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: All classes must be paid for at time of booking and cancellations will be according to our cancellation terms & conditions.

Matt Gaudie – Portrait painting with oils.

We are thrilled to host Matt Gaudie as our guest oil painting portraiture tutor. Matt Gaudie is most recognised for his official posting as New Zealand Army artist from 2004 to 2015.

A professional artist for over 25 years; portrait painting has been the constant theme through all of those years. Matt will share his methods, shortcuts and techniques that are part of his everyday painting practice.

4th & 5th September

9.30am – 4.30pm each day

Cost: $275

Limited spaces available.

Note: Payment is required at booking.

Internet Banking:

JSutherland T/A Central Art Space

BNZ: 02-0938-0044936-000

Reference: Portrait Painting

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2 Day Acrylic Miniature Painting Course.

Join Fiona Campbell, experienced miniature painter for a 2 day course full of skills, ideas and new painting tools. Designed to springboard any creative block. Miniature Painting to bring out the fun and the fab no matter what the painting topic or genre. This course is designed for all levels. All brushes and some paints are supplied.

18th & 19th September

9.30am – 4.30pm each day

Cost: $200

Limited spaces.

Note: Payment is required at booking.

Internet Banking:

JSutherland T/A Central Art Space

BNZ: 02-0938-0044936-000

Reference: Miniatures

Code: name

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