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Seasons Art Classes Nelson/Tasman
Art Classes over 13 weeks catering for adult learners, ideal for either absolute beginners and also more advanced artists who use a more challenging curriculum to stretch their skills, inspire them or 'get their mojo back' after a break. Art like so many things is a lovely topic with 'layers' to inspire and delve into. Social, well structured way to learn the foundation skills of drawing, oil pastels, watercolour and acrylic painting. Many branches across NZ.
Riversdale Arts
Riversdale Arts Inc are a group of enthusiastic art lovers based in rural Southland, who annually produce a stunning Mixed Media Exhibition which runs over a 10 day period. The group aims to facilitate, promote, educate and foster support for the arts in all their various forms. The annual exhibition is an important part of achieving this goal. Each year, a visual feast of outstanding artwork is stylishly displayed to its best advantage, producing a sophisticated, classy exhibition to rival any in the larger centres.
The Armarie Room
Renee Hadlow of the Armarie Room is a passionate maker. Be inspired by looking at her work and consider a course with this master. The Armarie Room is the only place in New Zealand where you can see letterpress equipment operating in a contemporary art and design business. Located in Founders Heritage Park. Set within character buildings and displays of Nelson’s heritage, the park hosts a wide range of artists and creative businesses. Screen Printing course is held at Te Pukenga NMIT.
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū
Located beside the Queens Gardens on the edge of downtown Nelson, The Suter Art Gallery is one of the oldest galleries in New Zealand, with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century.
Kauri Cliff Art Gallery
Come and meet artist Tony Howse and view the current exhibition of Kauri sculptures and design furniture at Kauri Cliff Art Gallery.
Jessie Rose
Inspire is a very popular art school for children and adults. Jessie Rose teaches her students to develop their creative thinking self expression through art.
HeART Space Studio
Jade Adams opened Heart Space Studio in Commerce Street in Whakatāne's Town Centre and offers kids art classes, school holiday programmes as well as a diverse range of workshops for all ages. Like super fun paint and sips, workshops for tie-dyeing, collage, painting, yoga and more, run for the community. The studio is a space for local events to be held with the studio available to hire. There is also a selection of locally made items from talented creatives.
Tahan Art Studio
Tahan Art Studio prides itself on its excellent customer service, group and individual art classes and workshops. It has been established for nearly 40 years by the multi award winner artist Mehrdad Tahan, who has presented a high level of quality commissioned paintings, as well as conducting art tuition for beginners to advanced students in Iran, Sweden, and New Zealand. Tahan has been featured in various publications, including ‘Concise Dictionary of New Zealand artists' and art magazines.
The Ashburton Art Gallery
Ashburton Art Gallery is an exciting and innovative regional public art gallery and a source of pride to the local community. The gallery aims to present a varied, thought provoking, and innovative programme of locally, nationally and internationally sourced exhibitions.
Arts Council Nelson
The Refinery ArtSpace is committed to stimulating and strengthening the artistic and cultural life of Whakatu, supporting a diverse programme of engaging community-driven and/or contemporary exhibitions, projects and events. Check out the website for a range of events and exhibitions which will engage and excite you.
Brighton Gallery
A local community art space dedicated to the promotion of local artists and creativity in the community. By becoming a member you can take part in exhibitions and display your artwork, take a class and more.
Keyarts
Roger Key has been tutoring art professionally at tertiary level for over 18 years and has been making art his whole life. He loves seeing the progress each student makes and the growth they can achieve with the right tuition and guidance. Classes are held across Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Levin, Petone, Masterton, and Feilding.
Cambridge Society of Arts
Cambridge Society of Arts is a group of amateur and professional artists. They have regular informal meetings at the Painting Place on Thornton Road to learn and help each other. Throughout the year they have workshops with visiting artists and they also exhibit their work at local venues.
Belinda Paton Creations
If you are ready to have an awesome weekend filled with fun, laughter and indulging your Inner creative goddess, then one of Belinda's unique workshops is for you. Bring a friend or come and make new ones and dive into a journey of enchanting self discovery through imagination, visualization and creation. No experience necessary: all materials are supplied.
Ascot Encaustic Art Supplies
Where encaustic art has a specialist home in New Zealand. Lynn and Steve service clients from their base at Marton, where the public are able to visit by arrangement to see the art form demonstrated, see the many directions the art form can be taken in, and purchase supplies.
Joyful Pear Design
A wide range of workshops including web design, blogging, digital art, eBooks, DIY marketing, genealogy and art classes. All classes include your own hands-on projects, printed handouts to aid memory, and free techniques you can continue using in your home or office.
The Creative Place
Wine. Painting. Friends. Fun. Paint and Wine nights in the Papamoa area. Invest in time for yourself!
All Smilez
Art lessons in person and online. Stop the perfectionism. Stop the comparison. Stop thinking that yours isn't as good. Stop looking for the easy way out. Start trying something new. Start learning new skills that you can build on over time. Start in the privacy of your own sketchbook.
Te Oro
In this multi-purpose space young people and the local community can come together to perform, practise and learn the arts; express their creativity and talents; and celebrate their cultures.
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke
Nathan Homestead is an iconic Manurewa community venue where people create, celebrate and connect while surrounded by nature and history. An awesome events and classes. Follow on Facebook to be a part of it and be inspired!
Mairangi Arts Centre
Mairangi Arts Centre is a vibrant community visual arts venue. Offering a continuous programme of exhibitions in two beautiful galleries and unique art for purchase in an in-house gallery store. An extensive art class programme caters for students of all levels of experience and all ages (children 5+, teens and adults) in four busy, purpose-built art studios. Creative activities and engagements within a supportive and positive environment can provide constructive opportunities for people to feel a sense of belonging, fostering community place-making. Check out the great variety of classes.
Lopdell Precinct
See some fantastic art, do a course, catch a film, watch a performance and so much more. West is best and it all happens at Lopdell.
Lake House Art Centre
Be part of this dynamic arts scene, take in an exhibition or enrol in a class, whether you are a beginner or more experienced the adult art class tutors are able to provide excellent guidance for anyone at any level. Great way to connect with like minded new friends. For children and teens there is a varied range of classes in different mediums with qualified and experienced tutors.
Confetti Studio
Now and then we all need a little time to ourselves to simply relax. Paper crafting is a great way to decompress by focusing your attention on a crafty project. Classes across Auckland where you can connect with like minded new friends and online tutorials if that suits.
Kumeu Arts
Kumeu Arts is a buzzing community arts centre, not for profit incorporated society and registered charity that offers classes, untutored groups, events, workshops, festivals and exhibitions. Exhibitions are always free to visit and both galleries are wheelchair accessible. The building (located behind Kumeu Library) was once an Auckland Council works depot, but has since been transformed into a fully functioning, fit for purpose arts centre with two galleries and a gift shop selling art and crafts made by local artisans.
Franklin Arts Centre
Have you booked a place in one of their programmes yet? So many courses and exhibitions - for example, learn to make your own polymer clay earrings with jewellery maker Vanessa Fong from Dewdrops. Enjoy a fun and relaxing 3 hour hands-on experience with all materials provided. By the end of the workshop you will get to take home 3-6 pairs of earrings.
Estuary Arts Centre
New to painting, or wanting to test the waters with a new medium? Experimenting with ceramics, or giving life drawing a try can be fun and inspiring. Expand your artistic journey and learn new things in many of their upcoming adult or kids classes.
Art & Tea for Seniors
Therapeutic Art supports us to express ourselves and communicate with others providing a visual means of communication. Art and mindfulness are vehicles for meditation and self-connection that can help us to be steady and centred. Anyone can enjoy the benefits of making art. No knowledge or prior skills surrounding art is required to start. Switch off any negative influences to embrace your inner creative voice.
Papakura Art Gallery
Papakura Art Gallery is located in a refurbished fire station on Averill Street in Papakura's CBD. You will love the programmes and engagement.
Ōtara Music Arts Centre (OMAC)
OMC, Ardijah, King Kapisi and Annie Crummer are just a few of the names that have come through OMAC - the Ōtara Music Arts Centre, what an iconic space to go on your personal musical journey.