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!!

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.

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.

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

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 workshop is for beginners who want to learn the basics of sewing by making a denim bag out of an old pair of jeans

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!

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.

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!

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