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A sketchbook is a safe place to develop your sketching skills, document your travels and try out new techniques. All materials included in the course.

Discover the magic of cyanotype printing in this “hands-on” 2-hour workshop – perfect for beginners! All materials included in course fee.

Come and create a set of resin coasters to take away at the end of this 2-hour workshop. All materials included in course fee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Discover the magic of cyanotype printing in this “hands-on” 2-hour workshop – perfect for beginners! All materials included in course fee.

Come and create a set of resin coasters to take away at the end of this 2-hour workshop. All materials included in course fee.

Turn loose wool fibres into a stunning, textured work of art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the magical, deeply satisfying craft of needle felting to create a beautiful mini cat portrait wall hanging. All materials included in course fee.

Turn loose wool fibers into a stunning, whimsical holiday heirloom! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the magical, deeply satisfying craft of needle felting to create a beautiful Christmas fairy for your tree or festive display. All materials included in course fee.

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.

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.

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

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.

Always wanted to learn the art of raranga and weave flax? This intensive one-day workshop, suitable for both beginners and those with some experience, will teach you the basics along with the tikanga around flax weaving.

Evolve and advance your jewellery making abilities with exciting lost wax methods to create rings cast in brass, bronze and sterling silver - beginners welcome! All materials included in course fee.

Evolve and advance your jewellery making abilities with dazzling silver rings embedded with rubies and sapphires - beginners welcome! All materials included in course fee - no hidden costs!