The Quarry Summer Do - Art School

The annual “Summer Do” is held in the beautiful and inspirational environment at the Quarry Arts Centre. It is the longest running mixed media summer school in N.Z (currently in its 24th year) and a highlight in the Northland arts calendar. The Quarry is the perfect place to immerse oneself into our intensive 7 ½ or 3 day courses designed to be stimulating, inclusive, intensive and fun. We invite you to join us, to gain and share experiences and knowledge in the hands of an experienced renowned tutor in this supportive, social and encouraging environment. The “Do” also includes informal talks by participating tutors and fun evening events

Below are course details for the 2011 Summer Do. Please contact us if you would like more information on any of the following courses.

Cost for full week $490. Cost for half week $260
*Early bird bookings will be available to all our members so make sure your membership is up to date.

Camping on site is available for $60 for duration of ‘Do’ (includes cereals, milk and hot drinks for breakfast)

Full Week Courses:
Clay sculpture and primitive firing techniques – Helen Hughes
Short film and script production– Karen Sidney and guest tutors
Stone carving - Iosefa Leo
Mixed media sculpture for the soul– Elizabeth Alexander Spotswood
Art photography, philosophy and new media – Valentine G.
Painting as a process of discovering new artistic language – Cristina Popovici

Short Courses:
Build an outdoor pizza oven and al fresco dining area (earth building)
African drumming - Richard Yaw Boateng
Darjit garden sculpture – Kobi Beck

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