Youth Arts Holiday Programmes 2008

An innovative arts programme to inspire young people
Create and learn with local New Zealand artists in a variety of styles and materials. The programme will feature a different artist each week working with a youth focus. Workshops for 2008 will include graffit arti/illustration/ stencilling, MC and songwriting workshops, DJ workshops, carving and sculpture, clothes design/printing, mixed media, painting and abstract art, computer graphics, video and digital photography.

2008 DATES
• December 2008 Programme
Funky Christmas Art Fest

An artmaking workshop for youth in the week leading up to Xmas. Come and create funky Christmas gifts for family and friends, using fabric, aerosol art, painting, mixed media and sculpture. Make your own cards, wrapping paper, Christmas crackers, stockings and more.
This workshop integrates art techniques with a youth focus and is facilitated by young Auckland artists.
Facilitators: Marigona Xharre, Suia Westbrook & Louise Williams, MARCO Trust
Date: Tuesday 16th – Thursday 18th December
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $195 (includes all materials, please bring your own lunch)
Numbers are limited so book now.

2009 DATES
• January/February 2009 Programme:
Week 1: Tuesday 20 January – Thursday 22 January
Week 2: Tuesday 27 January – Thursday 29 January
• April 2009 Programme:
Week 1: Tuesday 14 April – Thursday 16 April
Week 2: Tuesday 21 April – Thursday 23 April
• July 2009 Programme:
Week 1: Tuesday 7 July – Thursday 9 July
Week 2: Tuesday 14 July – Thursday 16 July
• September/October 2009 Programme:
Week 1: Tuesday 29 September – Thursday 1 October
Week 2: Tuesday 6 October – Thursday 8 October

TIME
• 1pm to 4pm

COST
• $135.00 (incl GST)

CONTACT
T (09) 623 6208
E info@marco.org.nz

For a registration form click here to download a printable pdf version.

 

Past Youth Arts Programme Workshops

April Programme:
Week 1: Tuesday 22 April – Thursday 24 April
Henna Design, painting and body art with Rama Aycrigg
In this workshop, we explored the fascinating world of henna body art and the traditional designs that are used with henna. Particpants created their own unique patterns based on these designs and learnt the basic skills needed to apply the patterns to their skin with the henna paste. They also used these patterns to create a beautiful work of art on canvas, with paint and pens, to take home. The henna design lasts about a week on the skin, giving a lovely reminder of all the fun had in the workshop!
please note: The henna paste is totally natural, made from the leaves of the henna plant and various essential oils. However henna is not recommended in the rare case of a G6PD deficiency.

Week 2: Tuesday 29 April – Thursday 1 May
Stencil Art & Screen Printing with Ouch
Ouch aka Sam Rulz is an Auckland-based artist trained in tattooing and fine art. She creates in a 'Pop Art' style using a diverse range of materials. This workshop looked at the use of stencil art in our local environment and participants got the opportunity to create their own stencils and applied them to a variety of surfaces, from canvas and fabrics to wood and metal. Using a number of different application styles; screen printing, spray paint and acrylic paints participants not only learnt about practical artistic skills, but also experienced the communication of an idea through the making of symbols.

July Programme:
Week 1: Tuesday 8 July – Thursday 10 July
Fabulous Fashion Creations
Revamp your loved but unused clothes, turning them into fabulous modern creative fashion styles. Learn about stitching, smocking, gathering, flounces, ruffles, pleats and tucking. This workshop is an introduction to sewing skills together with learning how to manipulate fabric and create new textures and clothes.
Facilitator: Marigona Xharra from Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design

Week 2: Tuesday 15 July – Thursday 17 July
Urban Street Art
Continuing with the theme of aerosol art, Week 2 of the July holiday programme involves spray cans, stenciling and mixed media. Participants will work on one large art piece each for the 3 afternoons using a range of themes.
Facilitator: Sparrow (SP23) from Auckland art crew “Cut Collective”.

September/October Programme:
Week 1: Tuesday 30 September – Thursday 2 October
3D Character Creations
Come along and construct 3-dimensional character creations using cardboard and a variety of mixed media. Participants will develop and build their own personal characters and environments. Explore alternative or underground comic culture from 2-dimensional concepts to 3-dimensional sculptures.
Facilitator: Liam Moore

Week 2: Tuesday 7 October – Thursday 9 October
Pop Art and Illustration
This workshop will explore pop art and illustrations such as comic book or fairy tale characters. Participants will fuse illustrations with painting mediums to create fun and colourful artworks. Using a range of materials such as charcoal, ballpoint pens, acrylic paint, aerosol paints and stenciling participants will not only be able to combine their creativity and already gained skills but also integrate their favourite cartoon characters into their own artworks.
Facilitators: Suia Westbrook and Matt Dalman, Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design.

Exhibitions

2008 KIDS' ART FINALE
• Friday 5 December – Friday 12 December
A painting, drawing and sculpture exhibition open to children from all schools. The exhibition is shown in MARCO gallery | project space and prizes and certificates are awarded.

The MARCO Trust TOTALLY CREATIVE Youth Arts Programmes are proudly supported by Auckland City Council Creative Communities Scheme.

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