Winter Rocks!

Hello, yes, it is that time of year again.

Craftcamp has 4 days with 7 workshops full of fun and making.

Check out the poster [or below] for all the dates and details.

I look forward to hearing from you.

x Gabby

Rock n Roll // Music loving Softies - Make a softie, its instrument and join the Softie Rock Band!

Original Softies - make a friend or a gift

Miniature or wearable sculpture workshops - Using found materials from my stash, lets make some mini masterpieces to wear or display. [no sewing]

Paper Sculpture Workshop - Using my exhibition at the City Gallery [What lies beneath, July 2-31] as an inspiration starting point. Lets make some paper geometric sculptures.

**New, Full day workshop - Large Softies/Rag Doll workshop- Make a large softie or Rag Doll with Limbs and Hair and maybe an outfit.

The bulk of the sewing will be done by hand, but I will also bring my sewing machine to help things along.

*All workshops use reclaimed/repurposed materials from home, local businesses and industry.

Learn new skills and make great stuff!

WHO: ages 5-13

WHEN:

Thursday July 21 9.30am-12pm Original Softies

Thursday July 21 1pm-3.30pm Rock n roll Softies

Friday July 22 9.30am-12pm Paper Sculpture*

Friday July 22 1pm-3.30pm Miniature or Wearable Sculpture

Thursday July 28 9.30am-12pm Rock n roll Softies

Thursday July 28 1pm-3.30pm Paper Sculpture*

FULL ** Friday July 29 9.30am-3.30pm LARGE SOFTIE/RAG DOLL ** FULL DAY WORKS

Bring your lunch + ideas and I’ll bring my sewing machine. Not for beginners.

WITH: Gabby O’Connor

WHERE: Upstairs at Thistle Hall, cnr Arthur and Cuba street, Te Aro

HOW MUCH: $25 per child per session - morning/afternoon tea included. **Full day $50

TO REGISTER Email gabbyo@paradise.net.nz or contact Gabby on 021 389 707

FOR MORE INFO: Check out www.craftcamp-nz.blogspot.com

* From July 2nd, Gabby has an exhibition upstairs at the City Gallery. It is a giant paper iceberg. You can follow the progress of this artwork on: www.gabbyoconnor.wordpress.com

ABOUT CRAFTCAMP

Craftcamp is a creative collective established in 2002 by Gabby O’Connor and Genevieve Packer. Together they have years of experience teaching art and design at both university level as well as running successful school holiday workshops for the Wellington City Gallery. They both have strong and

diverse practices, including creating products, experimental works, and exhibiting both within NZ and internationally. They love to make stuff - let them show you how!

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