Ceramic artist Fiona Mary Bryant teaches Samantha and Nate Pullan some new skills in the art of mask making using clay, in one of a number of workshops run at Tairāwhiti Museum this week. Picture by Paul Rickard
Ceramic artist Fiona Mary Bryant teaches Samantha and Nate Pullan some new skills in the art of mask making using clay, in one of a number of workshops run at Tairāwhiti Museum this week. Picture by Paul Rickard
Tairāwhiti Museum continued with the creative school holiday programmes this week with artistic workshops. Inspiration came from the exhibitions showing at the museum.
The workshops were “really popular”, said museum director Eloise Wallace. “It’s a chance for children and their whānau to get creative together,” she said.
During theweek local ceramic artist Fiona Mary Bryant held workshops at the museum on clay mask making.
Other workshops included creating sculptures inspired by Susan Holmes’ wearable art exhibition. Wednesday’s focus was on mixed media, the motivation being the Louise Walsh and Jolene Douglas exhibition which is a combination of pastels and painting with themes of the mystical, magical, botanical and life’s ebb and flows.
The workshops were held this week, the first week of school holidays. The cost of the two-hour classes ranged from $5 – $10 to cover the materials.
Due to the popularity of the clay classes, tutor Fiona Mary Bryant will be holding several workshops next week at the Mangapapa Presbyterian Church hall in Ormond Road. To book a place phone Fiona on 0220541232.
For future school holiday programmes, check out the museum website or follow on social media pages. Numbers are limited, so bookings are required.
