For ages 12-17 two day workshop creating a soft sculpture squid, 17th and 18th December 10:30-2:30 $25 a day or $40 for the two days. Please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz, enrolment is due by 13th December.
As part of our afterschool teen class we have been embarking on ‘projects’ inspired by a variety of artists and methods. My vision for extending the groups creative practice to outdoors, is to create a safe space where our rangatahi can hang out and have artwork displayed instilling pride in our youth for projects they have worked on.
Our ‘soft squid’ sculpture draws on Māori Myth ‘Kupe and the Giant Wheke’, Kupe ventured out to into the Pacific Ocean in hunt for the Wheke, seeing a ‘long cloud’ in the distance where there was land, Hine-te-Aparangi named the land Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud. Kupe finally defeated Te Wheke o Muturangi who lead them to the new land Aotearoa.
We also draw reference to Te Papa’s Te Ngū Tipua ‘The Colossal squid’, which is on display in their nature exhibition as the largest colossal squid exhibited in the world. New Zealanders left Timaru in 2006 to the Ross Sea in which New Zealand is Kaitiaki (guardian) of the waters, and returned with the colossal squid which was then frozen and sent to Te Papa.
Thanks to Te Papa’s online resources, we have printed out activity books for any tamariki who would like to pick up a copy, or have fun doing the activity book. pukapuka mahi, at the Art Centre!
We are running two holiday workshops for ages 5-11 in January. 10-12pm 14th and 16th of January $20 each session all materials provided.
Payment and enrolment confirmation needs to be in by the 19th of December. Please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz with payment confirmation To make payment details are:
Kiwi Bank Art Kaipara Incorporated
38-9020-0478416-00
To end term 4 we have two wonderful adult classes we are offering drop in sessions for. Figure Drawing and Weaving, please contact manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz to book
Canvas work Pendants
With Jo Dixey
Friday 14th November 10:30 – 2:30, $50 includes all materials provided
Spend a day creating a unique canvas work pendant or brooch (They measure 3.5cm x 5.5cm). I will bring a selection of designs for you to use, or you could bring your own simple design to make your piece truly unique.
Stitched in simple tent stitch on 18 count canvas using crewel wool or stranded cotton.
During the class you will learn;
- To shade colours using tent stitch
- What order to work elements of the design to get the best shape
- How to make up your pendant
- How to hand twist a matching cord.
All materials will be included so just bring yourself.
Based on the traditional paint and sip evenings, we will create ‘tiny’ art … with a wine!
Our March exhibition is Philocaly which is described as ‘a love of beauty even in the smallest things’. To compliment the exhibition Art Centre manager is running two workshops creating ‘tiny’ works that will also be exhibited in the show.
If you are interested to sign up, details are Saturday 15th and 22nd February 2-4pm BYO wine, non-alcoholic provided by the Art Centre. $30 for one, or $50 for both sessions to cover materials. Email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz to book!
If you work in a given media and would like to bring your own materials, you are most welcome.
Tiny Winy
Every Thursday 24th October – 12th December 7-9pm
Come and experience drawing from the human figure at Helensville Art Centre.
The class will be untaught, with a mixture of short poses (5-10 mins), working up to a longer pose (40 mins).
$130 course fee which pays for the model and venue hire. Bring your own materials.
Very limited spaces available! Please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz for booking and payment details.
Have you been looking for a structured drawing class that ventures into the traditions and methods of pencil on paper?
Mike Rowland’s 6 week course will be covering the basics of object drawing and perspective, his skillset from training at Elam and work as a graphic artist will be instrumental to this course. Each student will come away with practical instructions and the confidence that can be utilized in all artistic avenues.
Local artist Mike Rowland is well known to our community participating in Helensville Art Trail, his hyperealistic paintings are an extension of his passion and technical mastery.
This course will run each Thursday starting 30th January 2025 ending 6th March, time 11-1 tea and coffee provided.
Course cost is $180 per person, bring your own materials. A3 drawing pad and a variety of pencils, HB, 4B, 6B and 8B.
If you are interested to book into this course, and for payment details please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz
Come and enjoy a slower paced medium, carving with clay with local ceramicist Kristen Calder.
Course cost is $85 per person which includes materials and firing. Spaces are limited, for booking enquires and payment details please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz
Slip casting with Rachel Murphy starting 14 August
Come learn the art of Slip Casting with established NZ artist Rachel Murphy.
During this course you will make molds, creating domestic and sculptural pieces, work with colour and pattern. All materials are provided and at the end of the course the work will be fired.
Rachel has 20 years experience, she has exhibited in galleries throughout NZ and brings her skills to the class. No previous experience necessary!
The 6 week course runs from 14th August – 18th September 10-1pm. Course cost is $320 which covers all materials.
Spaces are very limited so make sure you book in quick! For all booking enquires and payment details email Rachel at rachelkmurphy@gmail.com
