Workshops & Classes for Youth and Children
WORKSHOPS
Creative Matters School Holiday Program
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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?
Spaces are limited – bookings are essential! BOOK NOW! |
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 One 2026
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)
Email us now for more information. |
For Children ages 6 -12
8-week class, starting on 12th February 2026 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 1: Painting! Due to popular demand this term is all about Painting! Using watercolour and acrylic paints, children will learn different kinds of creative expression, colour mixing and of course, make interesting artworks. 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. Booking LINK: 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 21th - 'Camping" landscape TO BOOK: Limited spaces available – book early to secure your spot! email AnnMaree at [email protected] |
Music Lessons
With Michelle Hutchinson
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Private and Group Sessions available
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!
From Tuesday 17th of Feb
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Starts Tuesday February 17th
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. TO BOOK: https://enrolmy.com/kumeu-arts/book-now/166-SEEN---Teen-Space-Term-ONE-2026 |
Teen 6-week Pottery Class
With Louise Wild
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Term 1 2026 is now FULL
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. |