Classes Showcase: 25 November – 21 December 2024

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This show is a celebration of the 16 weekly classes we have developed and run over the last three years, thanks to funding from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

We’ve offered everything from drawing, painting, art therapy, dance, creative writing, multicultural, Māori arts, classes especially for 55+ and especially for kids.

Classes were designed to grow community alongside skills and catapulted the Centre into a hive of constant activity.

And what comes next? We’re pleased to say that thanks to a grant from the Christchurch City Council we will be able to keep most classes running next year. We also have a great exhibition programme lined up that so far includes 7 open calls for local artists.

Keep an eye on our website for updates.

Location: Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Christchurch, free parking onsite.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday. Galleries 12-5pm. Classes start from 10am and run into the evening.
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"Whina" by Carrie Keith
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"Castle Hill" and "Lost in Canterbury" by Isabelle Wannenburg
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"Jellyfish" and "Orbits" by Lynette Colton
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"Still Life with Artist" by Christine Sewell
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"Wakatipu" by David Bromell
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"Rhythms of Innocence" by Karen Gonzalez-Tapia
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"The riot begins" and "On the run" by Shawn Ridley
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"Braided" by Nicole Barrett
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"Nature's Journey 2" by Caity Blanch
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"Zen Bali" by Mary Baker
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"Manawatia te Taiao" by Sarah Maxwell
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Various embroidered and felted works by Jill Arnesen
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"Thinking in Circles" by Chris McFarlane
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"Forest" by Lauren Carmichael
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June Cross, Jill Wreford, Amanda Cropp, Johanna Smith and Judith Stephens
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The Mature Movement for 55+ class performed at the opening
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The Creative Writing class read poetry and flash fiction at the opening
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Sarah Maxwell, "Manawatia te Taiao," harakeke & ti kouka, 2024
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Carrie Keith, "Whina," acrylic on canvas, 2023
Karen Gonzalez Rhythms of Innocence over A2 front
Karen Gonzalez Tapia, "Rhythms of Innocence," soft pastel on paper, 2024
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the "Mature Movement for 55+" class will dance at the opening
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Isabelle Wannenburg, "Castle Hill," mixed media on paper, 2024
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the "Creative Writing" class will read poetry and flash fiction at the opening;
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Lynette Colton, "Jellyfish," mixed media on canvas, 2024
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Christine Sewell, "After Diane Arbus," oil on paper, 2024.