Registrations open today for Wānaka’s popular Autumn Art School, which will take place in April (15-19).

The once-a-year art school gives people the opportunity to step away from their everyday lives for a week and deep dive into learning or fine-tuning a skill or interest, with help from experienced tutors. 

The classes offered this year range from drawing and painting, digital photography, and memoir writing to fly tying and singing. 

Art school co-organiser Liz Hawker told the Wānaka App that tutors from around New Zealand and Australia will bring their skills and creativity to the school.

Busy hands at last year’s art school.

“We have many tutors who return regularly. For example, Phil Ridgway comes to us from Melbourne each year offering book arts, and Tony Backhouse also returns to offer singing classes. 

“It is the tutors and the participants who ensure the success of the school. It is a time for sharing ideas, honing skills but also learning new things,” she said.

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The Wānaka Autumn Art School is a non-profit event run by the Upper Clutha Community Arts Council. Surplus funds provide scholarships for young and needy artists and the betterment of the arts in the Upper Clutha Community.

“The classes fill quickly due to high demand and I would encourage all to visit our website and view the range offered,” Liz said.

Find more information or register here.

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