{"product_id":"speaking-through-objects","title":"Speaking Through Objects","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eClass Date:\u003c\/span\u003e  Saturday 16th \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cstrong\u003e Sunday 17th January\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eClass Time:\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10:00am - 2:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWith Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCarrie Burke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Two-Day Assemblage Sculpture Workshop with Carrie Burke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat happens when everyday objects are brought together in unexpected ways? A discarded ornament, a treasured memento, a piece of fabric or an unusual found object can take on an entirely new meaning when combined with something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this playful, hands-on sculpture workshop, you'll explore the art of assemblage — creating three-dimensional artworks by bringing together found objects, materials and personal treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover how objects can tell stories, evoke memories, challenge expectations or simply delight the imagination. Through experimentation with materials, composition and construction techniques, you'll learn to see familiar things in surprising new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you want to create a small personal treasure box, an expressive sculptural statement or something wonderfully whimsical, this workshop invites you to follow your curiosity and see where your ideas take you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous sculpture experience is needed. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced creatives alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver two days, you'll explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe art of assemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e How everyday objects and found materials can be transformed into meaningful sculptural artworks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjects as a visual language: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow materials, associations and unexpected combinations can communicate ideas, emotions and stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreative composition: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow to arrange, balance and combine objects to create interesting relationships and new meanings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practical ways to attach, connect and assemble different materials using wire, adhesives, fixings and tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe tool use: \u003c\/strong\u003eTechniques and best practices for working confidently with a range of hand tools and materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperimentation and expression: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow to work intuitively, respond to emerging ideas and develop your own sculptural approach.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat You'll Create:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll develop your own unique assemblage sculpture, using a combination of found objects, personal treasures and materials provided during the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour finished work might be a small sculptural collection of memories, a personal treasure box, an expressive statement piece or an imaginative creation that celebrates the unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no single right outcome — the possibilities are as varied as the objects and ideas you bring together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sketchbook and pencil for developing ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of found objects, natural or manufactured materials that interest or inspire you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal mementos, ornaments, fabric, interesting fixings or other items you'd like to incorporate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny boxes, frames, wooden supports or pre-made forms you'd like to work with.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may discover that additional finishing materials, such as a particular paint colour, would enhance your work. These can be considered as your project develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Will Be Provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broad collection of three-dimensional materials will be available to inspire and support your creations, along with a range of construction and attachment supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese include wire, cord, adhesives, glue guns, nails, nuts and bolts, as well as access to tools such as scissors, pliers, drills and rotary tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome paints, inks and finishing materials will also be available, along with an optional small cardboard box to use as a starting point.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eMeet Your Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrie Burke is a practising sculptor and jeweller, and a graduate of The Learning Connexion, where she completed a Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Art and Creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work has been exhibited in New Zealand, including Shapeshifter 2016 and with the Fishbowl Collective, as well as internationally through the World Art Games organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside her artistic practice, Carrie has helped deliver and lead creative, hands-on workshops throughout New Zealand. Her experience in the contracting industry has also broadened her practical skills and expanded her creative toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrie encourages experimentation, resourcefulness and the creative possibilities that emerge when familiar techniques are applied in new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It doesn't matter where you picked up a specific creative process, what matters is how else you can apply it! A technique is just an experiment that worked.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e — Carrie Burke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Anyone Do This Class?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! As stated above, no previous sculpting experience is required. This workshop is suitable for all levels, and absolutely beginner-friendly. If you love being creative, you’ll fit right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casualartclasses.co.nz\/pages\/term-3-offer\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis workshop is eligible for our ongoing Creative Immersion Offer!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casual Art Classes at The Learning Connexion","offers":[{"title":"January 16th \u0026 17th","offer_id":67870815682633,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8914\/4137\/files\/Carrie_Burke_IMG_7427-Edited-Edited.jpg?v=1794279410","url":"https:\/\/casualartclasses.co.nz\/products\/speaking-through-objects","provider":"Casual Art Classes at The Learning Connexion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}