Overview of Workshops and Art Classes
Below you’ll find everything we currently have on offer
An array of offerings
1-Day Stained Glass Workshops
- Beginner-friendly workshops where you’ll create a stunning ornament featuring a native bird, plant, flower, landscape, seascape or vintage / art deco design.
- Location: Alternating between Mapua, Richmond and Upper Moutere.
- Cost: $175, including materials.
- This workshop is also available as an online course, with all tools and materials available for hire. See here for more information.
2-Day Workshops: A Larger Project in Stained Glass or Glass Mosaics
- Beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll create a personal larger project
- Location: Alternating between Mapua, Nelson and Richmond.
- Dates & Cost:
- 15 + 16 November (stained glass & glass mosaic option)
- 6 + 7 December (stained glass & glass mosaic option)
- Cost: $350, including materials
- Time: 10am – 4.30pm both days
Pottery Workshops in collaboration with McGlashen Pottery
- Nerikomi: From Colour to Pattern
- This is a brand new workshop where you’ll learn the Japanese art of nerikomi – layering and combining coloured clays to create beautiful, patterned designs.
- Location: McGlashen Pottery, Brightwater.
- Dates: 12, 19 and 26 February 2026 (3 days)
- Cost: $350 for three 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: on request
- Date: on request
- Time: 10am – 4pm
- Cost: $75 per person plus some preparation time and materials, and fuel to location
