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Join our fun hands-on introduction to creating your own zine booklets. What are Zines you might ask? Short for magazines, ‘zines’ are DIY booklets, and often share niche knowledge or interests. Zines can feature pretty much anything you like - from recipe collections to poems, artworks, short stories, book or movie reviews and more. Paper, newspapers, magazines and basic drawing materials provided, please bring a sketch book and any favourite drawing materials, newspapers, magazines or other interesting pap

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make a statement with your own custom set of letter-stamped silver rings! Create up to 4 basic signet rings that combine to spell out a word, acronym, name or initials across your fingers, or stamp your star sign and your favourite hammered textures. Wear your own personal brand with these fun spell-out rings! All materials provided, no hidden costs!

Create your own personalised silver charms for chain bracelets! Customise your designs on up to three sterling silver charms, by hammer stamping your star-sign, lettering and other fun textures. Take home your own signature hand-made charms! All materials included to create your charms.

Join our fun hands-on introduction to creating your own zine booklets. What are Zines you might ask? Short for magazines, ‘zines’ are DIY booklets, and often share niche knowledge or interests. Zines can feature pretty much anything you like - from recipe collections to poems, artworks, short stories, book or movie reviews and more. Paper, newspapers, magazines and basic drawing materials provided, please bring a sketch book and any favourite drawing materials, newspapers, magazines or other interesting pap

Come make a floral globe featuring cute dried flowers and foraged shells. All materials included in course fee.

Join craft artist and eco lifestylist Stella Carruthers for a day of practical textile upcycling and learning about sustainability in the context of low waste living. Gain practical skills in rag rug techniques and engage with ideas around textile waste, green washing and actions you can take to make a difference in your daily life and the wider world.

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.