WORKSHOPS
Details of workshops will be posted here when available. Location, materials and price are specific to each workshop.Private tutoring ranges from $40 -$75 per hour depending on the type lesson and are scheduled at the convenience of the student.
Tutoring caters to all skill levels.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any information.
Reviews
“To whom it may concern,Recently I had the pleasure of a one on one tuition with Anna Korver. I have not carved stone before and was wanting help to gain the confidence to make a start. From viewing her work I had every confidence in the very high quality and artistic merit of the work.
During the tuition it became clear Anna also has a talent to teach, Anna was well prepared with a check list and referred to that as required but also worked her lesson around the discussions we had on my thoughts for a particular piece of work I am wanting to evolve.
We discussed various stone types and their variances then selected a particular type that would be most apt for the style, colour and finish I am wanting. Anna then took me through the pertinent technique for that type of stone whilst giving a good general overview on other stone types. Anna led the lesson decisively however all through it I felt listened to and if I was uncertain about a facet of it Anna gently came back and worked through that uncertainty.
I refer Anna to you with confidence and look forward to working with her again. I am happy to discuss her competence further.”
Rod
“I completed a most enjoyable sculpture class which ran for 6 weeks under the tuition of Anna Korver. Anna has a calm professional approach and is willing to spend as much time as is necessary ensuring that all class participants understand each stage before proceeding further.
I highly recommend Anna's teaching approach to anyone looking to develop and acquire new artistic skills.”
Jenny
"As a teacher myself and as a student of Anna's I have a high respect for her work as a sculptor and a tutor, and for her ability to work in a variety of mediums. As a teacher Anna has run well organised courses both to large and small groups. I have been impressed by her abilty to quickly grasp the concepts her students were trying to express and without interfering, to encourage, assist and enable the students to complete their projects. Anna is skilled at providing individual attention and committment to her students and is always warm and helpful. Her classes have been a pleasure, fun to be in and productive and satisfying for her students."
Dene
“I have had the pleasure of receiving tutoring from Anna Korver at a scheduled weekend Oamaru Stone Carving Workshop through the Sculpture Workshop and through a private wood carving lesson at her home. In both instances I have found Anna a very friendly and informative tutor. She has an appropriate artistic teaching style for sculpture and worked individually to help each of us both choose our medium and then translate our design on to the 3D form. She has an excellent working knowledge of tools and aptly gave us the appropriate safety information and demonstrations of the more advanced techniques she deploys on her own fine art sculpture. She tailored her approach and check-ins with us individually throughout the weekend based on our previous experience and aptitude. I was extremely pleased with my final stone carving which was a credit to her mentoring and the ease of the environment. I would highly recommend Anna as a stone or wood carving tutor to any person or organistation.”
Ruth
“I am very pleased to confirm Anna Korver’s excellent tutoring skills when I attended the Corbans Art Centre sculpture workshop last summer.
She reinforced with experience and guidence for using the appropriate tools, the creation from a sketch idea to the finished oamaru stone scupture.
She created an artistically challenging and stimulating workshop that all participants achieved well above their expectations.”
Tony
"I find Anna to be an effective tutor because she has a real enthusiasm for what she is sharing with her students. She is encouraging of student's ideas and ambitions which is especially empowering when you are a beginner. She works well with a group and is skilled in managing the dynamic and dedicating time to each individual. Should the opportunity arise I would be totally willing to enrol in another course led by Anna and I'm sure many others would say the same."
Zoe
"During my first stone sculpture workshop, Anna Korver guided me to understand how o create a three-dimensional tactile object out of my sketched concept.
I have never carved on stone before and Anna Korver explained step-by-step to get my idea set onto 'stone' while understanding how to slowly create depth and form. My intricate concept on a small soap stone of a dance couple challenged me all the more while seeing my classmates working on huge oamaru stones with delight and precision.
After almost 12 weeks of keen carving little by little, while under the close supervision of Anna Korver, I finally finished my project. It's an exhilarating feeling to see the transformation with the amount of time spent to get it to completion.
Anna Korver is a highly recommendable tutor on sculpture with particular emphasis on stone. Her patience and love for teaching has helped myself and other students to get inspired in creating our own masterpiece."
Marinella
"I first met Anna when I followed a stone carving shortcourse under her guidance at the Corbans Estate Arts Centre, Auckland in 2009. I found her method of instruction professional, yet inspiring. She easily and adequately catered for the wide range of abilities and talent, and provided the appropriate and unfailing support to the various participants. Following the course Anna has remained in touch offering advice and support for my numerous attempts. As a result, my enthusiasm and appreciation for stone carving has increased and expanded to include different types of stone and timber."
Carole-Lynne
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