Weekend Workshops
Stained Glass Xmas Decorations (SOLD OUT)
Create a stunning stained glass decoration to bring your home to life this Christmas!
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November, 9:30AM to 4:30PM
at out Lower Hutt Campus
with Tutor and Creative Expert Lisa Sinclair
Get into the festive spirit and bring colour and sparkle to your home for Christmas this year with our Stained Glass Christmas Decorations workshop.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced creator, this two-day workshop will guide you through the fun process of crafting beautiful stained glass Christmas decorations. You'll learn essential skills like glass cutting, foiling, and soldering, and by the end of the workshop, you’ll have created at least one stunning decoration, perfect to brighten up your home or tree during the holiday season. Celebrate your creativity and take home a piece of art that reflects your unique design and love for Christmas!
Bold Acrylic Painting
Let the colours explode onto your canvas!
Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December, 10AM to 3PM
at out Lower Hutt Campus
with Tutor and Creative Expert Alina Gane-Hurcomb
Get ready for a fun, vibrant painting adventure! This hands-on workshop invites you to dive into bold acrylic art, where creativity flows and anything goes. Bring along a reference image—whether it’s your beloved pet, a favourite portrait, or even a cherished holiday spot—and watch it come to life on canvas.
You’ll squirt, throw, and smear paint, exploring a mix of expressive, figurative, and realistic techniques. Every painting will be uniquely yours, filled with rich colours, playful strokes, and plenty of spontaneity. No pressure, just the joy of creating!
Upcycled Crockery Jewellery (SOLD OUT)
Cracked china crafted into elegant and meaningful treasures!
Saturday 7th December, 9:30AM to 4PM
at out Lower Hutt Campus
with Tutor and Creative Expert Jo Grove
This hands-on workshop invites you to transform broken crockery and cherished china into unique jewellery pieces that tell a story. Under expert guidance, you'll learn jewellery-making techniques like diamond drilling, sanding, and polishing, perfect for creating meaningful, handcrafted jewellery. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jewellery enthusiast, this workshop is a memorable way to make wearable art from sentimental crockery, perfect for yourself or as thoughtful gifts. Discover the art of up-cycling and create pieces with history and heart!