Life Drawing at Oxford Gallery

Areta Wilkinson from Oxford Gallery toi o Waimakariri

We are taking bookings for our next LIFE DRAWING course this May-June 2022. Begins Thursday 19 May for five consecutive weeks.

Oxford Gallery will host our popular Life Drawing sessions again this May and June. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised!

Life Drawing is the practice of … View moreWe are taking bookings for our next LIFE DRAWING course this May-June 2022. Begins Thursday 19 May for five consecutive weeks.

Oxford Gallery will host our popular Life Drawing sessions again this May and June. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised!

Life Drawing is the practice of drawing the human figure from a live model and teaches observation and drawing skills. This course is open to beginners and experienced artists. You don’t have to know ‘how to draw’ to draw the human figure. You will not be judged on your drawing here; even the most experienced artists are learning, so if you feel like challenging yourself creatively and learning a new skill, you are welcome!

Artist and tutor Casey will suggest exercises to try or you can be self-directed.

✅ Drawing boards, easels, newsprint and sugar paper provided.

✅ Bring your own drawing materials (for beginners we recommend a soft pencil – 2B or softer – or charcoal). Experienced artists may bring their preferred materials.

✅ Tea and coffee provided

✅ Thursdays 7-9pm (please arrive at 6.45 for prompt 7pm start)

📆 19, 26 May and 2,9,16 June

🎫 Ticket options:

$120 for a block of 5 sessions

OR

Buy individual sessions at $30 per session.

Buy Tickets: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Ticketing will close when the course is fully booked.

Lecture on Maori Art

Lynley McDougall from

LAST days for our Matariki exhibition Soul Sistas: Nine Māori Women Artists (ends this Sunday 21st July) and make sure you get to the LAST Lecture this Saturday.
20 July 2-3pm. Arts in Oxford at 72 Main Street Oxford.
Lecture on Māori Art presented by Gina Matchitt (Te Arawa and Whakatōhea). … View moreLAST days for our Matariki exhibition Soul Sistas: Nine Māori Women Artists (ends this Sunday 21st July) and make sure you get to the LAST Lecture this Saturday.
20 July 2-3pm. Arts in Oxford at 72 Main Street Oxford.
Lecture on Māori Art presented by Gina Matchitt (Te Arawa and Whakatōhea). Gina Matchitt is the 2019 Blumhardt/Creative New Zealand Curatorial Intern at the Dowse Art Museum.

Soul Sistas: Nine Māori Women Artists
Arts in Oxford Gallery
15 June – 21 July 2019

6th July - Rāranga weaving demonstration and Exploring Manaia

Lynley McDougall from

10am to 12pm Rāranga weaving demonstration
Lisa Harding (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Maniapoto) will give a Rāranga weaving demonstration at Arts in Oxford.

Free public event. 1.30-3.30pm. Exploring Manaia with Leisa Aumua (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mamoe, Waitaha, Kāti Hāteatea)
This workshop… View more10am to 12pm Rāranga weaving demonstration
Lisa Harding (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Maniapoto) will give a Rāranga weaving demonstration at Arts in Oxford.

Free public event. 1.30-3.30pm. Exploring Manaia with Leisa Aumua (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mamoe, Waitaha, Kāti Hāteatea)
This workshop will explore Māori symbols of manaia (guardian figure) and whetu (stars) to create a Matariki mobile or wall art. Suitable for kids of all ages but parents to accompany pre-schoolers please.
Limited numbers so bookings are essential at the gallery

Phone 03 312 1639

Free public event. Gold coin donation appreciated

Young Artists Club sessions April, May and June

Students age 8 - 11 invited to attend these 2 hour sessions on Saturday mornings. Read more on the flyer.

Oxford Area School Students' Art Folio Panels on Exhibition

The show is from 16 April to 5 May. Gallery open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 4pm except on public holidays.