FULL DAY WORSHOPS93 INTRO TO WHEEL THROWINGMon 7 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Jacqueline McBeath Age: 10 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $110 inc. materials, firing and glazingIn this fun one-day workshop you will learn how to prepare clay, throw, shape and finish a small vessel on the wheel. By the end of the workshop you will have practiced new skills in wheel throwing pottery, finishing, decorating and recycling of clay.

Please wear closed shoes and clothes you are relaxed about getting clay on, and bring a towel. It is also recommended you trim your nails.

94 BEADED JEWELLERYMon 7 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Kim Chan Age: 5 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $80*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.

*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $15. Tools are provided in the class

95 DRAMAMon 7 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Annie LabriolaAge: 5 - 8 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $85Drama builds confidence and enhances creativity. Come and learn how to use your voice for theatre, tell a joke and improvise your own short play. Unleash your inner actor in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

96 EMBROIDER YOUR DREAM WORLDTues 8 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Rey BehboudiAge: 8 + yearsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $100 inc. materialsExplore the colourful world of creativity on fabric. In this fun workshop you will learn the basics of needlework, using common stitches. Together we will make happy patterns and playful pieces of embroidery to take home.

97 BEADED JEWELLERY Tues 8 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Kim ChanAge: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pm Fee: $80*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.

*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $15. Tools are provided in the class.

98 JAZZ AND BLUES GUITAR FOR THE INTERMEDIATE GUITARISTTues 8 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Kieren BreretonAge: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $80*This is a fun, one day introduction to Jazz and Blues for intermediate guitarists, run by composer/performer and Sydney Con Jazz graduate Kieren Brereton.

Students must be about to play basic open chord shapes (C, G, F etc.), major/minor barre chord shapes, have knowledge of either the major/minor or pentatonic scale in one position on the neck and be comfortable playing single notes with a pick.

Topics:1. Chords and chord progressions2. Basic improvising using motivic development3. Technique4. Practise methodology

* Students must have own guitar.

99 ABSTRACT PAINTINGWed 9 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $90 inc. materialsA fun class, exploring abstract paint techniques! Learn about balance, harmony and abstract methods.

100 OFF THE EDGE - CANVAS WORKThur 10 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Niloufar Tofigh Age: 7 + yearsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $90 inc. materialsIn this fun class, students will paint magnolia flowers on canvas. You will learn about technique and colour, and how to maximise colour combinations on a canvas base.

101 MUSIC AND WORDSThur 10 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Wendy Fitzgerald Age: 7 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $90 inc. materialsDo your kids love music, reading and writing? Book them into this workshop and let them enjoy a day of playing with songs, poems, jokes and stories.

102 YOUR FAVOURITE PROP FROM FILM Fri 11 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Assaf Carmeli Age: 10 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pm Fee: $100 inc. materialsRecycle, reduce and re-use. Plastic bottles, tins and toilet roll can make good parts for a Star Wars mask, steampunk goggles, sword or a flower! You will make your own detailed prop and paint it to look as realistic as possible. Let your imagination run wild!

SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2019Monday 7 - Friday 18 January

WEEK 1 MONDAY 7 JAN – FRIDAY 11 JAN

MORNING CLASSES83 BEADED JEWELLERYMon 9 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Kim Chan Age: 5 + yearsTime: 10am - 12.30pmFee: $55*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.

*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $8. Tools are provided in the class.

84 SUMMERTIME IS STORYTIMEWed 9 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Blanche MenadierAge: 6 - 9 yearsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $55 inc. materialsSummertime means swimming at the pool, visits to beaches and family holidays. What do you like most about summer and what would be your perfect summer day? In this workshop, you can write stories and poems about summertime activities and summertime dreaming.

85 DRAWING TECHNIQUESThur 10 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Annie LabriolaAge: 6 - 8 yrsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $60 inc. materialsLearn to draw what you see. Children will learn different techniques and pencil shading. Create beautiful works to take home.

86 ABSTRACT FLOWERS Fri 11 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Niloufar Tofigh Age: 5 + yearsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $60 inc. materialsStudents will learn about different native flowers and techniques on how to paint them on an abstract background. Learn about colours and bright bold patterns!

87 PAINT AND DRAW LIKE MATISSE Fri 11 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Susan Baran Age: 5 - 8 yearsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $60 inc. materialsLooking at the art of famous artist Henri Matisse, children will create artworks based on the colourful interiors he is known for. Children will bring their paintings to life using bright, pure colours.

AFTERNOON CLASSES88 BEADED JEWELLERYWed 9 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Kim ChanAge: 8 + yrsTime: 1.30pm - 4pmFee: $55*Jewellery making is creative and fun for all! Design and create your own stunning jewellery for yourself or someone special.

*Materials kit to be purchased from the tutor on the day for $8. Tools are provided in the class.

89 SUMMERTIME IS STORYTIMEWed 9 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Blanche MenadierAge: 10 - 12 yearsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $55 inc. materialsSummertime means swimming at the pool, visits to beaches and family holidays. What do you like most about summer and what would be your perfect summer day? In this workshop, you can write stories and poems about summertime activities and summertime dreaming.

90 CRAZY COLOURED PENCILS Thur 10 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 8 + yrsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $60 inc. materialsBe creative with pencil and colour! Learn detailed pencil technique to design an abstract drawing to take home.

91 ABSTRACT FLOWERS Fri 11 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Niloufar Tofigh Age: 8 + yearsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $60 inc. materialsStudents will learn about different native flowers and techniques on how to paint them on an abstract background. Learn about colours and bright, bold patterns!

92 PAINT AND DRAW LIKE MATISSE Fri 11 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Susan BaranAge: 8 + yrsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $60 inc. materialsLooking at the art of famous artist Henri Matisse, children will create artworks based on the colourful interiors he is known for. Children will bring their paintings to life using bright pure colours.

82 POTTERY ‘MONSTER MUGS’Tues 8 Jan - Fri 11 Jan (4 mornings & 4 afternoons)Tutor: Jacqueline McBeathAge: 6 - 13 yrsTime: Morning: 9.30am - 12pm Afternoon: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: (inc. materials, firing and glazing) Morning or afternoon1 x half day class $604 x half day classes $180 (in same week) Please call Art Centre to book 4 day discount Children love clay! They love playing and creating with this tactile medium. The pottery studio offers a fun introduction to basic hand building techniques and learning about clay.

Each child will design and create a fabulous mug to use at home. Younger children will learn how to use moulds and easier techniques, older children and those with some experience will be able to extend their skills.

When enrolling, please specify which half day classes you want your child to attend.

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115 COLLAGETues 15 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $90 inc. materialsA fun-filled workshop where children will explore mixed media techniques to create a collage design. Learn about colour mixing, collage materials and methods.

116 ECO-FRIENDLY T-SHIRT ART FOR KIDSTues 15 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Rachel Carroll Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $100 inc. materials*Using environmentally friendly paint, this course is designed to challenge students to think like a designer and create their own print to transfer to a t-shirt. The design can be taken home to use again and again on other t-shirts or bags.

*Please bring one white plain cotton T-shirt.

117 SCULPTING IN OIL CLAY - MOVIE MAGIC Thur 17 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Assaf Carmeli Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $100 inc. materialsMake your favourite movie character come to life using oil-based clay. Create your creature of choice and decorate with a different approach. Or make a collective diorama.

118 3D FLOWERS Thur 17 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Niloufar Tofigh Age: 6 + yrsTime: 10am - 3pmFee: $90 inc. materialsIn this class students will learn to make flowers out of egg cartoons that will never wilt! Create a beautiful bouquet to decorate your room.

119 DRAMAThur 17 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $90Unleash your creative flair! Drama games, improvisation and scene work. Learn to use your voice for stage.

120 WATERCOLOUR BOOTCAMP - CREATURE IN MY TUMMYFri 18 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Assaf CarmeliAge: 7 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $100 inc. materialsDo you love drawing characters? We will turn feelings into creatures...hungry, silly, happy, angry! Then watch them come to life through watercolours. We will create a big group mural at the end of the day to display your wonderful masterpieces.

121 EMBROIDER YOUR DREAM WORLD Fri 18 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Rey BehboudiAge: 8 + yearsTime: 10am - 4pm Fee: $100 inc. materialsExplore the colourful world of creativity on fabric. In this fun workshop you will learn the basics of needlework, using common stitches. Together we will make happy patterns and playful pieces of embroidery to take home.

122 MUSIC AND WORDSFri 18 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Wendy Fitzgerald Age: 7 - 12 yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $90 inc. materialsDo your kids love music, reading and writing? Book them into this workshop and let them enjoy a day of playing with songs, poems, jokes and stories.

WEEK 2 MONDAY 14 JAN – FRIDAY 18 JAN

MORNING CLASSES104 PRINTMAKING - FUN IN THE SUN Mon 14 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Susan Baran Age: 5 - 8 yrs Time: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $60 inc. materialsExplore the possibilities of printmaking using scratchboard, which is fun and safe for children. We will be looking at the summer holidays and creating an artwork based on this theme. The children will experiment with colour printing on coloured paper, creating exciting prints for them to take home.

105 PAINTING ANIMALSWed 16 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 6 - 9 yrs Time: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $60 inc. materialsHave fun painting your favourite animals in different scenery. Learn and explore surrealism scenes.

106 FUN WITH PUPPETS AND ROBOTSWed 16 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Lenka MuchovaAge: 6 + yrsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $60 inc. materialsCome along to this exciting class and learn to make colourful paper puppets and robots! Draw and paint a background for your characters in beautiful bright colours, and then create a group puppet performance to show your classmates. This is a class that encourages imaginative ideas and creativity!

107 SUMMERTIME IS STORYTIMEWed 16 Jan (1 morning)Tutor: Blanche Menadier Age: 6 - 9 yearsTime: 9.30am - 12pmFee: $55 inc. materialsSummertime means swimming at the pool, visits to beaches and family holidays. What do you like most about summer and what would be your perfect summer day? In this workshop, you can write stories and poems about summertime activities and summertime dreaming.

AFTERNOON CLASSES108 PRINTMAKING - FUN IN THE SUN Mon 14 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Susan Baran Age: 8 + yearsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $60 inc. materialsExplore the possibilities of printmaking using scratchboard, which is fun and safe for children. We will be looking at the summer holidays and creating an artwork based on this theme. The children will experiment with colour printing on coloured paper, creating exciting prints for them to take home.

109 PORTRAITUREWed 16 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Annie Labriola Age: 7 + yearsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $60 inc. materialsGet inspiring guidance from the tutor on the technique of drawing realistic portraits in pencil and charcoal. A fun class where you’ll learn lots of skills!

110 FUN WITH PUPPETS AND ROBOTSWed 16 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Lenka Muchova Age: 6 + yrsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $60 inc. materialsCome along to this exciting class and learn to make colourful paper puppets and robots! Draw and paint a background for your characters in beautiful bright colours, and then create a group puppet performance to show your classmates. This is a class that encourages imaginative ideas and creativity!

111 SUMMERTIME IS STORYTIMEWed 16 Jan (1 afternoon)Tutor: Blanche MenadierAge: 10 - 12 yearsTime: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: $55 inc. materialsSummertime means swimming at the pool, visits to beaches and family holidays. What do you like most about summer and what would be your perfect summer day? In this workshop, you can write stories and poems about summertime activities and summertime dreaming.

FULL DAY WORKSHOPS112 INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING Mon 14 Jan (Full day) Tutor: Jacqueline McBeath Age: 10 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $110 inc. materials, firing and glazingIn this fun one-day workshop you will learn how to prepare clay, throw, shape and finish a small vessel on the wheel. By the end of the workshop you will have practiced new skills in wheel throwing pottery, finishing, decorating and recycling of clay.

Please wear closed shoes and clothes you are relaxed about getting clay on, and bring a towel. It is also recommended you trim your nails.

113 SHARPIE MAGIC - CONSOLE GAME CHARACTERSMon 8 Jan (Full day)Tutor: Assaf Carmeli Age: 7 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $100 inc. materials* You will learn cool techniques for transferring your drawings and finish them off with special fabric markers.

* Please bring one plain, light coloured OR trucker style hat with white front, to decorate on.

114 GUITARMon 14 Jan & Tues 15 Jan (2 day workshop)Tutor: Kieren Brereton Age: 8 + yrsTime: 10am - 4pmFee: $150*This workshop is for beginners who are either completely new to learning the guitar or who have very minimal experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of guitar, basic chords and simple songs over the two day workshop.

* Students must have own guitar.

103 POTTERY ‘MONSTER MUGS’Tues 15 Jan - Fri 18 Jan (4 mornings & 4 afternoons)Tutor: Jacqueline McBeathAge: 6 - 13 yrsTime: Morning: 9.30am - 12pm Afternoon: 1pm - 3.30pmFee: (inc. materials, firing and glazing) Morning or afternoon1 x half day class4 x half day classes $180 (in same week) Please call Art Centre to book 5 day discount Children love clay! They love playing and creating with this tactile medium. The pottery studio offers a fun introduction to basic hand building techniques and learning about clay.

Each child will design and create a fabulous mug to use at home. Younger children will learn how to use moulds and easier techniques, older children and those with some experience will be able to extend their skills.When enrolling, please specify which half day classes you want your child to attend.

Important information• Children must bring a hat, snack and a smock

• Special needs / allergies – office must be notified

• Children must be picked up at the conclusion of class, there are no child minding facilities at the art centre

• The art centre will not book any children under the age of five years and/or children who have not yet started school

Nut policyKu-ring-gai Art Centre practices a policy of no nuts or nut products. Please ensure food brought to The Centre does not contain nuts or nut products. Please inform the office if your child has any allergies or special needs.

BOOKINGS ARE NOW ONLINE! kmc.nsw.gov.au/artcentre Choose carefully - no refunds.