April May June Programme 2018

APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018CORBAN ESTATE ARTS CENTRE

Mixit at Vibe. 2017 Photograph by Salvador APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Front / Back cover: VIBE 2017 Photograph by Salvador Brown. CEAC.ORG.NZ

CONTENTS NEWS 2 EXHIBITIONS 4 GALLERY ACTIVITIES 8 Public Programme Saturday Gallery Club EVENTS 10 Kids Arts Festival International Sculpture Day Vibe ADULTS 16 Weekend Workshops Morning / Evening Classes YOUTH WORKSHOPS 20 CHILDREN 22 Holiday Programmes Term Classes

NEWS2 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Corban Estate Arts Centre is proudly supported by: CEAC.ORG.NZ

NEWS 3 In our most recent programme, Some highlights coming up in our we encouraged subscribers exhibition programme include an to shift to receiving our online exhibition of contemporary Asian full PDF version through email. arts and an exhibition for the 2018 Many of you receive both the Matariki Festival that explores online and print versions anyway. themes of life and death. This printed programme is the last one we’ll be posting to you On 12 May, we hold the annual and we invite you, if you aren’t Kids Arts Festival, always eagerly already an online subscriber with anticipated by families. Then, on us, to subscribe to our online 30 June we come together with programme. The benefits are a other youth organisations in the much shorter wait time to find out West to offer the VIBE Youth about events, you can read the Festival. More about these events programme wherever you have in this programme. internet access and you’ll also receive our monthly ‘What’s On’ email reminder. It is a much more immediate service! However, if you would like to keep receiving the printed version, you certainly can! Simply re-subscribe through our website at https://ceac.org.nz/newsletter, or get in touch with our friendly administrative staff, and they will help you through the subscription. Warm regards to you all, Martin Sutcliffe, Director. Corban Estate Arts Centrre

4 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Our public gallery features an innovative programme of contemporary art exhibitions by international and local artists. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, and our key focus is to create opportunities for diverse voices, whilst offering experiences that strengthen and promote a sense of community. Continuing in the Homestead Galleries until 8 April: Alma Venus Ayesha Green Visual Language of Toi Toi Te Rito MaihiEXHIBITIONS CEAC.ORG.NZ

EXHIBITIONS 5Yukari Kahori Sweet Dreams (2018) Courtesy of the artist. Sweet Dreams Fri 13 April Yukari Kahori - Sun 27 May Opening Thu 12 April When Yukari Kaihori’s grandmother passed away in 2016, she left 6-8pm behind a book of handwritten poems featuring tanka and haiku (forms of Japanese short poetry). Surviving through WWII and a tough upbringing, these bittersweet poems explore a deep sense of longing. Beauty and sorrow co-exist in her grandmother’s poems, and Kaihori uses this relationship as a starting point for this project. Sweet Dreams explores the process of dreaming and encourages people to embrace when their dream worlds merge with reality.

6 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018Sena Park Experimental#2 Mixed media (2018) Courtesy of the artist. CEAC.ORG.NZ#UPDATE Fri 13 AprilHanna Shim, Dominique Baker, Alvin - Sun 27 MayXiong, Jihun Wang, Sena Park and Ruby Opening Thu 12 AprilWhite 6-8pmThis exhibition was influenced by curatorial research intocontemporary Asian art practices combined with our vision toprovide a platform for diverse artistic perspectives. #UPDATEfeatures a collection of Auckland-based artists who work with mediasuch as painting, carving, sculpture, ceramics and light.

SECTIONS 7Still There (Reflecting Room), Silo 6, Artweek, 2017 Held by Stars Darcell Apelu and Emily O’Hara Traditionally, the sighting of Matariki was greeted with expressions of grief for those who had died since its last appearance. Some said the stars housed their spirits. Others made small hāngī and believed when the oven was uncovered, the smells rose to strengthen the stars. Held by Stars is an exhibition that explores the narratives of two artists and their journey of finding new rhythms after losing loved ones Fri 1 June - Sun 15 July Opening Thu 31 May 6-8pmSTAK launch (2017) Photo courtesy of Emily Mafile’o Storytelling as koha: consolidating community memories Tuafale Tanoa’i aka Linda T. Storytelling as koha: consolidating community memories draws from decades of artist Tuafale Tanoa’i’s career as an interdisciplinary artist, community documenter and independent archivist. The scope of this archive ranges from the political to personal, pertaining to Pacific, Māori, and LGBTQI communities. Fri 1 June - Sun 15 July Opening Thu 31 May 6-8pm “My practice works to provide visibility to communities and people that are often misrepresented in mainstream society” – Tuafale Tanoa’i aka Linda T

8 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Each of our exhibitions in the Homestead Galleries is accompanied by free public programmes, providing different ways to engage with the ideas and artworks being presented. For families we have our monthly Saturday Gallery Club — fun and free art- making sessions for kids on the second Saturday of each month. Exploring a different topic and set of techniques each time, the activities are designed for children aged four years and over, and run for around 30 minutes. Children must be accompanied by an adult.GALLERY ACTIVITIES CEAC.ORG.NZ

GALLERY ACTIVITIES / SATURDAY GALLERY CLUB 9Toi Te Rito Maihi Punga (1975) Courtesy of the artist Weaving Colour Saturday Gallery Club #36 Looking at the current exhibition by Toi Te Rito Maihi, we will be weaving bright strips of coloured paper to explore pattern and symmetry. Sat 7 April Ages: 4+ Between 10:30am - 12pm Homestead Galleries Free, all welcomeDominique Baker Koi V (2017) detail. Courtesy of the artist Geisha and Koi Saturday Gallery Club #37 For Kids Arts Festival This workshop explores Geisha and Koi imagery, inspired by the works of artist Dominique Baker, an artist in our major group exhibition #UPDATE. Sat 12 May Ages: 4+ Between 10:30am - 12pm Homestead Galleries Free, all welcomeIpu whenua via Wikimedia Commons Ipu Whenua Saturday Gallery Club #38 Held by Stars, our latest Matariki exhibition, celebrates the lives of those who have passed. In celebration of new life, come and learn about Ipu whenua, a traditional process of Māori people which includes burying whenua (placenta of newborns) in a special place. Sat 9 June Ages: 4+ Between 10:30am - 12pm Homestead Galleries Free, all welcome

10 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018Dominique Baker Asuka (2017) detail. Courtesy of the artist CEAC.ORG.NZ#UPDATE korero Sat 14 April 11am - 12pmJoin us in for a conversation with the artists of group exhibition#UPDATE to further explore the ideas behind their works. Homestead Galleries Free, all welcome

GALLERY ACTIVITIES / PUBLIC PROGRAMMES 11Held by Stars Artist korero Sat 16 June 11am - 12pmYou are invited to come and hear artists Darcell Apelu, Emily O’Haraand Linda T lead a conversation which explores their current shows, Homestead Galleriesas part of our 2018 Matariki and Auckland Festival of Photography Free, all welcomeprogramme.

12 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Alongside our exhibitions and education programmes, Corban Estate presents a number of public events throughout the year. We are blessed with the facilities to be able to host a range of events, big and small, including the performing arts, workshops, onsite exhibitions and large festivals.EVENTS CEAC.ORG.NZ

EVENTS 13MARVELLOUS MECHANICA Sat 12 MayKids Arts Festival 2018 10am - 4pmLet’s get tinkering at the Marvellous Mechanica themed 2018 Kids Corban Estate ArtsArts Festival! We explore and discover how things fit together; Centremachines and movement, energy and sound, weight and light. Spark Free, All welcomeyour imagination using traditional skills and techniques to devisemodern inventions. This is a FREE event offering children and Are you interested intheir families’ loads of creative stimulation through hands-on arts volunteering at thisexperiences, together with exhibitions and live performances. Bring event?your own picnic lunch or visit one of the yummy food trucks on theday. Limited free parking onsite. Please contact: [email protected] an exciting collaboration with MOTAT for Kids Arts Festival2018. Watch this space!Proudly supported by: MOTA T

14 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018Vibe. Photograph by Salvador Brown. VIBE Sat 30 June 11am - 4pm VIBE is a free festival that celebrates youth talent in the West. It features music, dance, performance, exhibitions, graffiti art and art Free, workshops. Be involved! Youth Festival It is brought to you by CAYAD, Zeal, Raise Up Massey, MPHS, Mixit, CEAC.ORG.NZ CTOA, Ranui 135, Freshmans Dance, Kākano and Corban Estate Arts Centre. CAYAD FRESH Supported by:

EVENTS 15Image courtesy of Reuben Raj Let’s Talk About It Through music, spoken word, raps and personal stories, young people speak out about their challenges with mental health: they share their anxieties, experiences of depression, and about their attempts to end their lives, along with what is helping them recover. While their experiences may be confronting, audiences invariably come away uplifted and inspired by the openness and courage the young people display. This event is part of Youth Week 2018 Thu 24 May Free entry, refreshments 7-9pm The CellarKevin Osmond, Dripscape No. 7 ‘Spiral Vortex’ (2013) International Sculpture Day 2018 Join us in celebrating International Sculpture Day 2018 and recognising the talented sculptors based at Corban Estate Arts Centre. Families are invited to delve into the fabulous world of sculpture through 2 workshops and studio tours with our acclaimed onsite sculptors— Anton Parsons, David McCracken, Kevin Osmond, Martin Selman, Nate Savill, Julie Moselen and Stephen Woodward. Places are limited so book now! Visit website for Workshop information Sat 28 April $10 10am - 2pm Corban Estate Arts Centre Workshop fee Meet Robert Young (AUS) Melbourne based artist, Robert Young, a Gunnai, Gunditjmarra Yorta Yorta and Waradjurie man, will share his journey of identity and culture. Robert works with canvas, sculptures, murals and traditional aboriginal artefacts. He also works as an Indigenous Programme Coordinator in Melbourne, assisting his students to recognise their culture in the mainstream contemporary art world. Sat 7 April 12-1pm The Homestead Galleries Free entry

ADULT CLASSES 16 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 CEAC.ORG.NZ Adult classes are a great way to stimulate your creativity and develop your passion for the arts. We offer a range of mediums, contemporary arts practices and skill levels to cater for all abilities — whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your creativity in a new direction, experienced tutors will guide and inspire you to create in our supportive, studio environments. The six and eight week term classes offer a deeper experience, allowing you to develop and build your skills alongside like-minded classmates. Similarly weekend workshops are the perfect opportunity to explore and experiment with new mediums and art forms, and encourage new discoveries. For more information see website. For Bookings: [email protected] (09) 838 4455 www.ceac.org.nz

MORNING / EVENING CLASSES 17 Adventures in Abstract Painting James Lawrence Following on from a successful Summer School workshop, James Lawrence offers a term class for adults to explore abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels and additives. Demonstrations and discussions will cover colour, form and composition as each week is filled with discovery and painting adventures. 8 weeks, $200 Thu mornings Thu 10 May - 28 June Includes some materials 9:30am - 12:30pmALL LEVELS Caricature, Satirical Illustration & Inventive Thinking Anna Crichton Have you ever wished you could satirise your politicians and public figures? Ever wished you could turn words into clever imagery for books, publications, promotions or advertising? Got a book in you that needs illustrations? Learn some new techniques that will help you materialise your illustrations from five time Canon/Qantas NZ Media editorial illustration award winner Anna Crichton. . 8 weeks, $225ALL LEVELS Tue evenings Includes some materials Tue 8 May - 26 June 7pm - 9pm Mixed Media Mayhem Julie Moselen A fun and inspiring class which covers all aspects of mixed media including image transfer, mediums, texture, layering techniques and lots more.A relaxed class full of tips and tricks and a whole lot of messy play! 6 weeks, $150 Tue evenings Tue 8 May – Tue 12 June Includes most materials 6:30pm - 8:30pmALL LEVELS

18 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Clay Explorations Kairava Gullatz This popular class offers the opportunity for enthusiastic partipants to experiment with a variety of modelling techniques under the guidance of the experienced well- known tutor Kairava Gullatz. Participants will discover their own individual way of handling clay, learn about surface decorations with slips and glazes and enjoy a social environment. 10kg of clay and the glazes and firings for this amount are included in the class fee.ALL LEVELS 6 weeks, Thu evenings $200 Thu 10 May – Thu 14 June 6pm - 9pm Includes most materials Layer Upon Layer Julie Moselen This weekend workshop will focus on creating prints using a layering process. Julie will cover a variety of printmaking techniques such as monoprinting, relief, stencilling, and etching whilst exploring and experimenting with natural and found materials to achieve rich textures and interesting abstract patterns. Perfect for beginners and beyond. 2 days $150 Sat 23 – Sun 24 June 10am - 4pm Includes most materialsALL LEVELS Sustainable Contemporary Jewellery Julia Marin Explore your creativity in a sustainable and stylish way in this weekend workshop. Taking inspiration from the work of the wonderful Nel Linssen—who engineered elegant and minimalistic jewellery from paper constructions—create your own striking neckpieces or bracelets out of recycled paper. 2 days $150 CEAC.ORG.NZ Sat 26 – Sun 27 May 10am - 4pm Includes all materialsALL LEVELS

ADULT CLASSES 19 Basics in Manual Photography Maddy Stockford This workshop is for those who want to learn to take photos in ‘Manual’ mode. Get to know the manual controls on your camera and learn how they control exposure, aperture and shutterspeed. Participants will spend time getting to know their camera both indoors and outside, exploring the picturesque Corban Estate site. Discussions will be about the important aspects of great images and how to get those into your own photos. A camera with a ‘manual’ setting is essential for this workshop. ALL LEVELS 1 day $90 Sat 9 June 10am - 4pm Includes all materials Patterns and Prints Katie Smith This weekend workshop offers an inspiring and instructive approach to screen printing onto fabric using simple hand-cut stencils. Learn some stenciling and stamping techniques, mix your own fabulous combinations of colours and take away several squares of printed cotton—perfect for whipping up into your own unique cushions or crafts. 2 days $150 Sat 9 – Sun 10 June 10am - 4pm Includes most materials ALL LEVELS“A piece of jewellery is not onlyan item that helps you expresswho you are, it can also tell astory and be that amulet markinga milestone in your life.”– Julia Marin, Jeweller.

YOUTH WORKSHOPS 20 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 CEAC.ORG.NZ Youth Arts Workshops are a great way for young people to explore and experiment with a range of different art forms. These holidays you can learn about painting and print making techniques or immerse yourself in music to produce and record songs. Come and challenge yourself creatively through one of our inspiring two day classes. Set at a low cost, with some fully sponsored places these workshops are a great way to spend your holidays. Don’t let cost be a barrier – talk to us about a sponsored place. Visit our website for more workshops! For Bookings: [email protected] (09) 838 4455 www.ceac.org.nz Generously Supported by:

YOUTH WORKSHOPS 21 Handbuilding with Slabs Suzy Dunser Use clay slabs to build a mug, bowl, lidded box, vase, or planter – or design your own vessel. Then decorate with texture or colour to finish off your functional work of art! Finished pieces will be fired and food safe. 2 days $35 Mon 16 – Tue 17 April 10am - 3pm 13 - 18 YEARS Celebrating our Ancestors Sarah Ormsby In this two day workshop we will design and create our own series of painted watercolour panels which explore images of those who are special to us. We will be inspired by the unique painted panels of the Rongopai meeting house and the detailed illustrations of Gavin Bishop, alongside our own history, ancestry and identity. 2 days $30 Wed 18 – Thu 19 April 10am - 3pm 13 - 18 YEARSImage courtesy of Crescendo Trust of Aotearoa. In the Box Dave Atai and Friends A workshop, for young people who are wanting to gain a deeper understanding about song-writing. Learn how to write and arrange a song from scratch, identifying the different sections of the song and their practice. We will put it all together by writing and recording a song over the 2 days then participants will take away an MP3 file of the finished track. If you have any instruments that you play, feel free to bring them along. 2 days $25 Mon 23 – Tue 24 Apr 13 - 18 YEARS 10am - 3pm

CHILDRENS CLASSES 22 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 CEAC.ORG.NZ Holiday Classes Join us in exploring and experimenting with visual arts and creative fun these school holidays. Classes take place in an art studio setting with friendly experienced tutors and artists. The course fees include all materials, but remember… students need to wear old clothes and bring their lunch and a drink bottle. Term Classes Term classes are a chance to delve deeper into art techniques and creative mediums over a 6 week period. Set in our art studios, children work closely with and learn from inspiring, practising artists. Costs include all materials. For Bookings: [email protected] (09) 8384455 www.ceac.org.nz

CHILDREN / HOLIDAY CLASSES 23 Vibrant Flying Birds Sarah Ormsby In this workshop we will explore a range of exciting printmaking techniques, and combine them to create our own hanging patterned bird sculptures. Create gorgeous textures in layers with monoprint and relief print techniques before using the resulting prints to build ornate bird mobiles to hang from the ceiling at home. 1 Day $50 Mon 16 April 10am - 2.30pm8 - 13 YEARS Freaky Geeks from Outta Space Leela Bhai Build the face of a fictional inhabitant from outer space! Using cardboard to construct the shape of the mask and a mixture of paint and collage to finish it off, your child will be able to wear it home! 1 Day $50 Tue 17 April 10am - 2.30pm6 - 12 YEARS Creative Drama Tessa Mitchell This drama workshop is about having fun with classic drama games and exercises to explore voice, movement and create theatrical scenes and stories. Children work in groups, pairs and solos at different stages and will use costume and masks to create characters and narratives. 2 Days $85 Tue 17 – Wed 18 April 10am – 2:30pm6 - 12 YEARS

24 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Cartoon Crazy Charlotte Maguire Create and draw a cartoon version of yourself, made up characters, or animals in this fun workshop. Look at exaggerating features and mixing up body parts in crazy cartoons that are brought to life using watercolour and ink. 1 day $50 Wed 18 April 10am – 2.30pm5 - 10 YEARS Junk to Jewellery Julia Marin Come and learn this fantastic paper beading technique to craft your own jewellery out of recycled paper. Make funky jewellery for yourself, your friends or your family. Explore the infinite possibilities creating unique, durable and sustainable jewellery. Get hands on this holiday! 1 Day $50 Wed 18 April 10am – 2:30pm9 - 12 YEARS Outside the Box Andrew Hall Plastic tubes and wooden blocks, a whole lot of fun, cable ties and glue gun. Outside the square, treasure is everywhere. Pull it apart, make amazing art! Fix it together, transform into anything whatsoever. 1 day $50 Thu 19 April 10am - 2.30pm CEAC.ORG.NZ6 - 12 YEARS

CHILDREN / HOLIDAY CLASSES 25Autumn Magic 5 - 10 YEARSJulie Moselen 1 DayIn this class children will create a mixed media artwork using Fri 20 Aprilprintmaking, collage and painting and all things autumnal. Get busy 10am – 2.30pmwith layers of loveliness; the perfect way to spend an Autumn day. $50

26 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018Big Pots with Dots 6 - 12 YEARSKairava Gullatz 2 DaysShape soft clay into salad bowls or containers for your plant friends. Mon 23 – Tue 24 AprilOur vessels will be decorated with patterns and dots and finished in 10am - 2.30pma variety of clay colours. Enjoy throwing a pot and using the potterywheel. All clay art will be fired and glazed. $95 CEAC.ORG.NZ

CHILDREN / TERM CLASSES 27 Paddock Friends Jean Stewart Do you like sheep, alpacas, horses or cows? In this fun experimental class learn how to capture these quirky characters in acrylic paint. Over two days, we will practice observational drawing, compositional ideas, paint mixing and theories of colour, finishing with a take home portrait of your favourite paddock friend. 2 days $80 Mon 23 – Tue 24 April 10am – 2.30pm9 - 13 YEARS Watercolour Stories Charlotte Maguire Create a unique picture book, zine, comic or graphic novel with your own artworks and original story. Bringing together writing and watercolour, inks and markers you will create our own characters, placing them in a setting and building a story around them. Finish this class with a completed image based book or continue the story adding more to your words and pictures. 2 days $80 Mon 23 – Tue 24 April6 - 12 YEARS 10am – 2.30pm Splendiferous Me! Ashlee Tawhiti Come and look at your splendid self a little closer in this fun, inventive workshop. Express what you see in the mirror through a range of mediums and techniques. Draw, assemble, paint and collage your best faces onto paper and card. 1 Day $50 Thu 26 April 10am - 2.30pm5 - 9 YEARS

28 APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2018 Hipporaffes Kairava Gullatz Invent an animal by merging two or three animals together, creating a unique never-before-seen creature. Creatures will be sculpted from soft clay as you learn techniques for clay creations. A pottery wheel awaits you to throw cups or bowls. All clay art will be fired and glazed. 2 days $95 Thu 26 - Fri 27 April 10am – 2.30pm6 - 12 YEARS Textile Fun Katie Smith We are going to learn to tie-dye, dip-dye, hand-paint, stencil and screenprint onto fabric. Transform your very own pillowcase and t-shirt* while also making some bunting to take home! We will be inspired by images, stories and creatures of the Sea. (*please bring a white or pale coloured cotton t-shirt. Pillowcase supplied by the tutor) 2 days $80 Thu 26 – Fri 27 April 10am – 2.30pm5 - 9 YEARS“You need to find your own voice CEAC.ORG.NZin the cloth. To me that’s colourand texture.”– Katie Smith

CHILDRENS TERM CLASSES 29 Making Molecules: 3D Sculpture Rangimarie McDowell Art and science combine to create sculptural forms. Examine the ways you can transform a 2D image into a 3D object. We will explore the structure of molecules to inspire a body of work using the methods of sculpture to make wire organisms. We are all made up of cells and energy, the plants around us, the stars in the sky, the earth we live on, the humans we are; we are all a huge mass of cells and energy. Be inspired, share and enjoy this visual conversation around cosmology and the science of nature.10 - 14 YEARS 6 weeks, Tuesday afternoons $95 8 May – 12 June 4pm – 5.30pm It all starts here: Drawing Julie Moselen This class is designed to give children a broad understanding, knowledge and technique base in order for them to develop their drawing skills. Time will be spent studying light and shade, contrast, and rendering. A range of drawing styles will be covered which will include observational drawing, step by step guided drawing of animals and imaginative free drawing. 6 weeks, Tuesday afternoons $90 8 May – 12 June 4pm – 5.30pm7 - 12 YEARS Just the Two of Us Kairava Gullatz Make two small figures from soft clay! Take your pick at who your best friend might be when we model ourselves as well as another person or animal. Explore a variety of clay techniques during the term. All clay creations will be fired and glazed to make them durable. 6 weeks, Thursday afternoons $100 10 May – 14 June 4pm – 5.30pm6 - 12 YEARS

Corban Estate Arts Centreis home to artist studios,a café, art classes for adultsand children, and an ever-changing programme ofexhibitions and events.Based in Henderson, WestAuckland, the arts centre isset within park-like groundsamongst the historic Corbanswinery buildings. Just 5minutes walk from the trainstation, or off Lincoln Roadfor those driving. Entry isfree, everybody’s [email protected](09) 838 4455www.ceac.org.nzCorban Estate Arts Centreis open 7 days a weekfrom 10am – 4:30pmfacebook.com/Corban.Estateinstagram.com/corbanestate2 Mt Lebanon LanePO Box 21 526HendersonAuckland, 0650New Zealand