The Northland Craft Trust has been supporting and training artists in Northland for 41 years.
This new and unique arts program for Whangārei commenced in 2021 as a structured eight-week arts curriculum for young people. We recommend ages 8 to 12 and will consider ages outside that range based on ability and enthusiasm. Classes are limited to a maximum of 12 students.
Drop-off by 3.30pm – Pickup at 5.00pm
Tuesday Class – Term 4 starts on Tuesday 17th October 2023 (for eight weeks) – Limited spaces available
Program cost: $160 per term per child (additional siblings in the same family receive a 25% discount)
Students will have the opportunity each term to stage a pop-up exhibition for friends and whanau. Students completing the course will receive a certificate of completion from the Northland Craft Trust based on the mediums and elements developed during the term.
The workshops will also incorporate brief talks and demonstrations from local Northland artists to share their experience and knowledge of fine art practice.
The workshops are facilitated by Maxine McClenaghan, a registered primary school art teacher.
ART THEMES
Each term will focus on a specific theme. Within these themes, students will be able to express themselves and focus on ideas and concepts that resonate with them:
| Examples of previous THEMES Fire Water Wind Earth/Outer Space Colour theory Five Senses |  |
ART MEDIUMS
Each week the art themes will be expressed through a variety of different mediums. This will develop students ability to interpret, conceptualize and express the same theme in many different ways following the lead of contemporary and historical artists and craftspeople.
| Clay Glaze Acrylic paint Watercolour Construction Mixed media Exhibition practice and other innovative contemporary art objects (e.g. powered lighting) |  |
ART ELEMENTS
The elements of art are the building blocks used by artists to create a work of art. Through each theme and medium, we will encourage students to focus on developing their skills and techniques in these elements across the term.
| Colour, Line, Form, Shape, Space, Texture, Rhythm, Harmony, Balance, Contrast, Movement, Pattern, Proportion |  |
Workshop fees (eight weeks):
$160.00 per student
$120.00 per each additional family siblings
For any questions, please email workshops@quarryarts.org
