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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Explore the beauty of Cloisonne Enamel in this hands-on workshop. No oven required! All materials included.

Do you want to dive deeper into the exciting world of glaze technology with Sylvia Sinel and get a better understanding of how to enhance your work with colour and texture?

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

Colour Theory and mixing from a simplified palette. Understanding the value of the 'negative space' within the pictorial plane that constructs the pictorial image.

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.

Clay like all other art mediums has a unique language all of its own. Get to grips with the wide range of terms and terminology.

In this session find out how to make and colour your own slips. What is the difference between decorating slip and casting slip?

In this session learn how to mix plaster and how to make a simple sprig and a convex or concave mould.

Underglaze, about underglaze, how to apply it and how to mix and blend with it.

In this session you will learn about basic glaze chemistry. What is a glaze, how do you apply a glaze.

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

In this workshop you will learn to make and use Linocuts as a stamp in clay. Appropriate for any level, from beginners to experienced potters

This workshop is focussed on getting a beginner’s understanding of the use of ceramic watercolours, especially in the context of painting on an absorbent surface and including the pitfalls that can occur with that.

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.

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

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