The studio is equipped with easels, a printing press, photo copier and audio visual equipment, but members provide their own art materials.
There is also an extensive library of art related books available to members.
“Striving for Excellence, Promoting Friendship while Learning”
Keirunga Artists was one of the founding groups when the Society was created in 1976. Our 140+ members participate in a variety of art forms throughout various days of the week.
Beginners and more advanced tuition classes are held for members, based on demand. One or two day workshops, with local and out of town tutors, are offered throughout the year. Club Days, where members learn from each other, are offered monthly. Members receive monthly newsletters filled with current activities ranging from Art History, Design and Composition to classic painting techniques.
Two selected exhibitions of work are held each year, one in the Havelock North Community Centre and the other in the Frank Bacon Studio, Keirunga Gardens.
To find out more information please contact us: keirungaartists@gmail.com
© The Keirunga Gardens Arts & Crafts Society Inc. 2012. P.O. Box 8265, Havelock North 4157, New Zealand
Monday
Figure drawing 9.30am – 12noon
Convenor: Shirley Unwin 877 7550
Working in any medium, members act as models, starting with 2 minute poses and finishing with a 45 minute pose.
Life Drawing: 9:30 – 12 noon
Convenor: Hugh VanAsch 8775294
(3rd Monday of every month) Members have the opportunity to draw or paint from live model (nude) Members contribute $5 towards cost of the model.
Tuesday
Still life drawing 10am – 12noon
Convenor: Bev McKay 877 4889
Working mostly in pencil but using other medium, members explore new ideas and techniques.
Printmaking 10am – 3pm
Convenor: Elizabeth Murray 873 8467
Working in both oil and water mediums printing is usually done with the press but printmakers will also explore other methods. Printmakers pay $1 towards expenses for inks.
Painting 7pm – 9pm
Convenor: Judith Goodrick 8782812
Working in all mediums this evening group is ideal for members who work during the day or who have children.
Wednesday
Outdoor painting 9.30am – 12noon
Convenor: Christine Zalewski 8733094
Working outdoors, this group is dependant on weather, although they have been known to carry on regardless of rain and wind. Telephone Christine for more information.
Painting 10.30am – 3pm
Convenor: Pat Ogg 877 8401
Working in the medium of their choice, this group of artists caters for all levels of ability.
Video/ DVD viewing – 1pm
Convenor: Cliff Cawsey
A small, but enthusiastic, group who meet the first Wednesday of most months to view educational videos.
Thursday
Painting 10.30am – 3pm
Convenor: Paul Bennett 877 8841
Working in the medium of their choice, this group of artists caters for all levels of ability.
Portrait Group 7-9pm
Convenor: John Bailey 8709412
Artists work using the medium of their choice. Models are provided internally and externally (Life model) using the same pose over a 2-3 week period. Artists are encouraged to progress from drawing to painting. Tuition provided at various intervals.
Friday
Painting 10am – 2.30pm
Convenor: Quita Hughes 8762657
Working in the medium of their choice, this group of artists cater for all levels of ability.