with Vicky Yiannoutsos LA Acting Coach

This weekend intensive film acting course trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen.

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This workshop focusses on the Art of Relating, which trains actors to create believable characters and emotionally connected relationships on screen. Working in pairs with scripts, actors learn the Five Arts of Film Acting – the Art of Concentration, the Art of Not Knowing, the Art of Acceptance, the Art of Giving and Receiving and the Art of Relating, which maximises instinctive and creative choices and trains actor to bring their own personality to the screen. The work will benefit actors wishing to reset or reinvigorate their acting muscles, remove blocks limiting creative choices and improve sight reading skills. In this practical course scenes are filmed.

Tutor: Vicky Yiannoutsos

Intensive Weekend Workshop

Date: 8th and 9th August

Time: 10am- 5pm

Cost: $285

(Post Covid Discount)

Bring pen and paper

Vicky Yiannoutsos has worked for over 40 years in the film industry as an editor, actor, acting coach, director and producer. She trained at the Jeremiah Comey Acting Studios in Los Angeles and has coached some of our finest film actors and directors. She has taught at Toi Whakaari, Auckland University, UCOL, TAPAC, The Actors Programme and Unitec in Auckland. Vicky develops, produces and directs theatre and film works and splits her year between New Zealand and Greece.    Website: https://vickyyiannoutsos.com/ 

Nick will guide the most inexperienced to achieve amazing results, he is extremely patient and loves to help you find your creative vibe. You can achieve an exceptional piece of art with his help, we have seen his students results, they are outstanding. You'll be rewarded with a great sense of achievement and have a great time connecting with others in our terrific Artery space.

Tutor: Nick Eggleston

Four Tuesday Nights 8th to 29th September

Time: 6.30-8.30pm

Cost: $195.00

All Materials Supplied

A practical guide to learn the fundamental skills needed for drawing, with Nick Eggleston, one of our awesome resident tutors! He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and is a member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen. Nick is world famous for his amazing water colours of English Bull Terriers. He's a master craftsman of clay, water colour, occasionally wood carving and recently the art of bespoke shoe making.

Weekend and Cool Evening Classes

An amazing half-day workshop to explore what cold wax is really made of, how to use it and what NOT to do with it. Learn what rules you can break when using cold wax, and what special benefits (namely, amazing texture) come with this medium. See what kind of paints you should reach for and discover the simple tools you will need. Explore the surfaces that will work best when working with cold wax, and how you can combine it with other art mediums such as mixed media, photography, painting and encaustic wax.   Sue MacDougall   

Book with Sue @:  kiwisuemac@gmail.com or  Click on the Book Here button below.

Weekends:  5th Sept. OR 19th Sept OR  4th October

Time: 9am -12.30pm

Cost: $79.00

All materials supplied

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Thursday Evenings: 20th August  OR 10th September OR 8th October

Time: 6.30 - 9pm

Cost: $99

All materials supplied including refreshments cheese and crackers.

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Tuesdays Or Thursdays for 4 weeks

This is an inspiring and productive course for all levels of experience. A fun time set in a chilled out relaxed and creative environment. Learn something new and then build on it. This course will be based on traditional painting techniques with some contemporary approaches applied to the genre. As well as covering a lot of ground, equally the focus will be on developing a solid understanding of colour theory, tonal relationships, proportion, and composition. Progressing to use these ideas to develop believable 3d forms on a 2d surface. Beginners Welcome.

Damien has a Master of Fine Arts, Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Otago Polytechnic.  He is passionate about art in general, with his focus being Painting and Drawing. He has designed these courses to demystify the process behind painting and show individual approaches to quickly start to enjoy a wonderful and enjoyable painting medium.   https://www.sanderson.co.nz/Artist/173/Damien-Kurth.aspx

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Tutor Damien Kurth

Tuesdays OR Thursdays for 4 weeks

 Starting the  1st September  9.30am - 12noon OR 

3rd September 1pm – 3.30pm.

$260

For bookings or any questions contact Damien directly: bopatelierpainting@gmail.com or click on the BOOK HERE button below.    Bring Paper towels or cotton rags with you. Basic starting materials are supplied, guidance on any other purchases will be given during the course You are more than welcome to bring your own paints and brushes. Tea and coffee are supplied, a café is a few doors down the road. 

Beginners and Follow up Classes

Want to learn Upholstery? recover that stool? or kick start your new Upholstery hobby? It's easier than you think. Enjoy the Unique atmosphere of the Historic village. Small groups for lots of individual attention.  Tea and coffee provided.   Some materials are supplied.    Other projects may be possible, including  hiring the equipment for the day to make your own project; if you have the experience. Contact Paula at..  chairup.upholstery@gmail.com, call 0272524414 or click on the Book Here button below.  

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Tutor: Paula Jones
Saturday OR Sunday Workshops
Time: 10am - 4.30pm 

Dates:  8th OR 22nd OR 29/30th August.  OR 6th  OR 26th September

17th OR 31st October. OR 15th November.

Cost varies depending on the project from $120 

Monday Evenings 5.30pm - 8.30pm

10th August OR 7th September OR 2nd November

Come and learn the art of Macramé with Tori from Evarose+Co.  Her classes full up very fast as the spaces are very limited to be able to give everyone time one-on-one.  Join in and create that special one-off piece. The last workshop sold out in a few days. Costs will depend on the project.

You'll learn the basics of knot making, tips & tricks, and create your own wall hanging, shoulder bag or wreath depending on the project for the day.  Take an amazing hand made item home or as a gift for a loved one. No experience is needed, and all materials are supplied. You will be working with beautiful NZ-made cotton cord (for some workshops - Tori will supply coloured cord)
 

Tutor: Tori Landon

Dates Available: Sunday  13/09

Times:  1.30pm - 4.30pm

Includes all supplies & refreshments

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Get in touch with Tori now to book in. Just click on the Book Here  button below

with the Glorious Ulemj

Explore Japanese culture through Kokeshi dolls!    Participants will be designing and painting their wooden dolls with the tutor's guidance, and will take home their very own unique creation.  Engage with Ulemj a renowned local artist who resided in Japan for many years.   Ulemj is excited to be able to share her experiences with you and give you a practical and engaging way of exploring Japanese culture in a wonderfully sunny creative environment.   Two workshops to chose from. 

Tutor: Ulemj Glamuzina:

Sundays: 9am - 12.30pm

Dates: 23rd August OR 27th September

Cost $65

All Materials Supplied. Age 15+
To secure your space, please email Ulemj Glamuzina:   glamuzinart@gmail.com.

School Holiday Art Classes

Unique classes for children to explore art with a parent, grandparent, special caring adult or caregiver. Enjoy the benefits of this adult-child bonding experience through art while being screen free. Awesome creative atmosphere in a relaxed and purpose-built room.

Do something different with your children or grandchildren over the school holidays? How about creating a treasured piece of art together? It will be good enough to go on the wall, no matter what their skill level is (or in fact yours!).

Tutor: Christine Williams

Date: Tuesday 29th September - QUIRKY BIRDS

Date: Wednesday 30th September  - PIRATE SHIP

Date: Thursday 1st October - MY BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOUR

Date: Tuesday 6th  October  - MARIGOLDS

Date: Wednesday 7th October - COLOURFUL CATS

Date: Thursday 8th October - THREE LITTLE PIGS

Time: 1 - 4.30pm

Cost:  Produce a Collaborative Adult/Child piece of art by:

* 1 Child & 1 Adult jointly creating one artwork between them. $45

* 3 people (min 1 adult) jointly creating 2 pieces between them $80

* 1 Child & 1 Adult creating one piece of art each (2 artworks). $80

* Cost of Framed Artwork (optional) $20 extra  per painting/frame.

All Materials Supplied

Learn the basics of how to use the tools needed to craft shapes from stone.  Create and design a 3D sculpture.  Covers basic carving techniques in soft stone (Oamaru stone); all the stone and carving tools supplied. Participants to arrive with an idea in mind to produce a stone sculpture over the weekend.  Very small class with a max of 5 students.

Tutor: Rex O’Brien

One full Weekend

Dates: 10th and 11th October 2020

Time 9am – 4pm

Cost $295

All Materials, Safety Gear and Tools Supplied. Bring a packed lunch any tools you wish to use, wear closed shoes.

Explore how to use tools to shape stone with award winning and experienced tutor and artist Rex O'Brien. Rex holds a Diploma in Art BOP Polytechnic, has been carving for over 18 years and been instrumental in organising and participating in carving symposiums nationwide.  Your workshop will be situated outside in a courtyard behind the artery under a Gazebo.