Art CentreKu-ring-gai

SPRING HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2017Monday 25 September - Friday 6 October

WEEK 1 MONDAY 25 SEP - FRIDAY 29 SEP MORNING CLASSES83 HARBOUR BRIDGE DESIGNSMon 25 Sep (1 morning)Tutor: Niloufar Tofigh Age: 5 - 7 yrsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $55 inc. materialsThe shape of the Sydney Habour Bridge is interesting and iconic, familiar to young and old in Sydney and around the world. In this workshop, children will take this landmark as inspiration to create their own bridge designs.

84 BEADED JEWELLERYMon 25 Sep (1 morning)Tutor: Kim Chan Age: 5 + yearsTime: 10am - 12:30pmFee: $50*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $8. Tools are provided in the class.

85 ANIMAL MASKSTues 26 Sep (1 morning)Tutor: Niloufar TofighAge: 5 - 7 yearsTime: 9.30am - 12.30pmFee: $55 inc. materialsLearn how to design and paint masks. Explore shapes and patterns as you create a wonderful wearable mask to take home.

AFTERNOON CLASSES86 CIRCUS FUNMon 25 Sep (1 afternoon)Tutor: Niloufar TofighAge: 6 - 9 yearsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $ 55 inc. materialsThe circus is full of excitement and entertainment with clowns, acrobats, and specially-trained animals. Come and join us to learn how to draw clowns and circus animals.

87 BEADED JEWELLERYMon 25 Sep (1 afternoon)Tutor: Kim ChanAge: 8 + yrsTime: 1.30pm - 4pmFee: $50*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $8. Tools are provided in the class.

88 BIRDS IN COLOURTues 26 Sep (1 afternoon)Tutor: Niloufar TofighAge: 6 - 9 yrsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $55 inc. materialsBirds are some of the brightest and most elaborately coloured animals in the animal kingdom. Take images of birds as inspiration to make colourful artworks in pencil and paint.

FULL DAY WORKSHOPS89 GUITAR - BEGINNERSMon 25 Sep and Tues 26 Sep (2 day workshop)Tutor: Kieren Brereton Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $140*This workshop is aimed at beginners who are either completely new to the guitar, or have very minimal experience. Students will learn the fundamentals with the aim to learn basic chords and simple songs over the two day workshop. * Students must have own guitar.

90 BEADED JEWELLERY Tues 26 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Kim ChanAge: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $50*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $15. Tools are provided in the class.

91 PORTRAITS AND PEOPLEWed 27 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Annie LabriolaAge: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $85 inc. materialsPortraiture is an important medium through which artists young and old have expressed themselves for centuries. Come and learn the technical principles of portraiture to draw faces and bodies in pencil with confidence.

92 GARDEN GROWTHWed 27 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Anney BounpraseuthAge: 7 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $95 inc. materialsIn the morning, we will be using a variety of succulent plant cuttings as inspiration for a beautiful still life painting. Learn how to identify succulents and why they are so great for the Australian environment. Then in the afternoon, we will be upcycling glass bottles and jars with colourful yarns and pompoms to create a succulent garden to take home.

93 DRAMAWed 27 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Kylie HarrisAge: 5 - 8 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $85Drama builds confidence and enhances creativity. Come and learn how to use your voice for theatre, tell a joke and improvise your own short play. Unleash your inner actor in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

94 OPTICAL ARTThur 28 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Niloufar TofighAge: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $85 inc. materialsOptical art, or op art, uses line, shapes and spaces to create abstract images and optical illusions. Students will learn to create rhythm and movement in their work that is pleasing to the eye or creates abstract, optical illusions.

95 ANIMALS BROUGHT TO LIFEThur 28 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $85 inc. materialsBe inspired by the shapes and colours of your favourite animals. Learn pencil techniques for drawing animals and then paint from this inspiration.

96 WRITING IS FUNThur 28 Sep (Full day) Tutor: Wendy Fitzgerald Age: 6 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $ 85 inc. materialsIf you like reading, writing and telling stories, come along for a magical day playing with words through poems, stories and songs.

97 PAINTING FLOWERSFri 29 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Niloufar TofighAge: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $95 inc. materialsIn this workshop you will explore different techniques and brush strokes to capture the detail and beauty of flowers.

98 STITCH DRAWINGFri 29 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Rhonda PryorAge: 9 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $95 inc. materialsShare in an imaginative day of stitch drawing: making marks and drawing on cloth. We’ll use some basic hand stitches with different thread to create texture, line and pattern. Use your imagination to make an experimental abstract or figurative picture. Take home your own original cloth drawing.

99 CREATIVE WRITING AND GARDENINGFri 29 Sep (Full day)Tutor: Alison GormanAge: 7 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $95 inc. materialsDid you know that some of the best loved stories and poems were inspired by gardens? Think “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Secret Garden”, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” or Andy and Terry’s “Treehouse” series. In this workshop, we will read some classic garden stories and poems and explore the Arts Centre’s gardens and parklands to uncover writing ideas. We will make a miniature story garden to take home.

82 LET’S PLAY WITH CLAY!Mon 25 Sep - Fri 29 Sep (5 mornings & 5 afternoons)Tutor: Jacqueline McBeathAge: 6 - 13 yrsTime: Morning: 9.30am - 12pm

Afternoon: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: Morning or afternoon

1 x half day class $55 5 x half day classes $220 (inc. materials, firing and glazing)

Clay has natural appeal and children love creating with this tactile medium. A long coil of clay can become a lizard, a bowl or a favourite character. The possibilities are endless and children enjoy the freedom to use their imagination for creative storytelling through clay pieces.

Working with clay is a multisensory activity, that builds dexterity and encourages gross and fine motor development. It fosters hand-eye coordination, boosts self-esteem and its calming effect assists with attention span. Children learn basic hand building techniques and each child will have a wonderful time designing and crafting their very own piece of ceramic art.When enrolling, please specify which half day classes you want your child to attend.

109 CHRISTMAS AND HALLOWEEN JEWELLERYThur 5 Oct (Full day) Tutor: Kim Chan Age: 7 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $ 75*Design and make your own festive Christmas and Halloween jewellery. Great fun and perfect for you to wear throughout the upcoming festivities! *Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $15. Tools are provided in the class.

110 WRITING IS FUN!Thur 5 Oct (Full day) Tutor: Wendy Fitzgerald Age: 6 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $85 If you like reading, writing and telling stories, come along for a magical day playing with words through poems, stories and songs.

111 ART AND MOVEMENTFri 6 Oct (Full day) Tutor: Niloufar Tofigh Age: 6 - 9 yrsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $ 85 inc. materialsIn this workshop you will work with line, shapes and colours to create rhythm and movement. You will learn how to mix different colours to explore primary and secondary colours.

112 STITCH DRAWINGFri 6 Oct (Full day) Tutor: Rhonda Pryor Age: 9 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $ 95 inc. materialsShare in an imaginative day of stitch drawing: making marks and drawing on cloth. We’ll use some basic hand stitches with different thread to create texture, line and pattern. Use your imagination to make an experimental abstract or figurative picture. Take home your own original cloth drawing.

113 CREATIVE WRITING AND GARDENINGFri 6 Oct (Full day) Tutor: Alison Gorman Age: 7 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $ 95 inc. materialsDid you know that some of the best loved stories and poems were inspired by gardens? Think “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Secret Garden”, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” or Andy and Terry’s “Treehouse” series. In this workshop, we will read some classic garden stories and poems and explore the Arts Centre’s gardens and parklands to uncover writing ideas. We will make a miniature story garden to take home.

WEEK 2 TUESDAY 3 OCT – FRIDAY 6 OCTMORNING CLASSES101 PAINTING FOR FUN – EXPERIMENTAL TIMETues 3 Oct (1 morning)Tutor: Annie LabriolaAge: 6 - 9 yrsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $55 inc. materialsThis exciting workshop will allow kids to explore their own unique skills with guidance from their tutor. Experiment with all types of painting techniques to create beautiful artworks.

AFTERNOON CLASSES102 DRAWING FOR FUNTues 3 Oct (1 afternoon)Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 8 + yrsTime: 1pm - 3:30pmFee: $55 inc. materialsDrawing is a fun and important element of painting, sculpture and other artworks. In this workshop you will learn creative uses for coloured pencils and develop your drawing technique.

FULL DAY WORKSHOPS103 PORTRAITURETues 3 Oct (Full day) Tutor: Niloufar TofighAge: 7 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $ 95 inc. materialsPaint a portrait of your favourite friend or family member. Bring photographs of people you love to class and develop your art making skills to create a portrait.

104 GUITAR- INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCEDTues 3 Oct (Full day)Tutor: Kieren Brereton Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $75*This one day workshop is aimed at students who already have an understanding of guitar chords and simple music theory. Students should be able to play simple songs. It is ideally aimed at students who are currently having regular guitar tuition through the term. * Students must have own guitar.

105 FOREVER FRIENDSWed 4 Oct (Full day) Tutor: Samantha Relihan Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $ 95 inc. materialsCreate fun friendship bracelets, decorative cards and write stories about your best friends! Children will take home a pack full of homemade creations to give to their friends.

106 BEADED JEWELLERYWed 4 Oct (Full day)Tutor: Kim Chan Age: 5 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $75*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $15. Tools are provided in the class.

107 DRAMAWed 4 Oct (Full day)Tutor: Kylie HarrisAge: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $85Unleash your creative flair through drama games, improvisation and scene work. Learn to use your voice for stage.

108 PAINTING AND COLLAGEThur 5 Oct (Full day)Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 6 + yrsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $85 inc. materialsIn this workshop kids will learn painting and collage techniques. Be inspired by colour matching, textures and design to create wonderful artworks to take home.

100 LET’S PLAY WITH CLAYTues 3 Oct - Fri 6 Oct (4 mornings & 4 afternoons)Tutor: Jacqueline McBeathAge: 6 - 13 yrsTime: Morning: 9.30am - 12pm

Afternoon: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: Morning or afternoon

1 x half day class $55 4 x half day classes $165 (inc. materials, firing and glazing)

Clay has natural appeal and children love creating with this tactile medium. A long coil of clay can become a lizard, a bowl or a favourite character. The possibilities are endless and children enjoy the freedom to use their imagination for creative storytelling through clay pieces.

Working with clay is a multisensory activity, that builds dexterity and encourages gross and fine motor development. It fosters hand-eye coordination, boosts self-esteem and its calming effect assists with attention span. Children learn basic hand building techniques and each child will have a wonderful time designing and crafting their very own piece of ceramic art.When enrolling, please specify which half day classes you want your child to attend.

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Bancroft Park, 3 Recreation AvenueRoseville NSW 2069

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Important information• Children must bring a hat, snack and a smock

• Please choose carefully, no refunds

• Children must be collected at the conclusion of class. There are no child minding facilities at the Art Centre

• The Centre will not book any children under the age of five years and/or children who have not yet started school

Nut policyKu-ring-gai Art Centre practices a policy of no nuts or nut products. Please ensure food brought to The Centre does not contain nuts or nut products. Please inform the office if your child has any allergies or special needs.

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