Lower Hutt Art Trail
Stop #10 at The Learning Connexion
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 October, 10am – 4pm
Come and experience creativity in action at The Learning Connexion, proud to be Stop #10 on this year’s Lower Hutt Art Trail.
Wander through our vibrant art school campus, meet our talented artists, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how creativity comes to life.
What’s happening at TLC: 
As part of the Lower Hutt Art Trail, TLC opens its doors to visitors to experience the energy of our working studios. Meet our talented TLC artists and explore a wide range of practices including ceramics, jewellery, dry media, painting, and printmaking.
Watch creativity in action, chat with artists about their processes, and be inspired by the vibrant, hands-on atmosphere that makes TLC a cornerstone of the local art community. Work will be available for sale, via cash or internet banking.
Visit our on-site Gallery to see exhibitions of student work.
Whether you're a fellow artist, an art lover, or just curious – all are welcome!
LAB Gallery: 
We are excited to host an exhibition by artist Louis Mikaere in the LAB Gallery at The Learning Connexion.
Louis’ art is deeply influenced by his culture and the lessons passed down through generations. He draws inspiration from the natural world, especially birds as symbols of freedom, guidance and connection. Through each piece, he aims to carry forward these traditions while sharing their beauty and meaning in a modern way. Old ways to tell new stories.
Louis hopes to inspire future generations through his own lens.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Louis’s powerful work up close throughout the Lower Hutt Art Trail at TLC's own LAB Gallery.
Learn more about Louis and his art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louismikaereart/
Location:
The Learning Connexion
182 Eastern Hutt Road, Taitā, Lower Hutt
(We’re close to Taitā train station – easy access via public transport. Ample free parking on-site.)
Opening hours:
Saturday 18 October, 10am – 4pm
Sunday 19 October, 10am – 4pm
We can’t wait to welcome you to our creative community.
Mark your calendar and make us part of your Art Trail journey!
More than 50 local artists for the 2025 Lower Hutt Art Trail have been selected to showcase their work at over 30 stops. The artists include painters, potters, print makers, collage artists, textile artists, weavers, glass artists, jewellery artists, wood and metal artists and mixed media. Their works can be viewed at both the artists' own studios and several galleries around the Hutt region.
Visit the Lower Hutt Art Trail website for more information on other participating artists around the Hutt Valley.
Learn more about the artists featured in this year’s Art Trail here.
We are so proud to support our TLC artists in the Community:
[ Some of our students, alumni, tutors, casual class tutors, and former staff below ]
- Nikkie Gibson (Jewellery - Stop #11) at Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub www.instagram.com/nikkiegibsonjewellery
- Alina Gane-Hurcomb (Painting - Stop #11) at Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub www.instagram.com/alina.ganehurcomb.artist
- Marci Tackett (Printmaking - Stop #11) at Polychrome Press Studio in Taita http://marcitackett.com/
- Rachel Janes (Sculpture - Stop #12) at her Studio in Belmont
- Hayley Lowe (Painting - Stop #19) at Pito One Depot, Petone www.hayleylowe.art
- Simon Hurley (Mixed Media - Stop # 19) at Pito One Depot, Petone
- Brendan Martin (Painting - Stop #21) at the Petone Historic Police Station & Jail www.instagram.com/brendan.martin.art/
- Linda Evangeline (Printmaking - Stop #23) at her studio in Petone www.instagram.com/lindasmith1686/
- Robyn Eastgate-Manning (Painting - Stop #15) at RobArt Studio https://www.instagram.com/eastgatemanning/
- Sophie Gardiner (Painting & Drawing - Stop #21) at Pito One Depot, Petone sophiegardinerart.com
- Jolene Maciak (Printmaker - Stop #26) at Artspace Gallery, Petone www.shorelinestudio.nz
- Emma West (Mixed Media - Stop #22) at Petone Historic Police Station www.emmawestartist.com/
- Marilyn Moran (Painting & Drawing - Stop #4) at Somerford House, Woburn https://www.instagram.com/marilynmoranartist/
The Learning Connexion
182 Eastern Hutt Road, Taitā, Lower Hutt