Adult Art & Craft classes - Karori Arts and Crafts

Decoding and Mastering Composition with Geetika Chatterjee

Saturday, 23 May<br>2 pm to 5 pm<br><br>Understanding composition is fundamental and powerful knowledge! It applies to all fields of art, architecture, music, dance, and photography. Decode and master composition with tutor and artist, Geetika Chatterjee. <br><br>Explore the essence of composition by delving into the elements and principles of design showcased in iconic artworks. With practical exercises, discover how each element and principle influences meaning, power, and aesthetics in the artistic language. Uncover the mysteries of the Golden Ratio and other captivating aesthetic proportions that elevate art to new heights. Analyze various compositions and discuss how different choices can enhance your artistic creations.<br><br>Geetika has taught composition in graduate-level fine arts courses. She has numerous valuable insights to share with her students. This knowledge not only enhances students’ understanding of their artwork but also reveals the reasons why and how art becomes so powerful.<br><br>

$43.00 - $52.00

Mend & Gather: A Stitching Circle with Penelope Wilson

Thursdays<br>30 April to 4 June<br>2 pm to 3:30 pm<br>6-weeks<br><br>There's something quietly satisfying about working with your hands in good company. Mend & Gather is a relaxed gathering for people who enjoy — or are curious about — the slow, meditative rhythm of hand-stitching.<br><br>Bring along something that needs a small repair (a patch, some buttons, a darn), a hand-stitching or embroidery project you'd like to continue, or simply come and see what materials inspire you. We'll settle in, stitch at our own pace, and enjoy a bit of companionable peace together.<br><br>This is a community gathering with a therapeutic ethos — not a therapy group. It's a good fit for those who are comfortable in a small group setting and happy to work a little independently.<br><br>Facilitated by Penelope Wilson, Second-Year Creative Arts Therapy Master's Student.<br>

$45.00 - $68.00

Ribbon Embroidery with Cathrine Lloyd

Sunday, 14 June<br>10 am to 4 pm <br><br>Learn to embroider three different styles of ribbon roses. Shape a bouquet design as we stitch. After the class, transfer your new skills to ongoing projects or kick-start a new stitching passion! <br><br>This course is suitable for all levels. Attendees will learn new embroidery skills in a friendly, encouraging environment. <br><br>All materials provided<br><br><br>Materials cost $35 includes an embroidery hoop.

$127.00 - $144.00

Daytime - Basic Watercolour Painting- with Robyn Eastgate-Manning

Mondays - 3 pm to 5 pm <br>11 May to 22 June<br>6-week course<br><br>This six-week structured course is designed to equip you with essential watercolour painting skills in a supportive small group setting. This course is perfect for absolute beginners and those returning to painting after a long break. We welcome participants aged 13 and older.<br><br>Those who choose to continue after the first term will further enhance their foundational skills and ensure any gaps from missed lessons or challenging techniques are addressed. Each class offers a unique experience, with different lessons every term to keep your creativity flowing.<br>

$168.00 - $202.00

3-D Animal Portraits with Rowena Fry

Beautiful Birds with Rowena Fry

Sustainable Refashioning & Upcycling for Teens - with Kreisheia Pratap

Tuesdays - 4:15 to 5:30 pm<br>28 April to 16 June<br><br>$10 Material fees included<br>For Teens 13 and up. <br><br>Breathe new life into your unworn clothing! Explore the exciting world of refashioning! Whether you're a beginner or have some sewing experience, this class will equip you with the essential skills to transform your wardrobe ethically and creatively. Together, we will minimize waste that typically ends up in landfills while extending the lifecycle of your garments. <br><br>The knowledge you gain in this class will empower you to bring your own design visions to life. Additionally, you will develop a solid foundation for making alterations that ensure a perfect fit and enhance the drape of your garments. Skills such as hand sewing, patchwork, and hemming will enable you to mend and revitalize your clothes with confidence.<br>

Introduction to Silk Screen Printing - with Geetika Chatterjee

Tuesdays - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm<br>19 May to 9 June<br>4-week class<br><br>Screenprinting is a versatile printmaking technique where ink is pushed through a mesh screen onto a surface (like fabric or paper) to create striking, bold images. In this course, learn to create an image on paper. Explore the use of drawing fluid and screen filler to create a stencil on the screen. Print your image from the prepared screen onto paper using printing inks. Experiment with adding a second colour to your print. Learn how the ins and outs of signing, titling, and safely storing an edition of your prints in a folder.

$170.00 - $193.00

Thursday Afterschool Art - with Jenny Greig

Kids Beginner Sewing: Apparel & Fashion Accessories with Kreisheia Pratap

Thursdays - 4:00 to 5:15 pm<br>30 April to 18 June<br><br>$10 Material fees included<br>For children ages 10 and up. <br><br>Gain essential skills to advance your sewing journey! Learn sewing techniques that can be applied to fashion accessories, from bags to hats. Learn machine sewing as well as some hand sewing. Take away sewing projects that are both functional and fun! Kreisheia will lend a guiding hand while allowing you creative freedom.<br>

Tuesday Afterschool Art with Rowena Fry

Tuesdays <br>4:00 to 5:15 pm<br>28 April to 16 June<br><br>Experiment with various art techniques in this kid-driven, fun-centric, after-school art class. Build self-confidence, develop skills in creative thinking, and most importantly, experiment! This course helps students find their own creative voice. Explore different media and learn while having a heap of fun. Develop basic skills and techniques and watch the magic happen!

Wednesday Afterschool Art - with Rowen Fry

Wednesdays<br>4:00 to 5:15<br>29 April to 17 June<br><br>Experiment with various art techniques in this kid-driven, fun-centric after-school art class. Build self-confidence, develop skills in creative thinking, and most importantly, experiment! This course helps students find their own creative voice. Explore different media and learn while having a heap of fun. Develop basic skills and techniques and watch the magic happen!<br>

Kids Crochet - with Daisey Bingham

Mondays 4:00 to 5:15 pm<br>4 May to 29 June<br><br>Suitable for children aged 10yrs+ <br><br>Learn the basics of crochet. Learn how to hold the crochet hook and the yarn. Make the basic stitches, chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. Learn to read a simple crochet pattern, with both US and UK stitch names. <br><br>Students will work at their own pace, moving from chain stitch to granny square and beyond. <br><br>Students are welcome to use the yarn available at the Centre, or bring their own if they have something specific in mind. A crochet hook is provided with the class fee. <br><br>

Sculpting Animals with Sarah Dean

Mondays 3:45 to 5:00<br>4 May to 29 June<br><br>Learn the process of making animal sculptures from polymer clay. Every animal sculpture begins with a wire armature, which acts like the animal's skeleton. Learn how to use reference photos to create an interesting and dynamic pose. Build the animal's muscle and flesh around the armature using polymer clay. Bring your sculptures to life with fine details, and textures. Before they are ready to paint, the polymer sculptures are baked in an oven to harden the clay. Once baked, the sculptures are ready to paint!<br><br>A materials charge of $15 is included in the class fee, providing students with a block of polymer clay, a wooden board, wire, and aluminum foil.<br>The materials charge allows each student to make one medium-sized animal. If the student is a fast worker or wishes to make a larger animal, extra materials can be purchased through the KACC office for an additional $15.

Silk Aquatint Printmaking - with Jude Gordon

Saturdays <br>10 am to 12 pm<br>9 May to 30 May<br>4-week class<br><br>Silk Aquatint is a modern printmaking technique that replicates the tonal quality of traditional aquatint used in intaglio printmaking. This innovative process creates tonal gradations, traditionally achieved with resin adhered to metal plates and then etched with acid; it can now be created by using silk plates and acrylic mediums.<br><br>In this course, learn to create a silk plate and develop prints. While this unique technique requires practice and dedication, you will receive expert guidance every step of the way.<br><br>Silk aquatint stands out as a versatile printmaking method, perfect for creating standalone prints, adding captivating backgrounds to paintings, or integrating with other printmaking techniques.

$140.00 - $160.00

Learning to Draw- with Rowena Fry

Wednesdays - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm<br>29 April to 17 June<br>8-week class<br><br>This class welcomes everyone from beginners to those wishing to refine their current skills. <br><br>Unlock your potential by sharpening your visual skills! Learn to analyze shape, form, proportion, and shadow with precision. This course encourages you to loosen up, explore mark-making, and experiment with line quality and texture. You will view objects in a completely new light.<br><br>Dive into techniques such as contour drawing, negative space drawing, and expressive drawing. This is your opportunity to transform your artistic vision and elevate your drawing skills to new heights.

$168.00 - $202.00

Continuing Watercolour Wednesdays- Robyn Eastgate-Manning

Wednesdays - 7 pm to 9 pm <br>29 April to 17 June<br>8-week course.<br><br>Embark on the next exciting chapter of your watercolour journey! <br><br>Explore a variety of subjects: seas, trees, landscapes, architecture, urban scenes, still lifes, botanical themes, and skies. <br><br>This is a fantastic opportunity to reinforce your existing techniques and to expand your skills with new subject matter and innovative combinations of techniques. Keep pushing your creative boundaries and have fun along the way!<br><br>We recommend completing the Basic Watercolour course before advancing to our other watercolour classes.

$224.00 - $270.00

Introduction to Leadlight Glass - with Howard Moore

Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30 am<br>30 April to 20 June<br>8-week class<br><br>Learn how to cut glass and make lead-light panels. This introduction covers safety precautions and <br>• the techniques of cutting glass; <br>• choosing a design and developing it for glass; <br>• where to buy or find interesting glass; <br>• how to assemble and lead the panel; <br>• weatherproofing and framing; and <br>• how to fix mistakes. <br>Some of the tools are razor sharp, lead is poisonous and glass can bite, so you’ll also learn to be careful. <br><br>Think of attending if you love the play of light through coloured glass, and are familiar with knives and raising children. That background should give you an inherent understanding of the risks and the fun involved. <br><br>

$188.00 - $224.00

Magic in the Ordinary: pen and watercolour sketchbook - with Andrew James

Thursdays - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm<br>30 April to 18 June<br>8-week course<br><br>Your life is the longest thing you ever do - it deserves to be recorded! Andrew James presents how to keep an illustrated journal in pen and watercolour. No subject matter is off-limits.<br><br>In this fun and encouraging class, we'll learn how to draw moments from our lives in our sketchbooks and then bring those sketches to life with watercolour. The first week is an introduction to the wonderful world of watercolour, and each following week, we will look at different genres of sketchbook drawing, taking a page from one of Andrew's books and learning to create your version of it.<br><br>Andrew takes the course in the direction the class dictates, making each term of this course different and fresh. <br><br>Some genres covered include:<br>- Interior scenes - bathrooms, lounges, kitchens<br>- Collections of objects - like kids' toys, tools or <br>- Food and drink. What's for dinner, or what is left on the table at the end of a meal<br>- Flowers and foliage<br>- Things in packets - anything from toothpaste tubes to laundry detergent.<br>

$224.00 - $270.00

Progressing with Watercolours - with Robyn Eastgate-Manning

$224.00 - $270.00

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