Adult Art & Craft classes - Karori Arts and Crafts

Starting in Acrylics - with Stephanie Woodman

Tuesdays, 13 October to 17 November<br>7:30 pm to 9 pm<br>6-week course<br><br>Want to paint in acrylics, but don't know how to get started? This crash course will set you on the right path with techniques, control, layering and colour theory. Fun and hands-on, you will gain know-how and confidence with this wonderful medium.<br><br>Learn about materials, brushes, colour applications, and various acrylic techniques. Enhance fine motor and observational skills while gaining confidence in your overall art practise. Presented in a fun, intuitive style that will keep you engaged throughout with hands-on learning.

$130.00 - $156.00

Mixed Media Landscapes - with Andrew James

Thursdays - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm<br>5 November to 3 December<br>5-week course<br><br>Learn how to simplify landscapes and capture views in a variety of media. We'll use all kinds of tools and techniques, including pen, watercolour, markers, and coloured pencil, and combine them to create depth, texture, and interest in our drawings. The methods are suited to drawing on location or travel sketching.

$140.00 - $170.00

Introduction to Botanical Illustration - with Tulia Moss

Sundays - 18 October, 1, 8, 29 November & 6 December<br>1 pm to 4 pm<br>5-Week Class<br><br>Discover the fundamental skills of botanical drawing and painting in this practical, beginner-friendly course. Work from live plant specimens to build core techniques in graphite shading and layered watercolour washes. Learn to observe with precision and translate what you see onto the page with accuracy and confidence.<br><br>Guided by an experienced tutor, develop the fundamentals of colour mixing, depth and texture that form the foundation of botanical art. For those wishing to study plants, learn to combine scientific accuracy with artistic sensitivity. <br><br>Suitable for developing artists aged 16 and up, whether you're completely new to botanical illustration or looking to refresh existing skills.<br><br>This is the first in a four-term series — Term 4 lays the groundwork in drawing and painting fundamentals, with the course deepening in 2027 to explore plant anatomy, botanical detail, and composition, culminating in a final painted work.

$205.00 - $245.00

Evening - Basic Watercolour Painting- with Robyn Eastgate-Manning

Mondays - 7 pm to 9 pm <br>19 October to 30 November (No class on 26 October - Labour Day)<br>6-week course<br><br>This five-week structured course is designed to equip you with essential watercolour painting skills in a supportive small group setting. This course is perfect for absolute beginners and those returning to painting after a long break. We welcome participants aged 13 and older.<br><br>Those who choose to continue after the first term will further enhance their foundational skills and ensure any gaps from missed lessons or challenging techniques are addressed. Each class offers a unique experience, with different lessons every term to keep your creativity flowing.<br>

$168.00 - $202.00

Drawing Basics - with Rowena Fry and Denise Durkin

Mondays - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm<br>16 November to 7 December<br>8-week class<br><br>This class offers a unique opportunity to explore drawing basics with two different tutors, Rowena Fry and Denise Durkin. Together they explore drawing techniques that add depth and volume, and examine composition through positive and negative space and organisational line drawing — building a varied, hands-on toolkit for seeing and drawing space with confidence.

$168.00 - $202.00

Continuing Watercolour Wednesdays- Robyn Eastgate-Manning

Wednesdays - 7 pm to 9 pm <br>14 October to 2 December<br>8-week course.<br><br>Embark on the next exciting chapter of your watercolour journey! <br><br>Explore a variety of subjects: seas, trees, landscapes, architecture, urban scenes, still lifes, botanical themes, and skies. <br><br>This is a fantastic opportunity to reinforce your existing techniques and to expand your skills with new subject matter and innovative combinations of techniques. Keep pushing your creative boundaries and have fun along the way!<br><br>We recommend completing the Basic Watercolour course before advancing to our other watercolour classes.

$224.00 - $270.00

Progressing with Watercolours - with Robyn Eastgate-Manning

$224.00 - $270.00