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Enrolments are open for the following classes: 
 

To enrol click Book Now for enrolment form.

Painting with Acrylics and Oils
Tutor: Roger Key

5 weeks  Wednesdays - from 19 November to 17 December 2025

6.30 - 9pm

Cost $115

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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 Styles of the Rich & Famous
Tutor: Roger Key

5 sessions, Thursdays - from 20 November to 18 December 2025

6.30 - 9pm

Cost $115

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Class Description:

Suitable for beginners or experienced, this class is all about exploring the drawing styles of a variety of different artists and how you can apply their techniques to your own work. Each week we will look at an individual artist to discover what makes them unique in their own way and the media they used to create dynamic drawings. Experiencing working in that style will really expand your own technical and conceptual skills and open up new ways of thinking and working!

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What to bring:

You will need a drawing pad and pencil. Some materials 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

Expanding Your Drawing
Tutor: Roger Key & Emily Wood

6 Sessions  Wednesdays - from 29th October to 3rd December

4pm-5.30pm

Cost $90.00

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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

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

8 weeks, Term 4 from 6th October

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

Fully Subscribed
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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 from 7th 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 4 from 15th 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

Textile Art

Classes for 2025

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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

https://siantorringtonartclasses.wordpress.com/

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

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Watercolour Classes 2025
Composing your Painting
Tutor: Jacky Pearson

 

Thursdays

Term 3: 7 August, 21 August, 4th September, 18 September, 2 October

Term 4: 23 October, 6 November, 20 November, 4 December,18 December

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Times: 12.15 - 2.45pm or

             3 - 5.30pm or

             6.30 - 9pm (Studio 9)

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Cost:    $200.00

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Class Description:
Lesson 1: River scene

Exercises showing the importance of how Hue Tone and Chroma plus brush techniques create great detail.

Lessons 2 and 3: Figures in market

1. We will do some art aerobics! exercises, then draw up the subject and create the underpainting as an abstract pattern.

2. Paint the middle and detail stage of this painting.

Lesson 4 and 5: Boats on Hard

1. Practise techniques and boat shapes. Draw a scene and finish the underpainting.

2. Same boat scene, middle and detail stage.


​Please email Jacky direct to book: jacky@jackypearson.co.nz
Website: www.jackypearson.co.nz​

Beginners Pottery Class 
Tutor: Chris Parkin

Tuesdays for 8 weeks commencing October 7th 2025 (allow 10 weeks)

Time: 6 - 8pm

​Cost $295 plus firing fees

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Fully Subscribed
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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

Hutt Guitar School
Mike Wespel-Rose

Thursdays: 4 pm to 8 pm
 

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.

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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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