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Art Workshops in the Holidays

Creative Workshops 
Creative Courses

Encourage creativity
Nurture visual art enthusiasm
Develop art skills
Provide a calm space
Workshops: Kumeu, Northcote ​and Herne Bay
​Courses: Grey Lynn
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Workshops: $85 per day, including all materials
​Courses: $210 for 3 days.
Workshops: From 9am - 3pm For 5 - 13 years
​Courses: From 10am - 2pm For 11-16 years
​Bring an old art shirt, lunch, snacks, water, a hat and a book 
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Rave review from a happy parent

My son has attended Creative Matters Holiday Programme Workshops since he turned five and it is something he always looks forward to come holiday time. Mandy and her team have created a wonderfully nurturing environment where our son feels comfortable and happy to spend the day.  And we absolutely love what he comes home with each time! We display and have even framed some of his pieces. Can't rate it highly enough!
Dharlia 

July Holiday Courses - BOOK NOW!
Ages 11 - 16

At Furtherdoings Studio, 528 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn
A 3 day course $210 
10am - 2pm, July 9th - 11th 
 9 spots available in each course - only 4 spots left!

UPCYCLED JEANS BAG
​Deconstruct, Design, Make, Decorate

This  exciting 3 day course is led by well known Auckland artist and maker Anna Hanson. We will up-cycle an old pair of jeans into a funky, unique bag: exploring, experimenting with and learning about pattern making and design; stitching; attaching; and contemporary embroidery, appliqué and embellishing techniques using studs, gems, threads, fabric, tassels and buttons.

Book your 3 day course now 

July Holiday Workshops - BOOK NOW!
Ages 5 - 13

All workshops running in both Kumeu and Herne Bay, 85 per day, including all materials
9am - 3pm, Tuesday - Friday both weeks of the holidays
​Maximum of 12 participants per day
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Naming Game
​Tuesday 9th
Explore artists such as Romero Britto, Jason Woodside and Ben Eine, who use shape, colour, pattern and text in interesting ways. Using your full name mixed with beautiful patterns and shapes, create a large, funky painting using colourful acrylics, oil pastels and  dyes. Perfect for your bedroom wall!
Get Some Perspective
​Wednesday 10th
Learn about and experiment with perspective, creating light and shadow and drawing 3D buildings or houses. Create a wonderful painting using dyes, acrylic paint and ink of an imagined village all of your own using colours and shape in inventive ways. 
Mask It
​Thursday 11th
Inspired by the many styles of masks used in festivals and celebrations, design, draw and paint a human mask shape with paint and ink - perfect for your own celebration or to hang on the wall. Decorate with fabric flowers, collage, coloured card, sequins or gemstones - it' s up to you!

Beaks and Pieces
​Friday 12th

Observe bird shapes, postures and features closely and practise drawing them. Choose a bird, or create a fantasy bird from your imagination, and draw the outline on a large piece of paper. Learn collage and overlapping techniques, and collage your magnificent bird using tiny pieces of magazines, fabric, coloured paper or newspaper.

Tree of Life
​Tuesday 16th

Explore pictures of trees of all shapes and sizes, draw some and make up some of your own by combining elements, then draw a final large tree (of life) of your choice. Divide the page into a grid of shapes and use a variety of techniques, colours and patterns to complete the tree. 

Optically ILLUDED
Wednesday 17th

For the more mathematically patient children out there! A real challenge to learn and create amazing optical illusions you've never seen before. Explore and experiment with different approaches and styles, creating the coolest artworks with ink or dye to take away and trick your friends!

Quirky Sculptures
​Thursday 18th

Explore the many shapes and configurations wire can be moulded into and create a funky 3D sculpture using wire, a stocking and a block of wood. Experiment with design ideas inspired by various artists, pattern, colour and shape then design and paint your sculpture, making up your own colours as you go. Something special for all the family to enjoy!

Paper Power
​Friday 19th

Explore different ways paper can be used in sculpture and installations and learn some clever techniques for creating cool paper and cardboard shapes. Experiment with design concepts and come up with your very own version, using coloured cards cut, formed and attached in unique ways to a cardboard base. 3D coolness for your wall!

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​021 808 126