Interior Motives: Mapping memories and moments
Description
This fun, liberating workshop explores the unbounded world of mixed media. Looking at contemporary artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, participants will observe the methods, concepts and approach the artist takes, her use of materials and methodologies to convey a nostalgic sense of time and place.
In composing your works, you will combine drawing, printmaking, painting and collage assemblage techniques. Mixing photographs from personal archives with images from newspapers, magazines and books, participants will create a number of distinctly unique works that capture moments and memories that shape our lives. Suitable for the novice through to the advanced practitioner. Let curiosity and play be your guide.
What you will learn
- Mixing photographs from personal archives with images from newspapers, magazines and books, participants will create a number of distinctly unique works that capture moments and memories that shape our lives.
What you will get
- Looking at contemporary artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, participants will observe the methods, concepts and approach the artist takes, her use of materials and methodologies to convey a nostalgic sense of time and place.
What to bring
- Bring along several personal photographs, and found materials that relate to your images eg. swatches of fabric, ticket stubs, jewellery, a shell, written word etc.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes.
Appropriate for
18+ years old
@rachael.burke_art
The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.
We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.
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Your Teacher
Rachael completed a Fine Art degree (Honors) at Whitecliffe in 2021. She currently teaches at Mapura Studios and Lakehouse Arts alongside CEAC.
Corban Estate Arts Centre has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.