Workshops At Verdigris 2024
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NATURALLY NEUTRAL
Expressions Mixed Media Mini Series Saturday 14th September 11am-4 pm $70
Make a cohesive series of four 15 x 15 cm pieces of mixed media art. By allowing yourself to trust your instincts and embrace spontaneity you can experience the joy of creating your own art from the heart. No experience is needed only a willingness to have a go. Firstly you will select images and print from pages of a magazine to lay the foundation of your first layer. The hardest part is sometimes getting started and this process gets you going and unconsciously provides inspiration and a path forward. Adding paints, dyes, inks, pastes and using a selection of stencils and other mark making tools your layers will evolve. Your printed tissue scribble face drawing will be the focus of your compositions which you will make your own by adding extra detail and scribble. adding spatter and gold will be the final step to complete your series of 4 compositions. The class price includes one 20x20cm frame but more will be available for purchase if required. A light lunch is included but you are welcome to bring along your own if you desire or have any special dietary needs.
DELICIOUSLY DELICATE
Mixed Media Mini Series $70
Mixed Media Mini Series Saturday 21st September 11am-4 pm In this full day class you will embark on an intuitive journey into abstract collage one layer at a time. Make a cohesive series of four 15 x 15 cm collage boards By allowing yourself to trust your instincts and embrace spontaneity you can experience the joy of creating your own art from the heart. No experience is needed only a willingness to have a go. Firstly you will make your own selection of collage papers to use along with magazines, book pages and other printed material. Adding paints, dyes, inks, pastes and using a selection of stencils and other mark making tools you will complete your series of 4 compositions. No inhibitions, throw perfection out the window and engage in a joyous journey of spontaneity, initiative and heartfelt art. The class price includes one 20x20cm frame but more will be available for purchase if required. A light lunch is included but you are welcome to bring along your own if you desire or have any special dietary needs. |
Naturally Neutral Mixed Media Mini Series Saturday 7th September 11am-4 pm
Make a cohesive series of four 15 x 15 cm collage mixed media. In this class you will embark on an intuitive journey into abstract Mixed Media one layer at a time. Using a selection of papers and printed tissue to which you will apply colour using Coffee, Cinnamon and Turmeric along with other dyes, inks, pens and paints. You will use stencils and other mark making tools to build your layers creating texture and interest. Finally you will make embellishments from glue sticks and design and make collage paper from which you will cut shapes from nature, this will complete your series of 4 compositions By allowing yourself to trust your instincts and embrace spontaneity you can experience the joy of creating your own art from the heart. No experience is needed only a willingness to have a go. The class price includes one 20x20cm frame but more will be available for purchase if required. A light lunch is included but you are welcome to bring along your own if you desire or have any special dietary needs.
EXPRESSIONS
Deliciously Delicate Mixed Media Mini Series Saturday 28th September 11am-4 pm $70
Make a cohesive series of four 15 x 15 cm pieces of mixed media art.By allowing yourself to trust your instincts and embrace spontaneity you can experience the joy of creating your own art from the heart. No experience is needed only a willingness to have a go. Firstly you will select printed and textured material to lay the foundation of your first layer. Gesso, Dyes and acrylic paint will flow together to push the layers back. Adding images of flowers and bouquets form the theme of your delicate florals and reworking them with paints and pastels will add your unique touch to finalize this delightful series and of course a little bit of gold will be the final step to complete your art series of 4 . The class price includes one 20x20cm frame but more will be available for purchase if required. A light lunch is included but you are welcome to bring along your own if you desire or have any special dietary needs. MIXED MEDIA MINIS
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Resin & Glass Christmas Tree with embedded lights $65
Saturday 3rd August 1-4pm This is a one off Class making a 30cm high wooden base with Crushed glass, twinkle lights and trinkets. A unique addition to your Christmas decorating. There is a good selection of colours to choose from to customize it to your decor. |
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Planter Box with 3 Mini Pots $55
Paint a cute planter box with 3 mini pots and decorate with transfers ready to plant your favourite herbs, succulents or small houseplants. These are great to sit on your kitchen bench or windowsill. Pick a colour to suit your decor and choose from our selection of mini transfers. |
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Make a unique Resin and Glass flower with a Copper stem. $60
Sunday 1st September 1-3.30pm Choose either Rose, Poppy or Daffodil. In this class you will paint your wooden flower base, add glass, mica powder, alcohol inks and resin. For the stem you will attach the 2 stem pieces together with copper tape and bind them with copper wire ready for when the flower heads are set. |
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Christmas Box Workshop $55
Saturday 13th July 1-3 Paint and stencil a wooden box and set of Jars suitable for Christmas table centerpiece. Included in this class is Wooden Box, 3 Glass Jars & decoration, 2 metal handles, 4 wooden feet, re usable adhesive stencil, ribbon, and a 2 meter long set of Battery lights. Gather greenery from your garden (or the Neighbours) to complete your display. |
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Christmas Shelf Sitter & Candle set $55
Thursday 18th July 7-9pm or Saturday 20th July 1-3pm As part of our Midwinter Christmas celebration month you can make this adorable shelf sitter and candle set which will be a perfect addition to your Christmas decor. Make a set of 3 free standing image blocks and a Christmas scented candle. Choose from a selection of Christmas themed images to create your own Christmas decor. |
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Christmas Resin & Glass Decoration Workshop $55
Saturday 6th July 1-3 Thursday 11th July 7-9pm Thursday 25th July 7-9 Make either a Christmas Tree, Wreath or Poinsettia flower on wooden base, as well as an Angel hanging decoration 
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Resin Key Hook /Hanger $60
Thursday Evening 20th June 7-9pm or Saturday 29th June 11-1 Make a super handy resin coated hanger for keys or practically anything you like. These are on a 50cm long wooden base and come with 5 hooks. Choose your favourite colour pallet and create your own unique poured design using, resin, mica powders and alcohol inks. |
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Resin Clock Workshop $72
Saturday 22nd June 11 am-2pm Add some decorative flair to your home. Make a unique clock to hang as a feature in any room. Add a coat of resin to the clock and inner frame before adding your own creative pour outer using resin with Mica powders or alcohol inks. Choose from a selection of images to suit your decor. Talk to us about using your own custom image. |
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Tray & Sign Workshop Saturday April 20th 11-2 Transform a wooden tray into a fabulous decor item and practical accessory to your home. Along with the tray you will make a special ready to hang wooden sign. Choose a colour of chalk paint to paint your tray and add a transfer, decoupage or stencil design to finish it off. Choose design for your sign either to compliment your tray or something completely different, add a bamboo hanger and voila! all done, a beautiful set to display at home or gift to someone special.
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Candle Trio Workshop Saturday 4th May 11-2Your chance to come along and make your own designer 200ml scented candle with flower embellishments in a tin as well as decorating a pre-poured jar candle with waterslide transfer and glitter as well as making a set of 2 stamped pillar candles. What a lovely trio keep for yourself or give as gifts to someone special.
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IMPORTANT: Wow what a response to our new classes, they both booked out within hours before I even got a chance to send an email out so we have decided to add an extra date for both the Mountain class and the Glass and Resin class. The date for the extra Mountain class is Saturday18th May 11-1pm and the extra Glass and Resin Class will be Saturday 25th May. Please book through the website link below to ensure you get a space in these classes as the last ones booked out withing hours. https://www.verdigris.co.nz/shop.html?store-page=WORKSHOPS-%26-COURSES-c80385011
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