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 weeks Wednesdays - commencing June 25 to 6 August 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.
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 - commencing 26 June to 7 August 2025
6.30 - 9pm
Cost $160
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!
For previous students you are very welcome to develop your own drawing direction and media.
What to bring
First session: 1 x HB pencil, 1 x sharpener or knife, 1 x A4 or A3 drawing pad.
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 & Alex Jury
5 Sessions Wednesdays - commencing 21 May to 18 June 2025
4pm-5.30pm
Cost $75.00
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
Intermediate Pottery Class
Tutor: Chris Parkin
Fridays for 8 weeks commencing July 25th 2025 (allow 10 weeks)
Time: 6 - 8pm
​Cost $295 plus firing fees
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Come and make a tea pot and play with glazes.
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.
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
Creativity for Kids - Mondays Ages 9 - 12 years
Tutor: Patrice Buescher
8 weeks, Term 3 dates TBA
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 3 dates TBA
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 3 dates TBA
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
Ema Frost

Join Ema Frost and learn the magical art of Kintsugi - an ancient Japanese art form where you fix broken pottery with gold, making it's imperfections its beauty.
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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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
Watercolour Classes 2024
Composing your Painting
Tutor: Jacky Pearson
Thursdays
Term 2: 7 August, 21 August, 4th September, 18 September, 2 October
Term 3: 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: $160
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
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