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 & Emily Wood
6 Sessions Wednesdays - from 29th October to 3rd December
4pm-5.30pm
Cost $90.00

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

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

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
Kintsugi Workshops
Tutor: Ema Frost
Saturday 11th October
10:30am - 12:30pm or 2pm-4pm
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$175.00
Learn the magical art of Kintsugi - an ancient Japanese art form where you fix broken pottery with gold, making it's imperfections it's beauty.
A truly wonderfull philosophy to live by.​
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Enrol at emafrost.com
Textile Art
Classes for 2025

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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Painting with Acrylics and Oils
Tutor: Roger Key
7 weeks Wednesdays - commencing 1 October to 12 November 2025
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
Drawing with Ink & Mixed Media
Tutor: Roger Key
7 sessions, Thursdays - commencing 2 October - 13 November 2025
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160

Class Description:
Ink is a fantastic drawing media and extremely versatile in how it can be used, from very fine work to broad and expressive, its possibilities are endless! This class will demonstrate a wide variety of ways to work using ink and also how we can combine it with other media, such as paint, watercolour or pencil to create a huge range of effects and techniques that will really open up new creative ideas and skills.
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What to bring:
All you need to bring is A4 or A3 drawing pad/paper or watercolour paper.
H pencil, pencil sharpener or knife.
One small bottle of black acrylic ink.
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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
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
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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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.

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