Art and You

18/04/2026

Some places still available in a workshop exploring approaches to drawing with Steve Bolton and printmaking with Jo Ogier.

18/04/2026

Still some places in our printmaking and drawing classes. Sept30 to oct 4. 2026 Nelson .

Art and You is an opportunity to join a week-long practical art workshop, learning and creating through paint, printmaking and materials under the guidance of an experienced art tutor. Our classes will enable you to enjoy ideas, dabble in new art making techniques, and share your experiences with

10/04/2026

Good to consider and think about the places we still have available in drawing and printmaking in Nelson 30 sept to 4 oct 2026. Details at www.artandyou.co.nz

You don’t have to be “good at art” for it to be good for you.

‌And I think this is where most people get it wrong.

They assume creativity only “counts” if they have something to show for it.

If they’re not “naturally talented”, then why even bother?

But that turns it into something else entirely.
Another place to perform.
Another place to evaluate yourself.

And that’s not what this is for.

Creating (especially with something as tactile as soft pastel) does something different.

It slows your mind down.
It gives your attention somewhere to land.
It lets something move through you instead of constantly taking things in.

That’s why I think creativity is one of the most underutilized forms of wellness!

Creating gives back to you in ways that will change everything.

26/03/2026

Janet Mazenier Soul place / Anam Áite.

26/03/2026

So excited to attend Janet Mazenier’s exhibition Anam Áite/ Soul Place for her PhD in Auckland.

25/03/2026

Janet Mazenier’s PhD exhibition tonight in Auckland. We are trying to get there to celebrate with her ! Congratulations Janet.

10/03/2026

Art and you workshops open for enrolment. Go to www.artandyou.co.nz for details of tutors and classes in painting, printmaking, cold wax medium and drawing.

09/02/2026

Fabulous exhibition, congrats Kathy Reilly. Kathy has been a great supporter of our Art and You workshops.

07/01/2026

Art and you 2026. Nelson 30 sept to 4 October programme planning underway

07/01/2026

A little inspiration whilst we refine this years programme for art and you 28 to 4 October 2026.

12/12/2025

An exhibition well worth entering and viewing.

Submissions are now open for Changing Threads 2026!

This Contemporary Fibre & Textile Art Awards and Exhibition will take place between 6th June - 20th July 2026.

Submissions are now open to all artists living in Aotearoa.

Find out more, including how to submit your work via our website: https://www.acn.org.nz/changing-threads