Wild Things - Art Classes

April Holiday Art Workshops

11-14 April 2023 and 17-21 April 2023

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Wild Things is back with two weeks of quality, inspirational art workshops in the April school holidays. There is a different workshop to choose from each day, led by wonderful, experienced and passionate teachers.

Please refer to programme listings for details of prices. Availability is visible on the booking site. Book Now

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Laundry Day in Italy

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 11 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $65 per child including materials

We will be painting a scene inspired by the streets of Italy hung with colourful laundry.  We will look at how art can be a way to find enchantment in the everyday.  Students will learn to construct perspective and to build a painting with layers while telling a story.
Suitable for ages 5 -13

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Pet Portraits

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 12 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $65 per child including materials

Inspired by the incredible Louise Bourgeois and her quirky doodles we will be painting portraits of imaginary pets using drawing, watercolour and ink to create a memorable pet portrait
Suitable for ages 5 -13

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Creativity Workshop

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 13 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $70 per child including materials

A new class specially developed for older students.  Taking inspiration from creative greats like Brian Eno and Miranda July this class will be a series of challenges that prompt lateral thinking, creative play and personal expression. 
Suitable for ages 10-16

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Lost Island Maps

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 14 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $65 per child including materials

A class of imagination and adventure.  We’ll be making maps for lost islands in the Pacific Ocean.  Students will learn about keys and scale and compass coordinates for constructing their mythical maps.
Suitable for ages 5 -13

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Shadow Puppets

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 17 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $65 per child including materials

Construct a moving cardboard shadow puppet using techniques adapted from the Javanese shadow puppet tradition.  Students will be experimenting with light and shadow to create a fantastical scene with their classmates.
Suitable for ages 5 -13

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Cubism and Colour

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 18 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $65 per child including materials

Inspired by the art of NZ artist Saskia Leek we will be looking at the techniques of cubism and how they can help us paint shadows in the landscape.
Suitable for ages 5 -13

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Clay Masks

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 19 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $70 per child including materials

We will be making a mask from air dry clay inspired by the colourful faces of Karolina Romanowska. We will look at the history of mask making and how different cultures use mask in cultural ritual the world over. The masks will be painted on the day and able to be hung on the wall. 
Suitable for ages 5 -13

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Nature Printing

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 20 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $70 per child including materials

A day of printing with nature using a range of techniques.  We’ll be doing cyanotype painting on fabric and paper and also printing in puddles.  This will be a playful day of experimentation where students will be learning be to make art through trial and error.
Suitable for ages 5 -13

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Drawing Skills

- Holiday Workshop

with Jemma Nissen

Course duration: One-day workshop
Start date: 21 April 2023
Location: Wild Things Art Studio, 548 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Time: 10am - 2:30pm
Cost: $70 per child including materials

Want to develop your drawing skills?  In this fun workshop we will be looking at techniques to improve your observation skills, hand-eye connection, compostion and shading techniques with the main aim being a love for picking up a pencil and having a go.
Suitable for ages 10 -16

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