Professional development and a creative kickstart!
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Corban Estate Arts Centre’s highly popular Summer School takes place each year in sunny January. This summer the world seems quite a different place and so taking 4 or 5 days to develop your skills is more important than ever. Summer School 2021 offers an exciting line-up of hands-on workshops for adults. Delivered by accomplished arts professionals, the programme provides great opportunity for your professional development.
10% discount for teachers, returning students or if you bring a friend!
Workshops include textile design, story-telling through comics, mobile phone film-making, graffiti, glass-casting, fiction writing, and traditional Māori carving.
Summer School 2021 is the perfect place to learn practical skills from field specialists and engage with like-minded peers, in a supportive environment dedicated to creative exploration.
Click on any of the links below to book online or contact us by phone (09) 838 4455 or email info@ceac.org.nz
Kickstart Your Creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre
This is a well-rounded and inspiring workshop for textile enthusiasts to create their own unique fabric designs. Starting with drawing and looking at the work of other textile artists, you will then create your own special designs.
In this intensive 5-day creative workshop with award-winning author and editor Anne Kennedy, you will learn how to write a well-rounded main character who lives and breathes, thinks and acts.
Smartphone Cinema has established a strong foothold in the area of visual storytelling with emerging media. In this workshop you will learn cinematic skills and how to use a variety of apps to set your mobile movie apart.
In this workshop with Ant Sang, you will learn all about comics, encompassing everything from storytelling to graphics. To start, you will write your own short story based on an anecdote or true story from your own life.
This introductory workshop will focus on the design, construction, and carving of traditional Māori weapons or waka hoe (paddle), their historic use, form, and function, and how they are made today using both hand and power tools.
Mon 18 - Thu 21 January
10am - 4.30pm
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Meet and Greet Students and Tutors
All Summer Schools participants are encouraged to attend this event to meet the tutors and fellow Summer School participants. Light refreshments provided.
Mon 18 January
9 - 10am
10am - Classes begin
Tutor Showcase
Each tutor will give a brief, informal presentation about an aspect of their working practice. Refreshments including beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres provided. This is always an enjoyable, inspiring evening and not to be missed!
Tue 19 January
5 - 6:30pm
Artist Studio Visits
CEAC is home to 20+ artists’ onsite studios and this week we have planned a tour of several of these. Come along and meet the artists, tour their studios and talk to them about their work. NB: All visitors should meet at the main reception at 4.30pm for a welcome where the tour of studios will begin.
Wed 20 January
4:30 - 6pm
Coffee Studio
The Coffee Studio will offer delicious organic coffee, tea, organic drinks, fresh lunches, snacks and blackboard menu throughout the week.
Open 9am - 4pm daily
Farewell
A chance to say ‘thank you’ and ‘goodbye’ to all those tutors who are completing 4 day workshops and for participants to come together to celebrate the week. Enjoy some finger food and beverages in a convivial atmosphere.
Thu 21 January
4:30 - 6pm
Final day
Final day of Summer School courses. Classes run as usual.
Fri 22 January
10am – 4:30pm
Enrolment Discounts
10% discounts are available for previously registered Summer School participants, for teachers, or if you enrol with a friend. Contact us on (09) 838 4455 or see ceac.org.nz for more information.
