Workshops & Classes for Children & Youth

WORKSHOPS

Creative Matters School Holiday Program

Looking for something creative and meaningful these school holidays? Our Creative Matters Holiday Programme offers a calm and inspiring environment for kids to explore their creativity through art, storytelling, and design.
This isn’t just busy work — it’s real creative growth. Kids will build confidence, learn new skills, and feel proud of what they create.

 Why Choose Creative Matters?
  • Hands-on creative art projects using quality materials
  • Imagination and problem-solving through design thinking
  • Build confidence in self-expression and unique ideas
  • Led by experienced artist-educators who guide and support every child.
Ready to join us?
Spaces are limited – bookings are essential!
BOOK HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS NOW!

CLASSES

Te Kura aroha toi - Love Art - Be Kind
​“Creative Children ensure creative communities.”

AGES 6 - 13  years

The Kumeū Children's Art Club - Term Two 2026

To ensure creative opportunities are accessible for all families, we offer a couple of spots in the 8-week Kumeū Children's Art Club course at a subsidised rate. (This is not means tested) Email us for more information. 
For Children ages 6 -12
Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm
​Cost: $207.00 (includes all materials)

The Kumeū Children's Art Club nurtures creativity through self-expression.  With tutor Holly Manning, each term students will explore and experiment artmaking in this fun, safe and caring environment.

Term 2: All things Colour!
Term two is now full. Email us to go on the waitlist for Term 3
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As well as visiting the KA gallery, the class will explore a range of painting styles from abstract art to realism in a friendly creative environment. 
We love paint!​
No experience needed, we’re here to learn and play. All skill levels are catered for.

Music Lessons
With Michelle Hutchinson

Mondays - Wednesdays
Private and Group Sessions available
3pm onwards
​Weekend sessions are also available
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​Keyboard, singings and guitar lessons for all ages.
Contact: [email protected]

AGES 13 - 16 years (Teen)

​SEEN - TEEN ART SPACE for ages 14 - 16 yrs - FREE!
From Tuesday 28th April

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Term Two dates: Tuesday 28th April-16th June
Tuesdays 4:30pm - 6pm
Make art. Hang out. Make friends. 

SEEN is a teen-friendly creative space for exploring Art and well-being.
We'll use various art forms and multimedia.
You do not need to consider yourself 'good at art' to enjoy this course.

Book term two here: 
https://enrolmy.com/kumeu-arts/book-now/175-SEEN---Teen-Space-Term-TWO-2026

Teen 6-week Pottery Class
With Louise Wild

TERM TWO is now full. Email to go on the waitlist for Term 3
​[email protected]
A six-week Pottery class for teenagers 13-16years old
Friday's 4:30pm-6pm
6-week course
​$97.75 including gst
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Come along and learn how to make your own creations out of clay.
​Over 6-weeks Louise Wild teaches a variety of hand building techniques from start to finish with clay, as well as basic glazing skills.
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Course costs include clay, glazes and kiln firings. We recommend purchasing a beginners pottery tool kit for this course. This can be purchased from Kmart, The Warehouse, Gordan Harris etc.