Term Two 2023
The term program at Wild Things is changing slightly. We will be exploring the same processes through the rest of the year. On Tuesdays we will focusing on things that move ie. puppets, marionettes, moving sculpture and on Thursdays the focus will be on things that can be worn, largely masks and costume. These works will develop as the year goes along and there will be opportunities to see the outcomes in action as either exhibits or in parade. In these classes the students will be developing their own designs, scaffolded from the initial lessons. It will be a collaboration between myself and the students. I will give them the parameters of the project and within that the limit is their imagination. We will focus on skills at first and then do personal research while developing an idea iteratively with the materials.
- After school Tuesdays
with Jemma Nissen
7-14 year olds
Course duration: 8 weeks
Start date: 2 May 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 4:00-5:30
Cost: $240 per student including materials
We will be kicking off the new program with marionettes. Students can use found materials or air dry clay for the head and appendages. This term will lay down the foundation for understanding the mechanics of basic marionette puppetry so the students feel confident to explore their own ideas as the year progresses.
Suitable for ages 7-14.
- After School Thursdays
with Jemma Nissen
7-14 year olds
Course duration: 8 weeks
Start date: 4 May 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 4:00-5:30
Cost: $240 per student including materials
As a first step into the new program of wearable art we will be making animal masks from cardboard or paper mache depending on the design of the students. Animal masks have a long tradition in cultures all around the world and we will be researching for inspiration and to deepen our understanding of masks and their cultural contribution. In Term 3 students will have the option to develop a costume that works with their mask from Term 2
Suitable for ages 7-14