Higher learning
You’re never too old to learn something new – and creative skills you’ll keep for life are surely one of the best options. Here are a selection of our favourite art classes from across Aotearoa. Find one near to you.
The Inverlochy Community
1 Aug–23 Sep
3 Inverlochy Place,
Te Aro, Wellington
inverlochy.org.nz
Term 3 at
Inverlochy Art School
This August, cozy up in Inverlochy Art School's historic house for a course or workshop. Located in central Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Inverlochy offers a range of high quality part-time art courses and workshops taught by a community of enthusiastic and talented practicing artists. Term 3 is looking extra exciting – with brand new offerings of creative writing, printmaking, screen printing, animation, painting, drawing, knitting , and more! Better still – Inverlochy is currently in the midst of fundraising to build a pottery studio, which you are welcome to contribute to on their website. Keep your eyes peeled for pottery workshops to come!
Hetet School
of Māori Art
Online Course
6 June–31 July
hetetschoolofmaoriart.com
Taaniko Online Course with Veranoa Hetet
Discover the joy of Taaniko weaving and open the door to a whole new world of creativity. Taaniko is a form of hand weaving that requires no loom or needle, so is very portable. You can pop it in your bag and take it with you in the car, on the plane, while waiting at the school gate or doctors, and even in bed for those duvet days. A wide array of materials can be used to create items such as wall hangings, purses, and belts. Get expert tuition online with one of the world's leading exponents.
New Zealand Glassworks
9 July–12 Nov
2 Rutland St,
Whanganui
nzglassworks.com
Make a Paperweight
Workshop 2022
New Zealand Glassworks – Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao (NZG) hosts a range of workshops and experiences for the whole community. NZG is committed to cultural activity and education of glass. Are you fascinated by the 2000 year old art of glass blowing? Our one-day workshops are intended for beginners who have little or no experience with molten glass. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to complete a simple paperweight. Our Make a Paperweight workshops are a great introduction to the art of hot glass. You don't have to have any prior experience and it's guaranteed fun!