Art for Leisure

Visual Arts

A course by

SIT

Discover painting techniques and connect with others in a relaxed, social setting. This Adult Community Education programme is open to artists of all levels and focuses on painting with watercolour, oil, or acrylic paints.

NZ$340

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Gore, Gore

It will take a total of 17 weeks

This course requires 4 hours per week

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Develop painting techniques

Participants will learn and refine techniques in painting using various types of paints, including watercolour, oil, and acrylic.

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Improve artistic skills

Learners will expand their practical abilities and art-making confidence, regardless of previous experience.

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Connect with community

Students will engage in a social learning setting, building connections with other participants interested in art.

What You're Signing Up For

Art for Leisure is a part-time Adult Community Education programme designed to make art accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of age or experience. The course welcomes artists of all backgrounds to develop their skills in painting using watercolour, oil, or acrylic paints, in a relaxed, social atmosphere. It offers a supportive environment for learning new techniques and connecting with like-minded individuals.

Course Content

  • Painting techniques using watercolour, oil, or acrylic paints
  • Developing painting skills at any experience level
  • Learning in a relaxed, social, and supportive environment

What you need to know first

Open entry

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Arts

  • Community Education