Beginner's portrait drawing with artist Jon Jeet
Learn portrait drawing skills with artist Jon Jeet during a two-hour workshop at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House.
Join artist Jon Jeet to learn the basics of portrait drawing in this two-hour beginner's class for just $5, with paper and pencils provided.
This beginner's portrait drawing class is courtesy of Toi Ōtautahi and Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House to celebrate Year of the Arts in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and is part of the programme of events for Tribute: Portraits from the collection of Avenal McKinnon exhibition.
Limited to 20 people.
Jon Jeet is an artist of Maniapoto and Fijian Indian descent. He has nine children and is based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, where he received his master’s degree in painting in 2014 from Ilam School of Fine Arts. He is also a registered Ngāi Tahu carver.
Jon’s practice is based around identity, exploring ideas related to his personal experience being Māori, being Indian, being Black, being male, being exotic, and all those otherisms that come with being a minority. He works primarily with pounamu and portraiture, with a particular focus on his carved toki.
Join artist Jon Jeet to learn the basics of portrait drawing in this two-hour beginner's class for just $5, with paper and pencils provided.
This beginner's portrait drawing class is courtesy of Toi Ōtautahi and Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House to celebrate Year of the Arts in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and is part of the programme of events for Tribute: Portraits from the collection of Avenal McKinnon exhibition.
Limited to 20 people.
Jon Jeet is an artist of Maniapoto and Fijian Indian descent. He has nine children and is based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, where he received his master’s degree in painting in 2014 from Ilam School of Fine Arts. He is also a registered Ngāi Tahu carver.
Jon’s practice is based around identity, exploring ideas related to his personal experience being Māori, being Indian, being Black, being male, being exotic, and all those otherisms that come with being a minority. He works primarily with pounamu and portraiture, with a particular focus on his carved toki.
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, 83 Clyde Road, Ilam
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