Overview of Workshops and Art Classes
Below you’ll find everything we currently have on offer

An array of offerings
Workshops for every aspiring creative as well as thought-provoking art classes for seasoned artists seeking to deepen their craft. Offerings change regularly. See below for the details of what’s currently on.
Stained Glass Ornament
- Beginner-friendly stained glass workshop where you’ll create a stunning ornament featuring a native bird, geometric pattern, flower, or something nautical.
- Location: Greenacres Golf Club (Best Island – Richmond)
- Dates with spaces still available:
- 23 July (Women only – organised in collaboration with Nelson Women’s Centre – location Founders Park)
- 3 August (shardscapes: create art from glass pieces – a special edition workshop)
- 14 + 15 August (2-Day Workshop)
- 20 August (Women only – organised in collaboration with Nelson Women’s Centre – location Founders Park)
- 21 August (origami object)
- 31 August (seascape, landscape, geometric pattern)
- 7 September (Father’s Day – for the men in our lives)
- 11 September (native bird)
- 5 October (landscape)
- Time: 10am – 5pm
- Cost: $145 / $175 / $295 including materials


Drawing for Beginners
- Always wanted to draw but don’t know where to start? This beginner’s course is designed to help you build confidence, develop fundamental techniques, and explore a range of drawing materials. The course runs for 8 sessions.
- Location: Nelson or Richmond
- When: Friday mornings
- Dates: 5, 12, 19 September, 17, 24, 31 October, 7, 14 November
- Time: 10am – 12.30pm
- Cost: $350
2-Day Workshop: A Larger Project
- Beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll create a personal larger project
- Location: Greenacres Golf Club (Best Island – Richmond)
- Date & Cost:
- 14 + 15 August ($245 including materials)
- Register: on or before 31 July
- Time: 10am – 4pm both days

Land, Sand and Stone Art – Workshop
- This full-day workshop is all about slowing down, getting creative, and connecting with nature through Land Art.
- Using natural materials like stones, leaves, sand, shells, and driftwood, you’ll create temporary artworks that celebrate the beauty of nature and change (or disappear) over time.
- Location: Rabbit Island
- Date: 29 August (alternative wet weather date 5 September)
- Register: on or before 20 June
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Cost: $75
