Adult Art & Craft classes - Karori Arts and Crafts

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

Kitchen Printmaking - with Geetika Chatterjee

Tuesdays - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm<br>25 August to 15 September<br>4-week class<br><br>Your kitchen cupboards hold the secrets to beautiful printmaking! This fun, eco-friendly course introduces two ingenious printmaking techniques using everyday materials, with no specialist equipment or harsh chemicals required.<br><br>Aluminium Foil Lithography takes the ancient principle of lithography, that water and oil repel each other, and brings it right into the modern kitchen. Replace heavy limestone slabs with aluminium foil, oil pastels and other oily media. Etch the design with the acid from common soft drinks, and print the results with a press. The effect is delicate, expressive, and surprisingly beautiful.<br><br>Tetra Pak Etching gives your empty drink cartons a spectacular second life. Using the foil or plastic lining of a Tetra Pak as your printing plate, score your design directly into the surface. This is drypoint intaglio printmaking at its most accessible and most sustainable.<br><br>You will leave with a collection of original prints and a whole new way of looking at your recycling bin.<br><br>No previous printmaking experience necessary.

$135.00 - $157.00

Wonky Buildings: pen and watercolour sketchbook - with Andrew James

Thursdays - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm<br>27 August to 17 September<br>4-week course<br><br>Drawing straight lines is boring, and I can't be bothered finding vanishing points. This class is about pushing proportions and leaning into any mistakes we make, so our drawings are more fun and freer.<br><br>We'll draw with pen, learn how to split up complex buildings and scenes into their components, and bring the drawings to life with watercolour.<br><br>You'll leave with a bunch of drawings in your sketchbook, but more importantly, you'll have a system for approaching a drawing that will set you up for success, even in overwhelming or complicated scenes.<br><br>Beginning with the foundation of bold lines, we'll build a visual language and learn some tricks about how buildings work.<br><br>We'll gradually make our way from garden sheds to ornate facades. We'll also turn our hand to watercolours and learn a system for thinking about and mixing colours. We'll use those colours to bring our buildings to life.

$112.00 - $135.00

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

Mondays - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm<br>16 November to 7 December<br>4-week class<br><br>Do you ever watch reels online of people effortlessly drawing and want to join in? This is the course for you!<br><br>We will work slowly and gently on big concepts like sight measuring and learning to truly draw what you see. Along the way, there will be fun exercises that quietly train your brain to do things that feel far more complex. The results will surprise you!<br>

$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