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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Creatives

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Creatives

1 day

$89.00 incl. GST

Do you often feel your creative work isn't good enough or worry about sharing it with others? You're not alone! Join our workshop to explore the roots of imposter syndrome and discover practical strategies to boost your confidence, allowing you to proudly showcase your art to the world.

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Art Workshop - Drawing and Sketching

Art Workshop - Drawing and Sketching

1 day

$119.00 incl. GST

Drawing doesn’t mean trailing a line around things - it means seeing and reporting the relationships between things. Learn the basics in this one-day workshop.

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Bob Ross Landscape Painting Workshop (held in Seaview, Lower Hutt)

Bob Ross Landscape Painting Workshop (held in Seaview, Lower Hutt)

1 day

$149.00 incl. GST

NZ’s first Certified Bob Ross Instructor, Malcolm Sime, will prove to you that if you can hold a pen and write, you can hold a brush and paint. Come along and create a landscape oil painting from scratch to take away at the end of the day! All art materials included in course fee.

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Calligratherapy - Beginners

Calligratherapy - Beginners

5 weeks

$135.00 incl. GST

Calligratherapy combines science journalist James Nestor's theory on proper breathing with the philosophy of ancient Chinese calligraphy to promote a state of optimal wellbeing. Over five weeks, you will develop and practice the awareness of healthy breathing while learning new techniques of Chinese soft brush calligraphy covering five different scripts. All materials included in course fee.

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Drawing and Painting a Portrait

Drawing and Painting a Portrait

4 weeks

$159.00 incl. GST

Using the classic rules of proportion, you will develop the skills to draw a portrait of a person following the steps and techniques demonstrated by watercolour artist Charlotte Hird. Using both a live model session and photographs, you will use pencil to draw a face from various angles and finally complete a portrait in watercolour paints. Bring along an A4 sketchbook, a 2B pencil and an eraser - all other materials included in course fee.

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Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

4 weeks

$140.00 incl. GST

Always wanted to know how to draw but never had the chance to learn? Join our experienced tutor and get confident with the basics of drawing. Bring your A4 sketchbook - all other materials included in course fee.

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Drawing and Painting for Beginners

Drawing and Painting for Beginners

4 weeks

$159.00 incl. GST

Explore a range of painting and drawing techniques from ink and watercolour to impasto and realism using acrylic paint. Bring your A4 sketchbook - all other materials included in course fee.

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Junk Journaling

Junk Journaling

1 day

$139.00 incl. GST

Make your own journal using recycled materials and personal 2-D mementos to embellish each page. Beginners and those with some experience are welcome to join this class to create a handmade book from cover to content! Ideal for gifts or personal use as a keepsake for materials that spark memories, inspiration and joy. Some materials included in your course fee.

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Life Drawing - Beginners

Life Drawing - Beginners

4 weeks

$165.00 incl. GST

Life drawing is a basic staple for all artists. This course will assist you in developing the necessary skills required to render the human form in a 2D manner. Please bring an A2 sketch pad, 2B and 4B pencils and an eraser.

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Oil Painting Workshop

Oil Painting Workshop

½ day

$129.00 incl. GST

Beginner painters and intermediate artists alike are welcome to this hands-on workshop in oils, one of the oldest and most storied mediums. Most materials included in course fee - you will need to bring your own bristle brushes and an idea for your painting.

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Painting & Pizza in Seaview (Bob Ross Style - Lower Hutt)

Painting & Pizza in Seaview (Bob Ross Style - Lower Hutt)

1 day

$79.00 incl. GST

Bob Ross Painting Techniques! Make sure your week ends in style with a relaxing "Paint & Pizza" Friday evening! Enjoy meeting other like-minded people over some pizza, and then move on to creating your own painting. All materials (and pizza!) included in course fee.

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Zentangle® Method - Beginners

Zentangle® Method - Beginners

1 day

$139.00 incl. GST

Zentangle® method is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun method to create amazing images by drawing structured patterns. If you can hold a pen, you can do this! In this course you will learn to make beautiful zen-art, following the 8 steps of the Zentangle® method from a certified Zentangle teacher. All materials included in course fee.

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Watercolour Basics

Watercolour Basics

4 weeks

$165.00 incl. GST

A chance to experiment with watercolour paints and different sorts of paper - no experience needed. All materials included in course fee.

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Craft

Knitting - Next Level

Knitting - Next Level

3 hours

$59.00 incl. GST

Do you want to take your knitting to the next level? Developed for students who have attended CEC’s Beginner’s Knitting course, join craft tutor Stella Carruthers as she teaches tips and tricks for next tier knitting in a 3-hour intensive. In this workshop you will learn about some of the technical aspects of knitting in a supportive environment.

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Dried Flowers: Meadow Hoop

Dried Flowers: Meadow Hoop

2 hours

$99.00 incl. GST

Come and learn how to make a dried flower meadow hoop (25cm wide) with Red Ruth from Bloomin Heck Wreaths. All materials included in course fee.

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Beeswax Candle Making

Beeswax Candle Making

2 hours

$59.00 incl. GST

Come along and find out how easy it is to make your very own beeswax candles to give your home a delightful ambience! All materials included in course fee.

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Dried Flowers: Christmas Wreath

Dried Flowers: Christmas Wreath

2 hours

$99.00 incl. GST

Come make a Christmas wreath using a combination of evergreen fresh foliage and dried flowers. All materials included in course fee.

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Crochet for Calmness

Crochet for Calmness

4 weeks

$129.00 incl. GST

Crochet is great for settling the mind and encouraging relaxation. Learn to do basic stitches, read patterns and complete projects in a relaxed and friendly space – left handers very welcome. Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook.

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Crochet - Christmas Special!

Crochet - Christmas Special!

1 day

$79.00 incl. GST

In this half day crochet special, you will get the patterns to make stars, and icicles, mini wreaths, a mini Christmas jumper, Christmas tree and gifts bunting and a cute mini Christmas hat. Please bring some 4 or 8 ply smooth yarn and a crochet hook - see full description for suitable types of yarn.

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Dried Flowers: Wreath Workshop

Dried Flowers: Wreath Workshop

2 hours

$99.00 incl. GST

Come and learn how to make a dried flower wreath (25-30cm wide) with Red Ruth from Bloomin Heck Wreaths. All materials included in course fee.

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