→ Contemporary Painting with Andrew Barns-Graham

This class is for beginners through to advanced painters wishing to work on their own painting projects in acrylic or oil. There is no set curriculum: students work independently and receive personalised mentoring from the tutor in each class.

Andrew Barns-Graham is a full-time practising artist and a graduate of Elam School of Fine Arts. Barns-Graham is a Wallace Art Award finalist, and his work has been featured in many publications including New Zealand’s Favourite Painters (2006).

To register, students must contact the tutor directly and register with full payment 7 days prior to the start date. If minimum enrolment numbers are not met, the tutor will advise enrolled students and provide a full refund. Cancellations made by students within 7 days before the start date will not be refunded. For enquiries and to register, please email Andrew Barns-Graham at abarnsgraham@gmail.com.

2024 Class times:
Thursday, 9.30am–12pm and 12:30–3pm
Term 1: 5 February – 12 April 
Term 2: 29 April – 5 July
Term 3: 22 July – 27 September
Term 4: 14 October – 20 December

→ Exploring Drawing Media  - Working with the landscape with Toni Mosley

This four-week course gives students the chance to explore different media and techniques used in drawing a landscape. The class is a chance to use materials to create interesting and expressive compositions.

Please bring an A3 pad of drawing paper and a pencil, as well as any other drawing materials you have to use.

Class times:
Term 1 Dates: Tuesday 7-9pm March 19, 26, April 2, 9 
Term 2 Dates: Tuesday 7-9pm May 7, 14, 21, 28 (This will be exploring drawing and mixed media)

To register, students must contact the tutor directly and register with full payment 7 days prior to the start date. If minimum enrolment numbers are not met, the tutor will advise enrolled students and provide a full refund. Cancellations made by students within 7 days before the start date will not be refunded. For enquiries and to register, contact Toni at sea2mtnprint@gmail.com.

→ Drawing the Still Life with Toni Mosley

This course will be a great start or restart your drawing practice. You will learn the basic tools you need to start or get back into your drawing work from the still life. Please bring an A3 pad of drawing paper and a pencil, as well as any other drawing materials you have to use.

Class times:
Dates for 2024 Classes Coming Soon
Last year's class: 14 February – 7 March 2023, Tuesdays, 7–9pm, $95 (4 weeks)

To register, students must contact the tutor directly and register with full payment 7 days prior to the start date. If minimum enrolment numbers are not met, the tutor will advise enrolled students and provide a full refund. Cancellations made by students within 7 days before the start date will not be refunded. For enquiries and to register, contact Toni at sea2mtnprint@gmail.com.

→ Social Painting

Social Painting is an untutored, drop-in-style class for self-motivated students who are confident working without guidance. This class provides a supportive and social environment for artists developing their own practice. All levels of painting experience are welcome. Each class is $5 and students must bring their own materials.

2024 Class times:
Tuesday, 12.30pm – 3.00pm