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Enrolments are open for the following classes: 
 

To enrol click Book Now for enrolment form.

Beginners Plus Pottery Class 
Tutor: Chris Parkin

Fridays for 6 weeks commencing October 16th 2026  (allow 9 weeks)

Time: 6 - 9pm

​Cost $300

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Intended participants: Beginners Plus will pick up where our beginners course left off. This is not a beginner's class.
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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: 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.

Expanding your drawing - Wednesdays 
Tutor: Roger Key & Emily Wood

6 sessions, Wednesdays -Term 4, 28 October - 2 December

4pm-5.30pm

Cost $90

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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

Painting with Acrylics and Oils
Tutor: Roger Key

5 sessions, Wednesdays - from 18 November - 16 December 2026

6.30 - 9pm

Cost $120

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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.
 
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

Drawing Creatively
Tutor: Roger Key

5 sessions, Thursdays - from 19 November - 17 December 2026

6.30-9pm

Cost: $120

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Class Description: Suitable for beginner or experienced, this class is all about developing a more innovative, individual approach to creating your drawings. We will explore different aspects of drawing to give you a variety of ways you can break out and bring a more imaginative approach to your artwork combined with improving your technical skills. Using some creative exercises designed to help with idea generation discover new ways to think conceptually about your drawing, improve your skills and really put it into practice!

 

What to bring: You will need a drawing pad and pencil and whatever drawing media and materials you wish to work with. There will be a range of different drawing media provided you can use also.

 

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

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

8 weeks, Term 4 2026 from 12th October

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

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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 Term 4 2026 from 13th October

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

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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 Term 3 2026 from 14th October

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

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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

Ema Frost
Kintsugi Workshop

Sunday 1st November, 10:30am - 12:30pm or 2pm - 4pm

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After several SOLD OUT workshops in Wellington here is the next one... 

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with Artist Ema Frost in this new Workshop. You can bring along a piece of your own pottery to restore in this beautiful style. (I'll also have a few as back up if you don't have your own piece)(All Levels) 

Beginners Resin Class
CJ Piercey

Sunday 1st November, 1.30pm - 4pm

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Learn how to use UV resin with multi media artist CJ Piercey

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All materials provided

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Create a beautiful set of unique coasters to take home.

Textile Art

Classes for 2026 

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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

2026 Term 4 Watercolours
Jacky Pearson

Thursday Oct 29, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3 & 17

12.15-2.45pm, 3-5.30pm & 6.30-9pm

$200, for the term for 5 x 2.5 hour lessons, or $50 per lesson pay as you go

 

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Programme Term 4

1.Part one:Waterlily and exercises

2 Part two of waterlily painting

3.River scene

4 Building/figures

5.Your own project and or exercises.

 

This 5 lesson course will suit beginners and intermediate.  Come along and brush up your painting skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.  Step by step instruction, develop a painting from start to finish.

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Beginners Pottery Class 
Tutor: Chris Parkin

Tuesdays for 8 weeks commencing October 13th 2026 (allow 10 weeks)

Time: 6 - 8pm

​Cost $300

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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

Queer & Trans Drawing Club
come and draw together

Monthly Sunday Sessions

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come and draw trogether
$35 per session
Un/Low waged $20
HCC Funded / Free places
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email siantorrington@gmail.com
https://siantorringtonartclasses.wordpress.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sian_quennell_torrington/
https://allmeaningisthelineyoudraw.wordpress.com/

Hutt Guitar School
Mike Wespel-Rose

Tuesday & Thursday afternoon/evening
 

Contact Mike for bookings.

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

https://www.guitarhutt.com/index.htm

Porcelain Painting/Decorating Classes
 

Mondays from 1pm - 4pm

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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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