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.
Expanding Your Drawing
Tutor: Roger Key & Alex Jury
5 Sessions Wednesdays - commencing 5 March - 2 April 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Cost $75.00
Age Suitability: 12-18 Years
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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 techniqes which will really expand technical and conceptual skills and truly widen their scope for devlopment in their art, whether for school or their own personal enjoyment.
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What to bring:
1 x HB pencil, 1x sharpener, 1 x A4 or A3 drawing pad.
Other materials provided.
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
7 weeks Wednesdays - commencing March 19 - April 30 2025
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160
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
Exploring Drawing Ideas & Media
Tutor: Roger Key
7 weeks Thursdays - commencing March 20 - May 1 2025
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160
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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Class Description:
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!
What to bring
You will need a drawing pad (minimum A4 size) and HB pencil.
I will discuss other media at the first class, so dont buy anything unitl Ive explained what to get in class.
Some oterh media will be supplied.
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 3rd February 2025
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 4th February 2025
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 5th February 2025
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 - 9th February, 2nd March, 16th March, 23rd March
Cost $45 per session (individual days can be booked if needed)
12 - 3pm
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 - Wheelwork
Tutor: Chris Parkin
Tuesdays for 8 weeks commencing April 29th 2025 (allow 10 weeks)
Time: 6 - 8pm
​Cost $295 plus firing fees
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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 tile for glazing and explore some further glazing techniques.
Drying and recycling your clay will also be part of the classes.
Students should bring their own clay (Macs White is fine or any similar ungrogged/lightly grogged clay), an apron or old clothes and old towel.
Textile Art
Classes for 2025
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:
