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
Learn 2 Draw
With Julie Moselen
6 weeks, Tue afternoons
Tue 23 July – 27 August
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.
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Exploring the Art of Glass Casting
With Sofia Athineou
7 weeks , Tue evenings
Tue 13 August – 24 September
6pm - 9pm
Adults
Explore the art of glass casting in this fun 7 week workshop. We will work with wax, clay and a variety of other materials to understand mould making and the lost wax method of firing our objects.
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Everyday Life in Oil
With Jean Stewart
6 weeks, Wed afternoons
Wed 7 August – 11 September
4pm - 5.30pm
Children: 8 - 13
Explore oil painting techniques including how to prep canvas, slow drying paint application and mixing of mediums such as linseed oil to create compositions that reflect the clutter of everyday life.
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