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Beginners sewing workshops with Christina Mackay
18, 25 March, 1, 8 April
10am -12pm
Weta room, Franklin Arts Centre
Cost: $40 per person, per workshop
All materials provided
… View moreBeginners sewing workshops with Christina Mackay
18, 25 March, 1, 8 April
10am -12pm
Weta room, Franklin Arts Centre
Cost: $40 per person, per workshop
All materials provided
To book contact Christina:
Phone: 0224638558
Email: fabricfix25@gmail.com
During the 2-hour workshop, you will learn to use a sewing machine, different types of stitches and seams, work from a simple pattern and come out with a finished product.
Over the course of 4 workshops, we may cover the following: buttonholes, attaching zips, pockets, applique, working from more complex patterns.
A structured, hands-on acrylic painting workshop series designed to help participants understand and apply colour theory through guided painting exercises. Each session focusses on a key aspect of colour, blending instruction with practical application
On the alternate weeks (during term time), … View moreA structured, hands-on acrylic painting workshop series designed to help participants understand and apply colour theory through guided painting exercises. Each session focusses on a key aspect of colour, blending instruction with practical application
On the alternate weeks (during term time), the studio will be open between 6 – 8pm on Tuesday nights for participants to practice together what they learn in the sessions with Caroline.
Materials and equipment will be provided.
18 March:
The Colour Wheel and mixing basics
Participants will learn about primary, secondary and tertiary colours, as well as concepts like hue, saturation and value. They'll mix their own colour wheels and explore blending techniques, applying their knowledge to an abstract painting that focuses on colour harmony.
2 April:
Warm vs Cool Colours and mood
This session explores how warm and cool colours influence emotions and atmosphere in art. Participants will experiment with gradients and contrasting palettes, creating two small landscape paintings, one using warm tones, the other using cool colours.
29 April:
Complimentary and Analogous Colours
Dive into colour relationships, focussing on how complimentary colours create contrast and how analogous colours enhance harmony. Exercises will include colour matching techniques. Participants will create two paintings, one emphasising bold complementary contrasts and the other using a softer analogous palette.
13 May:
Tints, Shades and Tones
This session introduces depth and dimension through tints (adding white), shades (adding black) and tones (adding grey). Participants will complete a monochromatic study and a still life painting, learning how subtle shifts in value can transform their work.
27 May:
Colour and Composition
This session focusses on how colour placement influences composition and visual impact. Participants will explore colour dominance, balance and focal points before creating a finished piece where one colour leads the viewers eye.
Masks of self workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 22 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Franklin Arts Centre
'Masks of Self' is a workshop designed to explore Brazil’s cultural roots through art, movement, and dance, … View moreMasks of self workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 22 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Franklin Arts Centre
'Masks of Self' is a workshop designed to explore Brazil’s cultural roots through art, movement, and dance, focusing on themes of identity and self-discovery. Brazilian culture is a vibrant mix of African, Indigenous, and European influences. Masks symbolise various aspects of this heritage, representing forces of nature, mythical creatures, ancestors, and ceremonial traditions, as well as regional expressions and carnival festivities.
Led by multidisciplinary artist Robbi Carvalho and dancer/dance therapist Sarah dos Santos, the workshop offers a supportive space for participants to explore their identity through painting and movement, grounded in Brazilian cultural traditions.
This 4-hour workshop provides a transformative experience that combines creativity, cultural reflection, identity exploration, and self-discovery. Participants will paint their own masks and learn Afro-Brazilian dance movements.
Circle of stories workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 29 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Weta room, Franklin Arts Centre
'Circle of Stories' is a 4-hour workshop for 12 women to explore Brazilian culture through art, … View moreCircle of stories workshop - led by Artist Robbi Carvalho and Dance Therapist Sarah Dos Santos
When: Saturday 29 March
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Weta room, Franklin Arts Centre
'Circle of Stories' is a 4-hour workshop for 12 women to explore Brazilian culture through art, movement, and self-discovery. Each participant will decorate a fabric canvas with personal stories, using collage, hand-stitching, and paint, exploring their own identity through creative expression. They will also try movements from Afro-Brazilian danças de roda (circle dances), experiencing the rhythms and movements central to these traditions. Led by dancer/therapist Sarah dos Santos and multidisciplinary artist Robbi Carvalho, the workshop provides a supportive space for creative expression and cultural learning. Open to adult women, it’s a unique opportunity to explore art, dance, and culture in a safe, nurturing environment.
To book: www.eventbrite.co.nz...
La Madre
An Exhibtion by Daniel Smith
05 March - 25 March
Community Gallery
La Madre is a culmination of two years of creative inspiration. Explore the capabilities of scrap metal materials and delve into this showcase of creatures that capture the darker corners of the imagination.
… View moreLa Madre
An Exhibtion by Daniel Smith
05 March - 25 March
Community Gallery
La Madre is a culmination of two years of creative inspiration. Explore the capabilities of scrap metal materials and delve into this showcase of creatures that capture the darker corners of the imagination.
Daniel Smith Artist Statement:
I sculpt from found items including cutlery, kitchen utensils and construction materials. Inspired by the forms of real animals and fish, I turn humble materials into creatures that might exist in a world a little creepier than our own. I illuminate many of my works to achieve a sinister imperfection as the light spills from cracks and crevices.
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