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 sessions, Wednesdays - from 28 January to 11 March 2026
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160

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
Learn to Draw
Tutor: Roger Key
7 sessions, Thursdays - from 29 January to 12 March 2026
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160
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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!
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What to bring:
First session: 1 x HB pencil, 1 x sharpener or knife, 1 x A4 or A3 drawing pad.
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
Beginners Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin
Tuesdays for 8 weeks commencing January 27th 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
Beginners Plus Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin
Fridays for 8 weeks commencing January 30th 2026 (allow 10 weeks)
Time: 6 - 8pm
​Cost $300 plus firing fees
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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
Beginners Plus Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin
Tuesdays for 8 weeks commencing April 21st 2026 (allow 10 weeks)
Time: 6 - 8pm
​Cost $300
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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
Beginners Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin
Fridays for 8 weeks commencing April 24th 2026 (allow 10 weeks)
Time: 6 - 8pm
​Cost $300 plus firing fees
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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
Intermediate Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin
Fridays for 8 weeks commencing July 24th 2026 (allow 10 weeks)
Time: 6 - 8pm
​Cost $300 plus firing fees
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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.
Textile Art
Classes for 2026 COMING SOON!

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.
If you are interested in other classes.styles, please send an expression of interest' to huttartsociety@xtra.co.nz
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
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Hutt Guitar School
Mike Wespel-Rose
Thursdays: 4 pm to 8 pm
Contact Mike for bookings.

The lessons will normally be 30 minutes long. Double lessons can also be offered to especially keen students.
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Porcelain Painting/Decorating Classes
Mondays from 1pm - 4pm
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
Creativity for Kids - Mondays Ages 9 - 12 years
Tutor: Patrice Buescher
8 weeks, Term 1 2026 from 26th January
3.45 - 5.15pm
Cost $170

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 1 2026 from 27th January
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 1 2026 from 28th January
3.45 - 5.15pm
Cost $170

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




