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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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Create Beaded Jewellery or Revive Old Beaded Jewellery - Beginners

Create Beaded Jewellery or Revive Old Beaded Jewellery - Beginners

1 day

$110.00 incl. GST

Creating new pieces or repairing old treasures can be easy and fun once you know some basic techniques and design skills. You will be able to make 2 types of bracelet, 2 sets of earrings, 2 necklaces and a pendant. All materials included in course fee. All 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

$159.00 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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Nature Drawing and Journaling

Nature Drawing and Journaling

1 day

$105.00 incl. GST

Do you want to take a slower look at the natural world around you? Whether it's a beach find, an interesting plant or capturing wildlife on the go? This course will give you some basic painting and drawing skills to capture these observations and discuss some ideas for sketchbook layouts to tell the story. A list of materials required (approximate cost $60) will be sent out when course numbers are confirmed.

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Oil Painting Workshop

Oil Painting Workshop

½ day

$125.00 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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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

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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Create Beaded Jewellery or Revive Old Beaded Jewellery - Beginners

Create Beaded Jewellery or Revive Old Beaded Jewellery - Beginners

1 day

$110.00 incl. GST

Creating new pieces or repairing old treasures can be easy and fun once you know some basic techniques and design skills. You will be able to make 2 types of bracelet, 2 sets of earrings, 2 necklaces and a pendant. All materials included in course fee. 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 Flower Wreath Workshop

Dried Flower 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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Harakeke (Flax Weaving) Workshop

Harakeke (Flax Weaving) Workshop

1 day

$129.00 incl. GST

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. Bring a craft knife (Stanley knife with a wide blade) and a 'bread and butter' knife.

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Jewellery Making - Lost Wax Cast Rings

Jewellery Making - Lost Wax Cast Rings

6 weeks

$339.00 incl. GST

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

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Jewellery Making - Precious Stones in Cast Rings

Jewellery Making - Precious Stones in Cast Rings

6 weeks

$379.00 incl. GST

Create sculptural rings studded with dazzling precious gemstones! Combine wax working and stone setting methods to produce a set of rings cast in your choice of copper, brass, bronze, white bronze and silver - beginners welcome! All materials included in the course fee.

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Jewellery Making Intensive - Beginners' Workshop

Jewellery Making Intensive - Beginners' Workshop

1 day

$199.00 incl. GST

Join us for a fun day learning the skills to make your own jewellery, using sterling silver and copper or brass. All materials included in course fee.

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