Classroom 120 min Workshop

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Designed for school and visitor groups

Up to 20 students $25PP plus GST

All materials supplied

Experienced qualified teacher Rowan Holt specialises in creative education

Using Rakiura native plants to create botanical inspired artwork

Learn skills in observational drawing, value, mixing, mark making and critique

We begin with discussing “What is art for? “and how we can embrace our own style

Techniques in using watercolour , paper selection, charcoal and pencil

Quick hands on theory establishing concepts of tone and texture

A series of warm up exercises using emotive language to inspire a Mark

Practice observational & speed drawing, quick marks, points and scale

Using the above we bring it all together to create a series of Images using real plants from Rakiura as inspiration

Students will take home between 5 - 10 x A4 of their own images on good quality paper

The classroom has fantastic natural light, situated in the old Pearlers building, next to the Rakiura Slipway, Elgin Terrace.

This space co joins Rowan’s working studio as a professional artist.

Toilets onsite and wheelchair access by arrangement.

Before or after the class - it’s great if your students can watch this short video below “What is Art for?” and have a discussion.

What is Art for?

Reviews:

Queens High School 27/10/2023

“Dear Rowan, We had the loveliest time in your art class. It was such a nice way to chill out during our busy camp schedule and we all got so much out of it. I'll no doubt use those ideas again and again, and I've noticed the girls already using the techniques you taught them in class today. I've photocopied their artworks so that we can use them in our camp reflection scrapbooking.”

Lee Stream School 17/10/2024

"With her calm and engaging approach, Rowan encouraged the artist in all of us. Our Year 6-8 group (and parents!) loved the hands-on, inspiring session, proving that you don’t need fancy tools to create. A perfect way to spend an afternoon in a stunning location. Highly recommend!" - Lee Stream School