Pencil Drawing
Master observation and mark-making. From still-life to portraiture, build a confident hand and trained eye.
— Local adult art classes · Auckland —
A 14-week course for absolute beginners and improvers in Waitakere & Western Springs, Auckland — with a supportive tutor and new friends.
About
“This class made me enjoy making art again.”
— Rachel, Google reviewWaitakere & Western Springs, Auckland
Seasons Art Class Waitakere & Western Springs is part of the Seasons Art Class® franchise — an established UK programme founded in 2009. Its structured, welcoming 14-week format brings step-by-step tuition, carefully developed projects, and a sociable creative experience to local communities.
Since opening in West Auckland in 2021, more than 200 students have passed through our courses. Each term builds confidence and skills through drawing, oil pastels, watercolours and acrylics.
Discover the Seasons Art Class heritage ↗What you’ll learn
Each 14-week term takes you through four art mediums, a professional mounting week, and a celebratory exhibition. You’ll create 12 original masterpieces with experienced tutors.
Master observation and mark-making. From still-life to portraiture, build a confident hand and trained eye.
Blend bold colours and create textured artworks with immediate, satisfying results.
Learn washes, wet-on-wet and layering techniques for luminous, atmospheric paintings.
Explore bold colour, texture and mixed media in a versatile, expressive final medium.
Selected artworks are carefully mounted and framed, ready for the end-of-term exhibition.
Celebrate with family, friends and fellow art-lovers at a proud showcase of your masterpieces.
Student artwork — 12 weeks of progress
What students say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google Reviews
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Find us
Choose the location and session time that works best for you. Next term starts 6 September 2026; the end-of-term exhibition is 5 December 2026.
Henderson Bowling Club
⌖ 2/20 Alderman Drive, Henderson, Auckland 0610
Open in Google Maps →Greek Community of Auckland
⌖ 108 Western Springs Road, Morningside, Auckland 1022
Open in Google Maps →Got questions?
Everything you need to know before enrolling. Can’t find your answer? Send us a message.
Yes — all materials are included in your course fee. We supply quality pencils, oil pastels, watercolours, acrylics, paper and canvas. You only need to bring yourself and a willingness to create.
Absolutely not. The course is designed for complete beginners as well as people who have dabbled before and want to improve. Tutors meet students exactly where they are.
Over 14 weeks you’ll work through Pencil Drawing, Oil Pastels, Watercolours and Acrylics. By the end of term, you’ll have created 12 finished artworks.
Secure a place with a one-off registration fee of $88, pay $53 per session weekly, or pay $730 for the full term upfront. All pricing is in NZD and includes materials.
We run Henderson sessions at Henderson Bowling Club, 2/20 Alderman Drive, and Western Springs sessions at 108 Western Springs Road, Morningside. Full times are listed above.
Classes are kept small and intimate — typically 10 to 15 students — so you receive plenty of one-on-one attention in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Yes. Every term concludes with an exhibition where students display selected artworks. Friends and family are welcome to attend. The current exhibition is on 5 December 2026.
Life happens. Let us know in advance if possible and your tutor will give you a brief catch-up at the beginning of the next class.
Our 2026 partners & supporters
The businesses and community venues helping us celebrate our student artists at the 2026 exhibition.
Ready to begin?
Fill in the form and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours. The next term begins Sunday 6 September 2026. Spaces are limited.
Questions about the course? Not sure which location suits you? We’d love to help.
$53/week + $88 one-off registration fee
All art materials are provided in class.