STUDIO NEWS

After a very busy 2 weeks of moving, cleaning and organizing things, 

I am happy to say that the new space for Term classes has been well received.

To clarify: this new set up is different than the public space studio before.

Yes, I am still offering Creative mentoring and guidance,

but Studio hours and tuition is by by prior arrangement only

So, please ALWAYS contact me first by email or message.

e: youngatartdownunder@gmail.com

p: 022- 194 6615

a new facebook Page for the Studio

► The Studio has a NEW PAGE on FB

Why? - my profile was taken down by FB -Why? - apparently my account got h*ck/-ed

(apologies, the spelled out word attracts unwanted communications in itself)

Subsequently I was restricted and eventually totally erased. What a weird feeling. It also means I have no more access to my pages and basically have to start allover again. Apparently that is how things work in FB land. You really never get to talk to a human there

..... Well ..... I started this studio and built it up from scratch from 2012 (I mean really from nothing after my earthquake experience) That is almost 12 years of work, all by myself. So, it's a bit of a nuisance really to suddenly lose all the history on that earlier page

(b.t.w. you can still see all the photo albums here > https://www.facebook.com/theartemistyoungatartstudio/photos )

I just have no way of responding to messages you send to me there though

► Still, I have risen up from the ashes before and I will keep doing this. Always with love and many thanks to all my lovely students and cheerleaders who keep supporting me,

much Love, Arohanui,

xx Joyce

Enroll now for Term3

The schedules are up
and Enrollments are now open for Term 3

Because of my upcoming trip and a shortened Term 2 this time around, 
I am planning and organizing well ahead.
So....

If you are a current student and know that you want to keep your spot.....
Let me know a.s.a.p.

If you are a new student, send me an email 
and I'll add you to our waiting list.

I will contact everybody that is waiting of any spots that are becoming available.

Clay with Me - workshops

 I am facilitating and guiding two Saturdays of clay play.

* The first Saturday you will freeform and handbuild whimsical figurines with clay

as well as some other organic components.

– Yes, you’ll receive some of my sculpting secrets –

* And then the second Saturday you will paint and decorate them.

All your creations are yours to take home of course.

There are limited spaces in my quaint studio, so make sure to secure your spot!

* Clay with me *

These workshops are suitable for more mature creative souls.

I’d say: Intermediate / College age and over.

– With Mothers day in nestled between these 2 days, think: Mother+daughter, Sisters, Friends, Colleagues –

WHEN :

Saturday 13 MAY and  27 MAY 2023

10 am - 3 pm

WHERE:

the Artemist / Young at Art Studio

Building 25 B

Historic Village - 17th Ave - Tauranga

*

• All materials are provided. – Of course, you are welcome to bring along anything personal that you may like to incorporate (shells, sticks, wood, gadgets, old jewelry etc.)
• Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided
• Lunch is not included and available from one of the cafe’s in the Historic Village or BYO.

COST:

$222 for the two Saturdays

To register for these workshops (spaces are limited!) 

send a quick email to  ► youngatartstudio@xtra.co.nz

Easter Holidays Art classes

 

Summer Art School

 

Pre-Christmas Workshops

 

for the Spring Holidays

 

for the Winter - School Holidays

 

Last minute Christmas shopping

Still looking for an authentic, original, different Christmas gift?

Come an pop into the studio on Thursday 23 December between 11 am - 4 pm and Friday 24 December between 10 am - 1 pm

You'll be so happy you did!

School Holiday schedule is now up!

 

The Winter School Holidays - Schedule is up

 

Award winning Studio!

 

So happy, wanted to share, we just received an email with the 2020 Award!
5th year running, so proud of what the quaint little studio has managed to do.
Dancing in celebration here at the studio head office (a.k.a. me and the one woman show that is behind the classes and workshops)
Looking forward to seeing you all again next week when we start with the Term 1 classes.

Still finishing off more handsewn journals for you all. Made with super delicious papers...you'll see <3

A couple of PRE CHRISTMAS holiday art sessions to choose from:

 

Secure your spot for Term 3

It's already that time again.

We are getting more enquiries and schedules are being drawn up for Term 3.

So: Make sure to register and get organised for the after school classes this winter :)

[Current students always have first dibs and there are waiting lists, 

because the places in our groups are limited]

*

And the schedule for the Holiday workshops is also up now :)

Term 2 - Online

With the latest updates and details of the proposed Level 3 that we will be hopefully moving into next week, it is clear now, that we will have to continue and start Term 2 with Online classes through our course platform supported with Live sessions.
These last few weeks of online live sessions have proven a success :)
It has been really good for the children to keep creatively active and if was really fun seeing the interactions during the classes as well.
*The Theme for term 2 was already going to be storytelling and illustration, which lends itself perfectly for the online format as well. So, this will see the delivery of the Term 2 work as follows:

*Every Monday morning, new material will drop into the online course platform for the students to watch, read and get inspired by. (there will be videos, images, stories, audio etc.)
*The Live sessions will be at the same time as before, 

so you can attend the same class on the same day that you normally attend in the studio.
*If we are ready to move back to Level 2 restrictions anytime during Term 2 , 

we can then easily move back to the classes in the studio space.
*These classes are of course also available for children outside of Tauranga, and in the case that we would be moving back to Level 2, we will organize what day you will continue attending your classes.
*Email me HERE for availability, I will answer a.s.a.p.
Art and Creativity is good for your Heart, your Mind and your Soul. 

It is a medicine all on it's own (and without any nasty side-effects)
Challenging times NEED Creative Minds. - Our Future NEEDS Creative Minds.

 

COVID-19 UPDATE

Just to let you know that until we are advised otherwise by the Ministry of Health and the Government:
* THE STUDIO IS OPEN AS USUAL FOR CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
* CREATIVITY IS EXTRA IMPORTANT IN TIMES LIKE THIS!
rest assured we are staying up to date with the Covid-19 News as it happens and Follow Recommendations from the Health Department.
Stay Safe and wash your hands......yes, one more time ..... :)

* I am also working on getting the classes ONLINE, just in case .....

EXPRESS yourself CREATIVELY

Celebrating the 2019 Award

Yay !!! For the 5th year in a row the Studio has received the Most Popular Award from Active Activities New Zealand. Having built this studio up from scratch with not much at all after our move from earthquake-stricken Christchurch makes me pretty proud, I can tell you that. I want to thank YOU all though, because without all my lovely students, I would not have been able to do this of course. I am very grateful for you !

PRE CHRISTMAS and HOLIDAY CLASSES