Amuri Autumn School
May 15th Evening, 16th, , 17th 2015.
Classes
Tutors
Contact Details
1. Nature Photography – David Sutton –
mdsutton@orcon.net.nz 03 434 3223
2. Mastering your Digital Camera – Dave Wethey – davewethey@snap.net.nz 0274362702
3. Watercolour Painting – Kim Hennessy –
kim@kimhennessy.com 0210703022
4. Drawing – Sarah Anderson sarah.a@clear.net.nz
0274267847
5. Fun with Furniture – Justin Hosking –
justin@themakecafe.co.nz 0275125899
6. Golf –
Jason Tilley –
jason@jtgolf.co.nz
0275759900
7. Cooking – Mary Holloway mary@graceandflavour.co.nz 03 315 5167
8. Textile Craft – Jane van Keulen jane@janevk.com 03 315 7778
9. Limestone Sculpture – Bon Suter
bonsuter@gmail.com 0272560622 03 3883359
10. Mosaics –
Kay Nelson trinityglass@xtra.co.nz 03 3661462
11. River Fishing – Peter Hart –
hornbysports@yahoo.com 0274320995
12. Print Making – Rebecca Cunningham
rebecca@amuri.school.nz 03315 8323
Student requirements and class venues (please note Venues may change but we will contact
students if they do)
1. Nature Photography . Students will need to know their cameras well and are required to
bring Cameras, chargers or extra batteries plus helpful if you have your camera manual, plus
handy to have a laptop with image editing software. Check out David’s website
www.davidsutton.co.nz Venue Anglican Church Hall
2. Mastering your digital camera. Students will need Camera, chargers or extra batteries, and if
possible laptop with image editing software. Venue Hanmer Spring Fire Brigade rooms.
3. Watercolour Painting. Students to bring what brushes, drawing paper, Watercolour Paper,
and paints you have but contact Tutor if you have nothing. Kim will be taking some basics so
take $20 to cover these materials. Venue Hanmer Springs School.
4. Drawing. Sarah recommends the Drawing Room / Gordon Harris or quality Art supply shop
for purchasing equipment. The cost will vary hugely as students may already have their own.
Students will need Cartridge Paper 10 x large sheets , Some sheets or sketch pad of
watercolour grade paper, 300gsm if students are wanting to use washes or ink. Sketch pads
of various sizes at student own discretion. At least 1 x 2b, 3b & 6b Staedtler Mars Lumograph
pencils. Compressed charcoal sticks, medium and soft, my favourite is Faber-Castell PITT.
Water colour pencils (optional but great fun). Contesticks, sepia & white. Drawing ink and
Bamboo to make drawing sticks. Pastels. Acrylic Paints. Range of soft brushes for ink and
watercolour pencils. Sharp Craft knife / Ruler/ Masking tape/ Drawing Board / soft rubber
– essential. Venue Hanmer Springs Forestry Camp
5. Fun with Furniture. Students require 1 or 2 pieces of furniture (needs to be proper wood
not mdf or melamine). Furniture will need a light sand before the weekend. Students will
need to bring or decided if they want to decorate with decoupage and/or chalk paint. Justin
can supply fabrics , PVA , Water Based Polyurethane, Chalk Paint but you will need to
contact him well before the weekend with your requirements. We will send further info but
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also suggest you visit or check out Justin’s website www.themakecompany.co.nz Venue
Hanmer Springs Memorial Hall.
Golf. Students are required to bring their own clubs, but if you do not have any ring Jason
and he will bring up some loan clubs for you. He will also have extra clubs and practise balls
for everyone. Venue Amuri Golf Course.
Cooking. Students require own apron, large and small knife, 6 small containers for taking
home extra food. Pen and note pad. Material cost for ingredients, to be paid to Mary $25.
Venue Hanmer Springs Sports Pavilion.
Textile Craft Students need to contact Jane well before the course to decide on what they
would like to do. Jane can teach anything from patchwork, felting, embroidery, sewing etc
etc etc. Jane also has kits available. Venue Jane’s Home “ Stash Palace” 12 Lochiel Drive,
Hanmer Springs.
Limestone Sculpture. Students to bring – Old clothes, chisels , hammer, several grades of
sand paper, old wood saw if you have one. Bon will have extra tools for students to share.
Students also need to contact Bon as to size and cost of stones for their sculpture. They will
cost approx. $30 payment made to Bon. Venue Smith’s Farm 61 Woodbank Rd, Hanmer
Springs.
Mosaics . Students will need to choose a project . You may need a pot, tile or board. If
wanting it to be outside it will need to be painted and you may want a mirror also. Best to
contact the Tutor or ring Trinity Glass for advice. They will bring lots of tiles and glass for you
to buy but you can bring your own tiles or broken glass. Wear old Clothes. Venue Hanmer
Springs School.
11. River Fishing Students can bring what gear they have but can also contact Peter for advice.
Pens and Paper.
Venue . Hanmer Springs School.
12. Print Making Students are to bring old clothes, pens, pencils, paper and sketch pad. Rebecca
will be supplying some kits at a cost of approximately $30 to be paid to her at course. Venue
Hanmer Springs School.
Students please note : Venues for classes may change but you will be contacted as soon as
possible.
Special thanks to our Sponsors:
Hurunui District Council
Farmlands , Culverden
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
Five Stags Hotel
Hot Springs Motor Lodge Motels
Bella Vista Motels
Hanmer Holiday Homes