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See the world from a different perspective with our classes for aspiring artists.

What We Offer

We run four terms of classes for adults and children looking to develop their artistic talents. Each class offers you the opportunity to develop a unique skill set in a variety of disciplines. 

 

Classes typically run for 10 week courses, one day per week and all materials are included‒any exceptions will be stated in the class details. Enrolments must be completed online.

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12 Spaces Available

Monday Watercolour with Sue Mansour 8-12 yrs (8 wk course)

Monday 28 April – 23 June | 6-7.30pm

In this 8-class series, kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolors through exciting and creative projects. Each session introduces a new painting theme while...
$205.00
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8 Spaces Available

Acrylic Adventures with Sue Mansoor 8-12 yrs (8 wk course)

Monday 28 April – 23 June | 4 – 5.30pm

Designed for young artists, this vibrant class introduces the basics of acrylic painting through fun and engaging projects. Explore colour mixing, brush techniques and composition...
$205.00
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7 Spaces Available

Panel Carving with Nat Pona 11+ yrs

Tuesday 29 April – 24 June | 4 – 6pm

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and how to use carving tools from a Master...
$220.00
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4 Spaces Available

The Art of Wood Burning (Pyrography) with Natanahira Pona 11-16 yrs

Thursday 1 May – 26 June | 4 – 5.30pm

Join Natanahira Pona in exploring new avenues of art with pyrographic techniques – free handed art of decorating wood with controlled application of burn marks...
$230.00
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5 Spaces Available

Create Zone with Trina Smith 6-11 yrs

Tuesday 29 April – 24 June | 4 – 5.30pm

Trina's classes are fun, vibrant and busy. A place where young children learn to make, create and do all things arty and crafty. Developing fine...
$220.00
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3 Spaces Available

Kids’ Acoustic Guitar with Peter Grahame 8-16yrs

Tuesday 29 April – 24 June | 4.30 – 5.30pm
Thursday 1 May – 26 June | 4.30 – 5.30pm

Kids' guitar explores guitar playing with technique, theory and practice for mixed abilities. This process includes, chords, scales, soloing, strumming, finger picking, composition, learning new...
$270.00
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9 Spaces Available

Upcycled Artistry with Virginia Brown (5 wk course)

Thursday 1 May – 29 May | 9.30am – 12pm

Due to popular demand, Upcycled Artistry is back as a short course. Come join Virginia and repurpose unwanted items by over painting and turning them...
$155.00
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11 Spaces Available

Painting for Beginners with Marcel Kalma

Monday 28 April – 30 June | 6 – 8pm
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 6 – 8pm

Often how to start a painting is our biggest stumbling block. By the act of applying materials to a surface we begin the artistic process....
$235.00 – $260.00
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1 Spaces Available

Adult’s Acoustic Guitar with Peter Grahame

Wednesday 30 April – 2 July | 6 – 7pm
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 6 – 7pm

Acoustic guitar for adults explores guitar playing with theory, technique and practice. This process includes chords, scales, soloing, strumming, finger picking, composition, learning new songs...
$300.00
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7 Spaces Available

Beginner’s Panel Carving with Natanahira Pona (5 wk blocks)

Sunday 4 May – 1 June | 12 – 3pm
Sunday 8 June – 6 July | 12 – 3pm

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and how to carve a beautiful wooden panel by a Master Carver....
$300.00
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6 Spaces Available

Introduction to Pottery Wheel Throwing with Rosemary Dowler

Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 12.30 – 2.30pm
Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 7 – 9pm

This courses is for a mix of beginners and intermediate students. Beginners will be taught how to centre, throw, turn and glaze in the production...
$360.00
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10 Spaces Available

Thursday Ceramics with Susan Browne

SBA3 Thursday 1 May – 3 July | 12.30-3pm

Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class. Beginner’s will learn hand building; create a slab vase shape, a pressed mould piece and...
$360.00
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Takapuna, Auckland 0622

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