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NEW! Arts & Crafts: From Britain to New Zealand

$35.00

Discover the story of the Arts & Crafts Movement, from its origins in nineteenth-century Britain to its lasting influence on architecture and design around the world.

This illustrated three-hour seminar explores the ideas of John Ruskin and William Morris: the return to craftsmanship, natural materials, and honest construction, and how these principles reshaped architecture and domestic life across a generation.

We then trace how these ideas travelled — from Glasgow to the Continent to America — before arriving in New Zealand, where local architects adapted them to our own materials, climate, and ways of living. Through historic images, plans, and architectural examples, you will learn to recognise the movement's key features and understand its part in shaping a distinctly local architectural identity.

Ideal for anyone interested in architecture, heritage, design, and the stories hidden in the buildings around us.

No prior art experience is needed, and all materials are provided, including a wooden board.

  • Friday 1 - 3 pm

  • When: 16th October

  • 1-Day Seminar

  • Tutor: Cristina Capri

Discover the story of the Arts & Crafts Movement, from its origins in nineteenth-century Britain to its lasting influence on architecture and design around the world.

This illustrated three-hour seminar explores the ideas of John Ruskin and William Morris: the return to craftsmanship, natural materials, and honest construction, and how these principles reshaped architecture and domestic life across a generation.

We then trace how these ideas travelled — from Glasgow to the Continent to America — before arriving in New Zealand, where local architects adapted them to our own materials, climate, and ways of living. Through historic images, plans, and architectural examples, you will learn to recognise the movement's key features and understand its part in shaping a distinctly local architectural identity.

Ideal for anyone interested in architecture, heritage, design, and the stories hidden in the buildings around us.

No prior art experience is needed, and all materials are provided, including a wooden board.

  • Friday 1 - 3 pm

  • When: 16th October

  • 1-Day Seminar

  • Tutor: Cristina Capri

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About Our Tutor: Naomi Azoulay

Naomi Azoulay is a Tāmaki Makaurau–based multidisciplinary artist and creative educator whose work explores resilience, transformation, and social change. Through richly layered painting and collage portraits, she invites viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with shared human experiences.

Naomi has extensive experience leading creative programmes across schools, galleries, and community spaces throughout Aotearoa. Her warm, inclusive approach to teaching encourages experimentation, play, and creative confidence.

Her work has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions nationally, and she continues to develop projects that foster empathy and dialogue across diverse communities.

Instagram @naomi_azoulay_collage

Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:

We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.