Term 2 Adult Classes at Karori Arts and Crafts
18 May – 29 Jun from Tue 1-4pm.
Contemporary Semi Abstract Painting with Rachel Helson.
A class to introduce painting in a contemporary semi abstract style. Rachel will cover technique and approaches to composing landscapes, still life and floral studies working in either acrylic, oil, pastel or mixed media. She will also explore the use of mediums to add texture and depth to your work. Painting experience advised in oil, acrylic or pastel.
Cost: $180 non-members
Thu 13th May - 1 July from 2-4.30pm
Learn how to paint in Acrylic with Jenny Greig
Jenny will introduce beginners and painters who want an opportunity to paint with acrylic and receive guidance and/or feedback. Gain core skills in: 1) blending and shading to develop a landscape then 2) colour, shape and form to paint a vase of flowers (still life), 3) composition ie arranging elements of a picture to get the result you want. Then 4) scale and realism: how to paint figures in a beach scene (perspective), 5) light and shade in portraits - from a photo. Cost: $210 non-members, $22 materials week 1
Friday 11 June to 2 July from 2-4pm
Printmaking for Beginners with Margaret Taylor
Learn the basics of printmaking in a small group with an experienced printmaker. Margaret will demonstrate a new technique weekly that you can try with her support. Those with experience can extend their practice and develop their expertise with her guidance. Week 4 involves a shorter timeframe, 1 hour each but 1-to-1 with Margaret rather than the whole class together. Term1 participants found that this reinforces earlier lessons. You also learn how to: manage dirty and clean spaces and ink properly and use the printing press. Cost: $140 non-members plus $10 materials
Enroll at www.kacc.org.nz... or email Margaret at info@kacc.org.nz for more information. Membership for the year costs $55 and gives access to untutored groups and cheaper class fees.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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