Monday Evening Art Courses for Newcomers
Jul
7
to 25 Aug

Monday Evening Art Courses for Newcomers

In July and August the Marlborough Art Society will be running a free evening art course for migrants in our studio at 204 High Street, Blenheim. Dates 7, 14, 21, 28 July and 4, 11, 21 and 28 August. 7-9pm. This free art course is aimed at migrants and newcomers who have been living in Marlborough for 5 years or less.

If you’re part of a migrant community and want to share your voice through art, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just curious to try something new, this project is about making connections and celebrating the diverse stories that enrich Marlborough.

Ready to find out more? Get in touch to learn how you can get involved! info@marlboroughartsociety.co.nz

*This exciting arts project is a collaboration between the Marlborough Art Society, the Marlborough Multicultural Centre and Welcoming Communities!

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Aug
2
to 16 Aug

CANCELLED Intermediate Oil Painting Workshop

Unfortunately we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this series of workshops - but keep your eyes open for future workshops next year, hopefully.

Taking place over 3 consecutive Saturdays, this workshop is ideal for those who have done Mieke’s Oil Painting for Beginners course in the past. Students bring all their own paints, brushes and canvases, along with projects that they want to work on, and Mieke will tutor to their individual needs (could be 1 or more paintings). It will be helpful to review the notes from the beginner’s course beforehand. (Just email us if you have mislaid them).

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us here

Bookings can be made by emailing here



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Journey in Colour
Aug
30
to 31 Aug

Journey in Colour

JOURNEY IN COLOUR is an exciting 2 day guided community workshop by artist Verena Frei.

Creating unique work from painted recycled Textiles to Artful Assemblies

This promises to be a creative and relaxed hands-on community workshop leading to exhibiting in ‘The Art of Wellbeing’ Exhibition’. 

● Paint  recycled textile pieces with various paints/dyes in different techniques of your choice

● Together, or individually we will assemble, stitch and glue our colourful textile pieces into a vibrant and harmonious composition to be entered in AWB exhibition

To reserve your spot contact admin@caremarlborough.co.nz

Entry is free for Care Marlborough clients and only $30 for both days to the wider community. Spaces are limited so get in quickly to reserve yours.

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Social Art Club
Sept
12
6:00 pm18:00

Social Art Club

Marlborough Social Art Club 3 Creative Gatherings to Ignite Your Imagination!

I dream of spending more time with open-hearted, creative souls — so let’s make it happen! These three Friday evening sessions offer a space to unwind, switch off from work, family, and daily duties... and immerse yourself in the joy of painting, drawing, reading, writing, playing, listening, meditating — or simply being. Whatever moves you, this space welcomes it.

Fridays | 6:00–8:00 PM September 12th | September 26th | October 10th

Marlborough Art Society Studio 204 High Street, Blenheim

Together, let’s explore, express, collaborate, and inspire — all within a warm, social, and creative community.

To express your interest, please email or text: shumqo@gmail.com 027 296 9287 — Anastasiia

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Social Art Club
Sept
26
6:00 pm18:00

Social Art Club

Marlborough Social Art Club 3 Creative Gatherings to Ignite Your Imagination!

I dream of spending more time with open-hearted, creative souls — so let’s make it happen! These three Friday evening sessions offer a space to unwind, switch off from work, family, and daily duties... and immerse yourself in the joy of painting, drawing, reading, writing, playing, listening, meditating — or simply being. Whatever moves you, this space welcomes it.

Fridays | 6:00–8:00 PM September 12th | September 26th | October 10th

Marlborough Art Society Studio 204 High Street, Blenheim

Together, let’s explore, express, collaborate, and inspire — all within a warm, social, and creative community.

To express your interest, please email or text: shumqo@gmail.com 027 296 9287 — Anastasiia

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Social Art Club
Oct
10
6:00 pm18:00

Social Art Club

Marlborough Social Art Club 3 Creative Gatherings to Ignite Your Imagination!

I dream of spending more time with open-hearted, creative souls — so let’s make it happen! These three Friday evening sessions offer a space to unwind, switch off from work, family, and daily duties... and immerse yourself in the joy of painting, drawing, reading, writing, playing, listening, meditating — or simply being. Whatever moves you, this space welcomes it.

Fridays | 6:00–8:00 PM September 12th | September 26th | October 10th

Marlborough Art Society Studio 204 High Street, Blenheim

Together, let’s explore, express, collaborate, and inspire — all within a warm, social, and creative community.

To express your interest, please email or text: shumqo@gmail.com 027 296 9287 — Anastasiia

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Layers of Me with Andy Navarro
Jul
19
12:30 pm12:30

Layers of Me with Andy Navarro

Layers of Me

Collage Art Workshop

Open to all ages

(adults, youth, teens)

Explore personal identity and wellbeing through collage. Paint and learn techniques for transferring images onto surfaces.

Bring your favourite photo printed on paper .

12:30 – 2:00 PM

Cost: $100 for a two-day art workshop

Dates: Saturdays, July 19 & 26

Materials included:

Canvas board, paints, transfer mediums, magazines, decorative papers, stamps, glue, and more.

Location: Marlborough Art Society Studio

204 High Street

For bookings please contact  : 

Andrea Navarro 

andrea.natera@hotmail.com

0220827795

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Fluid Art Workshop with Tamara Jansen
Jun
7
2:00 pm14:00

Fluid Art Workshop with Tamara Jansen

🎨✨ UNLEASH YOUR INNER ARTIST! ✨🎨

Ready to pour, swirl and splash your way to an epic piece of art?

Join Tamara for a Fluid Art Workshop with Liquid Acrylics on Saturday 7th June at 2pm – where creativity gets messy (in the best way possible)! 🖌️💥

👩‍🎨 You’ll learn how to create magic with liquid acrylics.

🍷 Includes wine, finger food, canvases and paints – all for just $60!

👕 Just wear clothes that can handle the splash zone… or rock a plastic apron!

📦 Bonus tip: bring a box to carry your wet masterpiece home.

📍 Marlborough Art Society Studio, 204 High Street, Blenheim

💌 SPACES ARE LIMITED! Email tomochkanz@outlook.com to book your spot now!

Get ready to let it flow – both the paint and the good vibes! 🎶🖼️

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May
17
to 25 May

Oil Painting for (not just) beginners Workshop

A great four-day (17th, 18th, 24th & 25th May) course for both beginners and experienced oil painters who want to learn about how oil paint works and the techniques that can be achieved.

Have you been painting with oils for a while but find your works dull, muddy, lifeless or even cracked??? Mine used to be before I learnt all this crucial information! This is a very structured course delving into the properties, history and science behind oil paint. Students will end up with 4 paintings using different techniques including old masters, impressionist and contemporary styles.

Good drawing skills are helpful but certainly not necessary as the focus is on technique and application of paint. Always guaranteed fun, challenging and inspirational learning!

Spaces, as always, are limited and bookings can be made by emailing info@marlboroughartsociety.co.nz

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Fluid Art Workshop
Nov
30
2:00 pm14:00

Fluid Art Workshop

Tamara is planning to hold another of her very popular Fluid Art workshops as per the date below. 

As usual, the spaces in these workshops go quite quickly so get in soon if you are keen to join in. 

Christmas is coming and by either creating something yourself or gifting a space on a workshop to a friend or relative you could tick some gifts off your list.

Saturday 30th November at 2pm

Tamara is taking bookings directly so email her at tomochkanz@outlook.com to reserve your space.

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