Art / Painting Classes

A visual artist, Larisse has tutored art and pattern drafting over the last 15 years at NMIT, and delights in sharing her accumulated knowledge in fun and relaxed classes. Giving you the insider 'cheat techniques to make your art experience more simple'. Her on the spot, creative problem solving helps students see possibilities unimagined previously, helping each achieve their unique style. Supporting, enhancing and elevating individual 'self'.

  • Junior Art Class - School Holiday art Class, Nelson, New Zealand

    Artist for a Week (SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART PROGRAMME) Juniors 8 - 12 years of age

    $425 1-Week Workshop Mon 12th - Fri 16th January 2026, 9am - 3pm daily

    Develop your child's artistic skills as they experience being an Artist for a Week in this fun and creative class

    Includes final exhibition / tea party. All art materials supplied

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  • Art / Painting Classes, Nelson, New Zealand

    Art/Painting Classes

    $220 6 Week Class Blocks, 9.30am - 12.00pm Mondays

    or $95 1-Day Workshop 9.30am - 3.30pm

    In this relaxed class explore various painting techniques, develop your own style, and discover how to start and finish your work with confidence. Experimentation is encouraged.

    Suitable for all experience levels.

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  • Drawing Art Class, Nelson New Zealand

    Drawing With A Difference

    $95 1-Day Workshop  

    9.30am – 3.30pm 

    Develop your drawing skills and artist’s eye using diverse media to enhance your sketching style in this fun and relaxed class.

    Suitable for all experience levels

    Refreshments included

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  • Painting with Colour Art Class, Nelson, New Zealand

    Painting with Colour Simplified

    $95 1-Day Workshop

    9.30am – 3.30pm

    Master your colour mixing skills and paint application techniques. Learn to use warm and cool colours effectively. Leave with your personalised colour mixing charts, for ease of future colour mixing.

    Suitable for all experience levels

    Refreshments included.

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  • Art Classes, Nelson New Zealand. Rug-making

    Rug Making As Art

    $95 1-Day Workshop

    9.30am - 3.30pm

    This fun class is a surprise! Learn the basics of this versatile technique and unlock your creative genius without the need for ‘paint’ as we know it. Create wall hanging art or 'shaggy fashion'.

    Suitable for all experience levels.

    Refreshments included

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Art Classes / Creative Activities Add 7.5 Years to Your Life!

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