Embark on an adventure back in time to explore the marvels of ancient civilisations, and the mysterious legend of El Dorado - City of Gold.Led by Sur-Collective ceramic artist Catherine Guevara, in this six-week children's clay sculpting course we'll be engaging hands-on learning with sculpting and construction skills, pairing curiosity and imagination with creative education.
Learning the origin of the legend of El Dorado, we'll take inspiration from the mythical indigenous chief of Muisca, Zipa, who would cover himself in gold dust, offering treasures to the Guatavita Goddess.
Details
You will learn
- Experimentation will be the key to our finished results, as we learn to carve into the semi-dry surface of our creations, forming relief patterns, that will be completed with special glazes and slips.
You will get
- Learning the origin of the legend of El Dorado, we'll take inspiration from the mythical indigenous chief of Muisca, Zipa, who would cover himself in gold dust, offering treasures to the Guatavita Goddess.
Appropriate for
6 - 12 years old.
Preparation
What to bring
- EVERYTHING is provided : )
What to wear
You might get dirty! Wear clothes to make a mess in!
Your Teacher
Catherine Guevara is a Colombian visual artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Her body of work comprises education, curation, research, writing and ceramics.
An accomplished visual artist in her country of origin, she moved to Auckland to deepen her practice by further understanding the relationship between Latin American and Pacific cultures.
As curator for the consulate of Colombia, she developed educational programmes and art workshops that aimed to help with the settlement of the Latin American community in Aotearoa, New Zealand. She’s passionate about exploring with clay. Her artist’s work examines the process of ceramic-making, imbuing layers of clay with memory and history.
Organized by
Corban Estate Arts Centre
983 reviewsThe 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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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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