9 - 11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
04 566 0102 email: huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz
9 - 11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
04 566 0102 email: huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz
9 - 11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
04 566 0102 huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz
Enrolments are open for the following classes:
To enrol click Book Now for enrolment form.
Painting with Acrylics and Oils
Tutor: Roger Key
7 weeks Wednesdays - commencing 29th January 2025
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160
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.
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
Learn to Draw
Tutor: Roger Key
7 weeks Thursdays - commencing 30th January 2025
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160
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.
Class Description:
Drawing realistically is the vital foundation for painting and all other creative media you wish to use. Whether a complete beginner or experienced, this class will give you straight forward, simple techniques that will transform your drawing abilities and confidence in a relaxed and friendly environment. Come and discover that drawing is something we can all do and what a difference it will make to what you can achieve!
For previous students you are very welcome to develop your own drawing direction and media.
What to bring
First session: 1 x HB pencil, 1 x sharpener or knife, 1 x A4 or A3 drawing pad.
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 3rd February 2025
3.45 - 5.15pm
Cost $170
Age Suitability: Ages 9-12
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 4th February 2025
3.45 - 5.15pm
Cost $170
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Age Suitability: Ages 6-9
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 5th February 2025
3.45 - 5.15pm
Cost $170
Age Suitability: Ages 6-9
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 - 9th February, 2nd March, 16th March, 23rd March
Cost $45 per session (individual days can be booked if needed)
12 - 3pm
Age Suitability: Ages 12 - 15 years
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 Pottery Class - Wheelwork
Tutor: Chris Parkin
8 weeks commencing: (allow 10 weeks)
Tuesdays 11th February 2025
Time: 6 - 8pm
or
Fridays 14th February 2025
Time 6 - 8pm
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Cost $295 plus firing fees
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Age Suitability: Adult
The first two evenings will look at preparation of clay and hand-building techniques and then move on to wheel work. Throwing will include centering the clay, pull up the walls, shaping actions, shaping bowls, turning the foot, making glazes or slips and the final class covers glazing.
Students should bring apron or old clothes and old towel.
Textile Art
Classes for 2025
Age Suitability:
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+)
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:
