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Underwater Worlds
Underwater Worlds
Underwater Worlds
Underwater Worlds
5.0 (4 reviews) for this class
by Corban Estate Arts Centre
4.9 across all classes · 983 reviews

Dive into an imaginary underwater world with professional illustrator Stephanie Thatcher, for a one-day sculptural workshop, creating a seascape scene with creatures inspired by the watery depths.

Using moulding clay and wire, we'll learn how to translate our preliminary drawings into three-dimensional characters, before carefully sculpting their detailed features adding expression and personality with paint and brush.

To finish off, we'll build a small-scale diorama backdrop to represent the watery world for our creatures to swim in. Recycled, found or natural materials will add the final finishing touches to our Underwater Worlds.


Details

You will learn

  • To finish off, we'll build a small-scale diorama backdrop to represent the watery world for our creatures to swim in. Recycled, found or natural materials will add the final finishing touches to our Underwater Worlds.

You will get

  • Using moulding clay and wire, we'll learn how to translate our preliminary drawings into three-dimensional characters, before carefully sculpting their detailed features adding expression and personality with paint and brush.

Appropriate for

6 - 12 years old.


Preparation

What to bring

  • EVERYTHING is provided : )

What to wear

You might get dirty! Don't wear your best outfit!


Your Teacher

With a Bachelor of Visual Arts from AUT, author and illustrator Stephanie Thatcher has 12 published titles to date.

Thatcher lives in Huia, West Auckland, where she makes picture books alongside her freelance graphic design work. She has always loved books, spending much of her childhood lying around reading. She also loved drawing and painting, especially sketching people and animals. 

Organized by

Corban Estate Arts Centre

Corban Estate Arts Centre

983 reviews

The Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.

We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.

Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.

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5.0 (4 reviews)
Isabella
May 2024
My child came home buzzing from the fun she had at this class. The teacher was imaginative, inclusive and best of all - fun!
Ari
Apr 2024
I loved this workshop so much, it was fun and I really enjoyed working with the modelling clay. Steph was an awesome teacher and I can't wait to come back. From Ari (8 years old)
Tui
Apr 2024
Miss 6 had a wonderful 2 days creating underwater worlds. Came home with such cool work. The teacher is amazing. The staff are friendly and super helpful. Highly recommended!

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

Terms & Conditions

ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.


SPECIAL ENROLMENT POLICY FOR GLASS CASTING WORKSHOPS

  • A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking. Part Payment options are available at time of booking.
  • Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
  • Cancellation by participant up until 10 days before the workshop commences results in a full refund of amount paid MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
  • Cancellation by participant within 10 days or on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given. You may nominate someone else to take your place before the class starts.

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