Artsight School Holiday Art Classes

Artsight's School Holiday programmes provide an opportunity for kids and teens to learn about and make artworks in a fun and inspiring atmosphere. Morning and afternoon classes are available for 5-12 year olds.The three hour sessions explore a range of artists and media and processes with all students completing beautiful pieces of art to bring home.

Tuesday 13th July 2010
Painting NZ 9am-12pm (5-12 YRS)
In this workshop you will learn about the New Zealand artist Shane Cotton and the images he uses to create his paintings. We will teach you some basic painting techniques such as stencilling and layering that you will use to make two small paintings on canvas.
All that Glitters 1pm-4pm (5-12 YRS)
Take part in a fun painting workshop based on the art of New Zealand painter Reuben Paterson. You will learn some painting techniques and create your own ‘glittery’ work on canvas to take home.

Wednesday 14th July 2010
Signs and Symbols 9am-12pm (5-12 YRS)
In this workshop you will look at the imagery used by New Zealand artist Richard Killeen and learn how to use signs and symbols to create a stunning painting on canvas.
Me, myself, I 1pm-4pm (5-12 YRS)
Bring in some photos of yourself and create a mixed media self portrait. You will learn about New Zealand artists who look at the theme of identity and think about who you are-and, who you would like to be! You will take home your own self-portrait to keep

Morning or afternoon sessions $35. Whole day (9am-4pm) $70. Please bring wear old clothes or bring an art shirt and morning/afternoon tea and lunch if staying for the whole day
For more information and to book contact:
Fiona Sullivan (04) 3862908 Phone or text: 021786629 fiona@artsight.co.nz

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