Art Groups

Come and enjoy learning new skills with our talented tutors at the Short Street Studio. 

We encourage artists of any level to attend. Our art groups give you plenty of ideas and information to carry on with your artistic journey.

Art Groups

Art & Craft Group

Mondays, 10am – 2pm

Non-tutored. $10 per month or $5 per day.

Come and join an enthusiastic group – to paint, collage and try various mixed media projects. Everyone can enjoy.

Contact phone 307 1956 or 021 051 6019 Jane Rant

Printmaking Group

First and Third Tuesdays of the Month

10am – 2pm

$5 per session

Come along and see how the
printmaking process works and “have a play”.

We have a large printing press and some materials, but bring your own supplies and tools.

Contact Val Clemens on 027 228 5620 for further information.

Figure Drawing

Life Drawing Group

Last Tuesday of the month

10am – 12:30pm

Cost $20 per person (includes model fee)

A non-tutored regular group for artists interested in drawing or painting figures.

Contact Peter Murray 021 164 4522


Weekly Art Group

Wednesdays between 10am – 2pm

$5 per day

Non-tutored.

This is for artist members of all levels who want to come and paint/draw and be with like-minded, supportive people sharing ideas and knowledge. Bring your own lunch and enjoy the company whilst you paint.

Everyone welcome.

Contact Roz Ledingham on 021 718 633 or  Val Clemens on 027 228 5620

Weekly Art Group

Thursdays 10am – 12pm

$5 per day

Each person does whatever they want. Painting, pastels, pastel pencils.
We help each other if we can as we don’t have a tutor.

Each person brings their own materials.

Contact Cindi Holt 021 674 437

Weekly Art Group

Thursday evenings 7-9pm

Self run group for ASA members, non tutored, $5/session.

Enjoy the company of other artists in a supportive environment, sharing knowledge and ideas while creating.

Tea & coffee provided.

Contact Ben 0272741884

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Plein Air Painting Group

Would you like to join a creative group and partake in outdoor art adventures? We visit different locations to sketch or paint.

Contact Lynda Scott 027 3135 178.

Want to start a group

If none of the times or subjects of the above groups suit you, are you keen to start or join a creative group?

Check the studio calendar and contact us for more information.