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.
“Firebirds” Northland Potters Group
Northland Potters Group meet weekly on Friday mornings (9-12am) for anyone with an interest in clay and who enjoys the company of like-minded people. The common interest is mud so any level of experience is welcome. This studio time is perfect for bouncing ideas off one other while creating your own art piece. It costs $4 per meeting which contributes to room hire and $20 annual membership fee that covers any extra activities. A small electric kiln is available for hire though the office.
Read more from: “Firebirds” Northland Potters Group
Kids Clay in the holidays
Tutor:
Fee $20 per child (7 and up)
includes firing of works.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Contact quarry office for bookings 09 438 1215
Fun for Children with Tui Taylor - Xmas special
Tui has just set up a new studio, especially for kids art classes. Tui gives after school classes, daytime, holiday classes in painting and fun craft and also themed kids parties. For really reasonable priced sessions, please contact Tui Taylor directly 021 2521343 any time or email
Life drawing
Classes are currently running Wednesday nights, 6-8pm until 15 Dec.
Although this clas is currently full, there will be continued classes Jan 09.
If you would like to come along to these classes, please contact The Quarry office.
nightly fee $20 per session, paper, easel, drawing donkeys and boards supplied.
‘Rust’ - Quarry Studio Holders
Mixed Media
Each year, the Quarry studio holders have a themed exhibition.
Their challenge is to submit some art as to how they perceive that particular theme.
Opening Friday 19th at 5.30pm.
Summer Do Tutors Exhibition
Mixed media.
Mark Graver - Prints and Paintings
Els van Drunen
Painting
Weekend workshop to be held 14-15th February with this well known Northland artist. “Unlocking the Creative Process” with Brett a’ Court
This is a painting workshop designed to give you keys to unlock the creative process & create work that has, not only depth & interest, but endeavours to help you tackle the issues of identity & belief.
Highly expressionistic & semi abstract
Contact us if you think you might be interested. Cost $100 for the weekend.