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Learn, Create, Connect
Learn, Create, Connect
Each year, we run a variety of weekend workshops led by experienced artists and tutors. These sessions cater to all ability levels, offering opportunities to develop skills, experiment with new techniques, and gain fresh inspiration.
Each year, we run a variety of weekend workshops led by experienced artists and tutors. These sessions cater to all ability levels, offering opportunities to develop skills, experiment with new techniques, and gain fresh inspiration.
Past workshops have included watercolour, expressive landscape painting, mixed media, collage and more. Whether you’re looking to refine your craft or simply try something new, our workshops are friendly, supportive, and open to everyone.
Past workshops have included watercolour, expressive landscape painting, mixed media, collage and more. Whether you’re looking to refine your craft or simply try something new, our workshops are friendly, supportive, and open to everyone.
2026 Art Workshops
February Watercolour with Jo Jago
May Gouache Painting with Marion Vialade-Worch
July Felting with Ali Jackson
August Drawing with Marion Vialade-Worch
November Artists' Books with Melissa Larsen
For enquiries, please email Melissa Larsen, Workshop Coordinator, at CentralOtagoArtSociety@gmail.com
Upcoming Workshop:
Drawing with Marion Vialade-Worch
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join award-winning Alexandra artist Marion Vialade-Worch for a two-day intensive workshop as she guides you in drawing what you see; with purpose! In this skills-based class you will learn to draw realistically in graphite. On Saturday you will complete exercises to unlock your drawing skills followed by tutoring and one-to-one support on Sunday, when you’ll produce your own resolved drawing.
All materials supplied. On Sunday, please bring along a reference photograph in black and white to draw and a folio to transport your drawing home.
Beginners and young adults welcome.
Location: Alexandra Community House
To register: Email CentralOtagoArtSociety@gmail.com (before paying, please)
Cost: COAS Members $175 / Non-members $195
Your place in the workshop is secured after making payment via internet banking to the COAS account: BNZ 02 0916 0124425 000. Once you have paid, please email confirmation of payment.
Art Tutors
The Central Otago Art Society is always looking to connect with talented, friendly artists who enjoy sharing their skills with the community. If you’re interested in teaching a workshop with us, or if you’d simply like to chat about possibilities, we’d be delighted to hear from you. We welcome new ideas, new mediums, and new ways of inspiring creativity in our community. Please get in touch by emailing the COAS Workshop Coordinator at CentralOtagoArtSociety@gmail.com
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