Summer Do 2010

Sat 9th Jan- Sat 16th Jan 2010

The annual “Summer Do” is held in the tranquil and inspirational environment at the Quarry Arts Centre located minutes from Whangarei. It is the longest running mixed media Summer School in N.Z (currently in its 23rd year) and a highlight in the Northland arts calendar.  The Quarry is the perfect place to immerse oneself into our intensive 7 day art 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 in the evenings by participating tutors, an open day and fun evening BBQ’s and get togethers.

Confirmed courses so far for the 2010 Summer Do from 9th-16th January. 

Painting and mono printing –James Lawrence

James has been a professional artist for 30 years. He teaches painting, printmaking and fundamentals of drawing at Mairangi Art Centre, Whitecliff College of Art and Design and Uxbridge Arts Centre. James was named “most successful artist” and awarded the Royal Agriculture Society Medal at the 2001 Royal Easter Show. About his abstract style he says, “I enjoy energy, movement and colour”.
Course content
This course offers an exciting and fast paced exploration of contemporary acrylic painting techniques coupled with an exploration of mono-printing and monotype using the same techniques.  A truly unique course offering!
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Contemporary Painting – Nick Fedaeff
Nick was born is Russia but currently resides in Auckland where he paints in his studio and tutors painting classes for adults. Check out his website for examples of his quirky, fun paintings http://www.nickfed.com

“ I paint stories - The themes of relationships, men, women and love. My work is colourful, vibrant and dynamic with a quirky edge and sense of humour”.
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Clay handbuilding and surface decoration –Fiona Tunnicliffe

Fiona has been working fulltime with clay for over 20 years, having spent time at Wanganui Polytechnic with George Kojis and Paul Winspear and later obtaining a Diploma in Ceramic Art through Otago Polytechnic. She has exhibited extensively throughout NZ including being accepted for the Portage Awards, NZ Society of Potters Exhibitions and NZ Academy of Fine Arts exhibition and has had recent success in the Waikato Society of Potters, Franklin Art Society and Thames Summer Art exhibitions.
Fiona who works mainly on animal forms, mostly horses says, “in my case limiting the subject matter means one less variable, the possibilities with clay are endless and the opportunities to learn and evolve go on forever”.
Course Content
Suitable for artists at all levels of experience, this workshop will focus on clay handbuilding using slab and coil construction and adding texture to make predominantly animal forms. Adapting clay to fit the form, using the appropriate clay to fit the form, and seeing how far the boundaries can be stretched. Decoration will include finding textures or creating images using clay stamps or making plaster casts of found objects and incorporating them into a clay form.
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Mixed Media Sculpture – Llew Summers

Llew Summers is a renowned sculptor from Christchurch.  He held his first exhibition in 1971 and since then has held many one-man shows as well as exhibiting alongside other artists including: Tony Fomison, Fatu Feu’u, Michael Smither, Tom Mutch and more. He regularly participates in outdoor sculpture shows such as those held at the Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park, the Auckland Botanic Gardens, the New Dowse Gallery, Governors Bay and Sculpture in Central. Llew works in a variety of media: wood, bronze, concrete, clay, marble, and cast glass.

Course Content
This workshop will include clay modeling of a form, making a piece mould of the form then making a slip cast from the mould to create a hollow version. These moulds have multiple uses e.g wax (for bronze/glass casting), plaster or concrete casting which makes this a useful process to learn. Students will also have a chance to experiment with stone carving if they desire. The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists.
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Flax Weaving - Joanne Samuels and Robyn Webster (half week $275, full week $475)

Course Content
Sat 9th –Tues 12th January with tutor Joanne Samuel
Joanne has been weaving for over 20 years and has been teaching flax weaving for the past ten years.  Joanne brings her knowledge and experience to the workshop to facilitate the individual’s creative and learning process while also encouraging participants to share their own wealth of knowledge.

Wed 13th – Sat 16th January - creative flax hat workshop with Robyn Webster
Weavers will learn the fundamentals of sizing, shaping and finishing at least one hat and spend some time making decorative additions to make the hats really spectacular. This may involve using dyed harakeke and it may also incorporate other materials. The hats can be designed to be fun, exuberant and attention-seeking or more sober and sensible variations can be designed according to individual tastes.

Both workshops are suitable for total beginners or more experienced weavers wanting to improve their skills. Participants will develop practical skills and gain cultural knowledge. The benefit of doing the full week will be in the variety of tutors and skills learned.

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Creative Fibre – Angela Meecham

Former teacher from primary to adult levels, in New Zealand, England and Sweden, Angela has always had a passion for making things and enjoying art.  She has been experimenting with fibres and fabrics for over 20 years. Angela has participated in selected exhibitions including the Norsewear Awards Exhibition, Nelson Wearable Arts Festival, and National Woolcrafts Festival. She teaches a variety of fibre workshops at her art2enjoy studio in Lawrence. Colour and texture are important elements in Angela’s work, whether working with dyes on fibres or fabrics, felting and stitching to enrich the surfaces, or using drawing, painting or collage.  See http://www.art2enjoy.co.nz for more info.
Course Content
A workshop starting with white merino and other fibres, planning and dyeing a selected colour range of wool and silk, exploring the hand making of felt fabric with experimentation in colour interactions and surface textures. Viewing and trying design inspirations, then moving beyond with moldable, soft surfaces, to plan, stitch, embellish and construct a project. Ideas or experiences and places will be explored and translated into different mediums. By the end of the week participants should be confident enough to start with white fibre, dye it, and approach the design and making of larger pieces of felt independently.
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Earth Building – Henry Mackeson, Graeme North & Thijs Drupsteen

Henry Mackeson is an earth builder and developer of the adobe-in-situ method. He has been involved in earthbuilding projects in New Zealand and the UK. Henry is also a potter, sculptor and builder and has been tutoring earth-building methods since 1985.
Graham North (registered architect) has been pivotal in the growth of the earth building renaissance since 1971 and has been personally involved since then in the design of hundreds of earth buildings. He was founding Chairman of the Earth Building Association of New Zealand (EBANZ).
Thijs Drupsteen is a qualified engineer and has been involved in the research, design and standards writing for earth buildings since 1983. He is also engaged in passive residential solar design.
Course Content
This is a hands on course, exploring a wide range of methods including adobe, rammed earth, cob, plaster making and paving. Participants learn through building permanent structures, putting into practice the theoretical and technical knowledge gained. Students will also visit a diverse range of earth buildings in the area.
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Short courses $275 –Intermediate Ukulele and intro into Cook Island drumming

Teaukura (Chuck) Upu originally from Samoa is one of the best ‘uku players in NZ with a singing voice to match. He is a professional performer, Pacific performing arts lecturer, recording artist, and co-producer of Cook Island music.
Chuck has toured internationally and currently resides in Australia.  He demonstrates, participates, and competes in Pacific music and dance. He has taught ukulele, drumming and dance workshops at New Zealand institutions including schools, universities, and at the Auckland Philharmonia. Chuck is now the artistic director and founder of MPI Entertainment, one of New Zealand’s newest and hottest Polynesian cultural entertainment consultancy companies.

Sat 9th – Mon 11th Jan and Fri 15th Jan -Ukulele (Intermediate level) –Chuck Upu
The ‘ukulele is the happiest, most accessible and easiest string instrument to learn and is fun to play!!! Intermediate `ukulele is for all people beyond beginning `ukulele. Students will explore and improve their ‘uku playing in a relaxed, focused environment where Chuck will strengthen your musical confidence. This will be a hands-on workshop, with lots of playing.
If you can change basic chords while keeping basic time, you will be comfortable taking this workshop. (Not recommended for absolute beginners). Bring your `uke, and have some fun.

Tues 12th –Fri 15th Jan - Intro into Cook Island Drumming –Chuck Upu

This workshop is open to anyone wanting to feel the island beat, rhythm and excitement of the world famous Cook Island drums. Learn all aspects of the instrument from types of timber to drumming a beat. Students will combine with the ukulele players on Fri 15th January to prepare a concert for the final evening and put your new drumming skills into action.  Drums provided.

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Dates Sat 9th-Sat 16th January 2009
Cost $475 for 7 day courses
$275 for short courses
Camping available on site for $50 for duration of course (includes cereals, milk and hot drinks for breakfast)
Students can order lunches on a day to day basis.

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