This workshop will teach you the basic techniques needed to create a needle felted Christmas decoration. You’ll learn helpful tips and tricks for shaping, detailing and finishing your piece, giving you the skills to continue your own needle felting journey.
Art Trail Manawatū Workshop series
All workshops are $10 per person.
Suitable for Ages 14+
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Join Natasha for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of weaving and create your own set of super-cute mug rugs. You’ll get to work with Natasha’s beautiful hand-dyed wool and, best of all, take your finished mug rugs home with you.
Learn the basic rules of composition to help you plan drawings and paintings. In this interactive workshop, you’ll use charcoal and other drawing materials on paper to explore composition guidelines, experiment with different approaches, and build confidence.
Using just a few colours, explore beautiful wet-into-wet effects and see how colours blend and flow. You’ll create a series of colour studies before finishing with a simple painting of a piece of fruit. A relaxed way to experiment and have fun with watercolour.
Discover your hidden talent in this charcoal drawing workshop. Using an interesting still life of vases and fruit, learn how to create a satisfying composition and make the most of the tonal scale. A hands-on session to explore light, shade and contrast.
Take the pressure out of making art with a fun, relaxed introduction to intuitive drawing. Explore a range of techniques and mediums while creating quick, unplanned drawings. Focus on experimenting, playing and enjoying the process rather than the result.
Try printmaking using recycled Tetra Pak cartons and a pasta maker! This fun taster session is perfect for beginners and anyone keen to experiment with printmaking. If you enjoy this class, join the waitlist for our upcoming Next Steps Intaglio printmaking series.
Learn the art of sewing fabric squares together by hand. You’ll discover a technique that can be used to create a quilt top, all without a sewing machine. A relaxing and mindful workshop for anyone who enjoys fabric, stitching and creating something fun today.
Have a creative skill or idea you’d love to share? This practical session will guide you through planning and running a creative workshop, from developing ideas and audience to budgeting, marketing and facilitation. Build confidence as a workshop facilitator!