AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Discover Printing
In this seven week course discover how to create our own linocut prints. Learn all aspects of this print practice, from designing and drawing to carving and printing, all while developing your skills to confidently create prints.
Tuesdays, 13 February – 26 March 2024, 3.30–4.30pm Book now
Seven sessions $160 | 6-12 years
Painting Exploration
Explore painting in all its forms in this seven week workshop series. Learn to use acrylic, watercolour, impasto, and tempera, and foster creativity through the use of paint.
Wednesdays, 7 February – 27 March, 3.30–4.30pm Book now
Seven sessions $160 | 6-12 years
Upcycled Fashion
Hone your skills in fashion design in this eight week course. Use a range of techniques including screen printing, stencilling and applique to upcycle clothing, bags and hats into one off fashion pieces. Go from the initial drawing phase to making and presenting finished garments.
Thursdays, 8 February – 28 March 2024, 4–5pm Book now
Eight sessions $160 | 10-16 years
HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
DECEMBER – JANUARY
Santa’s Little Helpers
Get creative this Christmas. Hand-print Christmas cards and gift tags, make wrapping paper and a small gift. We are doing the same crafts on Thursday and Friday so join us on either day for some festive fun.
Thursday 21 December and Friday 22 December 2023, 10am–2pm Book now
$55 per day | 6-12 years
Brain Play: Minecraft
Join Brain Play to create, craft, compete in challenges, and collaborate on Minecraft. In this programme we’ll explore STEM and art through the use of Minecraft. New students will learn the basics of the game, and experienced students will be challenged with complex design themes. Bring your own iPad or Laptop with Minecraft purchased, installed, and tested.
Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am–3pm Book now
$75 | 7-13 years
Brain Play: 3D Design and Printing
Learn about 3D design and printing with Brain Play. There will be 3D printer on-site as well as 3D printing pens to try out. The Brain Play teaching team will guide you through using CAD software to design simple, and then complex, three-dimensional models. Bring your own iPad or Laptop.
Friday 19 January 2024, 10am–3pm Book now
$75 | 8-13 years
JANUARY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Monday
Learn about early photographic processes and create photograms, cyanotypes and etchings.
Tuesday
Create a diorama inspired by the Waitākere landscape using drawing and sculpture.
Wednesday
Learn to hand build a clay salt pig and pinch pot inspired by the Portage Ceramic Awards.
Thursday
Paint your own tableau alongside exhibiting artist Laura Williams and learn about her approach to storytelling.
Friday
Create your own print using lino and Gelli plate printing techniques.
22–26 January 2024, 10am–2pm Book now
$55 per day | 6-12 years
Additional Workshops
Create a Book with Emma Hinton and Nicky Hartly
Join Emma and Nicky to create their next book Seeking Will.
You will get to paint a page and make your own book to keep.
Saturday 2 March 2024, 10am–12pm Book now
$30 | 2-8 years | caregiver supervision required