Class Description:

This year we are offering a wide variety of workshops in embroidery, slow stitching, weaving, printing and mixed media techniques. Our experienced tutors  are passionate about their work and have developed workshops that are suitable for students at all stages of their journey.  Join us to:

• Discover a new technique, 

• Extend your existing skills in a technique you are already familiar with,

• Connect with fellow textile enthusiasts and

• Enjoy hands-on learning in a supportive environment.

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For  the full list of workshops on offer in 2026, click on the link above.

Our tutors are available to customise a workshop to your requirements – both individual and group workshops / tuition are an option.  To enquire about a customised workshop, please email us with your preferred dates, techniques of interest, group size and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements. Contact: Textile.Hutt.Art@gmail.com

Have you ever wanted to try Kintsugi.... It's an ancient Japanese art form where you fix broken pottery with gold - making its imperfections its beauty. - A truly wonderful philosophy to live by. Nothing is ever really broken but new life and meaning is brought back making your piece a work of art and truly something special. You can also apply this technique on various materials like glass, wood, greenstone and shells.

Kintsugi
It's called kintsugi (金継ぎ), or kintsukuroi (金繕い), literally golden (“kin”) and repair (“tsugi”). This traditional Japanese art uses a precious metal – liquid gold, liquid silver or lacquer dusted with powdered gold – to bring together the pieces of a broken pottery item and at the same time enhance the breaks. 

You will take away your wonderful finished work, plus your new skills which will enable you to further your own Kintsugi in your own time. 
What you will take away:
A finished artwork piece
A understanding of Kintsugi
Knowledge and History of this beautiful art form.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Class Description:

​Suitable for beginners or experienced, this class is all about developing a more innovative approach to creating your drawings and using drawing media. We will explore different ideas to draw, giving you fresh ways to bring a more imaginative approach to your work by using creative exercises designed to help with idea generation and conceptual possibilities as well as media techniques 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!

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What to bring:

You will need a drawing pad (minimum A4 size) and HB pencil.

  Some materials will be supplied.

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

Class Description:

This class is for high school age students to broaden their drawing techniques and experience with a variety of drawing media. We will cover how to improve drawing realistically and also explore a range of drawing media and techniques which will really expand technical and conceptual skills and truly widen their scope for development in their art, whether for school or their own personal enjoyment.

What to bring:

1 x HB pencil, 1 x sharpener, 1 x A4 or A3 drawing pad.

Other materials provided.

Age suitability:

12-18 years

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

Intended participants: Beginners

Topics: We 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. 

What to bring: Students should bring an apron or old clothes and old towel

Intended participants: Beginners Plus will pick up where our beginners course left off.

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Topics: 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.

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What to bring: Students should bring an apron or old clothes and old towel

Intended participants: Beginners Plus will pick up where our beginners course left off.

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Topics: 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.

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What to bring: Students should bring an apron or old clothes and old towel

Intended participants: Beginners

Topics: We 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. 

What to bring: Students should bring an apron or old clothes and old towel

Come and make a tea pot and play with glazes. 

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Intended participants: If you have competed the beginners plus throwing class or have some experience and are able to throw at least a 500g vessel.

This class is aimed at those who would like to expand their skill set.

Topics: The skills we will cover will be used to make a tea pot, including throwing narrow necked vessels, throwing lids and pots with galleries and making handles

What to bring: BYO clay - Bring clay that fires at 1140 °C (or 1200°C if you BYO glaze) and either has no grog or a very fine grog, firing fees additional.

Lesson 1: Exercises misty trees

Lesson 2: Artichoke and form

Lesson 3: Interior Figure

Lesson 4: Outside rainy figures

Lesson 5: Light on trees

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Would suit beginners and intermediate.

come and draw trogether

$35 per session

Un/Low waged $20

HCC Funded / Free places

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The lessons will normally be 30 minutes long. Double lessons can also be offered to especially keen students.

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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