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  • February 2026
  • Watercolours - An Introduction

    Monday 09 February
    Six Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    A beginner level watercolour class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.
    $168.00 incl. GST
  • Creating Art with Mixed Media

    Monday 09 February
    Eight Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Sanjay Theodore
    Join us to develop your art practice by including a range of mixed media elements to your work. Mixed media artist Sanjay Theodore will introduce you to installation art through mixed media. You will learn to work with paint, pastel, collage, pencil, gauche. At the end of the course you will be able to create your own large work to take home and feel proud of!
    $195.00 incl. GST
  • Beginner’s Calligraphy: An Introduction to Beautiful Writing

    Monday 09 February
    Six Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    Unlock the art of beautiful handwriting, in this beginner friendly calligraphy course! This is perfect for those with little or no experience, this workshop will guide you through the basics of creating elegant, expressive lettering using a broad edged pen and ink.
    $190.00 incl. GST
  • The Artist's Way

    Tuesday 10 February
    Six Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    Get ready to engage, discover, and recover your creative self! “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron is considered by many to be THE guidebook to higher creativity. This course is suitable for everyone who wishes to increase their creativity in ANY field.
    $175.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Tuesday 10 February
    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 10 February
    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 10 February
    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
  • Modern Calligraphy Weekly Course

    Tuesday 10 February
    Six Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    Come and learn the elegant script writing of past generations. You'll learn to use a pointed pen nib to write Script Cursive Lettering. All materials included and you'll take home your pen.
    $220.00 incl. GST
  • Modern Masters for Children: Explore Art & Create Your Own! (ages 6 - 14)

    Wednesday 11 February
    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
  • Painting with Acrylics

    Wednesday 11 February
    Eight Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ekaterina Dimieva
    Learn to paint with acrylic paints. This practical course is aimed at people with little or no previous experience, as well as at those who have painted with acrylics before. All materials included.
    $195.00 incl. GST
  • Drawing for Beginners

    Wednesday 11 February
    Six Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    Join us for a practical introduction to drawing with pencil, charcoal and ink. Tutor Andrew will break it down into simple steps to get your started with drawing.
    $154.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Wednesday 11 February
    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
  • March 2026
  • Understanding Art: See More, Say More

    Monday 02 March
    Four Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM + 1 Saturday At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Linda Tyler
    Art can feel intimidating if you haven’t studied it, but it doesn’t have to be. This four-week class provides simple and engaging strategies to help you feel more confident discussing art and will conclude with a visit to the Art Gallery to put your new skills into practice.
    $140.00 incl. GST
  • Crochet for Beginners

    Tuesday 03 March
    Four Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Amber Dixon
    Get face to face, hands on instruction over four weeks building your skills from absolute beginner to confident crocheter! All materials are provided - just show up and learn.
    $153.00 incl. GST
  • Painting Daffodils in Oils

    Saturday 14 March
    1 day, Sat 9:00 AM - Sat 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Amber Emm
    Unlock your inner artist in this one-day workshop, where you'll learn to paint a beautiful daffodil using oil paints
    $168.00 incl. GST
  • Calligraphy - An Introduction

    Saturday 14 March
    1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    Come along and spend a day being introduced to the art of calligraphy and learn techniques to achieve beautiful lettering for stationery, invitations, signs and cards. Materials included and you'll take home a starter pack. Please note this is an adults course and is not suitable for children.
    $88.00 incl. GST
  • Raranga Kete Wananga

    Saturday 14 March
    Full weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Lisa Critchley
    Join Lisa Critchley for a holistic experience of raranga weaving in accordance and alignment with traditional indigenous practices (Tikanga and Kaupapa Māori). You'll learn the basic skills to weave a kete.
    $180.00 incl. GST
  • Pottery Beginners

    Saturday 14 March
    Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March 10am - 4:30pm plus glazing session Saturday 28th March 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.
    $310.00 incl. GST
  • Watercolours - An Introduction

    Saturday 14 March
    One day, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Andrew Ockleston
    A beginner level watercolour class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.
    $125.00 incl. GST
  • Candle Making for Beginners

    Saturday 14 March
    3 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Donne Van der Westhuizen
    Learn to prepare and fragrance one container candle.
    $56.00 incl. GST
  • Alcohol Ink Blooms

    Saturday 14 March
    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
  • A Creative Decoupage Experience – Gilded Seashells

    Saturday 14 March
    2 hours, Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 12:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Fabiola Morlang-Gonzalez
    Discover the beauty of transforming simple seashells into elegant, gold-accented keepsakes using the decoupage process.
    $85.00 incl. GST
  • From Dreams to Reality – Create Your Vision Board

    Saturday 14 March
    One day, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Unlock the power of visualisation and goal-setting with this hands-on course on creating vision boards.
    $54.00 incl. GST
  • Cyanotype Photographic Printing

    Sunday 15 March
    3 hours, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 12:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Anna-Maria Bribiesca
    Learn this 19th century photographic printing process, also known as shadowgraphs or blue-prints, which can be used to create fine art prints, cards or bespoke books.
    $72.00 incl. GST
  • The Art of Kintsugi

    Sunday 15 March
    2 hours, Sun 9:30 AM - Sun 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
  • Travel Sketching

    Sunday 15 March
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Tony McNeight
    Join this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.
    $150.00 incl. GST
  • Introduction to Tambour Embroidery

    Sunday 15 March
    5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Katherine Klebenow
    Learn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.
    $92.00 incl. GST
  • Carve Your Own Pounamu Māori Whale's Tooth Pendant

    Sunday 15 March
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Maha Tomo
    Using traditional methods and also modern machinery participants will get to create a Rei Niho (whale's tooth) pendant. (Includes all materials).
    $215.00 incl. GST
  • Calming the Mind with Collage

    Sunday 15 March
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Ashley Ruth Stirling
    Take a gentle pause from the noise of daily life through the calming art of mixed-media collage.
    $87.00 incl. GST
  • Textile Memories with Liz Mitchell

    Sunday 15 March
    1 day, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 4:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    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
  • Soft Stone Sculpture

    Sunday 15 March
    5 hours, Sun 11:00 AM - Sun 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
  • May 2026
  • Floral Design: Preserving Petals: Flower Pressing

    Friday 01 May
    Two and a half hours 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
  • Calligraphy, Gold Foiling and Embossing

    Monday 04 May
    Six Mondays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (No classes King's birthday 1st June) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    During this course you will learn calligraphy skills and other related techniques that will complement your letters, creating a beautiful personalised 'journal story' of our six weeks together.
    $198.00 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
  • Modern Calligraphy

    Saturday 16 May
    1 day, Sat 9:30 AM - Sat 3:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.
    Margaret Woollett
    Come and learn the elegant script writing of past generations. You'll learn to use a pointed pen nib to write Script Cursive Lettering. All materials included and you'll take home your pen.
    $96.00 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
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