Design, cut, texture, form and polish two pair of earrings in brass and copper, finished with sterling silver hooks. You’ll be guided through the foundations of jewellery making: sawing, shaping, hammering and adding texture to metal.

This 2 hour workshop will cover how to use your camera in manual settings.
No more using your camera on P for programme or A Auto!

I will go over the basic triangle of light coming into your camera ISO, FStop + Shutterspeed.
The following week there will be another workshop going over your manual settings on your camera and putting into practise what you have learnt.

You will need to bring your own camera.

Ngā Ipu Harakeke - Harakeke Storage Containers

This workshop is designed for adults to create small, medium and large harakeke containers that have a four corner base.
It covers different techniques to finish off the top and make each one unique.

Harakeke is such a useful and abundant plant on the West Coast. Gain insight on harakeke varieties, selection, harvesting practices, tikanga Māori and tools used in weaving. Miro / Cord-making is part of the workshop so you can add handles to your basket if you want.

A hand-building pottery course for adults, aimed at beginners, running across four sessions. Students will learn the basics of creating with clay, in a friendly, supportive and fun environment.

All materials and firings and tools are included.

Design, cut, texture, form and polish two pair of earrings in brass and copper, finished with sterling silver hooks. You’ll be guided through the foundations of jewellery making: sawing, shaping, hammering and adding texture to metal.

Self directed, untutored art classes where you draw a nude or clothed model from life and hang out with other artists at the same time.

Bring your own set up (easel, drawing board and materials) Get in touch if you need details on what will work best in the venue.

Tea and coffee provided.
All levels welcome.

Water colour beginner - washes and edges - learn the core techniques of watercolour.

Watercolour is all about control of the water on the brush, the pigment in your palette and the dampness of the paper. Only practice will guarantee good control of these elements. To make that practice fun we will use vibrant colours and make beautiful washes and soft edges. You will explore wet into wet technique, blend colours, and leave with a handful of paintings, some core knowledge and confidence for your watercolour journey.

All materials supplied.

Learn the art of weaving with a loom. Be guided through the whole process from set-up to completing a beautiful scarf or table runner.

In this workshop you will discover what your camera settings can do and how you can be creative with your camera. We will also be creating some images and on location or in a studio.

You will need your own camera + lens

Water colour landforms - follows from watercolour beginners and is for intermediate or advanced students.

Dramatic landforms catch the eye. Learn how to capture the light on the ridges and define the shadows in the valleys. You will refresh your knowledge of washes and edges, then use colours to create beautiful landscape paintings.

Charlotte will demonstrate her watercolour painting techniques using bright colours and good quality materials. The course will cover strategies for building a composition, delicate washes and how to achieve spatial depth in landscapes.

Bring your own materials.