This class is not for beginners. It is best suited for pupils who already possess an appreciation of the basics and wish to progress to the next level of proficiency.

Each week the challenges become greater.  They will be introduced to the work of artists who have broken new ground and challenged to emulate them. In the process Brian will demonstrate each phase of the painting whilst students follow him stroke for stroke until the painting is completed. He will demonstrate the correct value, the correct hue and the correct shape. He will do this also at the correct speed.

The emphasis is on the Alla Prima method which is the way to preserve an unadulterated picture surface.

Big brushes (preferably one stroke flats) and two pallets are required in order to preserve the quality of the picture surface.

**Click here to view an exhibition of Brian’s work: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u27LVIiIj78](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u27LVIiIj78)**

Watercolour with Brian Millard

Kasia Malinowska

I’ve been attending Brian’s watercolour class for about three years now. Before joining, I had only dabbled in watercolor through YouTube tutorials, but Brian’s approach is on a completely different level — professional, structured, and rooted in traditional technique.

His teaching style is very old-school in the best possible way, helping students develop solid habits from the ground up. He’s famous for his “one stroke only” rule, which trains you to be precise and prevents your paintings from becoming overworked or muddy. 

We explore a wide range of subjects, so every week feels fresh and inspiring. The group itself is also very welcoming and friendly, making the class both enjoyable and motivating.

I always look forward to my Wednesday afternoons — they’ve become one of the most fulfilling parts of my week. I highly recommend Brian’s class to anyone interested in developing their art skills and deepening their appreciation for watercolour painting.

Wendy  Oey

I have attended Brian's class for 18mths now and have painted subjects I have never painted before and actually thought that I couldn't paint. I have learnt about other artists and their styles, both NZ and overseas. I have been challenged with new techniques, from underpainting to the final darks, painting people and buildings as subjects, as I only ever did landscapes, and using whimseys to stir the imagination. The classes have been fun, and the members all encourage each other. I have learnt a lot from Brian's demonstrations, and he encourages me to keep learning and extending myself. 

Sue  Morrison

I have been attending Brian Millard’s Wednesday afternoon watercolour class for four years. Thanks to Brian’s tuition, my skills and experience have grown to a level that gives me confidence to attempt any subject. Group members also provide a fun, supportive environment.

George  Deeb 

I am George Deeb, a retiree of 73 years of age and living in Auckland on the North Shore.

I joined the Mairangi Bay Art Centre approximately five years ago when I completed a drawing course and a course in acrylic art before I became interested in watercolour art.

Approximately three years ago I started a watercolour class with Brian Millard – I have completed three such courses with Brian, all of which I have thoroughly enjoyed. 

I have found Brian to be, not only a very competent watercolourist himself,  but a competent and wonderful teacher with a vast knowledge of the subjects he sets for painting in class, as well as the artists he has chosen for the class to paint.

I have enjoyed my time with Brian and have learnt much in  the art of watercolour painting with him.

Martine  Goodacre

I’ve been attending Brian’ Millard’s watercolour classes for 5 years, and I’ve learnt more here than in any other art class I’ve taken. Brian is incredibly passionate about art and so generous with his knowledge. Every session offers something new, from understanding composition to mastering techniques. It’s been an inspiring and rewarding journey.

Judith  Eyton 

I first began classes with Brian Millard in 2016 and have been with the class consistently from that time on.  I started with great trepidation but Brian's very personable and knowledgeable approach set me off in the right direction.  His 'one stroke' mantra is our guiding principle and we all strive to stay on track.  I have attended outside workshops from time to time and one of the important things I've learned is that we are extremely fortunate to have a tutor of Brian's calibre and expertise guiding us in our watercolour endeavours.   Our classes are based on the study of works by other artists and Brian's insights from his long association with the medium.  Brian selects a theme for each term and this concentrates our thinking and approach with regard to format, composition and value....all the difficult areas when it comes to producing your own work as of course, this is the goal, to encourage us to undertake our own artistic expression.  I look forward to many more classes with Brian at the helm.

**WED** Brian’s class is where you will develop proficiency in watercolour, this is the class that delivers results. Many pupils gain professional status

Do you have experience in Watercolour/ Drawing foundations?

\*\*TWO OPTIONS: TUES OR THURS MORNING\*\* Come and join Michelle Garner for a Sketching and drawing course. Let's get that sketch book going and develop skills with pencil, pen, watercolour and charcoal creating lively drawings with expressive use of line and mark making. We will learn more about tone, contrast, colour and form, looking at genres such as landscape, botanical, objects, animals.

Lively Sketching with Pen & Wash with Michelle Male

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Lively Sketching with Pen & Wash with Michelle Garner

Jennifer Cook

Fabulous friendly and very informative class

Lively Watercolour with Michelle Garner

Nicky Graves

Michelle is a great teacher, doing step by step demonstrations and giving advice as we work.  A fun, engaging and lively class indeed, whilst building our skills every week.  

Karen Jasani

A complete newbie to watercolours and I thoroughly enjoyed every week and what new techniques and creations we would learn all at our own pace with excellent instruction.  My favourite day of the week! 

**TUES & THURS* **2 BOOKING OPTIONS** Let's get that sketch book going and develop skills with pencil, pen, watercolour and charcoal creating lively drawings,

这是一堂轻松愉快的插画兴趣课程，非常适合零基础的初学者。课程将带你概括入门绘画技法与创作思路，不需要任何美术背景，只需带着一颗好奇心。\
我们将以记录日常生活、观察身边细微的美好为灵感，一起探索画画的乐趣。课堂中，Emmie 会通过示范与讲解，引导大家逐步理解绘画的过程，并提供一对一的辅导，帮助你找到属于自己的绘画方式。\
无论你是想培养一项新的兴趣，还是希望用画笔留下生活的片段，这里都将是一个温暖而自在的起点。

Emmie老师是罗德岛设计学院插画和珠宝专业的毕业生，她可以提供中英文双语教学。

Mairangi Arts Centre - Beginner Drawing and Painting with Emmie Wu 成人绘画 

Beginner Drawing and Painting with Emmie Wu 成人绘画 

Michelle  Yin

Emmie is a very good teacher. Although She is young, she is professional and patient. We are all beginners in the class, she used different strategies to teach. In addition, Emmie tried various activities to enrich the classroom.

**WED** 堂轻松愉快的插画兴趣课程，非常适合零基础的初学者。

\*\* WED 5 WKS 3 FEB - 3 MAR OR 2 WKS 18 - 23 MAR\*\*  In these classes you will be introduced into hand building and making practical items that can be used in the home or as decorations.

You will also be slowly introduced to creating on the pottery wheel.

Note: These are short courses. A chance to see if you love working with clay (which is highly likely).

Clay and tools will need to be purchased for this class, and firings are paid separately. Information will be sent through in a Booking Confirmation Email. Please refer to the list of items to bring with you.

Have a go with clay! With Jill Mcnaughton 

Jessica Zhang

**WED** ** 2 BOOKING OPTIONS**  Have a go at using the pottery wheel to make sculptural work.  You’ll get a lot of wheel exercise in the process .

Come and experiment with acrylics with Michelle Garner. We will cover colour, brush technique, composition, looking at tonal values to create better paintings whilst having fun on the way with lots of demos. We will look at developing your paintings. Subject matter will include portraits, landscapes and lots more.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate

**THURS** Experiment with acrylics with Michelle. We will cover colour, brush technique, composition, looking at tonal values to create better paintings.

 Acrylic Splash with Michelle Garner

Join tutor Susannah MacDonald where students will have fun making art with paint, pastels, crayons, collage and mixed media. Children must have started school to be able to join this class.

**Students must be within the stated Ages: 5-9**

**THUR** Ages : 5-9 ~ Join tutor Susannah MacDonald where students will have fun making art with paint, pastels, crayons, collage and mixed media.

Lets Draw & Paint with Susannah MacDonald 

Childs Age

Emergency Phone Number (Different from Main Number)

Please disclose any Medical Conditions we should know about. i.e: Allergies, ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, etc. If doesn't apply please type NA.*

Join our circle of friends and enjoy a morning of dabbling in your favourite medium.

All levels (able to work independently)

**FRI** Join our circle of friends and enjoy a morning of dabbling in your favourite medium.  All levels (able to work independently)

Painting with Friends Untutored 

This class is mainly focused on wheel-throwing technique. In this term class, you will learn all the basics of how to use a potter’s wheel. From wedging clay, centring the clay onto the wheel, throwing, trimming, applying underglaze, and glazing it yourself. You will learn to throw the shapes of cylinder, bowl & plate, gain knowledge from the beginning to the finish, and take home your own ceramic creation! Beginners and returning student welcome

**FRI** This class is mainly focused on wheel-throwing technique. In this term class, you will learn all the basics of how to use a potter’s wheel. 

Wheel-Throwing For Adults with Livia Mu 

Relaxed sessions designed for 6 – 10 beginners and more experienced painters. Participants will either be provided with subject matter or can choose their own projects. One on one coaching and personalised practical demonstrations will be provided.

Mairangi Arts Centre - Painting With Watercolours with Russell Ness

**FRI ** Watercolour and gouache painting tips and techniques with the aim of creating finished works.\Relaxed sessions designed for 6 – 10 students.

Painting With Watercolours with Russell Ness

Using drawing and painting as the vehicle for storytelling, you will further develop skills in drawing and colour theory to create beautiful and expressive pieces. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride into your imagination! In each class, students will receive a fun and open prompt to begin creating their own work. Emmie offers individualized guidance throughout her classes to help students grow and improve their work

Emmie老师是罗德岛设计学院插画和珠宝专业的毕业生，她可以提供中英文双语教学

**Students must be within the stated ages: 8-14**

**FRI** Ages :8-14 ~ Using drawing and painting as the vehicle for storytelling, you will further develop skills in drawing, colour theory & more!

Drawing & Painting with Emmie Wu

\*\*2 BOOKING OPTIONS: SAT MORN OR AFT\*\* Join tutor Sylvia Sinel, fire your imagination and learn new hand-building techniques in this class. You will be encouraged to explore and develop your own creative & crafty clay creations and use your great ideas to produce new and amazing end results that you can treasure forever.

**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-12**

**SAT MORN OR SAT AFT** **2 BOOKING OPTIONS**Ages : 7-12 ~ Join tutor Sylvia Sinel, fire your imagination and learn new hand-building techniques in this class. 

Crafty Clay Creations with Sylvia Sinel 

In this workshop, we'll explore the potential of recycled coffee capsules and transform them into beautiful various-themed decorations, perfect as special gifts for yourself or your friends and families. Upon completion of the workshop, each participant will be able to take home 1-2 handmade gifts crafted during the session.

Pre-registration is required for each workshop. Join us in creating unique, sustainable art and make lasting memories with your community.

Secure your spot today and enjoy a creative and fun-filled session!

In this workshop, we'll explore the potential of recycled coffee capsules and transform them into beautiful various-themed decorations, perfect as special gifts

Coffee Capsule Craft Workshops by LIFTa

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Age of Attendee

Emergency Phone Number (Different from Main Number)	

Please disclose any Medical Conditions we should know about. i.e: Allergies, ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, etc. If doesn't apply please type NA.*	

Mike’s class is a contemporary art class catering for all artistic styles. Every artist has a unique talent to offer, and the ability to produce exciting artistic works. Mike will work with you individually developing and extending your skill level and creative ability. -As artists we are entertainers introducing creative work for others to experience.

**MON** Mike’s class is a contemporary art class catering for all artistic styles. Every artist has a unique talent to offer.

Contemporary Diversity with Mike Peebles

\*\*TWO OPTIONS: MON AFT OR TUES EVE\*\* Join tutor James Lawrence where in this enjoyable and fast-paced class you will explore the versatility and techniques of acrylic paints with emphasis on abstract design principles. Fabulous tutor demos and step-by-step guides.

**MON & TUES** **2 BOOKING OPTIONS** An enjoyable and fast-paced class you will explore the versatility and techniques of abstract acrylic paints 

Expressive Acrylics with James Lawrence 

Join us for a Term of Fun with clay! This class is designed to let kids’ creativity flow while learning the basic techniques of Hand-building, like pinch pots, coil building, slab construction and using molds. The kids will create, then decorate and glaze their forever creations, that they could keep to themselves, or gift to family or friends. Beginner and returning students all welcome!

**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-12**

**MON** Ages : 5-12 ~ Clay fun with Livia Mu! Learn the clay hand-building technique while creating you own ceramic artwork.

Creative Clay Fun with Livia Mu 

Join Emmie for a fun, skill building class full of experimentation and play! Students will explore the essentials of art making through fun activities that build confidence in drawing and painting. They’ll learn techniques while discovering how play and creativity go hand in hand.

We’ll take a deep dive into what makes art strong: exploring composition, colour, texture, and the use of different mediums. This class will be a great step for students to develop their skills that serve as a foundation to their original, expressive work.

Emmie老师是罗德岛设计学院插画和珠宝专业的毕业生，她可以提供中英文双语教学

**Students must be within the stated ages: 5-9**

**MON ** Ages :5-9 ~ Join Emmie for a fun, skill building class full of experimentation and play! Students will explore the essentials of art making through

Drawing & Painting Techniques with Emmie Wu

\*\*TWO OPTIONS: MON OR WED AFTERSCHOOL\*\* This class will be for kids to discover different techniques, methods, and mediums, to find what they enjoy working with most. We will explore a range of mediums, such as charcoal, acrylic, and oil pastels, through subjects such as landscape, animals, and still life. We will learn to hone our eye through practicing fundamental drawing principles, such as proportion, shape, and form.

**Students must be within the stated Ages : 8-12**

**MON & WED ** Ages : 8-12 ~Have fun learning to see in a new way! Kids will learn a variety of techniques, methods, and mediums, through drawing and painting. 

Fun with Fundamentals with Brooke Duffield

Join our vibrant Community Art Centre for an inspiring class with tutor Melissa Mead, where creativity and clay come to life! This engaging course welcomes all levels to explore the art of ***Wheel-Throwing* and glazing**. Melissa’s 18 years in clay help her guide you to build foundational skills to craft functional or sculptural pieces that reflect your unique vision.

All levels are welcome. Come as you are, and let’s create together in a space where you can impress yourself with your creativity.

Clay and tools will need to be purchased for this class, and firings are paid separately. Information will be sent through in a Booking Confirmation Email and can be read below in the instructions tab.

**MON** This engaging course welcomes all levels to explore the art of wheel-throwing and glazing

Wheel-Throwing Ceramics with Melissa Mead

예술가 Belle Han(한 효정)은 한국과 뉴질랜드에서 29년 동안 예술을 가르쳤고, 성공적으로 많은사람들이 그들만의 예술적 스타일을 찾을 수 있도록 도왔습니다.
올해 초, 우리는 마이랑이 아트 센타에서 ‘드림웍스’팀의 그룹 전시회를 열었고, Belle(한 효정)과함께 그들의 재능을 다양하게 보여주었습니다. 이 수업은 한국어를 사용하는 참가자들을 환영합니다. Belle은 한국어를 모국어로 하며, 영어는 두 번째 언어입니다. 이 class에 참여하여 아크릴, 수채화 또는 구아슈와 같은 수성 페인트와 연필 또는 펜과 같은 건조한 매체를 사용하여 자유롭게 자신을 표현해 보십시오.
당신이 초보자이든 경험이 풍부한 예술가이든 간에, Belle은 당신의 창조적인 여정을 시작하는 것을 기꺼이 도와드립니다. 기회를 포착하고 그녀의 수업에 참여하여 예술에 대한 열정에 불을 붙이십시오.

Join Belle in this studio environment to express yourself. She welcomes those interested in using water based paints such as acrylic, watercolor or gouache as well as dry mediums such as pencil or pen. If you are a beginner, she is happy to assist you on the start of your creative journey as well.

This class welcomes Korean speaking participants as Belle (Hyo-Jung Han)is a native Korean speaker with English as her second language.

**TUES** Join Belle in this studio environment to express yourself. She welcomes those interested in using water based paints such as acrylic, watercolor & more

Journey of Self Expression with Belle Han

\*\*TWO OPTIONS: MONDAY EVE & WED AFTERNOON\*\* In this class, we will learn concepts and techniques that will help us improve our portrait painting skills, using the Old Masters’ works as references. We will discuss concepts such as light, form, colour, and block-in strategies for accurate proportions & will study the characteristics of the different features and how they relate to the whole of the head. We will practice two portraits -- one in grisaille (monochrome), where there will be a strong focus on tone and form, and another using a limited palette, where we will introduce colour concepts. There is also the option to work on a personal portrait if you would prefer that to an Old Master work.

*Suitable for beginners with some painting experience or intermediate artists wishing to refine their portrait techniques.*

 **MON & WED:** **2 BOOKING OPTIONS** We will use the artworks of the Old Masters to study and learn from. We will discuss concepts such as light, form & more

Oil Portrait Painting: Studies with Old Masters with Brooke Duffield

Join Emmie on a fun-filled adventure into the world of comics, where imagination has no limits!

In this playful class, students will discover the magic of storytelling and sequential art. Through guided short-form projects, they’ll learn how to create their own characters, build stories, and bring them to life with words and drawings. With in class demos and individualised feedback Emmie will guide students throughout their creative process.

Perfect for complete beginner artists with a curiosity for stories, Comics Club is a space to explore creativity, develop drawing skills, and most importantly—have fun!

Emmie老师是罗德岛设计学院插画和珠宝专业的毕业生，她可以提供中英文双语教学。

**Students must be within the stated Ages : 8-14**

**WED ** Ages : 8-14 ~ Join Emmie on a fun-filled adventure into the world of comics, where imagination has no limits!

Comic Clubs with Emmie Wu

This will be a flexible, combined drawing and painting class that covers different drawing and painting techniques. There will be a strong focus on the principles of realistic drawing and painting, such as gesture, proportion, value, form, and shape design. Students are welcome to work in any drawing medium, acrylics, or oils. Suitable for beginners and intermediate.

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Suitable: Beginners to intermediate level.

 **WED** This introductory class explores different drawing and painting techniques, with a focus on fundamental drawing principles necessary to realistic art

Classical Drawing & Painting Fundamentals with Brooke Duffield 

In this workshop, students will be inspired by a short story to create their own characters. They will imagine personalities, draw and paint, and experiment with playful techniques to explore individuality and creativity. Children will develop characters from fantastical creatures to whimsical humans, explore expressions and details, and enjoy working with different materials and styles. The workshop encourages storytelling, hands-on exploration, and creative expression at each child’s own pace.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-12**

TUES 7TH APR ~ AGES: 5-12 In this workshop students will be inspired by a short story to create a new character. 

Creative Characters with Noe Bloise

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In this hands-on workshop, children will design and build their own 3D garden using colourful pipe cleaners and 3D printed decorations. They will create a small potted plant by twisting their favourite colours, then craft a little animal as its companion, combining both into a mini garden scene. If they like, their animal can also be turned into a keychain to take home. Along the way, they choose their own decorations and colour combinations while sharing ideas and helping one another bring their imaginative worlds to life. \ **Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

TUES 7TH OR FRI 10TH APR~ AGES: 7-14 Children will design and build their own 3D garden using colourful pipe cleaners and 3D printed decorations

Create & Play: 3D Garden & Animal Friends with Velora Studios

Join Sylvia for a fun-filled creative session where kids will design and build their very own miniature zoo, aquarium or animal park! Using a mix of recycled and craft materials, they’ll bring habitats, enclosures, and wild features to life in 3D.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

TUES 7TH APR~ AGES: 7-14  Join Sylvia for a fun-filled creative session where kids will design and build their very own miniature zoo, aquarium or animal park!

Mini Zoo Makers with Sylvia Sinel 

Split Day Play is a full-day workshop where Michelle our tutor will guide your young artists through building skills in the morning and creating their own project in the afternoon. It’s designed especially for beginners and those just starting their clay journey — a balanced day of learning, movement and creative freedom.\
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In the morning, we will introduce core hand-building techniques . We will explore pinch, coiling and slab building in practical, hands-on ways, building confidence as we go. Students will experiment with texture tools, pattern and simple surface design so they can get comfortable with the material and experience early success.\
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Michelle will facilitate the day in a friendly, calm and supportive way, demonstrating each stage. The aim is to create a studio environment where everyone feels safe to try, ask questions and learn through doing. Mistakes are part of the process, and each child is encouraged to work at their own pace.\
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We take breaks for morning tea and lunch outdoors, giving everyone time to run, reset and enjoy fresh air before returning to the studio focused and ready to create.\
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Before lunch, we spend time drawing and planning ideas. In the afternoon, students design and build their own clay piece — functional or sculptural — applying the skills they’ve practiced earlier in the day. This independent making time builds problem-solving skills, resilience and pride in completing something from start to finish.\
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By the end of the workshop, students leave having created a piece ready for firing, then glaze firing and having learned stronger technical skills and the confidence that comes from making something with their own hands.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

Mairangi Arts Centre - Split Day Play, Skills & Clay! with Michelle O'Loughlin 

TUES 7TH APR ~ AGES: 7-14 designed for beginners and those just starting their clay journey, a balanced day of learning, movement and creative freedom.

Split Day Play, Skills & Clay! with Michelle O'Loughlin 

Childs Age 

Grab your paint brushes and Masking tape! It's time to create a city skyline using easy & fun hands on painting techniques. Your child will use a little canvas as a window to the outside, Painting with masking tape to build their little city and bring home with them.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-12**

WED 8TH APR ~ AGES: 5-12  Grab your paint brushes and Masking tape! It's time to create a city skyline using easy & fun hands on painting techniques. 

City Skylines with Liam Addison 

In this workshop, we will use wire to act as the supporting media, we will use foam, foil, air-dry clay to add volume and shape to the structure and design. In the end of the workshop, students will take home the creation of their own finished design. 

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

WED 8TH APR~ AGES: 7-14 We will use wire to act as the supporting media, we will use foam, foil, air-dry clay to add volume and shape to the structure & design!

Silly Sculptures with Livia Mu

Come and join us for a fun workshop where you get to put on your designer and maker hat to create a colorful bowl by paper mache. Then we'll use various materials to make and fill the bowl with your favorite candies! 

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

WED 8TH APR~ AGES: 7-14 Create a colorful bowl by Paper-Mache. Then we'll use various materials to make and fill the bowl with your favorite candies! 

Candy Factory with Sylvia Sinel 

Deep in the enchanted forest, tiny gnomes are searching for new homes… and they need your help! In this enchanting holiday art class, children will sculpt their very own ceramic gnome home from clay. They can add crooked doors, round windows, mushroom roofs, secret pathways, and all the tiny details a gnome could dream of.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-10**

WED 8TH APR ~ AGES: 5 -10 Deep in the enchanted forest, tiny gnomes are searching for new homes… and they need your help! In this enchanting holiday class!

Gnome Homes with Rix Meaker 

Join Liam Addison as he teaches your child how to shoot a movie scene. The class will be split up into various roles including, Camera, Sound and Acting to shoot a movie scene together! At the end, the class will get to see the basic editing process and watch their final shot movie scene!

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 10-17**

THURS 9TH APR~ AGES: 10-17  Join Liam Addison as he teaches your kids how to shoot a movie scene! The class will be split up into a mini film crew.

Little Movie Makers with Liam Addison 

In this hands-on workshop, children explore how 3D printing and mechanical design work by building their own moving robot companion. They will examine real printed parts, learn how layered structures create strength, and design custom modular components such as armor plates or creative attachments using a mix of 3D printed pieces and mixed materials. In the afternoon, participants assemble and wire their robotic base, test its movement, and upgrade it through collaborative challenges that encourage problem-solving and teamwork. Each child takes home a personalised 3D robot they have engineered and brought to life themselves.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

THURS 9TH APR~ AGES: 7-14 In this hands-on workshop, children explore how 3D printing and mechanical design work by building their own moving robot companion. 

3D Print & Build: Creative Robots with Velora Studios

Experience the energy of vibrant colors in this immersive painting workshop. We will learn about Post-Impressionism and explore the passionate world of Vincent van Gogh.

Rather than just copying a single painting, students will deeply explore the emotional brushwork of the Post-Impressionist movement. You will learn how to capture nature and emotion through thick, swirling brushstrokes and bold color contrasts.

In this workshop, you will:

Explore Post-Impressionism: Understand the history and Van Gogh’s unique way of expressing feelings through color.

Master Van Gogh’s Techniques: Learn how to use thick acrylic paint to create amazing texture and movement on canvas.

Create a Masterpiece: Complete your own high-quality painting inspired by Van Gogh's famous works, designed to be a stunning interior masterpiece for your room or home.\
**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

THURS 9TH APR AGES: 7-14 We will learn about Post-Impressionism and explore the passionate world of Vincent van Gogh in this immersive painting workshop!

Mastering the World of Van Gogh with Artemy Kim 

Teen Clay Explorers is a full-day workshop designed for students who have completed at least one or two terms at MAC and are confident working with clay. This is a chance to dive deeper into hand-building and wheel-throwing in a relaxed, explorative environment, where creativity, focus and mindfulness are at the heart of the day.\
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1 half of the day we will we focus on creating something small and personal — a cute, playful object that encourages experimentation with form, texture and surface. Students have the freedom to explore ideas, make decisions independently and experiment with techniques they have already begun to master. This part of the day is meditative and engaging, giving young artists time to slow down, focus on their hands and enjoy the tactile experience of clay.\
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After a break, students can choose to continue hand-building or have a go on the pottery wheel. Michelle, will guide them through whichever path they choose, offering support, demonstrations and encouragement while allowing plenty of space for independent exploration. Whether it’s shaping clay on the wheel for the first time or refining hand-building techniques, the emphasis is on curiosity, experimentation and finding joy in making.\
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Clay Explorers is structured but open-ended — a supportive studio environment where teens can challenge themselves, try new ideas, and develop their own style. It’s a day designed to nurture focus, creativity and mindfulness while producing work they can be proud of.\
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By the end of the day, students will have created multiple pieces, experimented with techniques they may not have tried before, and experienced the meditative, hands-on flow that makes working with clay so rewarding. These pieces will then be bisque fired and then glazed ready to pick up from the reception.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 10-17**

THURS 9TH APR ~ AGES: 10-17 a full-day workshop designed for students who have completed at least one or two terms at MAC and are confident working with clay.

Teen Clay Explorers: Handbuilding & Wheel  with Michelle O'Loughlin 

In this workshop, the student will be guided to make their own design of their clock, be it their favorite pet, character, food, etc. We will turn their idea into real life! We will build the clock from clay, add attachments and decoration, then color it with underglaze. In the end it will be fired into ceramic to be kept forever. Best of all, it will be functional, just add the clock mechanism, it will tell you time every time you look at it!\
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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

FRI 10TH APR~ AGES: 7-14 We will build the clock from clay, add attachments and decoration, then color it with underglaze! Make your own make their own design!

DIY Ceramic Clocks with Livia Mu

Young artists will explore the art of portraiture through observation, technique, and imagination. They will create one dramatic portrait on toned paper using white chalk and charcoal or pencil to explore light and shadow, then paint a second portrait focusing on skin tones and color mixing. Along the way, they’ll practice sketching exercises that will help them to understand facial proportions, expressions, and shading. Students can choose to bring along two portrait references that they would like to work from, or to use the teacher’s portrait references.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

FRI 10TH APR AGES: 7-14 Young artists will explore the art of portraiture through observation, technique, and imagination. 

Faces and Feelings with Brooke Duffield

Learn how to knit an Easter Bunny using a simple knitted square.  You will knit a small 10x10 cm square in a colour of your choice from yarn supplied. Then you will use cotton stuffing to make the body and ears of the bunny. Decorate with contrast stitching. A fun project to introduce you to the wonderful, creative world of knitting.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5 - 10**

FRI 10TH APR~ AGES: 5-10  Learn how to knit an Easter Bunny using a simple knitted square.  A fun project to introduce you to the wonderful  of knitting!

Knit Your Own Easter Bunny! with Belinda Callinan

Join Emmie for a day of wire jewellery making! You will be making necklaces, rings, brooches, tiaras, and more. All materials supplied, everyone is welcome!

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

MON 13TH APR ~ AGES: 7-14 Join Emmie for a day of wire jewellery making! You will be making necklaces, rings, brooches & tiaras.

Wire Jewellery with Emmie Wu 

A fun and expressive workshop where kids explore abstract acrylic painting on canvas. Children will experiment with bold colours, shapes, and brush strokes while building confidence and creativity. Each child brings home a unique masterpiece!

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5 - 12**

MON 13TH APR AGES: 5-12 A fun and expressive workshop where kids explore abstract acrylic painting on canvas. 

Little Abstract Artists with Chloe Lam 

Experience the magic of light and color in this immersive painting workshop. We will learn about Impressionism and explore the world of Claude Monet.

Rather than just copying a painting, students will explore the core principles of the Impressionist movement. You will learn how to capture fleeting moments in nature through short, textured brushstrokes and vibrant color layering.

In this workshop, you will:

Explore Impressionism: Understand the history and the revolutionary "En Plein Air" (outdoor painting) philosophy.

Master Monet’s Techniques: Learn how to use light and shadow to create depth and movement on canvas.

Create a Masterpiece: Complete your own high-quality Impressionist painting, designed to be a stunning interior masterpiece for your room or home.\
**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

MON 13TH APR AGES: 7-14 in this immersive painting workshop. We will learn about Impressionism and explore the world of Claude Monet.

Mini Monet Masterpieces with Artemy Kim 

In this enchanting holiday art class, children will sculpt their very own ceramic bird house from clay. They’ll add tiny windows, textured walls, patterns, and perches — creating cosy, one-of-a-kind homes ready for their feathered friends.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

MON 13TH APR ~ AGES: 7 -14 Join tutor Rix! Where In this enchanting holiday art class, children will sculpt their very own ceramic bird house from clay!

Bird Houses with Rix Meaker 

Students will dive into colors, textures, and shapes to create their own masks. Using paint, paper, recycled, and natural materials, they’ll experiment, mix techniques, and explore ideas in playful ways. Each mask takes on its own personality and style, showing how the same idea can turn into many different creations.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-12**

TUES 14TH APR AGES: 5-12  Students will dive into colors, textures, and shapes to create their own masks. Each mask takes on its own personality!

Mask Explorations with Noe Bloise

Kids will enjoy a fun and creative workshop combining baking and art! In this hands-on session, children will bake their own delicious cupcakes , then explore watercolour techniques by painting beautiful cupcake-inspired artworks. They’ll learn colour mixing, brush control, and creative expression while developing confidence and fine motor skills. A sweet and colourful experience to take home! 

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 10 - 17**

TUES 14TH APR AGES: 10-17 Kids will enjoy a fun and creative workshop combining baking and art! In this hands-on session, kids will bake their own cupcakes!

 Cupcake Baking & Watercolour Fun with Chloe Lam 

Join tutor Sylvia where in this class you will create your own magic Art Gallery and fill it with amazing sculptures, paintings and visitors.\
We’ll use the current art centre exhibition as inspiration and starting point and from there anything’s possible – You’re the Art-Director!

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

TUES 14TH APR~ AGES: 7-14  Join tutor Sylvia where in this class you will create your own magic Art Gallery and fill it with amazing sculptures, paintings!

My Tiny Art Gallery with Sylvia Sinel 

Get ready to bring your favorite beasts to life in this super-fun, hands-on clay class! We’re starting with "Pro-Skills" by learning the coolest tricks for making realistic creature faces—like how to poke in silly or scary teeth and how to sculpt eyes that look like they’re actually watching you. Whether you want to celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse with a majestic pony or build a fire-breathing dragon with prickly scales, you’ll learn the secret techniques to make your sculpture look amazing.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

THURS 14TH APR ~ AGES: 7-14 Get ready to bring your favorite beasts to life in this super-fun, hands-on clay class! 

Master Your Monster with Michelle O'Loughlin 

We will work on a different perspective to show the art: a book. Using a mix of materials students will make the interior and covers of the book and then paint the pages to take home a unique art object \ **Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-12**

WED 15TH APR ~ AGES: 5-12 Using a mix of materials kids will make the interior and covers of the book and then paint the pages to take home a unique art object

Artbook Adventures  with Noe Bloise

Join tutor Liam Addison, Grab your paint brushes and look to the skies! In this class your child will paint on canvas to make wonderful cloudy skies using various easy techniques with great results!

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-12**

WED 15TH APR ~ AGES: 5-12 Grab your paint brushes and look to the skies! In this class your child will paint on canvas to make wonderful cloudy skies!

Clouded Skies with Liam Addison 

Come and join us for a fun day in the art studio, where you first get to put on your sculptor hat to create an abstract sculpture with cardboard. Then we'll switch hat to a painting one, and start exploring your sculpture in 2D with acrylic paints. You will learn about both color and form in a fun and experimental way. \ **Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

WED 15TH APR~ AGES: 7-14 Come and join us for a fun day in the art studio! Kids will create Abstract Sculptures and then switch to painting them!

All the Abstract! with Sylvia Sinel 

As the days grow shorter, it’s time to create something magical. In this holiday art class, children will sculpt their own ceramic luminaries inspired by the night sky. They’ll carve stars, moons, planets, and tiny peek-holes into the clay, creating beautiful patterns for the light to shine through — perfect for candlelight or fairy lights to gently light up your home.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 5-10**

WED 15TH APR ~ AGES: 5 -10 it’s time to create something magical. In this holiday class, kids will sculpt their own clay luminaries inspired by the night sky!

Clay Luminaries with Rix Meaker 

Join tutor Liam Addison where in this creative class students will be using arts and crafts, storytelling and character creation to construct and design their own comic book to then fill the pages with their desired short story!

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

THURS 16TH APR~ AGES: 7-14 Kids will be using arts and crafts, storytelling and character creation to construct and design their own comic book!

Build a Comic with Liam Addison 

A vibrant hands-on workshop where kids mix their own colourful mocktails and explore watercolour painting. From blending flavours to mixing beautiful colours, children will enjoy a creative session full of fun, imagination, and take-home masterpieces!

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 10 - 17**

THURS 16TH APR AGES: 10-17 A vibrant hands-on workshop where kids mix their own colourful mocktails and explore watercolour painting!

Colourful Drinks, Sips & Watercolour with Chloe Lam 

Experience the magic of color mixing in this creative painting workshop. We will learn about Pointillism and explore the scientific art of Georges Seurat.\
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Rather than blending colors on a palette, students will explore how tiny dots of color can mix in our eyes. You will learn how to create a vibrant scene by placing thousands of small dots side by side using acrylic paint and special tools like cotton swabs.\
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In this workshop, you will:\
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Explore Pointillism: Discover the "Optical Mixing" secret where two different colors placed together create a new color from a distance.\
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Master Seurat’s Techniques: Learn how to build light, shadow, and shapes using only tiny dots instead of long brushstrokes.\
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Create a Masterpiece: Complete your own high-quality Pointillist painting, designed to be a unique interior masterpiece that looks different every time you step back!\
**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7 - 14**

THURS 16TH APR AGES: 7-14 in this creative painting workshop. We will learn about Pointillism and explore the scientific art of Georges Seurat.

Magical Dots Inspired by Georges Seurat with Artemy Kim 

Let creativity bloom! In this delightful holiday art class, children will sculpt and decorate their own fancy ceramic flower vases from clay. They’ll shape unique forms, add textures, patterns, and decorative details, and let their imagination lead the way.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

THURS 16TH APR ~ AGES: 7 -14 In this delightful holiday class, children will sculpt and decorate their own fancy ceramic flower vases 

Fancy Flower Vases with Rix Meaker 

Join Emmie for a fun day of beading! You will be creating your favourite animal out of beads and wire, to turn them into wearable accessories, or mini sculptures. All levels are welcome, Emmie will assist you every step of the way.

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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 7-14**

FRI 17TH  APR ~ AGES: 7-14 Join Emmie for a fun day of beading! You will be creating your favourite animal out of beads and wire!

Beaded Animals with Emmie Wu 

Have some sweet teeth? Why not come to join us on this cookie decorating workshop!\
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In this workshop, experienced tutor Livia will guide you on decorating cookies with colorful royal icing. Then each student will create their own design to build a gingerbread cottage and decorate it with colorful design. \
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All material will be provided from council certified kitchen and the tutor Livia holds food safety certificate as well (please be noted: the food ingredients are NOT Gluten free, Dairy free, nor Vegan).\
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All cookies and the built gingerbread cottage will be taken home in the end of the workshop. They are all edible if you decide to enjoy them or gift them out. Otherwise, if you decide to keep them, they will keep for years as well. \
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**Students must be within the stated Ages : 10 - 17** 

FRI 17TH APR~ AGES: 10-17 Decorate cookies with colorful royal icing. Each student will create their own design to build a gingerbread cottage to decorate!

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