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Enrolments are open for the following classes: 
 

To enrol click Book Now for enrolment form.

Painting with Acrylics and Oils
Tutor: Roger Key

5 weeks  Wednesdays - commencing 20th November 

6.30 - 9pm

Cost $115

Age Suitability: While this is an adults drawing class I’m happy to have students high school age and older enrol if the parent/guardian is confident they are mature enough to attend.

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Class Description:
Choosing your own subject, media and style, you will create paintings from your own reference, photograph or imagination.  The tutor will be able to assist in all aspects of your work to help you achieve your individual goals in whatever direction you wish to take things.  This is a relaxed and friendly environment and suitable for any level of knowledge from complete beginner to experienced.
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What to bring
Whatever painting media and materials you wish to work with.
 
If you’re unsure, feel free to contact me prior to the start of the class - rogkey@gmail.com

Exploring Drawing Ideas
Tutor: Roger Key

5 weeks Thursdays - commencing 21st November

6.30 - 9pm

Cost $115

Age Suitability: While this is an adults drawing class I’m happy to have students high school age and older enrol if the parent/guardian is confident they are mature enough to attend.

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Class Description:
This class is all about developing a more innovative approach to creating your drawings and creating with drawing media.
We will explore different ideas to draw giving you fresh ways to bring a more imaginative approach to your work, using creative exercises designed to help with idea generation and conceptual possibilities to take your drawings and skills in new directions.  This will give you broader ways to think conceptually about your drawing and discover how to get more from drawing media!


What to bring
Drawing pad (minimum A4 size) and HB pencil.
Any other media that will be required will be discussed at the first class, so don't buy anything until I've explained what to get in class.
Some other media will be supplied.


If you’re unsure, feel free to contact me prior to the start of the class - rogkey@gmail.com

Creativity for Kids - Mondays     Ages 9 - 12 years 
Tutor: Patrice Buescher

8 weeks commencing Monday 14th October 2024

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

Age Suitability: Ages 9-12

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Class Description:
In this class we are working in a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, illustration and more.  We are exercising and challenging our creative skills.  To gain a wider understanding of art we are looking at artists and their work in the context of art history.
All materials supplied

Creativity for Kids - Tuesdays      Ages 6 - 9 years 
Tutor: Patrice Buescher

8 weeks commencing Tuesday 15th October 2024

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

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Age Suitability: Ages 6-9

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Class Description:
In this class we are focussing on the process of art making. We will be exploring a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, illustration and more.  Different subjects will allow us to develop our artistic skills as we pursue our artistic journey.
All materials supplied

Creativity for Kids - Wednesdays     Ages 6 - 9 years 
Tutor: Patrice Buescher

8 Weeks commencing Wednesday 16th October 2024

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

Age Suitability: Ages 6-9

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Class Description:
In this class we are focussing on the process of art making. We will be exploring a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, illustration and more.  Different subjects will allow us to develop our artistic skills as we pursue our artistic journey.
All materials supplied

Art Classes     Ages 12 - 15 years
Tutor: Patrice Buescher

4 Sessions - 26th October, 16th November, 23rd November, 7th December

1.30 - 4.30pm

Cost $180

Age Suitability: Ages 12 - 15 years

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Class Description:
This class is for teenagers, who prefer to have a slightly longer creative session. A variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, illustration and more can be explored, while looking at artists and art in the context of art history.  Individual mentoring, working on a technique, an artist or a project that we decide on as a group are the possibilities.  The creative content will be developed in collaboration with the teenagers.
Basic materials supplied. Bring your own sketchbook.

Beginners Plus Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin

8 weeks commencing: (allow 10 weeks)

Tuesday 15th October 2024

Time: 6 - 8pm

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Cost $275 plus firing fees

Bring your own clay (Mac's White is fine or any similar ungrogged/lightly grogged clay)

Age Suitability: Adult

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Beginners Plus will pick up where our beginners course left off.
We will explore throwing off the hump, shaping larger vessels using ribs and creating lidded vessels.
We also cover how to make test tiles for glazing and explore some further glazing techniques.
Drying and recycling your clay will also be part of the classes.
 

Please submit the enrolment form, but do not pay the class fee until you receive an email confirming your place.



 

Textile Art

Classes for 2024 

Age Suitability: 

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Class Description:
An opportunity to learn a new technique in hand embroidery, fabric manipulation, slow stitching or dye / print your own unique piece of fabric.  Our experienced tutors, Clare Smith, Sue Swann, Jo Dixey, Mary Self and Cherie Gurney will be joined by some other local tutors this year.  for information on the classes available - click on the link.
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If you are interested in other classes.styles, please send an expression of interest' to huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz

Watercolour Classes 2024
Composing your Painting
Tutor: Jacky Pearson

 

Term 4: Thursdays

October 10th, 24th, November 7th, 21st

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Times: 12.15 - 2.45pm or

             3 - 5.30pm or

             6.30 - 9pm (Studion 9)

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Cost:    $160

Age Suitability: Beginners, Intermediate and Experienced (Adults or high school age 16+)

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Class Description:
Lesson 1. Paint a simple beach with design in mind
Lesson 2. Arrange figures as a painting
Lesson 3. Arranging colours
Lesson 4. Design many elements

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Please email Jacky direct to book: jacky@jackypearson.co.nz
Website: www.jackypearson.co.nz
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Porcelain Painting/Decorating Classes
 

To be advised

Age Suitability: 

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Class Description:
Come and join an enthusiastic group of painters who want to pass on their knowledge and skills.  
Porcelain painting gives you scope to achieve modern or heirloom pieces onto porcelain. Once you have mastered the basics, porcelain pieces of differing shapes are your canvas.


Classes are on Mondays 1 - 4pm.
Please email Monica Martin direct to book:  monicabarry2017@gmail.com

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