Arts & Crafts

BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS

Weave a beautiful round basket using reeds and seagrass.  You will complete your own unique piece and learn the basic techniques for reproducing these beautiful artworks at home.

TUTOR Tamar Guse
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME  Sunday 9 am - 4.30 pm
START DATE 12 May
COURSE LENGTH 1 day
COURSE NUMBER 601/2
COURSE FEE $139
REQUIREMENTS Students will need to bring their own secateurs and an apron or old towel to protect your clothes
ADDITIONAL COSTS Nil all materials are included in the course fee



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BASKET WEAVING - MAKE A RIBBED BASKET WORKSHOP

Weave a beautiful small ribbed basket using reeds, vines and seagrass.  You will complete your own unique pieces and learn the basic techniques for reproducing these beautiful artworks at home.

TUTOR Tamar Guse
VENUE  Papanui High School
TIME  Sunday 9 am - 4.30 pm
START DATE 16 June
COURSE LENGTH 1 day
COURSE NUMBER  602/2
COURSE FEE  $139.00
REQUIREMENTS Students will need to bring a pair of secateurs
ADDITIONAL COSTS  Nil. Cost of all materials included in course fee

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CANDLE MAKING - LEARN TO MAKE SOY CANDLES

Make beautiful candles that warm your home with fragrances of your choice.  Students will make three candles and decorate them for presents or just to make your room look and smell great!

TUTOR Toni McLean
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME   Saturday 1-4 pm
START DATE Saturday 6 April
COURSE NUMBER 603/1
COURSE LENGTH 3 hours
COURSE FEE $106.00
REQUIREMENTS Fee includes the cost of materials to make three soy candles. Students will need to bring their own containers no bigger than 250ml each.
ADDITIONAL COSTS Nil

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CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

Learn to crochet!  Make a granny square to start you off on your journey of crocheting.

TUTOR Toni McLean
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Sunday  10 am - 12 noon
START DATE 16 June
COURSE LENGTH 1 day
COURSE NUMBER 605/2
COURSE FEE $98.00
REQUIREMENTS  Participants are to bring three different colours of 8ply/double knit wool and a size 5 crochet hook. Tutor will supply instructions to take home.



ADDITIONAL COSTS  Nil

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UPHOLSTERY 

A hands on upholstery course where you can learn how to repair, re-pad and recover your favourite piece of furniture.

TUTOR Steve McDonald
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Saturday & Sunday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
START DATE 4 May
COURSE NUMBER 609/2
COURSE FEE  $177.00
COURSE LENGTH  2 days (Saturday 4 May & Sunday 5 May)
REQUIREMENTS Students will need to bring tape measure, scissors, pliers, old chisel, old blanket, pen and paper, hammer, calico, sewing machine and thread
ADDITIONAL COSTS Fabric, webbing, dacron plus any other materials required


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WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ADVANCED

This course will provide students with the opportunity to work on their own projects, while benefiting from advice on colour therapy, techniques and problem solving tailored to each student's project.  Challenges to 'stretch' students will also be available.  Students must have participated in the Beginners Watercolour Painting Course or have some other watercolour painting experience to join this course.  Drawing basics available as needed.

TUTOR Verity Busby
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME   Monday  7-9 pm
START DATE 6 May
COURSE LENGTH 7 weeks
COURSE NUMBER 117/2
COURSE FEE  $141.00
REQUIREMENTS Students must have previous watercolour painting experience to join this class. They will need to bring the materials they need for their individual self-initiated projects
ADDITIONAL COSTS Cost of own project materials.



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WATERCOLOUR PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

Learn about choosing the correct papers, paints and brushes.  Learn how to mix colours (colour theory), control water and a variety of techniques for creating fun and beautiful works of art.

TUTOR Verity Busby
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Wednesday 7-9 pm
START DATE 8 May
COURSE NUMBER 312/2
COURSE FEE  $141.00
COURSE LENGTH 7 weeks
REQUIREMENTS 1 Reeves watercolour pad A3 size (available from The Warehouse), 1 Jasart Watercolour Pocket box (12 1/2 pans $40 available at Gordon Harris), 2 plastic bottles suitable for cleaning brushes, 1 Da Vinci Tin Brush set - 6 green brushes (available from Gordon Harris $35), OR 1 Princeton Real Value Brush set (5 brushes available at Gordon Harris), 1 roll of masking tape - available at Paper Tree
ADDITIONAL COSTS  Cost of materials listed above





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WOODWORK- EXPERIENCED 


This class gives people the opportunity to develop skills and friendships as they work on their own project. Help with any problems is given by the tutor. Woodturning is also available. No recycled timber to be used.

TUTOR Bruce Osborn
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Wednesday 7-9 pm
START DATE 8 May
COURSE NUMBER 310/2
COURSE FEE $141.00
COURSE LENGTH 7 weeks
REQUIREMENTS Working knowledge of most woodwork methods needed to join this class. NO RECYCLED TIMBER TO BE USED.
ADDITIONAL COSTS Vary depending on project chosen but students need to provide all materials for their chosen project

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WOODWORK FOR BEGINNERS 


This course is designed for  people who are beginners in the field of woodwork. The class will begin by making a common project eg tea tray. From there after gaining skills from the above projects you can move on to make a project of your choice provided it is within the range of your capabilities. Additional project costs involved.


TUTOR Bruce Osborn
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Monday 7-9 pm
START DATE  6 May
COURSE NUMBER 118/2
COURSE FEE $141.00
COURSE LENGTH 7 weeks
REQUIREMENTS Nil
ADDITIONAL COSTS Cost of initial project of a tray is approx $20 payable to the tutor. After that the  material cost depends on the student's choice of project

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