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Beginner painters and intermediate artists alike are welcome to this hands-on workshop in oils, one of the oldest and most storied mediums.

Learn the essential techniques of wet felting from award-winning felter, Yula Cozy. Start your fibre art journey with this beginner’s wet felting workshop where you will learn how to create wool accessories and make a lovely felt flower to keep. Get creative and learn how to make felt from scratch. All materials included in course fee.

Do you want to take a slower look at the natural world around 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.

Using the classic rules of proportion you will develop the skills to draw a portrait of a person. There will be steps to follow and many techniques to assist along the way. You will work from a live model and from photographs drawing various exercises. You will use pencil and finally complete a portrait in watercolour paints.

Watercolour Galaxies are magical! Learn how to create a beautiful piece taking full advantage of watercolour's natural blending techniques. 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.

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 provided. You will develop and apply easy wire work and stringing techniques.

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.

Explore your creativity, without fear of judgment, using simple art media and experience the benefits of art journaling as a creative self-care tool.

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.

Are you a visual artist or designer looking to increase your profile and your opportunities to make money? This course shows you how to digitise your artwork and create prints, products and designer goodies. This course is great for artists looking to monetise their work and expand their offerings into the areas of designer merchandise, homewares and apparel.

An inspirational workshop where you'll leave enthused about calligraphy and its practical day-to-day use.

Discover beautiful modern hand lettering techniques that can be applied to card making, signs, murals, posters and social media in general.

An introduction to cartooning where you’ll learn to express yourself though this engaging and creative medium.

Learn new techniques so you can render a greater range of art styles. Suitable for those with a basic knowledge of painting or drawing who want to extend their skills and for more experienced artists who want to try out new techniques.

Use acrylic paints and pencils to create drawings, paintings, landscapes, abstracts and more.

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.

From concept to finished artwork, we’ll explore different conceptual strategies to choose a composition, style and technique to then create a finished artwork. Suitable for those who already have some drawing/painting skills. M P

Connect with your inner voice as you develop your own personal creative practice. Includes practical creative exercises such as doodling, sketching, experimenting with acrylic paints, journaling and reflection activities, as well as intuitive writing and future visioning. The course culminates in the creation of a ‘soul portrait’ to help you capture, and stay connected, to your truest self!

This course teaches absolute beginners how to “cheat” at drawing and pick up fundamental skills really quickly. By practicing simple techniques, you will be able to start drawing realistically from photographs confidently and surprise everyone, even yourself! All materials included in course fee.

Keen to have a unique and personal memento of your travels? Find out how with rapid drawing and painting techniques you can create something special.

A chance to experiment with watercolour paints and different sorts of paper - no experience needed and all materials provided.

Create something beautiful for your home and garden. Discover the delights of mosaic design and learn how to use materials such as broken tiles, china and shells to make a mosaic frame, pot plant holder or other simple objects.

Learn the essential techniques of wet felting from award-winning felter, Yula Cozy. Start your fibre art journey with this beginner’s wet felting workshop where you will learn how to create wool accessories and make a lovely felt flower to keep. Get creative and learn how to make felt from scratch. All materials included in course fee.

Craft a cat cave house out of pure natural wool, for your beloved feline. Learn advanced skills in wet felting to create this fantastic cat cave house in a Saturday! All materials included in course fee. $10 per enrollment will be donated to Wellington Cat's Protection League!

Master basic knitting techniques such as casting on and casting off and the knit and purl stitches. Develop skills in the long-tail cast on method. Practice how to hold the needles in a way that is comfortable for you and then learn how to knit in the English style.

Come along and find out how easy it is to make your very own beeswax candles to give your home a delightful ambience!

There’s a little bit of the Steampunk in all of us! Learn how to make the perfect leather accessory for your Steampunk or Cosplay outfit.

Watercolour Galaxies are magical! Learn how to create a beautiful piece taking full advantage of watercolour's natural blending techniques. All materials included in course fee.

If you’d like to get into sewing your own underwear, this course is the perfect starting point. Join us and learn the different techniques necessary to sew underwear and increase your confidence with sewing stretch fabrics.

Clothing must fit well if it's going to look any good. Learn from lifelong tailor, Babu, how you can make alterations to your clothes. Alter trousers, jackets and so much more! Using hand sewing and machine techniques, you’ll see demonstrations of alterations and get a chance to do some of your own.

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 provided. You will develop and apply easy wire work and stringing techniques.

Discover the intricacies of working with bone to carve both traditional and modern pieces. Limited to eight participants.

Using the classical techniques of cartonnage, make beautiful boxes and cases and cover them in kimono fabrics.

Whether you're into fabrication, geometry, jewellery, fashion, steampunk or repetitive pastimes, there is a chainmail project of the right size and complexity for you - come and explore the fascinating geometry and making of chainmail!

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.

If you’re confident with your single and double stitches, then you’re ready for the next step! Join our friendly and fun sessions making little crochet projects and learn how to make trebles, picot and scallop edgings, textured crochet stitches, practise some mindfulness and more!

Cross stitch is back! Join our short workshop where you’ll learn the basics as you stitch a trio of figures from pop culture: Harry Potter, Star Wars or Dr Who. All materials provided.

Learn how to transform everyday items into works of art with simple cut-outs, glue, basic paint techniques and a fair bit of varnish! Materials are 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.