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On the 1st Saturday of each month you will spend from 1.30 -3.30 pm extending your art practice with the guidance of Esther Topfer.This is an excellent opportunity to become a part of our developing art community; building relationships with other learning artists, sharing ideas, collaborating and m...

A Practical Guide to Ethical and Confident AI Use Love it or loathe it, AI is an integral part of our everyday lives. This workshop offers a grounded introduction to understanding what AI really is, how it affects the world around us, and how to use it with awareness and clarity. You will learn prac...

A six‑week portraiture course for artists with some experience who want to push their style further.Over the first four weeks you’ll explore the techniques of Picasso, Klimt, contemporary portrait artists, and the great masters — experimenting with line, colour, form, and expressive distortion...

This practical, hands-on course is perfect for the absolute beginner, or those who would like to extend their current practice.Bring an open mind and a sense of humour as Esther guides you through your individual projects.6 SessionsThursdays 6 - 8 pmStarts 30 July 2026$160 - Materials additional - l...

Award‑winning natural history illustrator Sandra Morris will introduce you to the foundations of botanical art using accessible, beginner‑friendly techniques. With stick and ink you’ll loosen up, work at a larger scale, and discover how much you can create. You’ll also learn pen‑and‑ink...

AI Assisted GenealogyYour ancestors left clues. AI helps you find them.In this practical, two-hour workshop, AI enthusiast and tech facilitator Lisa Lightband shows you how to put today's AI tools to work on your real genealogy challenges. From decoding curious middle names and tracing links to hist...

Discover the art of kokedama, a traditional Japanese technique where plants are wrapped in moss to create stunning, living sculptures. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft your own kokedama, creating something truly special to take home and display.A range of plants to choose from an...

Explore the magic of watercolour with renowned illustrator Sandra Morris. No experience is necessary, as Sandra will guide you as you learn about this fabulous medium and how to achieve stunning results with the right tools, the right tips and some tricks Sandra has used in her own art practice. 1 S...

A beginner-friendly session exploring botanical drawing with graphite and coloured pencils. You will practice simple observation and techniques including shading and colour layering to create gentle, nature-inspired illustrations.1 SessionSunday 10 am – 4 pm29 March 2026 $110 - materials list supp...

Explore the creative side of AI with tools that generate images, sound, and multimedia. This workshop offers guided experimentation, ethical guidance, and plenty of space to play with emerging technologies in a safe, supportive environment.Saturday 10 am to 1 pm11 April 2026 $75Enrolment Information...

Learn practical prompting techniques that make AI tools more accurate, creative, and useful. Through hands on activities, participants discover how to shape responses, refine outputs, and communicate effectively with different models.Saturday 10 am to 1 pm21 March 2026 $75Enrolment Information:Commu...

Build a clear, confidence boosting foundation in artificial intelligence. This session introduces key concepts, common model types, and real world examples in a friendly, accessible way. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to understand how modern AI actually works.Saturday 10 am to 1 pm21 Febru...

On the 1st Saturday of each month you will spend from 1.30 -3.30 pm in the UCOL art room, extending your art practice with the guidance of Esther Topfer.This is an excellent opportunity to become a part of our developing art community; building relationships with other learning artists, sharing idea...

Interested in woodwork? With many years of industry experience, Steve Rhodes is the man to introduce you to the fundamentals of woodwork. He will guide you through a project from start to finish, teaching you how to develop your tooling and machinery skills. Start your journey with either a bookshel...

Over six weeks you'll learn plate preparation, mark-making techniques, inking methods and printing processes. Perfect for beginners and experienced printmakers alike, this course provides all materials and access to our press. Leave each week with your own unique prints and skills to embark on your...

Discover the joy of drawing! Exploring a range of drawing mediums —from pencil and charcoal to ink and pastels— you will learn fundamental skills like shading, perspective and composition along the way. With step‑by‑step guidance and plenty of hands‑on practice, you’ll build confidence a...

Interested in woodwork? With many years of industry experience, Steve Rhodes is the man to introduce you to the fundamentals of woodwork. He will guide you through a project from start to finish, teaching you how to develop your tooling and machinery skills. Start your journey with either a bookshel...

Discover the art of kokedama, a traditional Japanese technique where plants are wrapped in moss to create stunning, living sculptures. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft your own kokedama, creating something truly special to take home and display.A range of plants to choose from an...

A two day workshop on garden journalling at Te Rangi (Peace Through Unity villa) with botanical artist Sandra Morris, using careful observation and journalling techniques to record how our personal connection with our environment changes our perception and wellbeing. This will inspire you and give y...

This 5-day intensive workshop will steer you from rough draft to publisher proposal, guiding you through the processes of character development, drawing techniques, storyboarding and constructing a ‘dummy’ book. Learn the skills needed to create an expressive and engaging character in the genre...

Four great masters of painting have been selected for you to explore mark making and techniques to enhance your practice.PLEASE NOTE: Your first four sessions will be in the studio, your last two sessions will be outdoors; Esther (your tutor) will discuss this with you on the first night.6 SessionsT...

Explore the magic of watercolour with renowned illustrator Sandra Morris. No experience is necessary, as Sandra will guide you as you learn about this fabulous medium and how to achieve stunning results with the right tools, the right tips and some tricks Sandra has used in her own art practice. 1 S...

5-day Shoemaking intensive with Fiona Thomson of In Hide Leather.Discover the art of leathercraft in this immersive, hands-on workshop designed for makers of all experience levels. Across five creative days, participants will learn the essentials—tool use, pattern-making, cutting, stitching, and f...

Beginners' drawing is a “start from scratch" course, introducing you to the fundamentals of drawing. Esther will teach you how to look at what you are drawing and how you can translate that into your own marks and images with pencil, ink and charcoal. She will help you grow in confidence with draw...