News update :

Welcome to 2025/2026 Art Tuition 

Proposed dates:

Term 4 Art Tuition Adults  ends 13 December, 2025

Term 1/2026 Art Tuition begins  9 February, 2026 ends 2 April, 2026

Term 2/2026 Art Tuition begins 20 April, 2026 ends 4 July, 2026

No art classes held on public holiday weekends,  Waitangi Weekend, Easter Weekend, Anzac day/weekend,  Kings Birthday Weekend, Labour Weekend, and Canterbury Anniversary Weekend, Matariki  weekend.

Fundamental art aspects including practical art techniques and methods, on a broad range of art topics, materials, subjects, and styles are provided. Materials: oils, charcoal, mixed media, wax, wire sculpture, water-colour, chalk/oil pastel, coloured pencil, graphite, portraits, pen & wash, outdoor/indoor artwork, architectural rendering, gouache, are some examples. Styles include: cubism, surrealism, pointillism, geometric/ self-expressive abstract, architecture, fauvism, constructivism, realism, assemblage, conceptual, minimalism to name a few. Topics cover a wide variety, examples are,  use of art equipment, composition, choosing material surfaces and canvas size, along with general artwork considerations, that of, textures, visual expression, atmosphere, light, line, time management, support resources, working with models/posing, legal considerations,  NZ Copyright law, architectural rendering, perspective, proportion, focal point, perspective, backgrounds, foregrounds, photography, portrait likeness, movement, gesture,  anatomy, artificial lighting, creative photography, use of complimentary colours, motivation, and inspiration. Current international trends, stop/start animation, art history, brain gym, organisation/planning/work methods, studio hints/tips/setups. These name a few topics covered.

Changes to scheduled art classes.                                                        

Any changes in art class schedules, or appointments, will be advised via email, and it is appreciated, that, any health and safety requirements, are respected, and maintained. I have appreciated the support and encouragements, extended to me during these times. Thank you.

Adults – Afternoon and evening classes are currently available for adults, (as per demand) who wish to continue their art journeys, with tutor support, and encouragement, in a non-threatening environment. Adult pupils are able to enjoy creating, with other great creative thinkers, in a non-threatening environment. Pupils are free to choose their own materials, subjects, and styles. During the  term, pupils are able to work on their own personal purpose and  directions. Location work, creative photography techniques, and a variety of art tutorials as additional support, for personal art adventures. A book reference section, and DVD tutorial presentations, are available to extend valuable ideas, for future projects. Creative Photography workshops, and assignments are offered, to motivate, idea development. These strengthen and extend, new perspectives, subject, and materials.

Currently, there are new art materials available, from local art retail shops, to explore. Pupils are encouraged to develop ideas, try new media and strengthen art techniques.

Pupils plan project choices and identify areas that help accomplish project outcomes. Workshops, tutorials, and location work activities are also planned for group and individuals.

Those permanently enrolled for year 2025 receive a certificate of learning and achievement  at the end of year Art Awards. General  artwork projects, that are copyright to pupils, are eligible for our annual art awards event, held end of November, where acknowledgements of learning are  presented. DVD support material and reference books, cover a broad range of art topics. These include art history, pictorial reference, technical and practical information, demonstrations, current world trends, the broader world of the arts, fashion, architecture, jewellery, fibre, construction arts, food, kinetic art, sculpture, printing, stage makeup, props, performance, to name a few, for those who wish to extend their art experiences, and new learning. Please advise what topic, subject, or medium, that would be of interest.

Discounts available for term enrollments, and multiple family attenders.
June looks forward to supporting personal art journeys, and adventures. Also  celebrating learning achievements, at annual November art awards.
Contact June Pearson, for further information.

Private bookings can be made with prior arrangement for, individual private, educational, business, community, sectors, home-schooled,  holiday programs,  private group sessions, minimum 3 persons.

Trophies,  subject to criteria requirements (trophies are to keep)
“Artist of the year”
“Artwork of the year”

Art Location workshops over the term break, will be emailed to current pupils, or interested folk can contact June Pearson by email.
Approx. 1 ½ hours in duration, with the optional café stop afterwards.
Art Tuition/art workshops, during term break, by private arrangement.
Adult art classes run for 2 hour sessions.

Art Tuition Update: Adult  Art Tuition: available Monday, and Tuesday afternoons, and evenings, per demand and availability, for adults, tertiary,  and high school students.( children, refer to Children’s art classes’). Private and Group bookings during summer break, private appointment only. For community, Home-schooled,  educational,  and private art workshops/holiday sessions, and location work, please contact June Pearson.

Contact June Pearson via email, for further details, or clarification of information, or if you wish to make inquires for enrollments.  Home-schooled students, are able to apply for private arrangements of session times, topics, dates, and duration.  Adults Art Tuition covers a wide variety of subject, styles, materials, and art tutorials. These are run to include: NESL (non English speaking learners), those with special needs, including physical and mental health needs. Creative thinking, brain gym, holistic/therapeutic aspects, creative thinking, competition opportunities, and creative photography is also offered.