroll please email your name and number to manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz. Please make payment to 38-9020-0478416-00 Reference your name, and Diana Workshop.