From observation to imagination, kids will explore the tiny world of ladybugs, Huhu beetles, centipedes, Wētā, slaters and cicadas, maybe even a kauri snail or two, designing and building unique and imaginative bug homes or motels for them to visit.
This fun, hands-on holiday workshop with Leela Bhai brings ideas to life using tactile mixed media full of texture and colour. We’ll start by looking closely at our chosen bugs, studying their shapes, patterns, legs and antennae. Observational drawing builds focus, curiosity, and confidence, while strengthening how kids’ express ideas through images and language.
Using upcycled packaging, tapes, and glues, children will construct a 3D bug home complete with rooms, tunnels, slides, and gardens. This hands-on making supports problem-solving, spatial thinking, and fine motor skills, while encouraging creativity and persistence.
Finally, we’ll decorate our homes and bug characters with paint, markers, collage, textures, and natural materials, designing cosy, imaginative spaces while exploring storytelling, sustainability, and care for the natural world.
Details
You will learn
- Design cosy, imaginative spaces while exploring storytelling, sustainability, and care for the natural world
You will get
- Create their own imaginative home for bugs!
Appropriate for
5 - 9 years old.
Preparation
What to bring
- EVERYTHING is provided : )
What to wear
Wear clothes that can get messy
Your Teacher
A West Auckland local of 18 years, Leela Bhai holds a Diploma in Film and Television Make-up, Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Design.
As an independent curator, her practice involves cultivating community space, using art as a tool for connection.
When teaching, her focus is on the process, pursuing careful observation of the subject matter, experimental use of mixed mediums and pure self-expression through art.
In 2017 Leela taught a second-year student spatial design elective for the Bachelor of Creative Enterprise at UNITEC and held a mentoring role for graduating third-year students of multiple disciplines.
Leela has also designed and facilitated public workshops for the annual events of ArtWest, Love Hendo, The Didsbury Art Trail and Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.
Organized by
Corban Estate Arts Centre
966 reviewsThe Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.
We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.
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Terms & Conditions
ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.
SPECIAL ENROLMENT POLICY FOR GLASS CASTING WORKSHOPS
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking. Part Payment options are available at time of booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 10 days before the workshop commences results in a full refund of amount paid MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 10 days or on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given. You may nominate someone else to take your place before the class starts.
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