Special Workshops

You can email for message for further information and costing for any specific workshop you are interested in or would like us to run. These will also be announced on our Facebook page so don’t forget to follow us. NOTE: Payment is required to confirm place in all workshops.

Life Drawing Day

Come and enjoy the opportunity to have an experienced model and after warm up drawings be able to draw or paint on pose for an extended period of time. Easels are available and limited spaces available. TBA 9.30am -4.30pm

Cost: $80.00

Note: Payment is required with booking to confirm your place in the workshop.

Please reference your name and course code for ease of administration.

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The Artists’ Corner

BNZ: 02-0938-0044936-000

Code: Life Drawing Day

Portrait Painting in oils. (FULL)

We are thrilled to announce a special 2 day workshop in oil portrait painting workshop with Mehrdad Tahan.
Mehrdad will share his specific process learned after many years. He will be demonstrating and instructing you on your own oil portraits throughout the two-day workshop. Mehrdad is keen to share his methods and techniques that are part of his everyday painting practice.
This workshop is not suitable for beginners.

When: 3rd & 4th June 2023
9.30am – 4.30pm each day at the studio
Cost: $250
Materials list will be sent on registration
Maximum class size: 12

Note: Payment is required with booking to confirm your place in the workshop.

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Note: Payment is required with booking to confirm your place in the workshop.

The Artists’ Corner

BNZ: 02-1265-0038455-000

Course Code: Portrait Painting

Art Gallery

"I would like to thank you SO much for the lovely drawing of our RUFUS, He is so life like that it is like having him back with us. The detail that you were able to capture in his face, with his whiskers on the side of his face and the lines in his forehead were absolutely amazing. His Eyes are so bright and life like. He is always looking at us with a cheeky look. You are simply amazing with the time and patience you put into our little man..."

Wendy LelliottBrisbane, Australia

"I attended Jenny’s class for two terms and enjoyed the challenges. It definitely set out what it proved to be and I benefited from it."

Heather HallidayNew Zealand

"I found Jenny as a tutor very generous with her vast knowledge. Her encouragement enabled me to approach my artwork with more confidence while teaching me the skills I needed to progress. Classes are fun and rewarding and I will be returning to learn more advanced techniques with her in the future. "

Lesley RawlingsNew Zealand

"Drawing classes with Jenny have been a way to enhance and extend my art practice. I enjoyed that she offered the exploration of drawing in many different ways using a good range of artist models. Jenny’s drawing classes were a way to develop drawing skills but also to explore ideas with a range of media and techniques. I enjoyed used some of the drawings and extended them into printmaking."

Liz HawkerNew Zealand

"Jenny is an inspiring tutor who taught us a variety of drawing skills and styles which we explored and used in our art works. In a comfortable environment, Jenny motivated us to apply our skills and ‘think outside the box’ as we moved on to more complex compositions."

Carol SaxbyNew Zealand

"I've learnt loads from Jenny's classes. She's always friendly and nice too.”

MinnieAge 12