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  • May 2026
  • Floral Design: Preserving Petals: Flower Pressing

    Friday 01 May
    Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Kings Plant Barn, 86 Lunn Avenue.
    Lorna Gardiner
    Come and learn the gentle art of pressing flowers – preserving blooms in all their delicate beauty.
    $90.00 incl. GST
  • Art from Anything: Create Your Own Indoor Sculpture

    Monday 04 May
    Eight Mondays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (no class on 1 June) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sanjay Theodore
    Unleash your creativity in this hands-on sculpture-making class where everyday discarded objects become works of art! Using recycled materials—such as papier-mâché, egg cartons, cardboard boxes, plastics, and even nuts and bolts—you’ll design and build your own unique indoor sculpture for your home.
    $230.00 incl. GST
  • Watercolours - The Next Step

    Monday 04 May
    Six Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (no class 1 June) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills.
    $140.00 incl. GST
  • Intro to Amigurumi Crochet

    Tuesday 05 May
    Four Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Amber Dixon
    This Intro to Amigurumi Crochet Course is perfect for those who are looking for their next step in the crochet journey by learning specific stitches and techniques to improve their amigurumi projects.
    $153.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Tuesday 05 May
    Eight Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Matt McLean
    Interested in classes at our Auckland pottery studio? Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Join our beginner pottery class and learn a range of essential clay techniques. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, this pottery course will help you develop key skills, including hand-building and clay molding. Come and join Matt McLean, one of New Zealand's top award-winning potters and learn a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
    $320.00 incl. GST
  • Meditative Art

    Tuesday 05 May
    Seven Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Dinny Di Nicola
    Using drawing, painting and crafts come and explore how to connect and express yourself in a creative way. You don't need to have any artistic talent or prior knowledge! All materials are provided.
    $167.00 incl. GST
  • Oil Painting: An introduction

    Tuesday 05 May
    Six Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    Whether you're new to the medium or a seasoned painter, Andrew’s experienced approach to oil painting offers guidance and inspiration for every level. With his gentle encouragement, you will begin with drawing before progressing to oils, developing confidence through clear, practical instruction rooted in traditional painting methods.
    $188.00 incl. GST
  • Creating a Visual Journal

    Tuesday 05 May
    Four Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    Want to learn how to keep a visual diary? The possibilities are endless with Visual Journaling – as varied as your days and as boundless as your art! Learn how with Ashley.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • History of Art in Ancient Mexico

    Tuesday 05 May
    Eight Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Paloma Mora Guerrero
    Join us for an exploration of the captivating cultures that flourished in Mexico before the arrival of the kingdom of Spain. In this course, the students will learn to identify the most important cities and developments in the territory. The course will start with the origins of civilisation up to the year 1521, marked by the fall of Tenochtitlan.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Modern Masters for Children: Explore Art & Create Your Own! (ages 6 - 14)

    Wednesday 06 May
    8 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Rebekah Wardrop
    Get ready to dive into the colourful world of modern art! In this fun and hands-on course art course for children, we’ll discover some of the most exciting artists of the last century—how they painted, what inspired them, and the bold techniques they used to break the rules of art.
    $160.00 incl. GST
  • Abstract Painting

    Wednesday 06 May
    Eight Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    This course will introduce you to the world of abstract painting and allow you to create your own abstract works. If you already have some experience, you will be able to extend your painting skills. The course fee includes all materials.
    $195.00 incl. GST
  • Drawing with Colour: Expanding Basic Skills with Pastels and Watercolour Pencils

    Wednesday 06 May
    Six Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sally Barron
    Take your drawing skills to the next level in this course. Explore the vibrant world of colour, incorporating pastels and watercolour pencils in your drawings to enhance your artwork and create depth, mood, and harmony in your compositions.
    $154.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Wednesday 06 May
    Eight Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Matt McLean
    Interested in classes at our Auckland pottery studio? Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Join our beginner pottery class and learn a range of essential clay techniques. Whether you're a complete novice or have some experience, this pottery course will help you develop key skills, including hand-building and clay molding. Come and join Matt McLean, one of New Zealand's top award-winning potters and learn a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques.
    $320.00 incl. GST
  • Block Printing on Fabric and Paper

    Saturday 16 May
    1 day, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lesley Pearce
    Join textile artist Lesley on this fun workshop and learn how to create your own wooden printing blocks and explore ways to transfer your creativity onto a surface of either paper or fabric.
    $128.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Art

    Saturday 16 May
    Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    Join resin artist Andrea Waterhouse and make your own personalised piece of resin art to hang on your wall. Artworks need to dry overnight and will be available to collect during the following week. Each workshop is three hours long. Full courses with long waiting lists may not be visible on the website.
    $132.00 incl. GST
  • Learn to Needle-felt a Mini Masterpiece

    Saturday 16 May
    1 day, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sarah Ritchie
    Discover the art of needle-felting in this one day, hands-on fibre painting workshop. Designed for both beginners and experienced crafters, this class will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful needle-felted painting.
    $175.00 incl. GST
  • Mosaics: Create a Mosaic Bird Bath

    Saturday 16 May
    Weekend workshop, Saturday 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 9AM to 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Joanne Luker
    Come and learn how to create your own bird bath or patio bowl using recycled, beautiful, broken china, tiles and found objects.
    $142.00 incl. GST
  • Watercolours - The Next Step

    Saturday 16 May
    One day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    A follow on course for those who have completed our beginners course or already have basic watercolour painting skills.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Upcycled Jewellery: Rethread and Remake Your Bead Necklaces

    Saturday 16 May
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kathy Skellern
    Have you got broken necklaces at home that you'd love to repurpose into new jewellery? Bring some of your own old beads and fashion fabulous new necklaces. Beading afficionado Kathy will show you the tricks of turning beads into necklaces. Learn to restring beads and finish your necklace with a secure clasp.
    $74.00 incl. GST
  • Action Painting (Abstract Expressionism)

    Saturday 16 May
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    Join EK on this introduction to action painting. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are provided, including paints, quality paper and a large canvas.
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • Zentangle Art

    Saturday 16 May
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Anne Toth
    Zentangle ® is mindful drawing. Come along and create a miniature abstract work of art with a collection of patterns. All your materials are provided and you will spend a relaxing half-day drawing structured patterns in a mindful way.
    $74.00 incl. GST
  • Corner to Corner Crochet

    Saturday 16 May
    One day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Amber Dixon
    Unlock the cozy and creative world of Corner to Corner (C2C) crochet in this hands-on course, suitable for those confident with a range of stitches (more below). Over four weeks, you'll master the C2C technique, learn how to read C2C patterns, and expertly manage colour changes. The step-by-step guidance ensures you'll confidently tackle increases, decreases, and colour changing techniques specific to C2C. Each two-hour session builds towards completing your very own C2C crochet pillow.
    $140.00 incl. GST
  • Alcohol Ink Blooms

    Saturday 16 May
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Kavita Lamba
    Unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant world of alcohol ink in this hands-on four hour workshop! In Alcohol Ink Blooms, you'll learn the techniques to create stunning florals, landscapes, and even abstract designs using the dynamic and colourful medium of alcohol ink.
    $95.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Glass Coasters

    Saturday 16 May
    3 hours, Sat 1:00 PM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrea Waterhouse
    Join resin artist Andrea and learn to create your own 9 cm glass coasters using flowers, glitter, or even photographs. You'll create four personalised and beautiful glass coasters. These will need to set overnight and can be collected from the school over the next week.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • Botanical Drawing and Painting: Capturing Nature in Art

    Sunday 17 May
    One day, 9:30AM - 4:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lesley Alexander
    Love plants? Have a favourite you want to sketch? This workshop is an introduction to plant illustrations and is ideal for anyone interested in drawing and painting the botanical world.
    $145.00 incl. GST
  • Creating Abstract Landscapes in Oils

    Sunday 17 May
    One Day - Sunday 10:00 AM- 4:00PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sally Barron
    Spend an inspiring weekend with Sally to develop landscape painting techniques in oils. You will depict, in a semi-abstract form, a landscape that is important to you.
    $168.00 incl. GST
  • Crystal Macramé Jewellery

    Sunday 17 May
    3 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Yoko Onishi
    Discover the art of micro macramé as you learn the skills to create your own beautifully wrapped crystal pendant. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll gain confidence in simple knotting techniques and learn how to securely bind raw crystals so they become unique, wearable pieces of jewellery.
    $92.00 incl. GST
  • Innovative Fibre Arts: Off-Loom Weaving and Wet-Felting Techniques

    Sunday 17 May
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Liz Mitchell
    Discover the creative possibilities of fibre art in this hands-on workshop with Liz Mitchell one of NZ’s leading fashion designers. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a unique finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring these innovative techniques at home.
    $180.00 incl. GST
  • June 2026
  • The Art of Kintsugi

    Saturday 06 June
    2 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 11:30 AM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ema Frost
    Come and learn this beautiful and healing Japanese art that uses gold or silver-coloured glues to bring together pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks.
    $165.00 incl. GST
  • Resin Jewellery

    Saturday 06 June
    3 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Maca Bernal
    Explore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.
    $105.00 incl. GST
  • Upcycled Jewellery: Feather earrings and more from inner tubes

    Saturday 06 June
    3 hours, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ronja Schipper
    Join waste warrior Ronja Schipper (AKA re:purpose Ronja) in this fun workshop, crafting a pair of earrings and a necklace from discarded bicycle inner tube.
    $55.00 incl. GST
  • Portrait Painting

    Saturday 06 June
    One day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    Come and learn the skills to paint portraits from photos. Learn the basics of form, value and colour - while stealing a few tricks from some of the old masters. Create your very own masterpieces. Materials fee is included in this course.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Mosaics - Contemporary Mosaics with Vintage China

    Saturday 06 June
    Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00PM and Sunday 9AM - 12PM (grouting session) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Joanne Luker
    These mosaic classes for beginners (or more experienced) will teach you how to create contemporary and fashionable mosaic art from broken vintage (or modern!) china, ceramic, glass, beads and trinkets. All materials are provided and you will take home your completed artwork at the end of the weekend.
    $142.00 incl. GST
  • Abstraction and Pattern

    Saturday 06 June
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    Join EK on this introduction to abstraction using pattern and repetition. Have a fun day completing an artwork. All materials are included including paper and paints and a large canvas.
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • Japanese Incense Making

    Saturday 06 June
    2 hours, Sat 1:00 PM - Sat 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ema Frost
    Learn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Watercolour and Drawing

    Sunday 07 June
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Susannah MacDonald
    In this course Susannah will teach you how to create eye-catching line and wash artwork, combining the linear qualities of pen and ink with the looser characteristics of watercolour. Suitable for beginners and all course materials are provided (a materials charge is included in your course fee).
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • Still Life in Mixed Media: Exploring Creativity and Technique

    Sunday 07 June
    Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sally Barron
    Embark on a thrilling artistic journey as we delve into the captivating world of still life.
    $115.00 incl. GST
  • Carve and Play Your Own Māori Puoro (Wind Instruments)

    Sunday 07 June
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Maha Tomo
    Experience the ancient sounds of Aotearoa and join the Maha Tomo to learn about Taonga Puoro (treasures that bring sound to life).
    $195.00 incl. GST
  • Textile Memories with Liz Mitchell

    Sunday 07 June
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Liz Mitchell
    Join Liz Mitchell, one of New Zealand’s leading bespoke couture designers, for an inspiring workshop exploring the art of wet felting. Under Liz’s expert guidance, you’ll create a personalised textile piece using soap, water, fibre, and agitation to transform fabric scraps into something entirely new.
    $180.00 incl. GST
  • Floral Design: Dried Flower Panel Art

    Friday 12 June
    Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Kings Plant Barn, 86 Lunn Avenue.
    Lorna Gardiner
    Learn the basics of working with dried blooms, explore natural textures and colours and create a unique, long-lasting piece - a wallhanging for your home. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a beautiful artwork that brings nature indoors year-round.
    $90.00 incl. GST
  • July 2026
  • Hand-stitched Bookbinding and Creative Techniques with Lettering

    Saturday 04 July
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    Join us for a weekend of creativity and craftsmanship as I guide you through the process of hand stitching and binding your own unique book.
    $196.00 incl. GST
  • Flowers in Watercolour

    Saturday 04 July
    One day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    Discover a freer, more expressive way to paint flowers in watercolour. Explore contemporary techniques that move beyond traditional botanical style to capture the beauty, energy, and mood of your subject.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Experimenting with New Materials & Techniques with Evan Woodruffe

    Saturday 04 July
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Evan Woodruffe
    Suitable for those with some art experience. Come along and join Evan from Gordon Harris and have some fun experimenting and playing with a range of new art materials that will expand your art practice.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Zentangle Art

    Saturday 04 July
    4 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 2:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Anne Toth
    Zentangle ® is mindful drawing. Come along and create a miniature abstract work of art with a collection of patterns. All your materials are provided and you will spend a relaxing half-day drawing structured patterns in a mindful way.
    $74.00 incl. GST
  • Painting Drinks in Watercolour

    Saturday 04 July
    1 day, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chloe Lam
    Come and create your own mocktails and then capture the sparkle, colour, and character of your creations in this fun and refreshing watercolour workshop.
    $130.00 incl. GST
  • Soft Stone Sculpture

    Saturday 04 July
    5 hours, Sat 11:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Alasdair Scott
    Create your own masterpiece to enhance your garden or interior spaces. The soft stone sculpture is one of the most accessible mediums to work with as ideas can be quickly realised and easily modified. Includes sculpting block. Courses run 11am - 4pm.
    $138.00 incl. GST
  • Drawing for Beginners Workshop

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Chloe Lam
    During this one day course you will learn to feel confident using basic art materials to create your own style of drawing. All materials provided.
    $98.00 incl. GST
  • Ex-Voto Painting - The Mexican Art of Gratitude

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ann Craig
    Learn to explore and create these indigenous paintings of gratitude used in Mexico for centuries to offer thanks to the saints for recoveries from misfortune.
    $103.00 incl. GST
  • Upcycled Style: Bleach Painting Techniques for Creative T-Shirts

    Sunday 05 July
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Jasmin Logie
    Discover the bold, expressive world of bleach painting—a fun and accessible way to turn plain T-shirts into wearable art.
    $160.00 incl. GST
  • Painting with Acrylics​ - Intermediate and Advanced

    Monday 27 July
    Eight Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    Come and learn you’ll learn how to build depth, energy, and intention into your work. By the end, you’ll feel more confident stretching beyond familiar territory, refining your style, and creating bold, expressive, and innovative abstract paintings.
    $195.00 incl. GST
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