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Abstract art began with the idea that colours can evoke emotions. Students will use their preferred medium (acrylic or watercolour) and make focused choices about the art making process.
In this advanced workshop, you will learn how to colour your soap using only natural ingredients, such as herbs, roots, and spices. We will also discuss the benefits and properties of herbs, plants, clays and other natural additives, how to use and prepare them, and how to add them to your soaps. You must have attended the first soap making workshop before joining this one.
Advance your wheel work skills with Eloise as she progresses you to larger vessels using more technique and skill for results.
Enjoy learning a variety of ballroom and Latin dances including Waltz, Cha-cha, Rumba, Foxtrot and more. Learn for the first time or bring back memories of past times. Exercise while learning to dance with style. We make it fun and easy using partner dance sequences in a relaxed and positive setting. Course is tailored to ability and preferences so everyone welcome.
Our courses are suitable for new beginners and for those with some belly dance experience. Improve co-ordination, strength & stability, flexibility & muscle tone while learning something new and fun! Good for body, soul & spirit! A great way to de-stress!
Join in anytime, we welcome newcomers.
Create your own collection of beautiful printed designs on fabric using simple tools to make your own printing blocks and learn about pattern repeats in the process. A carefully curated colour pallet of textile inks will be provided for you to use during the workshop. You will make and take home a collection of stamps, printed samples on calico squares and a finished textile design on a linen tea towel.
Class includes: all materials to make wooden stamps, print onto test fabric then print final tea towel.
Skill level: All levels welcome
Students bring: Apron, scissors, ruler, pencils, eraser, pens
Create your own collection of beautiful printed designs on fabric using simple tools to make your own printing blocks and learn about pattern repeats in the process. A carefully curated colour pallet of textile inks will be provided for you to use during the workshop. You will make and take home a collection of stamps, printed samples on calico squares and a finished textile design on a linen tea towel.
Class includes: all materials to make wooden stamps, print onto test fabric then print final tea towel.
Skill level: All levels welcome
Students bring: Apron, scissors, ruler, pencils, eraser, pens
Food in a bowl; it’s right on trend and that’s because food just tastes better in a bowl! Come and make six, one of a kind bowls to pop your overnight oats, poached pears or sassy summer salads in. Roll, cut, make, decorate… and they are ready for firing and glazing. Eloise will guide you through the hand-building process, teaching you tips and tricks to help you and your bowls shine!
If you’re new to cast glass or you've had some experience then you've probably fallen in love with it... this is the opportunity you need. Design and create your own pieces from the beginning. Learn skills and techniques to make glass objects using wax models, silicon mould making and kiln mould-making. This course is so much fun you will be addicted to glass once you've attended.
A small cast glass bowl is such a simple form but how beautiful they are. In this workshop learn wax making techniques used particularly in making bowls then carve a pattern on the inside or outside or add relief to the surface to make your own beautiful unique piece to treasure. Participants must have attended an introduction workshop previously before joining this workshop.
This is an introductory ‘mini workshop’ on the wonderful creative world of cast glass. You will learn all the processes involved in making glass objects and make your own beautiful crystal glass bird or seashell to take home for your window ledge. You will be ‘hooked’ on glass after coming to this workshop. Enjoy learning and making something new.
What better pieces of art to have than those you make yourself and wear with pride around your neck. In this workshop you will make different shaped ceramic pieces which will end up being both simple and colourful. Once fired and glazed you can combine and create your own unique pieces of jewellery.
Cheese making is a satisfying kitchen past-time. Join Julie in this class where she will show you in just 2 hours how making your own cheese can transform how you manage your kitchen, incorporating cheese-making into your life and making an economical fresh product for a healthier diet. It tastes better, you know where all of the ingredients come from and you only need to put aside a small amount of time to make Mascarpone, Feta and Ricotta.
Follow multi-award-winning watercolour artist Ginette stroke by stroke and learn how to paint a beautiful Chinese painting.
手机是极其方便的拍摄工具，如何完美发挥手机的摄像功能，随手拍出高大上的照片，您需要来听听江波老师的摄影课。
主讲人江波，从事摄影工作20年，从在深圳作摄影记者开始，到自己开设摄影公司，一直以摄影为业。目前在新西兰从事旅拍工作，对手机摄影也非常迷恋。课程涵盖：手机摄影的基本方法，手机摄影后期制作的软件，如何用手机拍摄星空，和手机摄影所需要的延展工具等，并在第三讲安排现场修图和解决问题。
Talented local potter, Raewyn, teaches coiling & slab building; pinch pots; working with moulds & experimenting with different styles, textures and finishes. Create sculptural pieces or useful domestic ware. (Wheels are available). Fees cover material for an initial piece. More clay can be bought later in class.
For ages 13 to 17 years
This class is about freedom, growth and loosening up! Working on a personal project and need help or do you just need a break from school art to explore some of your own ideas? Every artist is different so let’s build and develop your style and confidence through learning technical skills including layout, composition and application of colour. We’ll discuss ideas, problem solve and have general discussions about art and artists.
During this workshop you will learn about the practices associated with Maori art, creating your own contemporary Toki bone carving, complete with binding and adjustable cord. You will be introduced to a massive new technical skill set through a design process that uses grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding and polishing tools. You will also learn binding and lashing traditions used throughout Polynesia.
Get ready to get messy! In the first session you will get to design and make lots of fun items. These will then be fired and when you attend the second session you'll get to glaze them with all your favourite colours. The pieces will then get fired again and they will be strong and usable. Suitable for ages 6 - 12 years.
What’s nicer than ‘edible art’? What’s nicer than icing and cupcakes? Yummy! What an opportunity to learn this great life skill: make fondant cake toppers (simple or detailed) and you can decorate cupcakes for the whole family. Take home at least 6 figurines on 6 cupcakes. What will yours be? A monkey, octopus, bear, penguin, dog, monster, owl or your own invention?
Let's focus on faces and figures, the natural form - let’s do this! we’ll use photo references to shape realistic drawings. You will learn about outline, texture, shape correction, lighting and shading.
Whatever your preference landscape, portraits, architecture or still life… let’s do this! First we’ll use photo references to shape realistic drawings. You will learn about outline, texture, shape correction, lighting and shading. Then the focus can change (only if you prefer) to learning some of the fundamental techniques in developing line based sketches. Sound good?
For ages 10 to 15 years
This class is designed to teach children realistic drawing techniques. New students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques and theory, such as proportion, shading and perspective. Students will initially work from provided images from tutor’s collection and then as they advance they will move onto their own chosen projects.
For ages 8 - 12 years
These classes are designed to take young artists to the next level and help them develop their own style. Each session we’ll teach new drawing techniques and teach different aspects of painting. To join this class children must have attended a Making Pictures class with Amber previously.
For ages 8 - 12 years
These classes are designed to take young artists to the next level and help them develop their own style. Each session we’ll teach new drawing techniques and teach different aspects of painting.
For this class children need no prior painting experience.
Improving gut health with Sauerkraut & nutrient rich Fermented foods packed with minerals and probiotics is an ancient and essential part of kitchen skills. Feed and repopulate your good bacteria. Julie will teach you how to navigate the correct skills for a successful ferment.
For ages 6 - 12 years
those who like to get messy, have fun and create, this is a fabulous introduction to working with clay and learning basic skills. Raewyn is an experienced potter and tutor who will help you ‘fire up’ your imagination – get stuck in and let your hands do their thing!
French, the language of love. Currently useful in more than 40 countries, it’s a language that’s revived and its appeal is growing! The latest projection is that French will be spoken by 750 million people by 2050! Planning a trip to Vanuatu or New Caledonia? You’ll need to pack your français!
This introduction to the fascinating and beautiful art of glass fusing will teach you how to safely cut glass and then, using hot glass and diachroic glass, make jewellery of your own design. If there is time, we will also create a unique coaster for your cuppa or glass of tipple. All materials and tools are provided.
Iyengar Yoga is characterised by Alignment, sequencing and timing with the use of props. Jane is a certified JI level 2 teacher. Her inspiration is sharing and helping others discover and benefit from their practice. Yoga is for everybody and has profound effects on our body, breath, senses and mind. All levels welcome.
Simon draws on more than 30 years experience to help beginners with the basic construction of plain rings, stone-set rings, pendants and earrings and extends advanced students' knowledge of design and construction. Beginner's starter pack costs $55. More silver, gold and stones can be purchased later.
Delicious, refreshing, fizzing delight. Learning the art of successfully keeping a healthy Kombucha Scoby is the beginning of a life transforming attitude towards a healthy gut. These fermented drinks contain beneficial enzymes and nutrients that improve digestion and boost your beneficial gut flora and immunity. Participants receive their own SCOBY, starter liquid and a handout with brewing instructions to take home. Bring a jar!
Let’s concentrate on our beautiful surroundings, the landscape. Work in any medium or style of your choice in an open-studio concept
Painting for Pleasure is a social group of painters who meet every Wednesday for 2 hours. It gives time in the week to do what you love 'paint'. Life gets busy and we don't often make time to enjoy our hobbies so this is the perfect opportunity to do so. It is an open group and always welcomes new comers. You can work in any medium.
这个开放的绘画群组欢迎新成员的加入！您可能之前学习过绘画，现在已经是一个成熟的绘画爱好者，可以尽情享受自由绘画的乐趣。加入这个绘画小组，让您不仅拥有固定的绘画时间，还同时拥有和志同道合的艺术爱好者社交交流的时间。参加这个绘画小组需要您会讲流利的中文。
Join the Let's make it green crew for a fun filled and hands on workshop! Reusable beeswax wraps are a beautiful organic product that are perfect for wrapping cheese, sandwiches, leftovers, snacks for the little ones, and almost anything else you can think of. A great alternative to using plastic wrap. You’ll take one beeswax food wrap with you as well as a small pack of materials and instructions to help you make more at home.
For ages 6 to 12 years
This fun introduction to art teaches the basics of drawing and painting using a host of different media. Amber is a friendly, talented, experienced and enthusiastic artist and tutor who encourages individual expression.
Exclusive offer; four wheels, four participants, four sessions! Learning to throw pots is immensely satisfying. In this course learn clay preparation and wedging then move straight into centering clay, throwing basic cylinders and different forms.
Students will create soft, pastel landscapes from images of the natural environment and using the dappled painterly effects of Claude Monet. Attention will be given to choices of colours put together, for example 3 x cool colours and 2 x warm. These will be explored using pastels and paint. Suitable for ages 6 - 12 years
Let’s play with ink and watercolours, acrylics and pastels to explore the wonderous colours of flowers, inspired by artist Georgia O’Keefe. We’ll experiment with texture and colour while learning to observe and draw flowers on a larger scale. Suitable for ages 6 - 12 years
Students will create bright, colourful self-portraits and portraits using cubism techniques, using Picasso as inspiration, experimenting with oil pastels and paint. Suitable for ages 6 - 12 years
Surrealism is explored, starting from a favourite animal or creature and evolving into a fantastical creature from another imagined world. Students begin by observing and drawing animals such as elephants, whales dolphins, dinosaurs, cats or mice. We’ll look at Dali’s elongated and exaggerated legs, etc and then get started on their creature. These will be added to backgrounds of inks and dyes that show ‘other worlds’. Students can choose to add them as a collage or re draw them into the landscape. Suitable for ages 6 - 12 years
Learn to paint or improve your practice! This fun, arts course is a variety of guided, practical sessions that help students develop their skills and paint-handling techniques. Work with acrylic or oil paints on a chosen project simple enough for an absolute beginner but challenging for those with some experience.
This open group of painters welcomes newcomers. You may have attended classes previously and are now an accomplished artist and ready to enjoy the love of painting. These sessions are a specific time to paint and a social time to chat with like minded people. You do not need to be attending other Fine Art classes at UXBRIDGE to join this group.
This open group of painters welcomes newcomers. You may have attended classes previously and are now an accomplished artist and ready to enjoy the love of painting. These sessions are a specific time to paint and a social time to chat with like minded people. You do not need to be attending other Fine Art classes at UXBRIDGE to join this group.
This open group of painters welcomes newcomers. You may have attended classes previously and are now an accomplished artist and ready to enjoy the love of painting. These sessions are a specific time to paint and a social time to chat with like minded people. You do not need to be attending other Fine Art classes at UXBRIDGE to join this group.
To live an active life with an older body you need energy and flexibility but you want to avoid injury. Pilates is a great way for seniors to start exercising. It's safe and low-impact; it makes backs stronger and strengthens muscles whilst protecting joints. Do it: you'll love it!
Stretch, tone, strengthen and lengthen a stronger back and toned core protect you from injury and help keep you active and supple. Pilates is a system of exercises designed to enhance mental awareness and improve physical strength, flexibility and posture. Invest in your body: it pays great dividends!
Ready to take on the next level! Tina and Juliet promise a challenging session to hit your core, improve flexibility, increase muscle strength and tone your abs, lower back, hips and bottoms. Help beat pain by getting stronger!
Ready to take on the next level! Tina and Juliet promise a challenging session to hit your core, improve flexibility, increase muscle strength and tone your abs, lower back, hips and bottoms. Help beat pain by getting stronger!
Want to explore realistic portrait painting? There are many challenges in capturing a likeness and Alvin is passionate in sharing his knowledge on how to achieve this. We’ll get started using photo reference, first learning the essentials in beginning an oil portrait painting then moving on to the head structure and facial features, correct lighting, shading and colour choices. All abilities welcomed. You will see great results.
It’s always better when creating together. A whole day of sewing without interruption – sound blissful? That’s what these days are all about. Enjoy getting stuck into your sewing projects with focus while having the experience of Gracie by your side with a watchful eye. She will be ready to jump in and guide you with lots of tips and tricks to help you make your projects achieve that professional finish.
Learn how to make your own solid shampoo bars and conditioner bars! They’re great for your hair, great for the environment and great for your pocket. Each participant will be able to take 2 shampoo and 1 conditioner homemade to their own specific hair type. If used properly, each bar is equivalent to about 2-3 bottles of shampoo.
We all have precious memories which have shaped us. This introductory course uses triggers and prompts in easy exercises to transfer these memories on to paper for your own personal reflection. Develop your writing skills in a friendly, supportive, group, led by a qualified tutor who specialises in creative non-fiction.
TUTOR: Carin Newbould
TIME: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
DATES: 26 OCT - 30 NOV
Relaxed and informal sessions include group warm ups, individual coaching and ensemble singing. Each week different individuals will be coached through various exercises and tips to improve technique and lyric portrayal on their chosen songs (masterclass). This allows for individual tuition in a group setting, but also allows students to learn from each other and to experience the joy of singing for an audience. Lessons will end with a contemporary choral piece.
For ages 8+
Take this opportunity and sing! Whether you need a bit of formal coaching with your voice or you’ve always wanted to sing and never known whether you could or not, come see if you can. You will learn excellent warm up routines, sound vocal technique, lyric styling, stagecraft, and have lots of fun along the way - which in the end is what music is all about!
Join soap maker Jackie and we’ll get started brewing some beautiful soaps. You’ll make your own soap and bath bombs which you’ll get to take home with you. These workshops will be a great opportunity to hand-make some gifts for family and friends.
They look and smell as good as food right? What is soap? How is it made? Let’s get started by using the cold process method. You will learn about different materials and ingredients used in all soap making, colouring and fragrances, troubleshooting and where to get your next supplies from. This workshop is hands-on and each participant will leave with several soaps they have made themselves during the day. All materials included in fee.
The softstone method is easy to learn. Work as the block hardens and complete a sculpture in one rewarding day. First timers and experienced artists love it! Create a simple but beautiful garden sculpture to keep or give to that someone special. Christmas is coming!
The soft stone method is easy to learn. Work as the block hardens and complete a sculpture in one rewarding day. First timers and experienced artists love it! Create a simple but beautiful garden sculpture to keep or give to that someone special.
Learn how to prepare, fragrance, pour and look after Soy wax candles, using your own recycled containers, teacups, glasses, jars etc.. Ideal gift idea or something to enjoy for yourself. This is a hands-on, interactive class designed for people wanting to use natural based products, that are environmentally friendly and won’t break the bank.
It’s estimated that by 2050 the USA will have 138 million Spanish speakers making it the largest Spanish-speaking nation on Earth! Learning Spanish makes travelling to or working in the USA, Latin America, Spain and the Philippines a rich and rewarding experience. It will make a great addition to your skill-set!
Learn or develop your knowledge of the basics, from copper foil to lead lighting, while you work on your own stained glass project. Beginners are taught glass cutting techniques while making fantastic objects. Materials and equipment costs vary. Beginners buy a $15 starter pack on the first night.
Let’s start with Cha cha cha then slow it all down with a Waltz before moving on to the much loved Foxtrot. A great opportunity for beginners to ‘have a go’ before committing to our Ballroom Basics course experienced dancers just come and enjoy the session! No session discount applies.
Join our FREE Te Reo Māori sessions anytime. Everyone is welcome; Beginner to advanced levels. Ahakoa ko wai, no hea koe, ko tēnei te wā! No matter who you are or where you’re from, come and learn pronunciation, basic greetings, common phrases, waiata Māori (Māori songs) and the use of te reo in everyday situations, including the workplace. Give it a go. Kōrero mai!
The process of growing and influencing with intent dwarfed trees is a simple and very rewarding process but be warned it can be addictive and for some, becomes a lifetime passion. Learning from an experienced artist/tutor is imperative for ultimate success. We’ll provide everything you need to complete your very first Bonsai along with lot’s of knowledge and information sharing to get you inspired with something new.
We won’t be at the beach but we will use chairs. Change your body – no dance experience or tutus required! Sculpt lean, toned muscles with this energizing, dynamic class.
Do you currently tutor or facilitate groups? Are your sessions a snooze-fest? Sick of yourself but stuck for ideas? Learn how to use all that fabulous digital technology out there to make YOUR class the one everyone wants to attend. Bring life and excitement to your classes, enhance your delivery techniques, and engage learners both in and out of your sessions and much, much more. They won’t want to leave!
TUTOR: GREG SMITH
2 SEP & 9 SEP SATURDAY
9:00AM - 1:00PM
$169
Do you currently tutor or facilitate groups? Are your sessions a snooze-fest? Sick of yourself but stuck for ideas? Learn how to use all that fabulous digital technology out there to make YOUR class the one everyone wants to attend. Bring life and excitement to your classes, enhance your delivery techniques, and engage learners both in and out of your sessions and much, much more. They won’t want to leave!
TUTOR: GREG SMITH
25 NOV & 2 DEC SATURDAY
9:00AM - 1:00PM
$169
Want to turn your travel memories and into a treasured painting? Award-winning artist and illustrator, Ginette, will teach you to use ink pens and watercolour washes to capture a scene quickly while you are travelling. Theory and practical exercises for quick sketching and perspectives will be covered. Please bring your own travel photos!
Allow your imaginations to run wild and come play with Chocolate Lantern Theatre Company as we make some Wildling Puppet Masks. These have been inspired by the art work of Picasso and Stasys Eidrigevicius and most importantly there is no limit to how you can make these funny fellas look. Just come join us, have fun and gain some new skills, whilst you learn how to construct, and then how to bring to life these great puppets! Suitable for ages 6 - 12 years
An integrated approach for body, mind and spirit. Suitable for all levels, this course honours our state of life while also providing challenges. With breath as the foundation, a combination of slow flow and longer held poses target strength and flexibility which require focus as we get older. A restorative ending to relax, destress and rejuvenate. “Strong bodies, clear minds and open hearts”.
Calling all active, sporty people! Do you enjoy golf, tennis, bowls, squash or other activities that require agility and flexibility? Are you strong but not necessarily bendy? Then this course is for you. Let Jacqui teach you some great techniques to stretch out and help you stay injury-free.
Yoga is timeless: having evolved over thousands of years it deals with the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the person. Jacqui leads a traditional Indian yoga class which incorporates postures, breathing and deep relaxation techniques. Jacqui strives to keep the class interesting and challenging. (All fitness levels welcomed)
Yoga gently but steadily tones the whole body and works towards increasing your flexibility and strength. By becoming more aware of and optimising your breathing you release stress and tension. Yoga makes it all work better!
Get your feet moving, hips working, hands clapping and heart pumping! Senior ladies, get the most out of life. Join the party! Let's Zumba! (Casual rate is $12 at the door).
熊炜(Alvin Xiong)将和大家分享他对于各种不同绘画形式的知识和热情。此课程专门为喜爱绘画以及热衷于提高自身绘画技巧，但希望以普通话或者广东话授课的华人群体所设。本绘画课程适合所有水平和风格的学生参加。老师将会按照每个学生的程度和使用的绘画材料因材施教，并与学生有教与学的交流环节。
熊炜(Alvin Xiong)将和大家分享他对于各种不同绘画形式的知识和热情。此课程专门为喜爱绘画以及热衷于提高自身绘画技巧，但希望以普通话或者广东话授课的华人群体所设。本绘画课程适合所有水平和风格的学生参加。老师将会按照每个学生的程度和使用的绘画材料因材施教，并与学生有教与学的交流环节。
熊炜(Alvin Xiong)将和大家分享他对于各种不同绘画形式的知识和热情。此课程专门为喜爱绘画以及热衷于提高自身绘画技巧，但希望以普通话或者广东话授课的华人群体所设。本绘画课程适合所有水平和风格的学生参加。老师将会按照每个学生的程度和使用的绘画材料因材施教，并与学生有教与学的交流环节。
熊炜(Alvin Xiong)将和大家分享他对于各种不同绘画形式的知识和热情。此课程专门为喜爱绘画以及热衷于提高自身绘画技巧，但希望以普通话或者广东话授课的华人群体所设。本绘画课程适合所有水平和风格的学生参加。老师将会按照每个学生的程度和使用的绘画材料因材施教，并与学生有教与学的交流环节。
熊炜(Alvin Xiong)将和大家分享他对于各种不同绘画形式的知识和热情。此课程专门为喜爱绘画以及热衷于提高自身绘画技巧，但希望以普通话或者广东话授课的华人群体所设。本绘画课程适合所有水平和风格的学生参加。老师将会按照每个学生的程度和使用的绘画材料因材施教，并与学生有教与学的交流环节。
熊炜(Alvin Xiong)将和大家分享他对于各种不同绘画形式的知识和热情。此课程专门为喜爱绘画以及热衷于提高自身绘画技巧，但希望以普通话或者广东话授课的华人群体所设。本绘画课程适合所有水平和风格的学生参加。老师将会按照每个学生的程度和使用的绘画材料因材施教，并与学生有教与学的交流环节。
熊炜(Alvin Xiong)将和大家分享他对于各种不同绘画形式的知识和热情。此课程专门为喜爱绘画以及热衷于提高自身绘画技巧，但希望以普通话或者广东话授课的华人群体所设。本绘画课程适合所有水平和风格的学生参加。老师将会按照每个学生的程度和使用的绘画材料因材施教，并与学生有教与学的交流环节。
Mums or Dads get ready to spend a beautiful day with your son or daughter. On completion you will take home a professionally iced and decorated cake along with the skills and techniques you’ve learned so you can ‘create again’. You will cut, ice, colour and cover with fondant and then make a wonderful ‘picture creation’ for the ‘art on the top’.
Enjoy this ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises. Graceful motions, concentrated breathing, uplifting visualizations and guided relaxation all aid the body’s natural powers of renewal. Learn in manageable portions, with variety, whilst enjoying birdsong or tranquil music. No prior experience necessary.