I run these at regular intervals throughout the year. They are six weekly 3hr sessions, for a very modest cost of $270.00 ($15/hr) All levels of experience are welcome,including absolute beginners. Please note evenings are 2.5 hrs and are $270.00

We may begin with a group exercise to help generate ideas and get to know a material. This can be developed and extended or I will work with you on a project or area of personal interest.

I love these because there is such a diversity of subjects going on - keeps me on my toes -because I tailor to each individuals needs and wants. All the things I do in workshops we can do in these sessions. Plus we learn so much from each other,because of the diversity.

It appeals to those who would otherwise not, for whatever reason, put regular time aside for their creative needs, enjoy the benefits of being with like minded folk and can take on reasonable sized learning challenges. BOOK FOR NEXT DATES FOR 2025:

Term 1: WEDNESDAYS Feb 5 - March 12 inclusive, evening

6.30 - 9.00pm

THURSDAYS Feb 6- March 13 inclusive, morning

9.30am - 12.30 pm

Term 2: WEDNESDAYS April 9 - May 14 inclusive evening 6.30pm - 9.00pm

THURSDAYS April 10 - May 15 inclusive, morning 9.30pm - 12.30pm

Term 3: WEDNESDAYS June 11- July 16 inclusive, evening

6.30pm - 9.00pm

THURSDAYS June 12 - July17 inclusive, morning 9.30am - 12.30pm

Term 4: WEDNESDAYS Aug 13 - Sept 17 inclusive, evening 6.30 - 9.00pm

THURSDAYS Aug14 - Sept 18 inclusive, morning 9.30am - 12.30pm

Term 5: WEDNESDAYS Oct 15- Nov 19 inclusive, evening

6.30 -9.00pm

THURSDAYS Oct 16 - Nov 20 inclusive, morning 9.30am-12.30pm

“John Cornish’s art classes are just incredible.

I’ve been attending these for three years now and the Thursday morning classes I attend are just the best thing in my week. 

John always makes us feel so so welcome.  The classes are a gathering of approximately 6-8 enthusiasts at all levels, wanting to achieve all different types and forms of art. 

John has the this amazing ability to be able to be empathetic as well as sympathetic, (while some of us struggle) but he knows when to step in to guide and teach.  He opens the door to each of us with his vast array of knowledge, technical insight, artistic theory and how best to all apply these to our practice.   His teaching is very much geared to the individual, to your style, or your dreams and needs, and he is able to draw from you what you would like to achieve, he then guides and helps you, in steps, to get there. 

What an amazing skill to have available to us.  In these classes John engenders the confidence to share, to laugh, to learn and leave the class with a great sense  of friendship among the group and one of fulfillment.  I feel it’s a very special privilege to have John C available to teach us in Waikanae.  Thank you John, keep it going please.” Lorraine H.