This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John Asaro. Through this you will learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings and learn how to accurately see proportions, where to place the features on a face. By the end you will be able to capture portraits with confidence, speed and efficiency. In the long term, using the charcoal pencil as a brush will also teach you how to paint when you move on to other mediums. This portrait drawing class occasionally includes live models for observation and practice.

This course will be an introduction into figure drawing where we will learn how to construct more realistic figures by learning about gesture, structure, and proportion. We will learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give a sense of 3D form. We will also learn about how to construct a figure in proportion by finding key landmarks on the figure helping us to map the figure out. This class includes life drawing models for drawing practice.

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with your own hands! Over six weeks, you’ll watch demonstrations and explore a variety of pottery techniques, including handbuilding and wheel throwing, to develop your own unique work.

Whether you're new to clay or refining your skills, this course offers a supportive environment to explore and create.

Whether you’re aiming to become a Mud Master or simply looking to relax after a long day, this six-week multi-level evening workshop will take you through wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing techniques. Create your own cups, mugs, bowls, vases, or get Iza’s guidance to materialize that clay project you have in mind. Open to both beginners and intermediate potters—no prior experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little muddy. Finished works will be fired and ready for collection once completed. 

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques. From outlines and shading to texture and perspective, we'll capture the likeness of reference photographs. Join us to refine your skills, unlock new horizons, and create stunning artworks that leave a lasting impression.

Grab a mate or a date and come along to this chill Valentine’s Day pottery workshop. Ditch the cliché Valentine’s Day dinner and get your hands dirty in our handbuilding pottery workshop. Enjoy a fun day together by creating, shaping, prodding, and whipping sculpting clay into shape!

Create mesmerizing marbled ceramic vases and cups by combining contrasting coloured clay and shaping it on the potter’s wheel. In this hands-on weekend workshop, you’ll learn the basics on agateware: from mixing pigmented clay to wheel-throwing on day one and trimming your works to reveal a swirl of vibrant patterns on day two.

Whether you're new to pottery or looking to add a new technique to your skill set, this workshop will leave you inspired and with beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces to take home. Finished works will be fired and ready for collection once completed.

Join Ina Arraoui for a printmaking class to explore the exciting possibilities of printing with recycled Tetra Pak cartons. Learn how to cut, ink, and print images to achieve a variety of visual effects, expressive lines, shapes, and textures. Suitable for beginners and those new to printmaking.

Learn the pinch pot technique in this immersive hand-building pottery workshop. These workshops are designed for learning the basic pottery techniques for handbuilding with clay.

Use the themed technique to create a bowl, trinket dish, or simply experiment and go with the flow. All pieces will be bisque and glaze fired, ready for pick up at a later date.


The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friendly environment that includes on-site galleries, studios, art classes, and communal outdoor space. You can join us for an hour or stay for four in the dedicated sculpture and making studio. There will be an opportunity to explore your own interests with clay, drawing, and painting media—or bring along your own work. Experienced artists will be available to guide your ideas, providing insights and techniques to help you. All materials, equipment, and clay firings will be provided. No need to book, just drop in and enjoy some art-making time with others.

Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club! In our weekly hands-on classes, your child will create imaginative creatures to scenes from a movie. Designed to spark imagination, our classes offer a chance to make one-of-a-kind pottery while developing artistic skills. Join us today!


In a fully equipped art studio with professional-grade materials, students work progressively to develop their own visual language. Experienced artist and tutor Tanja supports students and encourages research and exploration into art history, music, and popular culture.

Directed by their own interests and using various media, students will discover their creative potential and build confidence in their art practice. This course is ideal for teens at all skill levels and for those considering further education in the arts.


NOTE: Term 3 offers a ceramics-focused exploration of clay, concluding with an exhibition in our Sidewalk Gallery.


In this one-day workshop, participants will create a collaborative relief panel made from a collection of individual forms. Using several kinds of materials and textures, each person will contribute a unique element that becomes part of a larger shared artwork. This workshop explores surface, rhythm, and collective creation while encouraging freedom and experimentation.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and create their own unique jewellery using wire, beads, polymer clay, and resin. They will explore fundamental jewellery-making techniques while developing their own personal style. This class encourages creativity, experimentation, and confidence in making wearable art. Suitable for beginners and those interested in contemporary craft and design.

Get ready for an epic Minecraft adventure this January school holiday!Join Brain Play for a fun-filled session where participants can dive into creative challenges and collaborative building within the world of Minecraft. Spaces are limited, and booking is essential.

To secure your spot, enrol on the Brain Play website.

Join Brain Play for a free, Waitematā Local Board funded coding workshop designed for women and girls! It’s an awesome opportunity to explore programming skills in a supportive environment, helping to build confidence and spark – or grow – your interest in STEM. All levels are welcome, and no previous coding experience is required.

Book on the Brain Play website or just stop by!

Creative Matters holiday art workshops are educational with a focus on a rich development of the creative process, encouraging individual creativity and artistic interpretation as well as time to explore and experiment with ideas and visual arts techniques. We believe in the benefits of vertical age grouping and cater for the individual needs and development stages of each child.

Keep an eye on www.creativematters.co.nz to see dates and themes.


Design your own Creature Feature Mug this Easter holidays! Choose from your favourite cute Easter Creature to your favourite freaky Monster. Create your own hand-built clay Mug. Glaze up and bring your Creature Feature Mug to life. Take home a colourful glazed and fired ceramic Mug! 

Make your own Monster mask and movie! Lights, action, camera! Design your own unique paper mâché monster mask. Then form your own movie crew and learn how to make your own movie. Together write your script, rehearse and then ACTION, film your own monster movie. Things are about to get wild!