Archived: Summer School Holiday Programmes 2023

A Summer of Colour

Embrace the colours and textures of Mexico in this summer school holiday programme inspired by Auckland Art Gallery's blockbuster exhibition Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico. Create ceramics, textiles and portraits bursting with colour and fun in this series of workshops delivered by a team of in-house artists.

• Self-portraits: Create a mixed-media self-portrait inspired by the artworks in Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art and Life in Modern Mexico. Express yourself through colour, collage and photography.
• Screen printing: Learn techniques such as image transfer and textile printing to create an embellished cushion cover inspired by the colours and textures of Mexico.
• Ceramic painting: Decorate your own ceramic inspired by Mexican talavera designs. Use ceramic pens to create a colourful piece of usable art.
• Shoe decoration: Be inspired by the colours and textures of Mexican Otomí textiles to create a pair of patterned sneakers that put a spring in your step.
• Animals and vessels: Create fantastical and colourful 3D animals and vases inspired by Mexican alebrijes (sculptures of imaginary creatures).

See essential information and the programme for week one, two and three here.