Wellington's Creation Station

The Arts Centre at the Oriental Bay Rotunda Offers Everything from Life Drawing, Portrait Painting and Book-binding to Vocal Training, Yoga, and Music for Babies


The word is out: if you're looking to be creative in the New Zealand capital, then Wellington Arts Centre is the place to go. The Council-run facility (which includes an art studio, photographic darkroom, and community function room) offers a wonderful array of courses, events, club meetings, and activities designed to foster a more creative community. Upcoming courses range from beginner to advanced painting, vocal technique and performance, art history and abstract expressionism, and even Japanese book-binding and print-making. But the creative offerings don't stop there. Also slated for the next term at the Wellington Arts Centre are Tuesday morning and Thursday evening yoga sessions, weekly Feldenkrais body care opportunities, our growing Thursday morning musical babies and tots offerings, and Friday morning line dancing. On-going monthly gatherings (which are always open to new participants and interested people) include yarn-spinning with the Wellington Storytellers' Café, shutterbug lectures by the Wellington Photographic Society, and down-home concerts with the Wellington Folk Club. To get a complete schedule, or learn more, contact the Wellington Arts Centre on 04-385-1929 or Arts@wcc.govt.nz

But there's still more: the Arts Centre is also home to Wellington City Council's Community Arts Office, which exists to provide programmes, services, grants advice and support to anyone involved in making our communities more creative. We advise everyone from up and coming Fringe productions and school mural projects to principal violinists and well-established cultural organisations. If you or your creative projects would like assistance, simply contact Eric Holowacz, Community Arts Co-ordinator, on 04-385-1929 or Arts@wcc.govt.nz

Wellington Arts Centre is located on the ground level of the Oriental Bay Rotunda, a distinct heritage building situated in the middle of the new Oriental Beach. Facing Wellington harbour, the building offers extraordinary views of the city and surrounding hills from its rooftop deck. Stop by the Rotunda, 245 Oriental Parade, for a view, an art offering, or perhaps some new inspiration from Wellington's creation station.



TERM TWO COURSES STARTING APRIL/MAY 2004

Wellington Arts Centre
Oriental Bay Rotunda
245B Oriental Parade (under Fisherman’s Table Restaurant)


Below is the schedule of great courses provided by Wellington City Council and the tutors at Wellington Arts Centre. For bookings please contact the instructors directly, on numbers provided below. It is essential to book in advance, and to contact the instructor with any questions about the courses listed below. To learn more about the Arts Centre or Wellington City Council’s Community Arts Programmes, contact Eric Holowacz on 04-384-1929 or arts@wcc.govt.nz



Instructor: Stephanie Woodman
Contact 3889479 / 027-4352073 or stefwoodman@xtra.co.nz
All courses 8wks $92 / PTL $72

DRAWING FROM SCRATCH
STARTS: Tues 6-7.30PM 4 May and Wed 9.30-11am 5 May (2 course sessions)
A course that has a reputation for getting results! Drawing is the foundation for all visual art forms as it trains you to see and develop style. This popular and comprehensive course builds confidence, skills, and know-how. Perfect for all levels. Requires sketch pad.

ART OF SKETCHING
STARTS: Wed 11.15-12.45pm 5 May
For those who wish to extend their sketching abilities and work with varying mediums. Covers different kinds of techniques and rendering. Several projects will be tackled to explore the wonders of developing drawing skills.

DRAWING WORKSHOP (TUTORED)
STARTS: Thurs 6 May 6-7.30PM
Here’s a course for those who love to draw but wish to extend skills using colour and mixed media. Some basic drawing skills are required to fully enjoy this class. Concepts in applications, colour theory, layering, blending and tone will be covered in this hands on, fun filled course.

HANDS ON ART HISTORY
STARTS: Wed 1-2.30PM 5 May
Create a masterpiece or two & learn all about techniques, history & the enjoyment of forging art for fun and learning - not profit!

PORTRAITURE STUDIES
STARTS: Fri 1-2.30pm 7 May
This course will work on foundation skills of building a portrait, working on drawing skills, media and techniques. Styles also covered ranging from abstract to realist portraiture.

PORTRAITURE STUDIES
STARTS: Frid 1-2.30pm 7 May
This course will work on foundation skills of building a portrait, working on drawing skills, media and techniques. Styles also covered ranging from abstract to realist styles.

PAINTING ON CANVAS
STARTS: Wed 6-7.30pm 5 May
This course will start with the in’s and out’s of how to paint with acrylics, then will move on to works on canvas. Explore the joys of painting in a non-threatening, easy-paced environment. Canvas required (contact tutor for details)

MASTERING ACRYLICS
STARTS: Tues 10-11.30am or 7.45-9.15pm 4 May (2 course sessions)
Learn all about acrylics, painting styles, techniques, layering and colour! This fun course will show the many possibilities, offer creative ideas, and artistic motivation.

WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS
STARTS: Thurs 7.45-9.15pm 6 May
This popular and established course is designed to teach basic to advanced techniques, colour theory, painting styles and mixed media. Very comprehensive and hands-on course to give you insight into the world of watercolour. Requires watercolour pad 150GSM A3.

WATERCOLOUR & MIXED MEDIA
STARTS: Thurs 9.30-11am 6 May
Learn to combine watercolour with other mediums to extend knowledge and know-how! We’ll explore conte, pastels, ink & use a variety of themes to gain confidence! Requires watercolour pad 150GSM A3.

STUDIES WITH IMPRESSIONISM
STARTS : Thurs 6 May 1-2.30PM
Hands on course designed to explore the ways in which the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters crafted their art! create a masterpiece or three of your own whilst learning skills in colour, form, and technique. Very comprehensive!

OPEN WORKSHOP (TUTORED)
STARTS: Wed 5 May 7.45-9.15PM
This course has been designed for all those people who have done art courses, have creative ideas, but lack space, time and sometimes motivation! A chance to bring along concepts or have projects set, to work at your own pace in a supportive & creative environment. Experienced tutor will be on hand to assist with ideas, motivation, suggestions and techniques. * Some materials will be required .

CHILDREN'S ART
MINI EXPRESSIONISTS 3+ years
STARTS: Tues 1-1.45pm 4 May
Pre-school art classes designed to teach a variety of skills, explore mediums and leave room for personal expression! Limited to 5 participants; experienced arts educator as tutor.


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Instructor: Paula Mason
Ph. 9390159

ARTWORKS 6-12YRS
STARTS: Friday 3.30-4.45pm 9 sessions $150 /$125ptl
This class focuses on students developing painting & drawing skills whilst working on a theme project. It is perfect for young creative people who want to advance their visual art talents.

ARTWORKS 13-17YRS
STARTS: Fridays 5-6.45pm 9 sessions $150 /$125ptl
A series of workshops held through the school term designed to introduce students to specific skills in drawing and painting.


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Instructor: Matt Gauldie
Ph 027-294-8200 or mattgauldie@yahoo.com

OIL PAINTING TECHNIQUES
STARTS: Thurs 6 May 7:30-9:30pm 8wks $125 + materials
This course focuses on developing a good foundation for oils, and will include techniques in colour, brushwork, controlling paint, and organising a consistent palette. Instructor is a practising, full-time painter, with studio located at the Shelly bay Art base. He is represented by Parnell Art Gallery in Auckland.


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Instructor: Jane Hyder
Ph 4764371

CHARGED COLOUR
STARTS: Thurs 29 July 11-1pm 8wks $92
An enjoyable and popular course in mixed media and acrylic, designed to develop individual process and style; guided by an experienced tutor. Suitable for any artistic level.

ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
STARTS: Fri 30 July 11-1pm 8wks $92
Use colour to express emotion. Develop the artist within. Informal, fun, open studio with an experienced tutor on hand to help develop painting skills. Topics include painting techniques, colour and mixed media.


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Instructor: Diane Radford
Ph 3852929 or diane.radford@xtra.co.nz
5wks $75 / PTL $60

INTRODUCTION TO VOICE
STARTS: WED 6-7.30PM
This vocal course is perfect for everyone who wants to understand how the voice works, what to do, what not to do and how to use the voice for greater resonance, projection, expression and clearer speech. If you are a promising singer, or just hope to improve communication skills, this might be the perfect course.

DEVELOP YOUR VOCAL EXPRESSION
STARTS: WED 7.30-9PM
Vocal expression is defined and practised using a variety of text-prose, verse, dramatic setting or a speech. Pace, pause, phrasing, pitch, tune & tone, emphasis, rhythm & fluency will be studied.

WORKSHOP 2: THE SUCCESS STRATEGIES BEHIND PERFORMANCE
STARTS: WED 7.30-9PM
Using the success strategies of NLP and the secrets of performing arts, participants will learn how to always feel confident and perform at the highest levels, how to be your own coach, how to successfully make the desired changes in performance technique, how to perform in the moment, and even the art of performance preparation.

WORKSHOP 3: EVOLVING YOUR PERFORMANCE PERSONALITY
STARTS: WED 7.30-9PM
Vocal development is continued, facial expression and movement is explored. This course also concentrates on how performance artistry is applied, performance personality, and solo performance.


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Instructor: Felicity Giltrap
ph. 9729752

MUSICAL BABIES (3-17MTHS)
STARTS: Thurs 10-45-11.15am 29 April 9wks $45/$40ptl
The word is getting out: Thursday mornings at the Arts Centre are a musical, foot-stomping good time for parents and children. Join the fun, and share close time with your baby through guided songs, music, games and motor-development play.

MUSICAL TOTS (18MTHS - 4YRS)
STARTS: Thurs 10-10.30am 29 April 9wks $45/$40ptl
An even more rollicking time for the slightly older little ones: this fun music and movement class is designed to develop musical skills, self esteem, and confidence in your pre-schooler.


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Instructor: Garth Satterthwaite
Ph 2324444

TUTORED LIFE DRAWING
STARTS: Mon 5.30-7pm 8wks $96.
Improve your life drawing skills with an experienced tutor whose portraits and figure drawings are renowned. If you’ve discovered the casual life drawing sessions, every Monday morning at the Arts centre, this guided 8-week course will help you expand your skills and technique.


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Instructor: Hannah Bremner
Ph 3891722 or hannahbremner@hotmail.com

EXPRESSIVE DRAWING
STARTS: Tues 4 May 2.30-3.30pm 4wks $65 mat. $15
Learn how to develop large, bold and beautiful art works in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Break down any inhibitions you may have about drawing and have fun experimenting with a variety of techniques, including ink, bamboo, charcoal & mixed media, drawing from still life, and life model. A course sure to give you inspirational results!

BIG & BEAUTIFUL BOOKS-BINDING COURSE
STARTS: Mon 24 May 6.30-8.30pm 6wks $95 mat. $25
A book binding course incorporating basic paper methods, this opportunity is ideal for people who wish to make large personalised books, journals, and photo albums. Topics include how to make decorative papers, a variety of unique binding and construction techniques.

ONCE UPON A TIME: ILLUSTRATION & BOOK BINDING
STARTS: Mon 17 May 6.30-8.30pm 6wks $95 mat. $25
Illustrate and bind your own story or create one of your favourite stories to house in your custom-made hand bound book. It could be as simple as an ABC alphabet booklet for children, a collection of poetic verse, or a tome as hefty as The Lord of the Rings! Learn how to use printmaking, drawing and painting methods in order to create your own story. This is a fun course suitable for all levels of creativity.

PRINT MAKING WITHOUT A PRESS
STARTS: Tues 20 July 2-3.30pm 4wks $55 mat. $25
This is an ideal course for beginners or those wishing to try print-making. This new course includes working with basic wood block and monotype methods, how to experiment with colour, and how to develop a further understanding of design elements in art. Other areas include the use of line, contrast, placement & colour.

JAPANESE BOOK BINDING & WOOD BLOCK
STARTS: Mon 7-9pm 19 July 4wks $75 mat. $15
Learn how to utilise the beautiful and exotic format of Japanese inspired books. Learn 3 different types of bindings and wood block print making techniques to create personalised decorative covers.


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Instructor: Rupert Watson
Ph 8016610 or rupert.watson@paradise.net.nz

BODY CARE FOR BUSY PEOPLE
STARTS: Mon 12.10-1pm 6wks $60 ptl $40
We all deserve to feel good and enjoy the wonderful freedom and joy of easy movement. This opportunity, based on the “Feldenkrais Method” will challenge us to go smarter rather than harder. Fantastic for people who sit at computers all day and worry about their posture, or for anyone who wants to learn more about caring for the body.

BONES FOR LIFE
STARTS: Mon 2-3.30pm 6wks $90 ptl $60
Worried about brittle bones & creaking joints? This programme, created by famous “Feldenfrais” teacher Ruthy Alon, helps to stimulate bone strength and better body alignment. Experience the biological optimism of a reliable skeleton!


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Instructor: Anna Sandle
Ph 384-7236

TUESDAY MORNING YOGA
Join us every Tuesday morning for weekly Yoga at the Arts Centre, 10-11:30am during school terms.


Instructor: Sue Fuller
Ph 021-123-9046

YOGA FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE
Stop by the Oriental Bay Rotunda after work each Thursday for Hatha Yoga. Perfect for artists and all creative people looking to unwind and focus. Held on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm.


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Instructor: Mark Humphris
Ph 569-1791 or bujinkannz@hotmail.com

BUJINKAN
Authentic Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu incorporating 9 koryu (old schools) or Martial arts. Classes are taught in an open, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and newcomers are welcome. Instructor currently holds 5th Dan shidoshi and has been training in Bujinkan for the last 17 years, with over 25 years Martial arts experience.


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To learn more about the clubs, groups, and meetings held at the Wellington Arts Centre, please contact...

Wellington Photographic Society
Ph 476-9227

Wellington Storytellers Cafe
Ph 387-8284

Wellington Folk Club
Ph 478-4160


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Wellington Arts Centre
Term 2 at a glance

MONDAYS

10-12noon Life Drawing Group (Art Studio)
12:10-1pm Body Care for Busy People (Community Room)
2:30-3:30pm Expressive Drawing (Art Studio)
5.30-7.00pm Tutored Life Drawing (Arts Studio)
6:30-8:30pm Big & Beautiful Books-binding (art Studio)
7-9pm Japanese Book-binding and Wood-block (Art Studio)

TUESDAYS

10-11:30am Mastering Acrylics (Art Studio)
10-11:30am Yoga (Community Room)
1-1.45pm Mini Expressionists 3+yrs (Art Studio)
4-5.30pm Cartooning For Children (Art Studio)
6-7.30pm Drawing from Scratch (Art Studio)
7.45-9.15pm Mastering Acrylics (Art Studio)

WEDNESDAYS

9.30-11am Drawing from Scratch (Art Studio)
11.15-12.45pm Sketching (Art Studio)
1-2.30pm Hands On art History (Art Studio)
6-7:30pm Painting on Canvas (Art Studio)
6-7.30pm Introduction to Voice (Community Room)
7:30-9pm Developing Your Vocal Expression (Community Room)
7.30-9pm Success Strategies behind Performance (Community Room)
7.45-9.15pm Art Open Workshop (Art Studio)

THURSDAYS

9.30-11am Watercolour & Mixed Media (Art Studio)
10-10:30am Musical Tots: 18 months – 5 years (Community Room)
10.45-11:15am Musical Babies: 3-17 months (Community Room)
11-1pm Charged colour (Art Studio)
6-7:30pm Yoga for Creative People (Community Room)
6-7.30pm Drawing Workshop (Art Studio)
7.45-9.15pm Watercolour for Beginners (Art Studio)
8-10pm Bujinkan Dojo (Community Room)

FRIDAYS

9.30-11am Line Dancing (Community Room)
11-1pm Abstract Expressionism (Art Studio)
1-2.30pm Portraiture (Art Studio)
3.30-4.45pm Artworks: 6-12yrs (Art Studio)
5-56.45pm Artworks: 13-17yrs (Art Studio)


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WEEKEND ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Instructor: Stephanie Woodman
Phone 3889479 / 027-4352073

ACRYLICS
Sat 3 April 10-4pm $60

PAINTING ON CANVAS
Sat 22 May 10-4pm $60

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOUR
Sat 5 June 10-4pm $60

DRAWING FROM SCRATCH
Sat 26 June 10-4pm $60

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Instructor: Jane Hyder
Phone 4764371

CHARGED COLOUR
Sat 8 May 11-4pm $60

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Instructor: Hannah Bremner
Phone 3891722

PAPERMAKING WITH NATURAL FIBRES
Sat/Sun 1/2 May 12.30-4.30pm $75
plus materials $15

JAPANESE STYLE BOOKBINDING
Sat 8/15 May 12.30-4.30pm $75
plus materials $15