Overview of Workshops and Art Classes

Below you’ll find everything we currently have on offer

Screen print (Evelyn Bos)

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:
    • 20 July (nautical)
    • 25 July (nautical)
    • 3 August (shardscapes: create art from glass pieces – a special edition workshop)
    • 31 August (seascape, landscape, geometric pattern)
  • Time: 10am – 5.30pm / 9.30am – 5pm
  • Cost: $145 / $175 including materials
Fitting the pieces
Pointillism

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: Stained Glass House

  • Beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll create a personalised stained glass house
  • Location: probably Greenacres Golf Club (Best Island – Richmond)
  • Date & Cost:
    • 14 + 15 August ($245 including materials)
  • Register: on or before 31 July
  • Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm both days
Stained Glass House
Illustration (from December’24 workshop)

Illustration: Bring a Story to Life!

  • Whether you’re drawn to characters, setting, or symbolism, we’ll work together to distill the heart of a narrative into a single compelling image or sequence.
  • Location: Probably Greenacres Golf Club (Best Island – Richmond)
  • Dates:
    • 23 July
    • 20 August
  • Cost: $125
  • Register: on or before 9 July
  • Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

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 June (alternative wet weather date 13 July), 29 August (alternative wet weather date 5 September)
  • Register: on or before 20 June
  • Time: 10am – 4pm
  • Cost: $95
Sand Art on Pohara Beach, Summer Arts Festival Golden Bay, February 2025
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