Wednesday 18.December 9am - 3pm
Christmas Clay Ornaments (polymer & air clay)
Join us this Wednesday for a fun-filled workshop where you'll learn to work with self-drying and polymer clay! Get creative making beautiful Christmas ornaments and decorations—some will need to be baked, while others will be brought to life with paint and glitter. Experience a day full of artistic expression and festive cheer as we dive into the world of clay crafting. This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Thursday 19.December 9am - 3pm
Christmas Angels (needle felting & sewing)
Join us for a festive day of creativity as we explore needle-felting techniques to craft beautiful angels for your Christmas tree! In the morning, you'll dive into the art of needle felting, transforming wool fibre into charming figures. In the afternoon, we'll shift gears to create traditional Christmas ornaments using fabric and beads. Come and unleash your artistic spirit this holiday season!
This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Friday 20.December 9am - 3pm
Beaded Trees and Bracelets
(work with wire & beading)
Join us for a day filled with creativity and beads! In the morning, we’ll craft beautiful beaded wire trees. You can choose from jade or amethyst chips or beads of your choice. In the afternoon, we’ll dive into various beading methods to create bracelets for you or your best friend. This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Wednesday 15.January 9am - 3pm
Freda Kahlo's Flower Crowns (paper,fabric,beads )
Join us for an exciting class dedicated to the amazing artist Frida Kahlo! On Wednesday we will design and create beautiful flower crowns using paper, felt, and beads. In the afternoon, we'll make flower and bead necklaces to complement our crowns. This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Thursday 16.January 9am - 3pm
Summer Suncatchers
(beads & watercolours)
Join us for a fun-filled Thursday as we create beautiful Sun Catchers using driftwood, beads, crystals, and shells, adding a touch of rainbow magic to your space! In our second project, we'll dive into the world of mandalas and radial symmetry art with vibrant watercolours. Come unleash your creativity with us! This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Friday 17.January 9am - 3pm
Acrylic Pouring and Watercolours (Day 1)
Come and learn the magic of Acrylic Pouring and watercolour techniques. In the morning we will have fun with watercolour pigments. In the afternoon we will learn how to make an Acrylic Pouring medium and have messy fun with acrylic pouring on a canvas. This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Monday 20.January 9am - 3pm
Hundertwasser's Houses
(paper construction,clay)
Join us for an exciting journey into the world of Austrian artist and architect Hundertwasser, renowned for his unique and whimsical house designs. On Monday, we'll explore how to construct our own paper houses inspired by his creativity. In the afternoon, we'll unleash our imaginations as we paint, decorate, and add intricate details using clay to bring our artwork to life. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with art in a fun and hands-on way! This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Tuesday 21.January 9am - 3pm
Teddy Bear Picnic
(needle felting & clay)
Join us for a delightful day of needle felting where you'll learn to create charming sculptures from wool! We'll kick off the morning by crafting adorable teddy bears using felting needles. In the afternoon, you'll have the opportunity to make delicious treats and drinks from clay perfect for a teddy bear picnic. It's a fun-filled experience you won't want to miss! This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Wednesday 22.January 9am - 3pm
Galaxy Hats and Nebula Collages (painting&sewing)
Join us for an exciting exploration of the colours of the galaxy and innovative painting techniques! This Wednesday, we’ll design and decorate our very own hats, letting our creativity shine. In the afternoon, we’ll seek inspiration from nebula and stars to create stunning mixed media collages using cotton and beads. Don’t miss out on this creative adventure! This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Thursday 23.January 9am - 3pm
Dragon Clay Sculptures
( self drying clay)
Join us for a fun-filled day of creativity as we explore the world of self drying clay! In the morning, you'll sculpt your very own dragon, bringing your imagination to life. In the afternoon, add a personal touch by creating a charming garden or den for your dragon, and make a dazzling dragon egg adorned with beads or glitter. It's a perfect day for fun with clay and artistic expression! This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Friday 24.January 9am - 3pm
Acrylic Pouring and Oil Pastels (Day 2)
Come and learn the magic of Acrylic Pouring and oil pastel techniques. In the morning we will have fun with oil pastels. In the afternoon we will learn how to make an Acrylic Pouring medium and have messy fun with Acrylic Pouring on a canvas. This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Monday 27.January 9am - 3pm
Cat's Cafe in a Box
(air & polymer clay, paper construction)
Join us for a delightful day where you’ll learn to use self-drying and polymer clay! On Monday, we’ll design and create a Cat's Cafe in a box with charming furniture, adorable cats, and their tasty treats. It’s an exciting day filled with creativity, painting, and paper construction. Come unleash your artistic side and have fun with us! This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Tuesday 28.January 9am - 3pm
Felted Seascape (painting, wet felting,sewing)
Join us for a delightful day of creativity as we explore the traditional art of wet felting! We'll kick off the experience by designing and painting a seascape, which will serve as our inspiration for the felting process. After our morning tea, you'll learn various wet felting techniques and create your own stunning seascape picture from wool, adding beautiful beads and details in the afternoon. Embrace your artistic side and create something truly unique! This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Wednesday 29.January 9am - 3pm
The Tree Of Life (painting & air clay)
Join us for an exciting day dedicated to the incredible artist Gustav Klimt and his iconic work, The Tree of Life. We’ll kick off the day by creating a mixed-media collage inspired by Klimt's vibrancy. Then, we'll dive into the world of soft clay, tracing the tree's curvy branches and shaping intricate patterns. Get ready for a hands-on experience full of tactile fun with fluffy clay and paint. This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Thursday 30.January 9am - 3pm
Australian Collages
(paint,chalk,oil pastels)
Join us for an exciting day as we "travel" to Australia through art! In the morning, we'll capture the stunning beauty of Sydney Harbour. After our morning tea, we’ll dive into a mixed-media collage inspired by the iconic Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock. To wrap up our day we'll unleash our creativity with an afternoon project featuring the vibrant wild Australian animals. This class is suitable for beginners. All Art materials are provided.
COST: $75
Holiday Programme Information
The Crafty Steps Holiday Programme is a skills-based introductory program, teaching simple Arts and Crafts techniques. Our programme is run in a small creative environment to nurture a passion for learning. The number of students is limited to ten to ensure the best learning outcomes and promote a fun experience for each student.
Each student must bring a drink bottle, morning tea and lunch. Fruit will be provided. If it is a wet day, please bring a raincoat or jacket.
Fees are to be paid at the time of booking. We do not refund Holiday Programme fees if your child is unwell to unable to attend. However, we will give you a credit to choose another programme or class in the future.
Caregivers are not required to stay during our class time.However, you are welcome to wait till your child is settled in and happy for you to leave.
Our Holiday Programme is being held at The Crafty Steps Studio, 18 Collingwood Street, New Brighton, Christchurch. VIEW OUR LOCATION.
