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The Creative Conduit Classes & Workshops
Have a look at each workshop for details on how to book. Once you email us with your booking request we will send you payment details and you will be booked in once we receive payment. The class can be paid via bank transfer or by popping into the gallery from April 1st during gallery hours.
More detailed info on each workshop can be found on our Facebook page
June at a glance....
Classes/Workshops that are starting:
24th- Create Your First Terrarium - 10-12pm - $70 - KCTER01
24th - Create Your Own Journal Workshop- 10-1pm - $65 - BBJOUR06
24th - Manual Photography Workshop - 10-1pm - $40 - DMMAN03
24th - Decorative/Folk Art - 10-1pm - $55 - MWPFOLK
27th - Vibrant Abstracts Painting Workshop - 6-8:30pm - $65 - SMABS01
29th - Life Drawing Experimental Techniques Workshop - 6-8:30pm - $45 - LSLIFE01
Continuing Classes:
21st - Advanced Clay with Alex Wilkinson 6-9pm
15th/22nd- Writing into Voice - Creative Writing/Journaling - 6-7pm
16/24th/1st July - Music Magic - Beginners Singing Block 3A- 10-11am*
20th - Clay Fun! Handbuilding Class 6-8pm
Clay Fun! Handbuilding Clay Class
Want to have a go with this “clay” thing everyone is raving about?
Well come along to this class and see for yourself.
Brogran is a wonderful relaxed tutor who will help you construct something in the first class. Then you will come back for the second class to add a pop of colour to your creation. All materials included.
Everyone is welcome!
Handbuilding is a ceramics technique that allows you to create forms with clay and your hands.
CLASS BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with the following as your subject line:
Email: BHHAND02 – June Clay Fun Handbuilding Class
- Classes run 2 Tuesdays in a row, 13th & 20th June
- Each class will be around 2 hours
- The total cost for the class including all materials is $90 to be paid to confirm you spot in this class
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 8 people must be booked in with a maximum of 14 students total.
Music Magic Beginners Voice Program Block 3A
Have you ever wanted to sing but didn’t know where to begin?
Isabella Falconer’s Music Magic’s Beginners Voice Program is a great place to start.
Over 3 weeks, Bachelor of Music graduate Isabella will guide you through the process of creating magic with your voice.
Through active learning, the Music Magic’s Beginners Voice Program develops beginner voice skills and a basic understanding of melodies, rhythms, harmony, and expressive elements of music. This music curriculum emphasizes singing, moving, and using unpitched percussion instruments.
Come experience the magic of music as you sing, move, and have fun.
Sign up for Music Magic’s Beginners Voice Program today and reach for the stars!
These wonderful classes will run for 3 weeks Saturday - the first class will be on the 17th June for 2 hours so 10-12pm so that will cover the intro hour and you can start learning a song in the second hour. Then the other classes after that will be 1 hour on the 24th June 10-11am and 1st July 10-11am
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with the following as your subject line: IFMUSBK3A Sat June Singing
- Each class will be around 1 hour
- The total cost for each block of 4 hours is $50 to be paid to confirm your spot in this class
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 6 people must be booked in with a maximum of 15 students per course total.
Atmospheric Perspective Watercolour Workshop
In this 3 hour workshop Bianca Scrimgeour will walk you through painting a dreamy and poetic atmospheric watercolour painting.
First half of the workshop will feature explanations/clear description of what you’ll be doing and how. Bianca will have a clear step by step picture board of the painting formula at each stage of painting so it is visually very clear how to get from start to finish. Everyone will do the simple hill study with exaggerated tones to experience the atmospheric perspectives effect.
Second half will be the time to make your own painting using atmospheric perspective. There will be examples of Bianca’s artwork as well as photographs that demonstrate obvious atmospheric perspective. From there you can create something from your own bought images perfect if you have any misty Waipa shot on your camera you would like to recreate, or from one of Bianca’s reference photos.
This workshop is perfect for both beginner watercolourists learning how to manage wet in wet painting and experienced watercolourists looking to work with different edges and lighting.
Materials are available for use or you can bring your own if you have experience in watercolour
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com the following as your subject line: Email: BCWCATM01 – Atmospheric Perspective
- This will be a 3 hour workshop running Friday 16th Jun 6-9pm at 48 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu
- The total cost for this workshop is $40 thanks to Creative Communities Scheme covering the bulk of the cost
- Materials are available for use or you can bring your own if you have experience in watercolour
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 8 people must be booked in with a maximum of 16 students per course total.
Reflections on Water Watercolour Workshop
Utilising the wet-on-wet technique this workshop will focus largely on creating reflections on water and can be taken in a realistic direction or a more imaginative one.
Bianca will have a story board illustration of each step of this painting's construction, talking through the formula for preserving dry areas, things to keep in mind for placing colour in the wet. With discussion and visual examples of common features of reflections on water students will be able to use enough "rules about reflections" to clue in recognizable reflections but also really enjoy the wet-on-wet process which can be a challenge to control and lends itself to "going with the flow."
Tilting the paper to allow gravity to help is a fun hands on stage in the painting and watching the paint explode across the wet page is also thrilling.
Water-managment is a big feature in controlling this technique as it is the topic of the class; however it will also be totally achievable for someone new to watercolours to participate in the class.
A range in reference image material will be provided so students can choose subjects to paint that appeals to them and match their skill level.
Materials are available for use or you can bring your own if you have experience in watercolour.
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com the following as your subject line: Email: BCWCREF01 – Atmospheric Perspective
- This will be a 5 hour workshop running Saturday 16th Jun 10-3pm at 48 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu
- The total cost for this workshop is only $60 thanks to Creative Communities Scheme covering the bulk of the cost
- Materials are available for use or you can bring your own if you have experience in watercolour
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 8 people must be booked in with a maximum of 16 students per course total.
Driving Manual – Get control of your DSLR Camera
Have you ever wanted to get off auto on your DSLR/mirrorless camera and go fully manual?
Well this intro workshop is for you. We give you an overview of moving from Auto to Manual including tips n’ tricks on exposure, composition and general photography rules.
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WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with the following as your subject line:
To book for Saturday 24th June - 10am - 1pm - Email: DMPMAN02 Sat Photography
- Each workshop will be around 3 hours
- Each workshop is $40 to be paid to confirm you spot in this class
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 5 people must be booked in with a maximum of 10 students per workshop total.
- Currently there are 2 dates available with more to come if needed
Create Your First Terrarium
Terrariums are such a beautiful and fun way to include plants in your living spaces
A terrarium is like an aquarium, but for plants instead of fish. It is made in just about any glass container and is planted to look like a miniature garden or forest enclosed in its own little world. Come along and let Kath help you create your very own terrarium!
Most materials are supplied, bring your own gloves and mask for dealing with the soil. There may also be extra plants to take home to continue your succulent creations
Kath Cederman is a plant collector, propagator, horticulturist and general jungle wrangler, so if there is time you can also bring any plant problems for Kath to answer.
Extra things you may want to bring:
• Gemstones • Small figurines (mushrooms, lizards, fairies, houses etc) • Marbles • Glass stones • Driftwood • Moss • Funnels •Chopsticks •Small, long-handled spoons (Will have limited supplies of these to share.) • Box to carry your creation and extra plants home in
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with the following as your subject line: KCTER01 Terrarium Workshop
- Workshop will run 24th June, 10-12pm
- The workshop is $70 to be paid to confirm you spot in this class
- Please bring your own gloves and masks
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 5 people must be booked in with a maximum of 15 students per workshop total.
Create Your Own Journal
– Multiple workshops
Want to have a fun and creative Saturday morning learning to make your own journal using collage, mixed media and basic bookmaking skills? A resounding YES!
Together with Bronwyn Bulwer you will explore different ways to play with words, images, washi tape, stitching and found treasures to create different pages.
Suitable for all skill levels. Imperfection celebrated!
This is a highly sought after and recommended creative workshop with all materials supplied so get in quick as class numbers are intimate with just 5 spots. The perfect time to gather a group of friends and spend quality time together.
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with either the following as your subject line:
To book for Saturday 10th June - 10am - 1pm - Email: BBJOUR05 June 10th
To book for Saturday 24th June- 10am - 1pm - Email: BBJOUR06 June 24th
- Each workshop will be around 3 hours
- Each workshop is $65 to be paid to confirm you spot in this class
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 4 people must be booked in with a maximum of 5 students per workshop total.
Vibrant Abstracts
Are you ready for a relaxed evening of fun and laughs while learning to create bright abstract artwork?
Prepare to unleash your inner artist and watch as vibrant disarray becomes a masterpiece before your eyes! Experiment with mark making tools and take home a finished piece of art at the end of the class.
No prior painting experience necessary!
All materials and implements are supplies
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with the following as your subject line: SMABS01 – Abstract Art
- Workshop will run for 2.5 hours, Tuesday June 27th, 6-8:30pm
- The workshop is $65 to be paid to confirm you spot in this class
- Materials are supplied just bring an open mind
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 6 people must be booked in with a maximum of 8 students per workshop total.
Life Drawing – Experimental Techniques
Join Lee Samuel from Studio Two for an evening of learning, exploring materials and good banter.
Students will be introduced to a number of techniques that will help them to improve their drawing skills using the human form as a source of inspiration. Tutor Lee likes to use fun experimental drawing techniques to help students to loosen up.
All experience levels are welcome. Bring your own materials/paper and be prepared to play! You can bring pencils, charcoal, ink pens, water colour paints, brushes, a range of paper types/sizes and colours. As this is an opportunity to experiment, feel free to think outside the box as anything goes! If you can draw with it or on it (and can carry it in!) then bring it along.
Please be aware that a nude model will be the subject matter the class is drawing.
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with the following as your subject line:
For Friday 29th June 6-8:30pm Email LSLIFE01 – Life Drawing
- Each workshop will run for around 2.5 hours – including a short break, 6-8:30pm at 48 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu
- The total cost for each workshop is $45 to be paid to confirm a spot in this class
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 6 people must be booked in with a maximum of 15 students per workshop total.
- BYO Materials
Decorative/ Folk Art Workshop
Join Maryanne Wolter-Pryke to learn new and traditional ways to jazz up your projects with bright and colourful designs that you will learn in her decorative art workshop. You will learn all about the various brushes and their uses, brush control and acrylic painting techniques.
You don’t have to be a fantastic drawer so if this sounds like you come join this fun workshop.
In this 3 hour workshop you will learn what can be done with dotting tools and will make the black background heart. Then you will learn how to do the classic comma stroke and with those skills make a canal boat rose coaster. Lastly we will make Christmas decorations with your choice of 1 or 2 decs depending on time.
Please bring an old apron or shirt. All materials are included
WORKSHOP BOOKING INFO:
To book your spot email: thewaipacreativeconduit@gmail.com with the following as your subject line:
For Saturday 24th June 10-1pmEmail MWPFOLK – Folk Art
- The workshop will run for around 3 hours –10-1pm at 48 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu
- The total cost for each workshop is $55 to be paid to confirm a spot in this class
- For class to go ahead - Minimum of 6 people must be booked
- All materials are included
- Please bring an old apron or shirt.
Interested in Tutoring?
If you would like to run a small block of classes or a workshop we can help you plan it out.
Simply email us or come into the gallery during opening hours and talk to either Rebecca or Alex and we will get you started!
