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The Cloud Purveyors, Oil on Canvas, 2023, Toni Hamel
Floaters, Oil on Cradled Panel, 2018, Toni Hamel

Clever Canvas™  
The Painted Future
TERM
4

FRI
4.30 pm

  Monday lessons are on 6, 13, 20 Oct, 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov, 1 Dec
  Friday lessons are on 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct, 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
  Saturday lessons are on 11, 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
  There will be no classes on Monday 27 October, Labour Day.
  All sessions are available in-person

You have heard about it, you have seen it in videos, and you have probably discussed it at school, the idea of change. Yet the very word can feel unsettling. And when it is change for our planet, it feels even bigger. So what does that have to do with painting?

In this module we use the timeless craft of oil painting to explore how artists can reflect on society, imagine the future, and offer commentary on the world we share. Yes, you will learn brushstrokes and colour mixing, how to draw, and how to paint. But what matters even more is that through this vehicle we are taking young thinkers to a higher level, building mastery in technique while also learning to use art as a language of ideas.

The goal is not just to be creative for its own sake but to begin shaping the mindset of thought leaders, artists who can comment on society and raise important questions. Students will come to see how patience, focus, and vision in painting can mirror the very skills needed to engage with the bigger conversations of our time. This course is designed for curious learners who are ready to move beyond colouring and copying, students who want to challenge themselves with a demanding medium and discover the power of their own artistic voice.

By the end of this module, each canvas will hold a painted future, a vision of tomorrow created with skill, imagination, and purpose.

  We create fresh new lessons weekly, images here are for inspirations and indications only, of the level and content of this course.
Little Store™  
Clever Canvas™ Starter Pack
  Click & Collect in Studio
  NZ Flat Shipping $10
  Best Quality
  Recommended by Your Tutors

Welcome to Sketchbook Challenge™. To get you started and running with the course, we have selected a range of quality art supplies to support your in-class work and at-home practice. You can order here online or with your tutor during class time. Any refills are available in the studio, or send us an email. It's that easy!

Fredrix
Canvas Pad 9 x 12

$45  $28 NZD

Clever Canvas™
Starter Pack

$282.99  $236 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Oil Set

$127  $112 NZD

Daler Rowney 9x12
Tear Off Palette

$25  $19 NZD

Princeton Real Value Taklon
Short Handle Set of 7

$36  $32 NZD

DAS
Italian
Painting Knife

$11.99 
$10 NZD

Chroma™
Incredible Brush
Cleaner
250ml

$26 
$25 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable  Black Ivory

$12  $10 NZD

Optional: Toison D´Or Art 1912
Koh-I-Noor Metal Box Set of 12

$32  $29 NZD

Optional: Kent Technical Eraser Set
Pack of 4

$9.99  $8 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Raw Umber

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Burnt Umber

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Alizarin Crimson Hue

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Cadmium Red Hue

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Cadmium Yellow Hue

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Lemon Yellow

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
French Ultramarine

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Coeruleum Hue

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Viridian Hue

$12  $10 NZD

Daler Rowney Georgian
Water Mixable Single Paint
Yellow Ochre

$12  $10 NZD

What's included?
  • Video
  • Sample
  • Text material
  • Quizzes
  • Certificate
Art supplies & Craft Materials

Each session is uniquely developed for the individual student to achieve and progress. You will need an oil paint set for class and homework use.

AJ Studio Learning Content

All learning materials are available for students enrolled full term via the Studio website. Please login and click on 'My' to locate your sessions.

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Frequently asked questions
1 What happens if I miss a class?
If you feel sick, please stay home and apply a catch-up lesson at a later time. Or, if you feel well enough, please join your session online via our app or this website. Regrettably, we can only provide catch-up lessons within your enrolled term based on availability. Any unused credit cannot be carried over to the following term.
2 What's your refund policy in a nutshell?
For the fairness of the other students, for our clever tutors who provide the lessons that you love, the studio cannot offer a refund if you change your mind. Our in-studio workshops are strictly made up of the limited number of students enrolled before the start of each school term and have the appropriate resources allocated to accommodate the optimal learning experience for all students in the course. To ensure the staff and supplies can be maintained for the course, payment for their use cannot be refunded so that the remaining students may continue the learning and development they paid for. In the event of Covid-19 restrictions, workshops will resume online. No refund can be issued if you decide not to participate in online sessions.
3 What do I need to bring to class?
If you are joining the workshop in person, just bring your lovely self! Please bring your own art pack for Clever Canvas™, Sketchbook Challenge™ and Super Matisse™ lessons. If you are joining online, great! Ensure your device is fully charged, and check with your tutor beforehand about what supplies you may need to prepare.
4 Which class should I join?
Choosing a class that suits your age group would be a great way to start. Your tutor will advise you if moving up or down a level may be more beneficial for your child. Check out the 'Find My Workshop' page for more details.
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