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 

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 

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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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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

\*\*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,

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

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。

\*\*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 

\*\* 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.

**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 .

Have a go with clay! With Jill Mcnaughton 

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Receptionist at the front desk: Monday - Friday

Auckland-based potter with 18 years of experience in ceramics.

Michelle is a full time artist and tutor, located in Devonport.

Belle has been teaching art in both Korea and New Zealand for 29 years.

Creative Director / Designer /Animator / Graphic Book Illustrator.

James Lawrence is a practicing artist based in Auckland. 

Please google Brian Millard NZ artist and author, Brian Millard is one of New Zealand’s leading watercolorists.


Painting  and drawing for youth and adult classes. 
more info here: https://suzartstudio.weebly.com/

Brooke is an academically trained artist with a focus on naturalistic art.

Chloe teaches youth ages 5-12, Mixed media and painting classes.

Teaching art with warmth, imagination, and curiosity. view more info here: http://emmiewuart.com/

Loves teaching and teaches youth & adults Medium: Ceramic.

Passionate about inclusivity in art practices. Teaches youth ages 7-15, Medium :Ceramic 

Teaches youth ages: 5-17. Medium: Ceramics

Ex art teacher who mainly paints and tutors in watercolours for adults.

Teaches youth ages: 5-12. Medium: Painting & Mixed Media 

Sylvia has a big passion for teaching, Teaches adult & youth Medium: Ceramics

Teaches youth ages: 6-16. Medium: Painting & Mixed Media

Tutor duo, Xinwen and Hao, Velora studios specialises in creating mixed media classes.

Works on both hand-building & wheel-throwing. Teaches youth ages: 5-18

Teaches youth ages 6-13. Medium mixed media & drawing / painting

Teaches youth ages: 6-14. Medium: mixed media and painting

teaches youth ages 7-14. Mediums: mixed media & painting

external organisation that hosts STEM classes at MAC! 
Click here for more info: https://www.brainplay.co.nz

Teaches portraiture painting for youth ages 10-17

Brains Assist for Classes, Adds students to whatsapp groups, and helps promote his class. 

Families Growth and Thrive Charitable Trust (FGTCT) is a not-for-profit organisation.