Classes

This beginners class will offer a mix of wheel work and hand-building to give our students a taste of both as they start their pottery adventure

Wonders of Watercolours with our popular tutor Pauline Smith offers students the opportunity to master their skills and techniques.

This course is aimed at people wishing to become skilled in all the basic skills of watercolour painting.

Mosaics are a great way to upcycle and create functional and decorative pieces out of pretty much anything. A fun and dynamic advanced class.

This beginners mosaics class is a great way to upcycle and create functional and decorative pieces out of pretty much anything. A dynamic beginners class.

Explore the art of pottery with our Beginners Pottery on the Wheel course.

Take your ceramic throwing to the next level in this intermediate 7-week class.

It's time to start getting adventurous and try pottery. This class offers hand-building and wheel throwing for beginners / intermediates.

Take your potting to new heights - push the boundaries of this fun and versatile medium. This class is suitable for beginners.

This fun, slower paced class with our wonderful tutor Sandra is for mature students who would like to try their hand at being creative with clay.

This is an opportunity for artists of any approach and ability to experience painting a portrait from a clothed model in a long pose.

Life Drawing is a great skill to have for all artists. Helps to keep your "eye in" and great practice.

In this beginners class you will learn the basics of both hand-building with clay and throwing on the wheel with our amazing tutor Judith Kersten.

This class is for artists who are already creating and wish to improve their art. Ingrid will guide you in all aspects of art including how to see and much more.

Enjoy your Friday evenings being creative with clay, a good time to just chill out. Explore your own creativity as you explore the wonderful medium of clay on the wheel or hand-building.

In this workshop students will learn how to construct a 3 dimensional figure and torso and bas relief tile. Each person will work to their own individual design with guidance. Work will be suitable for firing.

A popular course run by experienced painting tutor Kate Jones

Enjoy building confidence and skill using soft pastels. Each week you will learn different techniques, tips and tricks to help you improve your pastel skills.

You will already be creating and be interested in refining your skill base by studying specific subject matter or new techniques with Ingrid.

In this beginners / intermediate class you will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel with our amazing tutor Judith Kersten.

Beginners welcome to join Judith in the fun and interactive clay hand-building class where imagination knows no bounds!!

Join Nico for an eight week journey into pottery, where you'll explore hand-building techniques to create unique ceramic pieces.

This course will introduce you to creating 'impressionism' with the influence of Monet and Vincent Van Gogh. For teens 14+ and Adults.

A fun class exploring both acrylics an oils. Kate will help you to grow in confidence and move beyond being a beginner.

In this interactive workshop, we will be making a simple straight sided drum lampshade. It is easy and great for total beginners.

This fun workshop is suitable for people who have never done glass work before. Small group class (max 8) that will deliver plenty of creativity in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

This sketching course will cover techniques of drawing and using watercolour for baches, boats, local scenery and water views.

Come and spend a fun and relaxing few hours, learning to layer and position NZ Paua shell into a small art work.

Dive into the art of watercolour with award-winning artist Elise de Silva, known for her breathtaking seascapes and water-themed creations.

Explore mixed media art techniques resulting in your own original art piece… or…. bring a project that needs some inspiration… or… make a special creative gift for family.

This one-day-workshop is for the people in the Chinese (Mandarin) speaking community that are interested in learning about clay.

Students will learn how to make basic flowers with alcohol inks on white and black paper, and we will also try one landscape.

Come along to this new workshop where you will make your very own incense with Japanese scents and learn all about incense and its history in Japan.

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with artist Ema Frost in this fun, interactive workshop.

From Steel to Sparkle, Kids will love learning new techniques while transforming rustic metals and shiny treasures into their very own vibrant mosaic art!

Creative fun for kids Craft Your Own Easter Basket with Textile and Glue Mâché Fun!

This workshop offers a hands-on introduction to contemporary jewellery design. Based on traditional Japanese Nerikomi technique, dating back to the 1500s.

Learn the art of sewing and upcycling in this hands-on workshop, where teens will transform fabrics into custom tote bags or redesign their own clothing.

Discover the art of linocut printmaking in this hands-on workshop, where teens will learn to carve, ink, and print under the guidance of Valerie Cuthbert.

In this 8-week program, kids will learn essential sewing skills while creating unique textile items and upcycling clothing. Through hands-on projects, they’ll explore design, stitching, and embellishment techniques, fostering creativity and sustainability.