27 and 28 March 10 am - 4 pmArts are alive and happening at the Corban Estate Arts Centre as part of Waitakere City’s Open Studio Weekend.
A full weekend of events and activities are scheduled. View Artist Studios, FREE Exhibitions, FREE Art workshops, performances and much more. Drop in, stroll around and join the buzz! Plenty of parking available.
See below for a full programme. |
VISIT ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIO'S
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Artists based on the Corban Estate, will be opening their studios over the weekend. Some will have art for sale.
Andrew Hall • Spontaneous multi-dimensional assemblage • Saturday and Sunday
Bernie Harfleet • Paint, Sculpture and Photography • Saturday and Sunday
Beth Serjeant • Printmaker and Bookmaker • Saturday and Sunday
Boe Busch • Painting, Drawing and Screen printing • Saturday and Sunday
Chiara Corbelletto • Sculpture • Saturday
Donna Sarten • Sculpture and Photography • Saturday and Sunday
Ingrid Dubbelt • FabricArtist and Print Maker • Saturday and Sunday
Kairava Gullatz • Ceramics and Jewellery • Saturday
Louise Purvis • Sculpture • Saturday
Peter Lange • Brick sculpture and Stoneware pottery • Saturday and Sunday
Rene Jansen • Abstract painting and relief work in copper and metal • Saturday and Sunday
Tony Brown • Painting • Saturday and Sunday
Vicente Ernesto Ovalle • Jeweller and Greenstone carver • Saturday and Sunday
Yi Lang Chen • Oil painting • Saturday and Sunday
Drop into the Pacifica Centre to watch the Pacifica Mamas weaving, some items available to buy. |
PARTICIPATE IN A FREE ART CLASS
‘Drop-in’ art workshops, suitable for adults, however the rest of the family are welcome to participate as well. 10 – 4pm both days.
SATURDAY: Talented artist Kris Kell will inspire you to create sculptural creations from natural fibres.
SUNDAY: Katie Smith: have fun experimenting with various textile printing techniques with silk screens – using paper stencilling and screen resist techniques.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY: Andrew Hall: Using recyclable materials, students will have the challenge and fun of assembling their own sculptural creation.
Observe local artists Anna Korver and James Moore taking workshops: EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES and STONE CARVING
If you are interested in taking part in these workshops please phone Jane at the office 8384455
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EXHIBITIONS
‘La fine del mondo’ Photographic works by Edith Atuamanai in the CEAC Gallery
'Neighbourhood’ – The CEAC Community Exhibition Featuring work by CEAC studio artists, tutors and staff. Showing in the Project Space.
The Waitakere Central Community Arts Council’s members’ exhibition in the Church.
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LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY 12 – 2pm: Trio CDM Denis Hepi, Guitar and Vocals, Mike Booth, Trumpet, and Craig Williams, Bass.
The trio showcase an eclectic selection of easy listening Pop and Soul tunes. Their intimate Jazz, Reggae, RnB mix provides a toe tapping funky groove atmosphere and a fresh perspective in any venue.
SUNDAY 12 – 2pm: Cat Tunks (Black Sand Diva) with Jon Sanderson. Piha songstress Cat Tunks and well known guitar maestro Jon Sanders (Sanders Alley) will be playing at Corbans for a special and rare duo appearance.
Mandy Patmore Well known Karekare artist and musician will be supporting Cat Tunks, bringing her unique blend of acoustic soulful rhythm and an incredibly powerful voice. With an eclectic musical background ranging from punk to funk, Mandy’s original songs are not to be missed. |
CAFE ON SITE
Tempt your tastebuds with fresh and flavourful food from the Corban Kitchen. Local caterer, Claire Inwood, will be providing light, fresh and flavourful lunches, a variety of snacks and a full range of beverages (catering for all tastes) throughout the week from 10am to 4pm daily. Fresh coffee will also be available from the coffee cart – ‘Flow’. |
OPEN STUDIO BUS TOURSFor information about bus tours and further information on the Waitakere Artists Open Studio Weekend Click Here |