Exhibition
In the 1950s a scientist at the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research proposed to the New Zealand Government that they build a national research facility that could totally control the environment in which plants grew. That facility opened in 1970 and for forty three years supported research into how plants responded to the environment. Through film, archival material and sculpture Melissa Laing tells the story of a unique intersection of science, technology and social history in New Zealand.
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Upcoming Activities
Adventures in Abstract Painting
With James Lawrence
8 weeks
Thu mornings
Thu 6 May - Thu 24 June
9.30am - 12.30pm
Adults: 25+
This term class with James explores abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels and additives.
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Learn 2 Draw
With Julie Moselen
6 Weeks
Tue afternoons
Tue 11 May - 15 June
4pm - 5:30pm
Children: 7 - 13
This class is designed to give children a broad understanding, knowledge and skill base in order for them to learn how to draw. Time will be spent studying light and shade, contrast, and rendering.
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Towards the Landscape
With Jean Stewart
6 Weeks
Tue evenings
Tue May 11 - Tue 15 June
6pm - 8.30pm
Adults: 18+
Starting with the basics of canvas preparation students will be encouraged to move through a series of stages of experimentation with oil painting techniques to the final realisation of a finished painting.
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