Tuesday September 21 (Week 1)
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Geta are the Japanese wooden shoes that look a bit like thongs. Go wild and use paper, paint, sequins. glitter, beads, mirrors and ribbons to decorate a pair of papier mache lidded boxes in the form of geta.
Create a gorgeous pendant to wear yourself or give as a gift. Use fabric and markers to create a round mounted pendant. Hang your pendant on your choice of a choker wire or chain.
27.8.10
Mini Canvas with Easel
Tuesday September 21 (Week 1)
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Create a series of three mini rectangular canvas using drawing, painting, stamping and collage techniques. Take home a mini wooden easel to display your work.
Early finishers will also create a set of magnets made from their drawings.
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Create a series of three mini rectangular canvas using drawing, painting, stamping and collage techniques. Take home a mini wooden easel to display your work.
Early finishers will also create a set of magnets made from their drawings.
Pin Boards
Wednesday September 22 (Week 1)
9.30am-12.30pm
For Ages 7-12
Use fabric paint, stencils and markers to create unique fabric to make your own pin board with storage pockets. Be inspired by a Marimekko fabrics and contemporary Australian designers. Your design could incorporate patterns/drawings and/or text.
You will also design and make a series of hand-drawn fabric covered push pins to use on your board.
9.30am-12.30pm
For Ages 7-12
Use fabric paint, stencils and markers to create unique fabric to make your own pin board with storage pockets. Be inspired by a Marimekko fabrics and contemporary Australian designers. Your design could incorporate patterns/drawings and/or text.
You will also design and make a series of hand-drawn fabric covered push pins to use on your board.
Kokeshi (Japanese Wooden Dolls) and Origami Wall Hangings
Wednesday September 22 (Week 1)
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Back by popular demand!!!
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls. Look at and touch real Kokeshi from Japan and discover the painting techniques used to create them. Make your own kimono girl, ninja or samurai using a wooden form, painting techniques and Japanese chiyogami paper.
Make a beautiful origami wall hanging bringing together origami, beads, metallic thread and bells.
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Back by popular demand!!!
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls. Look at and touch real Kokeshi from Japan and discover the painting techniques used to create them. Make your own kimono girl, ninja or samurai using a wooden form, painting techniques and Japanese chiyogami paper.
Make a beautiful origami wall hanging bringing together origami, beads, metallic thread and bells.
Giant Puppets
Thursday September 23 (Week 1)
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use cardboard, fabric and a huge variety of materials to make a giant handheld puppet - great for play and as a display piece.
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use cardboard, fabric and a huge variety of materials to make a giant handheld puppet - great for play and as a display piece.
Portraits
Thursday September 23 (Week 1)
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Create a highly patterned self portrait using paint markers in the style of artist Gustav Klimt.
Make an ornate frame using texture rubbings to complete your masterpiece!
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Create a highly patterned self portrait using paint markers in the style of artist Gustav Klimt.
Make an ornate frame using texture rubbings to complete your masterpiece!
Little Characters
Friday September 24 (Week 1)
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use air drying clay and construction materials to create a cast of characters (be they realistic or from your imagination - think monsters, aliens, fairies, pirates, wizards, animals, people, etc.) You will also create an environment to display or play with your characters.
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use air drying clay and construction materials to create a cast of characters (be they realistic or from your imagination - think monsters, aliens, fairies, pirates, wizards, animals, people, etc.) You will also create an environment to display or play with your characters.
Decorative Box and Journal Cover
Friday September 24 (Week 1)
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use paint, paper, card, felt, fabric and other embellishments to create a decorative box (great for display and storage of your treasures) using collage techniques.
Create a journal, sketchbook or photo album cover using the same materials!
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use paint, paper, card, felt, fabric and other embellishments to create a decorative box (great for display and storage of your treasures) using collage techniques.
Create a journal, sketchbook or photo album cover using the same materials!
Pet Portraits and Sculptures
Monday September 27 (Week 2)
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Bring a picture or photo of your pet or favourite animal and draw a portrait in dry and oil pastel. You will create an ornate frame using texture rubbings to complete your portrait.
You will also use air drying paper clay and construction materials to create a sculpture of your pet or favourite animal.
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Bring a picture or photo of your pet or favourite animal and draw a portrait in dry and oil pastel. You will create an ornate frame using texture rubbings to complete your portrait.
You will also use air drying paper clay and construction materials to create a sculpture of your pet or favourite animal.
Wall Art
Monday September 27 (Week 2)
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use paint, glue, fabric, markers and card on a stretched canvas to create wall art for your room.
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use paint, glue, fabric, markers and card on a stretched canvas to create wall art for your room.
Miniature Dolls
Tuesday September 28 (Week 2)
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use fabric, yarn, buttons, paint, ribbon, cardboard and other embellishments to make a set of three small wooden dolls. Dolls from cultures around the world will serve as our inspiration.
Draw a framed 'batik' look picture of your dolls.
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use fabric, yarn, buttons, paint, ribbon, cardboard and other embellishments to make a set of three small wooden dolls. Dolls from cultures around the world will serve as our inspiration.
Draw a framed 'batik' look picture of your dolls.
Softies
Tuesday September 28 (Week 2)
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 7-12
Use fabrics, threads, ribbons, buttons and beads to create cute softies sewn with love. Use a pattern base to decorate or make up your own design to sew and stuff.
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 7-12
Use fabrics, threads, ribbons, buttons and beads to create cute softies sewn with love. Use a pattern base to decorate or make up your own design to sew and stuff.
Carry Bags and Badges
Wednesday September 29 (Week 2)
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Create your own style...
Use fabric paint, stencils, markers and embroidery to decorate a hemp/cotton carry bag.
Create fabric covered badges to enhance your bag or wear on T-shirts or jackets.
9.30am-12.30pm
For ages 5-12
Create your own style...
Use fabric paint, stencils, markers and embroidery to decorate a hemp/cotton carry bag.
Create fabric covered badges to enhance your bag or wear on T-shirts or jackets.
Painted Wooden Sculptures
Wednesday 29 September (Week 2)
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use wood offcuts saved and recycled form industry to make a painted wooden sculpture in the style of Alexander Girard. Choose your shapes, sketch your design and then mask and paint your sculpture in a bold graphic style.
1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 5-12
Use wood offcuts saved and recycled form industry to make a painted wooden sculpture in the style of Alexander Girard. Choose your shapes, sketch your design and then mask and paint your sculpture in a bold graphic style.
4.6.10
Competition
Leave a comment saying what your favourite Red Tree Studio class is and why and go into the draw to win one of three complimentary classes!
COMPETITION ENDS AT 5 PM ON FRIDAY JUNE 11.
COMPETITION ENDS AT 5 PM ON FRIDAY JUNE 11.
Thanks!
Many thanks to everyone who has already made their booking for a class during the program. It's very exciting!
Only three weeks to go and one more week of 'Early Bird' discounts.
Phone or email Victoria to receive a booking form and to reserve your place - classes are filling fast.
Only three weeks to go and one more week of 'Early Bird' discounts.
Phone or email Victoria to receive a booking form and to reserve your place - classes are filling fast.
20.5.10
My House - Painted Acrylic Canvases
Monday June 28
9.30 till 11.30
For Ages 5-12
Create yourself a painted house! Use acrylic paint, oil pastels, fabric and square, rectangular and triangular canvases to make your current house or your dream house. Learn tips and tricks to produce paint effects, create textures and mask areas.
Robot Assemblage
Monday June 28
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 5-12
Let your imagination run wild! Use metal elements, paper and card to create a collaged robot with all the buttons and dials you can imagine. We will look at examples of robots in comics, movies and vintage tin toys for inspiration.
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 5-12
Let your imagination run wild! Use metal elements, paper and card to create a collaged robot with all the buttons and dials you can imagine. We will look at examples of robots in comics, movies and vintage tin toys for inspiration.
Terrific Textures
Monday June 28
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 5-8
Discover elements of art such as line, texture, pattern and colour. Create a cool artwork incorporating drawing, painting, stamping, printing and collage. You will view picture book illustrations (by some of the best illustrators) and be inspired by their techniques and colour palettes.
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 5-8
Discover elements of art such as line, texture, pattern and colour. Create a cool artwork incorporating drawing, painting, stamping, printing and collage. You will view picture book illustrations (by some of the best illustrators) and be inspired by their techniques and colour palettes.
Puppet Workshop
Tuesday June 29
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 5-8
Use recycled and reclaimed materials to create puppets including ballerinas, sportspeople, animals and aliens - it's your choice! We will discover a variety of puppet types including string/marionettes, finger and glove puppets.
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 5-8
Use recycled and reclaimed materials to create puppets including ballerinas, sportspeople, animals and aliens - it's your choice! We will discover a variety of puppet types including string/marionettes, finger and glove puppets.
Printed Portraits
Tuesday June 29
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 5-12
Create a large scale portrait or self portrait using a variety of readily available printing materials such as bubble wrap, netting, cardboard, erasers, lids and sponges. Learn dry brush painting techniques to create hairstyles. You will look at cartoons and the illustrator Ed Emberley to discover ideas, tricks and tips about shape, proportion and exaggeration.
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 5-12
Create a large scale portrait or self portrait using a variety of readily available printing materials such as bubble wrap, netting, cardboard, erasers, lids and sponges. Learn dry brush painting techniques to create hairstyles. You will look at cartoons and the illustrator Ed Emberley to discover ideas, tricks and tips about shape, proportion and exaggeration.
Cool Collage
Tuesday June 29
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 5-12
Create small and large scale animal collages using printed and textured papers. Experiment with shapes and paper cutting techniques. You will look at the cut paper collages of Henri Matisse and the illustrations of Charley Harper to inspire you.
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 5-12
Create small and large scale animal collages using printed and textured papers. Experiment with shapes and paper cutting techniques. You will look at the cut paper collages of Henri Matisse and the illustrations of Charley Harper to inspire you.
Sock Softies
Wednesday June 30
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 9-12
Use socks to create a unique softie toy. Learn cutting, sewing and stuffing techniques to create a monster, alien, animal or anything at all! You'll definitely be inspired by the examples of softies made by makers in Australia and around the world.
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 9-12
Use socks to create a unique softie toy. Learn cutting, sewing and stuffing techniques to create a monster, alien, animal or anything at all! You'll definitely be inspired by the examples of softies made by makers in Australia and around the world.
Embroidered Collage
Wednesday June 30
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 9-12
Use threads, buttons, beads, fabrics, handmade and japanese papers to create an amazing collage of geometric shapes. Learn cutting, stitching and beading techniques. Discover the colour theory and fine art techniques used by artist Sonia Delaunay to make your colour combinations pop!
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 9-12
Use threads, buttons, beads, fabrics, handmade and japanese papers to create an amazing collage of geometric shapes. Learn cutting, stitching and beading techniques. Discover the colour theory and fine art techniques used by artist Sonia Delaunay to make your colour combinations pop!
Nature Drawings
Wednesday June 30
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 7-12
Use indoor plants, succulents, cut flowers, pods and seeds as inspiration to create a modern twist on nature drawings. You will use coloured fine-liners in bold combinations to create an intricate line drawing. Collage elements will complete your masterpiece.
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 7-12
Use indoor plants, succulents, cut flowers, pods and seeds as inspiration to create a modern twist on nature drawings. You will use coloured fine-liners in bold combinations to create an intricate line drawing. Collage elements will complete your masterpiece.
Kokeshi - Japanese Wooden Dolls
Thursday July 1
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 5-12
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls. Look at and touch real Kokeshi from Japan and discover the painting techniques used to create them. Make your own kimono girl or samurai using a wooden form, painting techniques and Japanese chiyogami paper.
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 5-12
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls. Look at and touch real Kokeshi from Japan and discover the painting techniques used to create them. Make your own kimono girl or samurai using a wooden form, painting techniques and Japanese chiyogami paper.
'Stained Glass' Art
Thursday July 1
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 5-8
Discover amazing historical and contemporary examples of stained glass art. Be inspired to create a bold artwork with a 'stained glass' effect using markers, paint pens and acetate.
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 5-8
Discover amazing historical and contemporary examples of stained glass art. Be inspired to create a bold artwork with a 'stained glass' effect using markers, paint pens and acetate.
Paper Mosaics
Thursday July 1
From 2.30-4.30
For ages 5-12
Reinterpret the ancient art of mosaic by creating a mosaic using recycled magazine papers chosen for their colours and patterns. Use a template shape (such as a fish, heart, rainbow, car rabbit, flower or rainbow) or come up with your own design.
From 2.30-4.30
For ages 5-12
Reinterpret the ancient art of mosaic by creating a mosaic using recycled magazine papers chosen for their colours and patterns. Use a template shape (such as a fish, heart, rainbow, car rabbit, flower or rainbow) or come up with your own design.
Printmaking - Monoprinting and Printing Foam
Friday July 2
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 5-12
Explore two printmaking techniques (monoprinting and inscribing printing foam) to create your own artworks on the theme of people in motion. Learn tips and tricks for realistically drawing sportspeople and dancers in motion.
9.30 till 11.30
For ages 5-12
Explore two printmaking techniques (monoprinting and inscribing printing foam) to create your own artworks on the theme of people in motion. Learn tips and tricks for realistically drawing sportspeople and dancers in motion.
Mobiles
Friday July 2
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 7-12
This crafty sculpture will mesmerise you for hours! Create a stunning wood, wire, fabric and cardboard mobile. You will be inspired by the organic shapes and styles of artists Jean Arp and John Coburn.
12.00 till 2.00
For ages 7-12
This crafty sculpture will mesmerise you for hours! Create a stunning wood, wire, fabric and cardboard mobile. You will be inspired by the organic shapes and styles of artists Jean Arp and John Coburn.
Cubist Animals
Friday July 2
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 7-12
Discover and discuss the work of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Learn techniques for blending and building colour and use the theory and techniques of cubism to create a pastel drawing of your favourite animal on a coloured background.
2.30 till 4.30
For ages 7-12
Discover and discuss the work of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Learn techniques for blending and building colour and use the theory and techniques of cubism to create a pastel drawing of your favourite animal on a coloured background.
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