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The 25th Wanaka Autumn Art School - Registration Now Open
Location: Mt Aspiring College Campus
Region: Wanaka
Dates: Wed, 8 January 2014 - Tue, 25 March 2014
From the 28th April to 2nd May is when our 25th annual Autumn Art School will be held. We are delighted to offer an exciting programme with highly talented tutors from New Zealand , Australia, UK and US. Some are new to us, others are returning from previous years.
The school will be based at the modern Mt Aspiring College campus with practical classes exploring the district. We look forward to a stimulating week in the stunning autumn environs of Wanaka - an opportunity for learning and exchanging ideas and techniques as well as meeting a variety of people with diverse interests.
2014 SUBJECTS & COURSES
• Writing - Jules & Effin Older
• Intro to Drawing & Painting - Noreen Melvin
• Watercolour Painting - Jacky Pearson
• Pastels - Maxine Thompson
• Identity as a Painter - Nigel Brown
• Woodcut Print Making - Jo Ogier
• Photographic Art - Harry Janssen
• Beginners Guide to Digital Photography - Dave Wethey
• Portrait Photography - Alan Dove
• Fly Tying - Mike Weddell
• Fly Fishing - Mike Weddell
• Textiles - Kim Thittichai
• Book Arts - Rosemarie Jeffers-Palmer
• Cabinet Making - Simon King
• Singing - Tony Backhouse
• Upholstery - Reg Bartlett
Classes are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment. We may take bookings after the closing date, but classes may also have to be cancelled if there are insufficient numbers by that date.
CLICK HERE for the 2014 Wanaka Autumn Art School Registration Form
Updated information on the availability of classes will be posted on this website: www.autumnartschool.net.nz
Where a class is full it is always worth contacting us to put your name on the waiting list. People do cancel and there is a chance you will get in.
Location
Mt Aspiring College Campus
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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Jo Jago.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Wed, 31 December 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily Gallery Thirty Three - Summer Series.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Sat, 31 January 2026 @ Mon - Fri: 10am - 5.30pm Sat & Sun: 10am - 4pm Black Rabbit Show Series - Angela Marshall.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Sat, 28 February 2026 @ Daily Hope and Sons Art Awards - Entries Open.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Fri, 30 January 2026 @ Entries Now Open. | Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 7 December 2025 @ Dec 2nd, 2pm & Dec 7th, 5pm. Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - From Mud to Masterpiece - Pottery Exhibition.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 4 January 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily | 3 | 4 | 5 | Central Cinema - Met Opera 2025-26: La Sonnambula.Sat, 6 December 2025 - Tue, 9 December 2025 @ 6th & 9th Dec, 1pm. | |
Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession.Tue, 2 December 2025 - Sun, 7 December 2025 @ Dec 2nd, 2pm & Dec 7th, 5pm. | 8 | Central Cinema - Met Opera 2025-26: La Sonnambula.Sat, 6 December 2025 - Tue, 9 December 2025 @ 6th & 9th Dec, 1pm. | 10 | 11 | 12 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Book Launch. "Tuapeka Chows" by Adrienne Shaw.Sat, 13 December 2025 @ 1pm - 2pm |
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Book Launch. "Vincent Pyke - Goldfields Gladiator" by Russell Garbutt.Sun, 14 December 2025 @ 6.30pm | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Central Stories - Late Night Christmas Shopping.Fri, 28 November 2025 - Fri, 19 December 2025 @ 4pm - 8pm. | 20 |
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| 28 | 29 | 30 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Jo Jago.Mon, 1 December 2025 - Wed, 31 December 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily |

