Classes

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.

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

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.

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.

Take your ceramic throwing to the next level in this intermediate 8-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.

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.

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

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 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.

FOR THOSE THAT HAVE DONE A BEGINNERS CLASS this workshop will build on what you have already learned adding new techniques and skills to your repertoire.

Working with a huge variety of materials and a choice of surfaces to work on will give the participants an opportunity to create their own Frida Khalo masterpiece.

In this beginners workshop, Jane will share her secrets of how to paint roses with watercolours. You will be guided on how to get started painting with watercolours.

In this interactive workshop you will learn the art of using coloured clay slips to decorate your ceramics taking them to the next level.

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.

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.

Join Heather for a creative clay adventure! If you love to sculpt with clay and challenge yourself with new and bigger projects this is the class for you!

Spark creativity! Kids craft unique Easter Treasures using paint, glitter glue &paper

Mosaic Easter cross and egg design using a beautiful mix of pre-cut tiles, colorful beads, and textured materials. Guided by an experienced artist, Sonya Young.

Easter Art with a Cultural Twist: Māori-Inspired Paper Mâché Eggs

This is a fun-filled workshop, where kids will dive into the joy of Easter cookie decor and craft. (Nut-Free cookies supplied)

Eastertime Crafts: Bunny Headbands & Flower Creations

T-Shirt Painting Fun: A Creative Workshop for Kids

Make Your Own Working Clay Clock – Fun & Creative! A perfect blend of art and function. Time to create!

Clay Sea Creatures Workshop. Perfect for young ocean lovers and little artists alike—sign up today and let your child’s imagination swim wild!

Paint, Build & Play: DIY Paper Puppets

Kids enhance Hands-On Printmaking: creating their own Handprints & Lino carved Initials into a Fanzine Fun book.

LEGO meets art! Kids will design, build, and stamp their way to colorful print masterpieces in this creative workshop, which can be turned into slow-motion art with our experienced tutor.

Create Nature's Beauty: A fun workshop where kids craft stunning landscape canvases using fabric, silk flowers, buttons, and beads.

Learn Lino-cut Printmaking from Valerie Cuthbert. eens will explore Linocut printmaking with Ancient Creatures themes, learning carving, inking, printing & marbling techniques guided by local, experienced print artists.

Explore clay sculpting in our teen class, where you will be guided by our experienced artist to build a scene of your choosing & a handy face mug to store your art supplies. If you love to sculpt with clay and challenge yourself with new projects this is the class for you!

Unlock creativity in this acrylic painting workshop for teens! Guided by a professional artist, explore layering techniques, brushwork, and textures to create a stunning masterpiece. Perfect for beginners and aspiring artists alike.

Kids will love making whimsical Bunny and Animal Portraits using cardboard as they design, draw, cut out shapes, and paint their creations.

Step into the world of Ancient Greece! In this exciting workshop, kids will explore the beauty of Greek vase art, designing their own patterns.

Kids aged 5-10 can join Elvira Pita in a fun-filled Illustration and Drawing class, nurturing creativity and learning art fundamentals through engaging activities

Join Livia for clay fun! Learn hand-building, 3D modelling and sculpt some amazing projects. Let your creativity soar!

Join Livia for a FUN-tastic clay afternoon fun! Learn hand-building, 3D modelling and sculpt some amazing projects. Let your creativity soar!

Kids unleash their creativity in an 8-week Painting Club! Every Thursday, guided by tutor Klara, they’ll explore new techniques, tools, and materials while crafting colourful, imaginative masterpieces. Perfect for young artists eager to discover their creative potential!

Teens learn wheel throwing: form, finish, and decorate your own Pottery in an 8-week class.

Join our Illustration crew and find your unique illustration style.

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

This workshop is for those who want to try oils or want to brush up on their skills. Amber Emm will show you new techniques with oil paints. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.

Suitable for people who have never done glass work before or have some experience. It’s for people wanting to try something new or craving a creative escape.

If you are keen to try sketching this workshop with the renowned Tony McNeight is for you. By the end of the day you will be sketching!

This class is designed to be an introduction to ceramic mould making. Moulds are useful if you want to recreate an item, bowl etc and have consistency in reproduction. It also saves time if you can use a mould. Press .

Join Helene and Diane who will help you to create a beautiful Christmas wreath and crackers for your special season celebrations.

Unleash your creativity with a unique Wool & Silk Painting! You'll learn the art of painting using luxurious soft fibres such as merino wool, and raw silk on a silk fabric base.

In this sensory-rich workshop, you'll learn how to create luxurious merino wool-covered, pleasantly scented soaps in three different designs.

Spend a fun day exploring the human form with clay with our experienced tutor Amanda Morton

Make your very own ring using the ancient technique of lost wax casting. Wax rings will be cast and finished for you to be picked up a few weeks after the workshop.

In this workshop Carla will show you how to create amazingly realistic drawings in colour pencil.

Learn the art of hand-building a Christmas tree and a Christmas angel tealight with Kim Boyd.

In this informative workshop with Valerie Cuthbert a drypoint image is scratched onto plastic sheet, inked, covered in plaster and left to set.

An introductory course to drawing confidently in a realistic, accurate manner with our experienced tutor Pauline Smith.

Students will experience the exciting discovery of how paint moves on paper, mixes itself!! And how paint magically layers up to create deep rich colours.

Join this fun and immersive crochet workshop where you will learn how to crochet your own bucket hat! We will guide you step-by-step through the basics.

Get a chance to create magical alchemy with alcohol inks and resins. This is a magical process resulting in a sensational product.

Fluid ink art on board.

Create your own skincare! "A little kindness for the planet, your skin and your wallet" Ever wanted to make your own skincare products and make a difference then this class is for you?

Join Maureen on a sketching adventure. Don't worry if you have not done plein air drawing before, your tutor will expertly guide you through the process in this three hour session.

Get totally absorbed in this four-day Portrait sculpture workshop. Really get familiar with the proportions of the human head, expression and form.

Find your inner peace in stitching in this relaxed, anything goes workshop with Jo. Let your creativity run WILD.

Join Maureen on a sketching adventure. Don't worry if you have not done plein air drawing before, your tutor will expertly guide you through the process in this three hour session in the beautiful Weiti Creek.

A fascinating way to use natural, organic materials to dye paper with. The results are jut beautiful.

Learn about this amazing printing technique using the sun to create cyan-blue images.

In this two-day workshop learn how to perfect the art of Luminous Flowers with expert guidance from Julie and Michael Freeman, internationally recognised pastel artists.

Harakeke (New Zealand flax, or Phormium tenax) is the plant at the heart of Māori weaving. This introductory one-day workshop with expert weaver Bernadette Ross will take you through the basic process of preparing your flax and making a small kete. Take these techniques with you to practice at home.

Kurinuki Carved Tea Bowl ceramic hand building class, suitable for all abilities. A mesmerising, organic process which yields a fantastic end-result.

Master the secrets of successful decoupage. This enjoyable workshop will guide you through the full process whilst completing two lovely pieces to take home.

Introduction to Resin Jewellery Making is a fun 3 hr workshop where you will be taught the basics to create your own unique items. All materials provided.

Learn how to use soft pastels to turn a landscape photo into a painting full of movement and light. with our experienced tutor Nicola Warner.

In this fun hands on workshop you will learn how to make your own soap and from scratch with Jackie Ziegler

Create a beautiful clay Tea Light House with Kim Boyd.

You will learn to create a relief sculpture - a Bas Relief. In this fun one day workshop you will create a sculpture plaque.

An introductory course to drawing confidently in a realistic, accurate manner with our experienced tutor Pauline Smith.

Quilling is a fun technique that includes rolling, cutting and gluing colourful paper strips, to create unique, decorative designs that you can share with friends and family. Learn how to create your own art – gift cards, earrings.

Learn the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. 学习颜料和水结合的绘画技法。

Design your own fused-glass art using cut and shaped pieces of colourful glass. Suitable for beginners or those who have caught the glass bug!