Summer Do 2009
Sat 10th Jan- Sat 17th Jan 2009
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 22nd 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.
Summer Do 2009 - Course details
Courses for 2009 Summer Do as follows. Contact the Quarry team to make a booking +64 9 438 1215
Cost $450 for 7 day courses $300 for short courses
Camping available on site for $50 for duration of course (includes cereals and milk for breakfast)
Students can order lunches on a day to day basis.
Painting and Mixed Media Susan Daly and Maree Wilson (combined tutoring)
Sue Daly and Maree Wilson have held senior lecturing positions in painting departments on degree programmes at renowned art institutions throughout N.Z; have been recipients of NZ art awards and both have a passion for teaching. They have exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions worldwide.
Course content
This course is suitable for all abilities as it’s individually taught. The aim of this course is to reinforce the skills needed to setup a painting practice that sustains you once the course is completed. Secondary to this is looking at some of the information needed to create a body of work and the preparation needed for an exhibition. There will be workshops on gold leaf and reactive mediums.
Oil Painting – Vjekoslav Nemesh
Born in Yugoslavia, Vjekoslav Nemesh is an established artist with more than twenty years experience in the field. He has participated in more than 150 group exhibitions and 29 solo exhibitions. His work is held in private collections in numerous countries and has established world-wide recognition of his authentic art style. Vjekoslav is the recipient of numerous art awards. Led by an innate painting passion, Vjekoslav uses the whole spectrum of colour that takes you on a journey which heals the soul and challenges the mind.
Course Content
This oil painting workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced artists wanting to enhance present skill levels. Nemesh’s methods will show you how to express yourself with oil colours and enable you to find your own unique style in painting and transfer your feelings and emotions onto canvas. Techniques specific to oils will be demonstrated and developed. Students will look at still life, sunsets, landscape and figurative painting techniques.
Clay Sculpture –Tim Holman
Coromandel based sculptor Tim Holman likes to dig his own local clay creating works inspired by the structures perfected in nature. He woodfires his work using mill waste rendering his work almost carbon neutral. Animating his pieces using the elements water, light, and smoke transform pieces to provide different experiences for those who discover them. After firing, the sterile pieces are liberated into the environment where natural decoration is encouraged to evolve throughout the unique life of each piece. His work has won him merits at the prestigious Portage Ceramics Awards, Waiclay and Waiheke Ceramic Awards and was featured in two award winning show gardens at Ellerslie International Flower Show 2007, one breaking Ellerslie records with four awards.
Course Content
Tim likes to call his group workings a ‘Colaboratory’. The aim of this course is to create an environment of experimentation and discovery, valuing process more than product. Tim will be sharing his techniques and philosophies and students will also learn from each other. There will be the option to work individually or in groups. Smaller works can be electrically fired and hopefully larger works can be low fired in situ.
Stone Sculpture - Iosefa Leo
Iosefa Leo, a self-taught sculptor carving since 1987 was born in Samoa. He is a keen observer of the human form and is known for his expression of Pasifika values, emotion and daily life, through his figurative sculptures. Iosefa carves sculptures of great serenity and spirit with careful attention to detail and gesture.
Course Content
This workshop will concentrate on the composition and carving of a figure in Oamaru limestone using hand tools. The course will include working from a Marquette, looking at relief carving, appropriate tools and finishing details. The aim of the course is to complete a sculpture and gain confidence in the process of carving.
Wood and Hebel Carving - Brian Mitchell
Brian is an experienced Northland carver and a member of the Ngati Hine tribe of Northland. He is a man on a mission to pass on his skills in carving and sculpture to a new generation.
Course Content
This course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced carvers wanting to improve on their skills. Students will design and create at least one traditional or contemporary art treasure from a Totara block (NZ native wood) as well as have the opportunity to experiment with Hebel carving (a lightweight concrete block, very easy for carving) Participants will develop practical skills and gain cultural knowledge.
Non toxic Acrylic Resist Etching – Mark Graver (MA Printmaking Camberwell, College of Arts, London)
Mark is a professional artist and qualified art teacher who exhibits in New Zealand and internationally.
His work is held in many public and private collections throughout Europe, USA, Japan, Australia and NZ.
Mark runs the Wharepuke Printmaking Studio in Kerikeri and also tutors at Northtec. The Studio is believed to be unique in New Zealand in its complete dedication to safer printmaking practice and Mark has recently been commissioned to write a book on non toxic techniques for A&C Black publishers in London.
Course Content
The focus on this printmaking course will be Acrylic Resist Etching. Non toxic inks will be used assuring the health and safety of the artist and the environment. This course is limited to 6 students and open to all levels of experience from the first time printmaker to the professional artist.
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, UK and Vanuatu. Henry is also a potter, sculptor and builder and has been tutoring earth-building methods since 1985.
Graham North (registered architect) has been pivotally involved with the growth of the earth building renaissance since 1971, being 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 involved in passive residential solar design.
Course Content
This is a hands on course, exploring a wide range of methods including adobe, rammed earth, cob, cinva brick 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.
Short courses $300
Ukulele –Chuck Upu Sat 10th –Tues 13th Jan
Teaukura (Chuck) Ariki Upu originally from Samoa is indisputably one of the best ‘Uku’ players in N.Z with a singing voice to match. He has been labeled the Maxi Priest of Polynesia. A professional performer, Pacific performing arts lecturer, recording artist, and co-producer of Cook Islands music.
Chuck has toured internationally to demonstrate, participate, and compete in Pacific music and dance. He has taught ukulele, drumming and dance workshops at New Zealand institutions including schools, universities, and 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.
Course Content
This course is suitable for people with some previous Uku experience although beginners are also welcome to join the fun. Students can expect to learn about: Tuning, Chords, Intros/outros, Strumming patterns, Music repertoire/songs to sing and play and will work toward performing a few numbers on the last night.
Darjit Garden Sculpture Tues 13th –Sat 17th Brent Sumner
Brent has been creating sculptures, including sculptured architectural work, performance art pieces, vertical garden sculptures, mosaic furniture and wood fired ovens for more than 10 years. He has run workshops in both New Zealand and Australia and has set up Darjit making facilities in New Zealand, Australia and the USA.
Course Content
Workshop begins with a demonstration and individual practise at using Darjit (95% recycled, non-toxic and natural. A blend of china clay, rock powder and cellulose fibre (from recycled paper products) Wire netting and steel bars are used for skeletal forms which are then coated in Darjit to create your free form sculpture.
Open to beginners or Darjit pros, a fun, hands on course. See http://www.sculptureparty.com for inspiration
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