What's on in the Te Uru Learning Centre
Adults and Children's Workshops
EVENTTE URUTHEATRE
Learning Centre
Te Uru offers engaging learning opportunities for art enthusiasts of all levels. Set within the scenic surrounds of Titirangi, its purpose-built pokapū akoranga learning centre provides an inspiring space to explore both making and thinking about art.
Programmes span hands-on workshops for schools, holiday classes, and adult courses, all guided by specialist educators and expert guest tutors, designed to inform and inspire.
Kids Classes - Term 3
Sculpture Club
THURSDAYS
30 JUL - 10 SEP
3.30PM - 4.30PM
LEARNING CENTRE
$180
Introduce young artists to sculpture through hands-on, playful making with materials like clay, papier mâché, wire, and found objects. Students explore form, structure, and texture while building creative confidence and problem-solving skills.
Suitable for ages 6–13. All materials provided.
Drawing Club
TUESDAYS
28 JUL - 8 SEP
3.30PM - 4.30PM
LEARNING CENTRE
$180
Introduce young artists to drawing through fun, hands-on exploration with a range of materials and techniques. Students develop observation skills, confidence, and an understanding of line, tone, and composition while learning to draw from both life and imagination.
Suitable for ages 6–13. All materials provided.
Painting Club
WEDNESDAYS
29 JUL - 9 SEP
3.30PM - 4.30PM
LEARNING CENTRE
$180
Introduce young artists to painting through hands-on, engaging classes using acrylic and water-based paints. Students explore colour, brushwork, composition, and imaginative expression while building confidence and creative skills.
Suitable for ages 6–13. All materials provided.
Adult Classes - Term 3
Watercolour Painting
With
Jennifer Duval-smith
FRIDAYS
31 JUL - 11 SEP
10AM - 12PM
LEARNING CENTRE
$300
Explore botanical watercolours with artist Jennifer Duval-Smith in this relaxed, supportive course.
Learn practical techniques in observation, drawing, colour mixing, and painting, inspired by the natural world. Held in Te Uru’s peaceful education studio, this course is suitable for all skill levels.
Acrylic Painting
With
Naomi Azoulay
FRIDAYS
31 JUL - 11 SEP
2PM - 4PM
LEARNING CENTRE
$300
Learn the fundamentals of figurative painting in this supportive seven-week course with artist Naomi Azoulay.
Build confidence while developing skills in drawing, proportion, light and shadow, colour mixing, and brushwork, working towards your own finished painting. Suitable for all skill levels. Materials provided.
Drawing
With
Richard Penn
MONDAYS
27 JUL - 7 SEP
2PM - 4PM
LEARNING CENTRE
$300
Explore art-making inspired by everyday life in this seven-week course led by artist Richard.
Using Te Uru’s current exhibitions as a starting point, participants will develop a personal sketchbook through drawing, painting, and mixed media. Suitable for all skill levels. Materials provided.
Oil Painting
With
Robyn Penn
MONDAYS
27 JUL - 7 SEP
10AM – 12PM
LEARNING CENTRE
$300
Explore botanical watercolours with artist Jennifer Duval-Smith in this relaxed, supportive course.
Learn practical techniques in observation, drawing, colour mixing, and painting, inspired by the natural world. Held in Te Uru’s peaceful education studio, this course is suitable for all skill levels.
HOURS &
LOCATION
Hours
Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday &
Sunday:
10am - 4pm
