Waikato Society of Arts

Waikato Society of Arts A non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Waikato and New Zealand.

TUESDAY EXPLORING PASTELS – TERM 1 🎨Term: 17 February – 25 MarchWhen: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMWhere: Studio 2Tutor: Rachael Ha...
03/02/2025

TUESDAY EXPLORING PASTELS – TERM 1 🎨

Term: 17 February – 25 March
When: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Studio 2
Tutor: Rachael Hayton
Price: $235.00

There are only 7 seats left for this class!

Join us for an introduction to soft pastels in this 6-week beginner course. Explore the variety of techniques to create stunning artwork using this beautiful medium.

Topics covered include:

Types of pastels and paper
Techniques such as underpaintings, blending, and mark making
Insight into pastel artists in New Zealand and internationally
The process for designing and scaling up your own art
An introduction to color theory and values
All materials are included. Open to ages 11+.

Don't miss out—secure your spot today! For more information, visit wsa.org.nz ✨

ENROLMENTS: TERM 1 🧡We’re excited to announce new classes for Term 1! Join us for:Exploring PastelsCreative WritingDrawi...
03/02/2025

ENROLMENTS: TERM 1 🧡

We’re excited to announce new classes for Term 1! Join us for:

Exploring Pastels
Creative Writing
Drawing Techniques
Art Exploration for Adults

Plus, we offer children's art classes with low student-to-teacher ratios and experienced tutors to ensure personalised attention.

Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities to unleash your creativity! Enrol now and secure your spot. Visit wsa.org.nz for more details ✨

NZ PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING AWARDS - IMPORTANT DATES 🎨Since 2000, the NZPPA has been a hallmark event in the New Zealand...
29/01/2025

NZ PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING AWARDS - IMPORTANT DATES 🎨

Since 2000, the NZPPA has been a hallmark event in the New Zealand arts scene. This year, we are excited to offer a series of artist talks, all free to the public.

Join us for the Opening and Awards on 21 February 2025 at 6 PM. Don’t miss the Judge’s floor talks on 22 February at 10:30 AM and check the website for updates on the three scheduled artist talks. Everyone is welcome to participate!

Explore the art, learn from the artists, and be part of this celebrated occasion. For more details, visit wsa.org.nz. We hope to see you there ✨

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 💙Join us for engaging workshops for young people aged 12–17! With options ranging from ...
23/01/2025

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 💙

Join us for engaging workshops for young people aged 12–17! With options ranging from sculpture and 3D character design to watercolour painting and crown crafts, there’s a variety of activities to explore.

Location: ArtsPost Building, Level 1, and Print & AIR Studios (blue doors). Parking is available.

Afterpay is offered for all classes and workshops 💳

For more details, visit wsa.org.nz. We hope to see you there ✨

JANUARY LANDSCAP WORKSHOP ✨Date: 25 JanuaryTime: 10.00 AM – 4.00 PMLocation: Studio 2Price: $120.00What does land mean t...
20/01/2025

JANUARY LANDSCAP WORKSHOP ✨

Date: 25 January
Time: 10.00 AM – 4.00 PM
Location: Studio 2
Price: $120.00

What does land mean to people? It is home, it is income, it is ancestral right, it is something we control and use, as well as something we love and feel kaitiakitanga towards.

How does art tell the story of all these different feelings?

We will tutu with paint, collage, and clay to share ideas, kai (lunch included), and time together in a creative adventure.

Join artist Margaret Feeney to explore these ideas in a one-day workshop.

Visit wsa.org.nz to find out more and book your spot today. Link in bio 🔗

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 🧡Keep the kids engaged with exciting workshops for ages 12–17! From sculpture and 3D ch...
16/01/2025

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 🧡

Keep the kids engaged with exciting workshops for ages 12–17! From sculpture and 3D character design to watercolour painting, crown crafts, and sea-inspired art, there’s something for everyone.

Location: ArtsPost Building, Level 1 and Print & AIR Studios (blue doors). Parking available.

Afterpay available for all classes and workshops 💳

Don’t miss out... visit wsa.org.nz for further details ✨

PLEIN AIR CARVING AND PRINTING JANUARY WORKSHOP ✨Date: 18 JanuaryTime: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocation: PrintroomPrice: $45.0...
15/01/2025

PLEIN AIR CARVING AND PRINTING JANUARY WORKSHOP ✨

Date: 18 January
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Printroom
Price: $45.00

In this workshop, we go plain air to observe shadow and light, positive and negative space and record what we see directly on the surface of small wooden plates. The direct translation from eye to plate with the knife allows for a more subjective and intuitive mark.

Visit wsa.org.nz to find out more and book your spot today. Link in bio 🔗

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE ARTISTS WHO ENTERED INTO THE 2025 NZPPA ✨It was a pleasure to view your works and we look for...
15/01/2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE ARTISTS WHO ENTERED INTO THE 2025 NZPPA ✨

It was a pleasure to view your works and we look forward to the exhibition opening and Awards evening. The annual New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards are held at Artspost galleries in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.

The NZPPA has been running since 2000 and is a prestigious event on the NZ arts calendar. Alongside the exhibition will be workshops and artist talks, all free to the public.

The Opening and Awards will be held on 21 February 2025 at 6pm. The Judge’s floor talks will be Saturday, 22 February at 10.30am and artist talks will be scheduled while the exhibition is on. Dates to be confirmed. These are free events to the public, all welcome.

Please visit wsa.org.nz/product/2025-nzppa/ to view the full list of finalists 🔗

Just like that, 2024 comes to a close 🤩 The WSA will be close from 5pm on Mon 23 Dec 2024, and reopening at 9am on Mon 2...
22/12/2024

Just like that, 2024 comes to a close 🤩 The WSA will be close from 5pm on Mon 23 Dec 2024, and reopening at 9am on Mon 20 Jan 2025.

Ngā mihi nui for a wonderful year. Have a safe and happy holiday season. Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou e te whānau ❤️

Take the time over the holiday season to get your Small Sculpture Award entry in — entries close Sat 15 Feb 2025. Visit ...
19/12/2024

Take the time over the holiday season to get your Small Sculpture Award entry in — entries close Sat 15 Feb 2025. Visit 📲 wsa.org.nz to find out more and enter — 🔗 link in bio.

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Our Term One 2025 enrolments are now OPEN 🏃🏽 From Mon 10 Feb–Sat 5 Apr 2025 you can enjoy all of the goodness our classe...
18/12/2024

Our Term One 2025 enrolments are now OPEN 🏃🏽 From Mon 10 Feb–Sat 5 Apr 2025 you can enjoy all of the goodness our classes have to offer 🦄

Painting, printmaking, drawing, watercolour, illustration, creative writing, and so much more! 🤗

Visit 📲 wsa.org.nz to find out more and book today — 🔗 link in bio.

It is with great shock and sadness that we share the tragic news of Mark Braunias passing away suddenly yesterday in Wai...
17/12/2024

It is with great shock and sadness that we share the tragic news of Mark Braunias passing away suddenly yesterday in Waikato Hospital. Mark was generous enough to give us his time towards being one of two Judges for the NZ Painting and Printmaking Awards in February 2025. Mark was highly regarded and will leave a huge gap in the New Zealand creative sector. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the Kawhia community.

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