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Anyone keen to have a go at printmaking should head to Snells Beach next month, when a delayed community art workshop will be held over two days, on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13.
Printing Without a Press will teach people how to make coloured prints using a contemporary approach to traditional Japanese woodcut techniques. It was originally scheduled to take place in July, but had to be postponed due to illness.
Participants will be encouraged to make multi-layered woodblocks with designs based on their personal stories and relating to the local environment.
The workshop is suitable for artists and non-artists alike, and teachers and senior students are also welcome.
It is being run by artists and experienced tutors Gayle Forster and Elena Nikolaeva, both from Mangawhai, with funding from Auckland Council’s Creative Communities Scheme. Their aim is to bring Rodney communities together, first at the art workshop itself, and then later with displays of resulting artworks in venues throughout the region.
Printing Without a Press costs $30 for one day or $45 for both, and all materials are provided. It will take place at the Mahurangi Community Centre in Hamatana Road between 10am and 3pm each day.
Info and bookings: enikonzealand@gmail.com or gaylepaerata@gmail.com
