Workshops & Classes for Youth and Children
WORKSHOPS
Creative Matters School Holiday Program
December Holiday Program:
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Dates:
Wednesday-Friday 17th/18th/19th December Monday + Tuesday 22nd/23rd December Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Age Group: 5–13 years Location: Kumeū Arts Upstairs Workroom Limited spaces available – book early to secure your spot! 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. Weekly Schedule Information to come Why Choose Creative Matters?
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CLASSES
To ensure creative opportunities at Kumeu Arts are accessible for low-income families, we are now offering two places on both the 8-week Kumeū Children's Art Club, and the 6-week Teen Pottery Course at a subsidised rate. (This is not means tested)
Email us now for more information.
Email us now for more information.
Te Kura aroha toi - Love Art - Be Kind
“Creative Children ensure creative communities.”
“Creative Children ensure creative communities.”
AGES 6 - 13 years
The Kumeū Children's Art Club - Term Four 2025
To ensure creative opportunities at Kumeu Arts are accessible for low-income families, we are now offering a couple of places on the 8-week Kumeū Children's Art Club at a subsidised rate. (Not means tested)
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For Children ages 6 -12
8-week class for $207 (including gst) Term Four dates: October Thursday Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm The Kumeū Children's Art Club nurtures a culture of peace and creativity through self-expression. With tutor Holly Manning, each term students will explore a range of mediums in this fun, safe and caring environment. Term 4 we will be working with clay! We have the opportunity to make a kiln baked tile thanks to the gallery, and experiment with tactile projects getting our hands dirty. We will play with new skills and be able to use our painting and drawing skills to make art we are all proud of. No experience needed, we’re here to learn and play. All skill levels are catered for. Booking: Email us to go on the waitlist for Term 1 2026 |
Beautiful Paintings in Acrylics and Watercolours
With AnnMaree Foy of CraftyArt2
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For young people ages 8 - 13
Dates: Saturday 21st Feb, 28th Feb, 14th Mar, 21st Mar Time: 1:15pm – 2:45pm Cost: each class - $35 - all four classes $130 Location: Kumeū Arts Upstairs Workroom If you are looking for a painting class that covers the basics on how to paint landscapes, still life and much more using simple techniques, join us. We will explore the use of acrylic and water colour paints as well as pastels to bring your creation to life. Feb 21st - 'Tui in the Tree' landscape Feb 28th - 'Potrait of a Kitten' Mar 14st - 'Kiwiana Holiday Bach' landscape Mar 28th - 'Camping" landscape TO BOOK: Limited spaces available – book early to secure your spot! email AnnMaree at [email protected] |
Music Lessons
With Michelle Hutchinson
Private and Group Sessions available
Monday - Wednesday 3pm onwards
Weekend sessions are also available
Contact: [email protected]
Monday - Wednesday 3pm onwards
Weekend sessions are also available
Contact: [email protected]
AGES 13 - 16 years (Teen)
SEEN - TEEN ART SPACE for ages 14 - 16 yrs - FREE!
For Ages 14-16 years
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Booking: Term 4 is now full. Email us to go on the waitlist for Term 1 2026
Day to be confirmed 4:30pm - 6pm Make art. Hang out. SEEN is a teen-friendly creative space for exploring Art and well-being. We'll use various art forms, including zines, collages, and multimedia to tell our stories and make sense of the world. You do not need to consider yourself 'good at art' to enjoy this course |
Teen 6-week Pottery Class
With Louise Wild
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Booking: Term 4 is now full. Email us to go on the waitlist for Term 1 2026
A six-week Pottery class for teenagers 13-16years old Friday's 4:30pm-6pm 6-week course $69 All clay and glazes are included. 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. *We recommend purchasing a beginners pottery tool kit for this course. This can be purchased from Kmart, The Warehouse, Gordan Harris etc. |