Summer School '25: Colours of the Forest
Description
Join environmental artist Mandy Patmore for a deep dive into the colours of our ngahere - using natural plant dyes, acrylic paint, charcoal and mixed media to create an exciting body of exploratory work, which combines realism and abstraction.
Submerge yourself in colour, mark making and simple play, before combining it with realism, focusing on species studies. A week not to be missed...
What you will learn
- Using natural plant dyes, acrylic paint, charcoal and mixed media to create an exciting body of exploratory work, which combines realism and abstraction.
What you will get
- Create a mixed media work
What to bring
- Materials provided
What to wear
You might get dirty! Wear clothes to make a mess in!
Appropriate for
18+ years old
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
Mandy Patmore is a multi-media environmental artist and educator who lives in Karekare, on Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s west coast. She has a passionate relationship with her local environment and her work reflects this, looking at the past, present and future of our land; focusing largely on deforestation and habitat loss in Aotearoa.
Patmore highlights the plight of many endangered native species, exploring the human impact on our landscape and themes of colonisation. In 2019, she managed a hugely successful research project on Pekapeka tou roa - Long Tailed Bats, linking artists with scientists, curating an exhibition in response to the project.
She is also the Creative Director for Kākano Youth Arts Collective, onsite at Corban Estate Arts Centre.
@mandypatmoreartist
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
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Terms & Conditions
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.