- May 2024
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Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)
Tuesday 07 MayThis eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Suitable for 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is most suitable for older.$160.00 incl. GST -
Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)
Tuesday 07 MayThis eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Suitable for 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is most suitable for older.$160.00 incl. GST - June 2024
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Painting Landscapes in Watercolour
Wednesday 05 JuneWant to capture the world around you using the magical world of watercolour? Learning both traditional and experimental techniques, we’ll learn how to paint simple landscapes (mountains, coasts, bush, gardens, streams) from the masters. By the end of the course, you will be able to paint an atmospheric landscape that is meaningful to you – ready to take home and frame.$115.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 22 JuneCome 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 22 JuneExplore the awesomeness of resin with jewellery artist Maca Bernal. Learn how to make your own utterly unique resin jewellery incorporating pigments and glitters.$70.00 incl. GST -
Pebble Mosaics
Saturday 22 JuneLearn how to create gorgeous pebble mosaics through the precast indirect reverse method.$147.00 incl. GST -
Abstraction and Pattern
Saturday 22 JuneJoin 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.$95.00 incl. GST -
Creating Abstract Landscapes in Oils
Saturday 22 JuneSpend 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.$160.00 incl. GST -
Create Your Own Printed Book Cover
Saturday 22 JuneJoin textile artist Lesley Pearce to create your own personalised fabric book cover using dyes, stencils and block printing.$104.00 incl. GST -
Words and Watercolours - A Day of Poetic Art
Saturday 22 JuneUse words and watercolours to express feelings and emotions which arise from consideration of nature.$105.00 incl. GST -
Japanese Incense Making
Saturday 22 JuneLearn about incense and its history in Japan. You'll learn and make incense to take home.$125.00 incl. GST -
Creating Water and Sky With Watercolours
Sunday 23 JuneDo you want to extend your watercolour skills by painting the ever-changing landscapes of sky and water? Come and learn how to harness light and dark and create atmospheric scenes that you will be proud of. This course is suitable for those with a base knowledge of painting.$99.00 incl. GST -
Soft Stone Sculpture
Sunday 23 JuneCreate 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 - July 2024
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Drawing, Painting & Photography - The Selfie Project (7 – 12 Years)
Monday 08 JulyJoin children’s art teacher Robyn Penn and embark on a captivating exploration of self-portraiture from ancient rock art to modern photography in this dynamic workshop!$72.00 incl. GST -
Watercolours - An Introduction
Monday 29 JulyA beginner level watercolour evening class. All materials are included and you'll take home your own starter watercolours kit.$164.00 incl. GST -
Mixed Media - Still Life
Monday 29 July$147.00 incl. GST -
History of Art in Ancient Mexico
Monday 29 JulyJoin 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.$45.00 incl. GST -
Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)
Tuesday 30 JulyThis eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Suitable for 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is most suitable for older.$160.00 incl. GST -
Art for Children (6 - 14 Years)
Tuesday 30 JulyThis eight week course introduces young art students to art using a wide range of mediums. The classes are very practical and fun, as well as educational. Each term, the focus changes. All materials are included within the course fee. Suitable for 6 - 14 year olds. Note that the earlier session has mostly younger children and the later session is most suitable for older.$160.00 incl. GST -
Overcome Obstacles to Creativity
Tuesday 30 JulyBased on the principles of Creative Arts Therapy, this course will help you discover practical ways to overcome obstacles to creative expression.$149.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Tuesday 30 JulyHave you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".$310.00 incl. GST -
An Introduction to Oil Painting
Tuesday 30 JulyWhether you're new to the medium or a seasoned painter, Robyn’s very experienced approach to painting offers something for everyone to learn. With her gentle encouragement you will to start with drawing before progressing to oils, using art history and contemporary art references to help you find your chosen style.$210.00 incl. GST -
Painting with Acrylics
Wednesday 31 JulyLearn 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.$182.00 incl. GST -
Introduction to Art History - Renaissance to Surrealist Art
Wednesday 31 JulyJoin Anya to learn about the great artists including Michelangelo, Rubens, Van Gogh and Dali. Learn about the broader social and historical influences on art, and how art in turn influences society.$130.00 incl. GST -
Tambour Embroidery
Wednesday 31 JulyCome and learn the exquisite art of Tambour embroidery. This course will suit beginners but will also suit people wanting to extend their skills.$220.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Wednesday 31 JulyHave you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".$310.00 incl. GST -
Fashion Drawing for Beginners
Wednesday 31 JulyRooted in fine arts and illustration and taking inspiration from fashion, this drawing course will teach fundamental skills in drawing the human body.$151.00 incl. GST - August 2024
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Decoupage Pots - Introduction to the Art of Decoupage
Tuesday 06 AugustLearn the art of decoupage in this evening workshop. Decoupage is the art of decorating a surface with paper, and is a fun way to make everyday items special.$70.00 incl. GST -
Children's Book Illustration with Sandra Morris: Character Development
Saturday 17 AugustHave you got an idea for a storybook character? Learn techniques to create and develop your very own storybook characters. Join us for a full weekend to learn the process of illustrating, developing and producing a children's picture book. Bring your own materials. Read more below. Please contact the office for last minute registrations.$264.00 incl. GST -
Pottery Beginners
Saturday 17 AugustSaturday & Sunday 10 AM - 4:30 PM and glazing session 7 September 10 AM - 1 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Have you ever wanted to work with clay, but not known where to start? Come and learn a range of skills that you can later adapt to fulfil your creative ideas. This course, designed for beginners or relative beginners, teaches hand building skills in a structured way. It is essential to attend the first two evening classes or the first weekend day to learn foundational skills. Do you want us to email you when new courses are scheduled? Click on "Let me know about future course dates".$310.00 incl. GST -
Mosaics - Contemporary Mosaics with Vintage China
Saturday 17 AugustWeekend Workshop, Saturday 10AM - 4PM and Sunday 9AM - 12PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Learn 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'll take home your completed artwork at the end of the weekend.$138.00 incl. GST -
Rethread, Repair or Remake Bead Necklaces
Saturday 17 AugustHave 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 -
Zentangle Art
Saturday 17 AugustZentangle ® 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.$64.00 incl. GST -
Create Your Own Collaged Memory Box
Saturday 17 AugustDive into the world of paper collage and create a personalised keepsake that captures the essence of your life's moments. We provide materials but feel free to bring old photos, personal notes, letters, drawings, or maps from home to make it truly personal.$92.00 incl. GST -
Mixed Media Portraiture
Saturday 17 AugustUsing your own portrait photographs we will use acrylic ink and other mediums to merge, blend and collide to create your own unique portraits.$105.00 incl. GST -
Intro to Tambour Embroidery
Saturday 17 AugustLearn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.$92.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Folding Books
Sunday 18 AugustLearn the art of folding books to form beautiful art.$49.00 incl. GST -
Travel Sketching
Sunday 18 AugustJoin this one day course and learn how to use pen, watercolours and pencil to create your own personal travel journal.$105.00 incl. GST -
Experimenting with New Materials & Techniques with Evan Woodruffe
Sunday 18 AugustSuitable 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.$50.00 incl. GST -
Ex-Voto Painting - The Mexican Art of Gratitude
Sunday 18 AugustLearn to explore and create these indigenous paintings of gratitude used in Mexico for centuries to offer thanks to the saints for recoveries from misfortune.$98.00 incl. GST -
Sketching and Painting Birds
Tuesday 27 AugustJoin Geoff to learn the basics of gestural drawing to capture the movement of birds. Then you'll progress to fluid media with watercolor and acrylic paint, putting the birds into their environment and habitat.$198.00 incl. GST - September 2024
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Resin Art
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin 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.$130.00 incl. GST -
The Art of Kintsugi
Saturday 21 SeptemberCome 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 -
Raranga Kete Wananga
Saturday 21 SeptemberFull weekend, Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland.Join Aver-Kathleen 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.$160.00 incl. GST -
Drawing Botanicals with Sandra Morris
Saturday 21 SeptemberHere is your chance to learn from one of the best! Sandra Morris is an award winning illustrator and she will introduce you to the world of botanical art using techniques that are a great way to start. You will leave the course not only with new skills but a set of high quality pencils to continue your practice.$133.00 incl. GST -
Action Painting (Abstract Expressionism)
Saturday 21 SeptemberJoin 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.$95.00 incl. GST -
Candle Making for Beginners
Saturday 21 SeptemberLearn to prepare and fragrance two container candles.$56.00 incl. GST -
Intro to Tambour Embroidery
Saturday 21 SeptemberLearn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.$92.00 incl. GST -
Make a Concertina-style Journal or Sketchbook
Saturday 21 SeptemberCome and create your own concertina-style sketch book with a difference – an ideal travel journal or nature journal.$120.00 incl. GST -
Resin Dreamcatcher
Saturday 21 SeptemberUsing a resin mould you will create your own dreamcatcher by adding glitter, small shells, gems or dried foliage - the dream is yours to create. You will assemble your catcher at home once the mould has set.$86.00 incl. GST