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Enrolments are open for the following classes: 
 

To enrol click Book Now for enrolment form.

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 from 28th July

3.45 - 5.15pm

Cost $170

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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 3 from 29th July

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 from 30th July

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

Expanding Your Drawing
Tutor: Roger Key & Alex Jury

6 Sessions  Wednesdays - from 6th August to 10th September

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

Painting with Acrylics and Oils
Tutor: Roger Key

7 weeks  Wednesdays - commencing  14 August to 25 September 2025 

6.30 - 9pm

Cost $160

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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.
 
If you’re unsure, feel free to contact me prior to the start of the class - rogkey@gmail.com

New Ideas for Drawing
Tutor: Roger Key

7 sessions, Thursdays - commencing 14 August to 25 September 2025

6.30 - 9pm

Cost $160

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Class Description:
This class is all about discovering how you can approach your drawings in fresh ways using a range of concepts and drawing media. As a starting point we will use specific concepts to work with, from which you will create your own personal approach and ideas by considering new perspectives, media choices and their use.

 

This class will really broaden your ability to conceive diversely about drawing and open up many more possibilities to work with, giving you the chance to develop diverse and creative drawing ideas, exploring a variety of drawing media and developing technical drawing skills.

 

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. Some materials will be 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.


If you’re unsure, feel free to contact me prior to the start of the class - rogkey@gmail.com

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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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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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

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

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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

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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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