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ART: Acrylic Painting & DrawingTutor/Facilitator: Ian Hulston Learn basic drawing skills using pencils, charcoal and watercolour pencils. Create colourful graphic images with both oil pastels or soft pastels. Paint with Acrylics to portray images using a watercolour glaze technique or use thick Impasto Acrylic paint like oils. Students will need to purchase their own acrylics and brushes at approximately $30. Fees: NZ$140 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
ART: Learn to Draw WorkshopTutor/Facilitator: Kimbra Taylor Would you like to learn to draw? Do you believe it's impossible for you? Well then, this course is exactly for you! I can teach you to draw by showing you how to activate the right hemisphere of your brain, which is ideally equipped for drawing. Drawing is innate like walking and talking, you already have everything you need, I will just open the door. The workshop is also perfect for you if you want to develop your skills. Give it a go, everyone learns and you can too! Fees: NZ$90 - Bring your own 2B pencil, rubber and a pad of cartridge paper or a visual diary. Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CANVA QUICK START - Zero to DesignerTutor/Facilitator: Carolyn Bates Tired of struggling with design? Canva can elevate your organization's image! Get started with Canva to create posters, logos presentations and more using this online graphic design tool. Fees: NZ$95 - BYO Device Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CROCHET FOR RELAXATION - BeginnerTutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink Crochet is an activity that settles your mind and is relaxing too. Crochet and the repetitive movements help the brain make more serotonin, which helps to decrease feelings of depression. Learn to crochet by making little projects (a flower keychain, bracelet and granny squares). Learn about different stitches and notations and how to read patterns & diagrams. Crochet is a relaxing and fun craft to learn, you can make awesome things for yourself or join a community craft group and crochet for a cause! Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
CROCHET FOR RELAXATION 2: Beginner Course NovemberTutor/Facilitator: Monique Lubberink Crochet is an activity that settles your mind and is relaxing too. Crochet and the repetitive movements help the brain make more serotonin, which helps to decrease feelings of depression. Learn to crochet by making little projects (a flower keychain, bracelet and granny squares). Learn about different stitches and notations and how to read patterns & diagrams. Crochet is a relaxing and fun craft to learn, you can make awesome things for yourself or join a community craft group and crochet for a cause! Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
FLOWER ARRANGING - FUN WITH FLOWERSTutor/Facilitator: Debbie Nguon Ever wish you could just whip up a bunch of flowers for friends or put some flowers in a vase at home like an expert? This course will show you how - I'll even show you how to create some other simple but effective designs for your home including a table centre. Students will be advised suggestions of flowers and greenery to bring each night. Fees: NZ$80 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Learning a few basic mending techniques will allow you to extend the life of your clothes and keep them out of landfill. In this workshop we will cover a few basic techniques, including useful hand stitches, patching and basic darning. Bring along some items that have been languishing in your closet and we will put these techniques into practice so that you can proudly put them back in rotation. Your instructor will help you identify the right techniques for your specific problems and provide you with the skills to mend them yourselves. Clothing repair is an art not a science, enthusiasm and a few basic tools are all that is required. Please bring along clothing to be repaired and a few basic sewing supplies such as needles and thread, yarn for darning and fabric scraps for patches. Some supplies can be provided on the day but bring what you can. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Making silver rings and things…..learn a range of jewellery making techniques including forming, shaping, soldering, texturing, sawing, filing and finishing. The emphasis is on practical skills leading to finished items of jewellery. The silver for a ring and a bangle is included in the course costs as is copper to practice with, saw blades, solder etc. Silver to make additional items can be purchased at a reasonable price. All tools are provided. No previous experience necessary. We will be working with hot metal and tools so workshop clothing and covering footwear please; no open shoes, slides, sandals or jandals allowed. This is for your safety in the workshop. Fees: NZ$180 - Includes materials for ring and bangle Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
METAL JEWELLERY: Intermediate-Set in StoneTutor/Facilitator: Kristelle Plimmer You’ve made a ring and a bangle so how do you extend your skills? Stone setting is one of the most fun things you can do in a jewellery workshop – it’s a little bit magic, a little bit precision and one of the best ways to grow your skills. This is a one-day class where your creativity and all the techniques you learnt previously come together. We will be making a stone setting, and developing this into a finished piece, a ring or a pendant, and wearing it home. Silver, stones and cords are included in the course costs as is copper to practice with, saw blades, solder etc. All tools are provided. You must have completed the Beginners workshop to undertake this class. Returning students welcome. We will be working with hot metal and tools so workshop clothing and covering footwear please; no open shoes, slides, sandals or jandals allowed. This is for your safety in the workshop. Fees: NZ$180 - includes some silver Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
OVERLOCKER BASICS/SEWING WITH KNITSTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam An introduction to the overlocker, develop skills to use this equipment safely and efficiently. Learn how to use the overlocker for seaming knit garments. Prior Sewing experience essential. Some overlockers are available to use during the course or bring your own. Please let us know if you need to borrow one so that it can be booked in advance. Fees: NZ$95 - Bring your own overlocker or book a school one Click here for more information on this course or to enrol Have you wanted to try your hand at garment sewing but been intimated to take the next step? This course is for those who have some sewing experience and are ready to try garment sewing. In this course we will make a simple skirt and include: How to read a pattern Measuring and making minor adjustments Cutting out Darts Insert a zip Faced waistline Hemming Suggested pattern is New Look 6053 (available from Spotlight) as a simple skirt with enough minor variations so you can make what you want. However, if you have a different one please feel free to bring that, we just might not be able to cover extra techniques (such as waistbands and pockets). Please also bring all supplies listed for your pattern, fabric, thread, zip, hook and eye and interfacing as required. Fees: NZ$90 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Sewing - Beginners IntroductionTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam This class caters for the sewer who has no or very little sewing experience, it is also suitable for ESOL students. The course begins with an introduction to sewing equipment and the sewing machine (threading up and winding a bobbin). To learn the basics of sewing you will make a pin cushion and then a tote bag prior to being encouraged to choose another project that will help develop your sewing skills. This can include envelope cushion covers, apron, pillowcases or elasticized waist skirt/trouser or pyjama pant. The course will also cover information on what to look for when purchasing a first sewing machine. The school can provide scissors and sewing machines; all students need to bring their own sewing kit (a list will be sent out by the tutor after enrolment) At the first class, you will need to provide your National Student Number (NSN) or, if you don't have one, please bring your passport or birth certificate as proof of your NZ citizenship or residency. Fees: NZ$75 - This fee applies to NZ residents, anyone else please contact us before enrolling Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
Sewing: IntermediateTutor/Facilitator: Joyce Tam This class caters for the sewer who has had some sewing experience and/or wishes to work on their own sewing/pattern project(s) with guidance. The tutor can advise on fabrication, best sewing techniques, alterations and provide many sewing tips. The school will provide scissors, sewing machines and overlockers but all students need to bring their own fabrics, trims, pattern, and sewing kit (a list will be sent out by the tutor after enrollment). Fees: NZ$145 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
WOODWORK: Skills & Projects (Tuesday)Tutor/Facilitator: Gary Beecroft Learn wood working skills using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own project at your level of ability and learn skills while completing the project. You provide your own materials. No recycled timber allowed. This course will be held at the Tawa Menz Shed Davies St, Tawa. Fees: NZ$185 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol 
WOODWORK:Skills & Projects (Thursday)Tutor/Facilitator: Gary Beecroft Learn wood working skills using hand tools and the type of power tools found in the home. Choose your own project at your level of ability and learn skills while completing the project. You provide your own materials. No recycled timber allowed. This class will be held at the Tawa Menz Shed in Davies St Tawa. Fees: NZ$185 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Fee includes a materials pack. Fees: NZ$110 - Includes materials pack |
