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.
School Holiday Drawing Class
Improving your drawing
Tutors: Roger Key & Alex Jury
4 Sessions: Mondays/Wednesdays - 30th September, 2nd, 7th, 9th October,
Mondays 9.30am - 12pm, Wednesdays 1-3.30pm
Cost $98
Age Suitability: Ages 13 -18 years
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 and will have a real impact on all of your artistic goals, whether it's for school or your own personal enjoyment and development.
Materials for the class:
First session: 1 x HB pencil, 1 x sharpener or knife, 1 x A4 or A3 drawing pad
Painting with Acrylics and Oils
Tutor: Roger Key
7 weeks Wednesdays - commencing 2nd October
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $155
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
Creating the Drawings You Want
Tutor: Roger Key
7 weeks Thursdays - commencing 3rd October
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $155
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:
Learn how to take your drawings and ideas into much greater depth and sharpen your technical and conceptual skills. With your choice of subject, media and style each person will develop their drawings in their own unique direction and interest, with the aim of pushing your drawings further than you ever have before. You can explore something new or build on your existing projects to really advance them into new territory!
Suitable for all drawing abilities from complete beginner to experienced, discover how to get so much more from your drawing!
What to bring
Whatever drawing 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
Creativity for Kids - Mondays Ages 9 - 12 years
Tutor: Patrice Buescher
8 weeks commencing Monday 14th October 2024
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 15th October 2024
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 16th October 2024
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 - 26th October, 16th November, 23rd November, 7th December
1.30 - 4.30pm
Cost $180
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 Plus Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin
8 weeks commencing: (allow 10 weeks)
Tuesday 15th October 2024
Time: 6 - 8pm
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Cost $275 plus firing fees
Bring your own clay (Mac's White is fine or any similar ungrogged/lightly grogged clay)
Age Suitability: Adult
Beginners Plus will pick up where our beginners course left off.
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.
Please submit the enrolment form, but do not pay the class fee until you receive an email confirming your place.
Textile Art
Classes for 2024
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:
