At 71, Peter Coolbear is part of a growing community at TLC reconnecting with their creativity after long careers in other industries. We had a chat with the former plant scientist who has rediscovered his love for painting.

At 71, Peter Coolbear is part of a growing community at TLC reconnecting with their creativity after long careers in other industries. We had a chat with the former plant scientist who has rediscovered his love for painting.

James Price joined The Learning Connexion in 2021, completing a Certificate in Creativity (Level 4). Since then his photography skills have flourished – he is now producing stunning images of the New Zealand countryside.

James Price joined The Learning Connexion in 2021, completing a Certificate in Creativity (Level 4). Since then his photography skills have flourished – he is now producing stunning images of the New Zealand countryside.

Tui McInnes is an artist using colour to create creatures that belong in the sleep paralysis dimension. We had a chat with the non-binary artist, who recently completed a New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4).

Tui McInnes is an artist using colour to create creatures that belong in the sleep paralysis dimension. We had a chat with the non-binary artist, who recently completed a New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4).

Matthew Kooistra has found the perfect way to express his love for patterns – printmaking. It’s an artform that will be showcased in many of its fascinating possibilities when his first solo exhibition opens at the TLC Gallery in March.

Matthew Kooistra has found the perfect way to express his love for patterns – printmaking. It’s an artform that will be showcased in many of its fascinating possibilities when his first solo exhibition opens at the TLC Gallery in March.

Shaun Robinson is a Nelson-based artist who completed an Artist Residency at the Hidden Sculpture Garden and Gallery in Tapawera last year. TLC has been an integral part of Shaun's journey into the wonderful world of sculpture.

Shaun Robinson is a Nelson-based artist who completed an Artist Residency at the Hidden Sculpture Garden and Gallery in Tapawera last year. TLC has been an integral part of Shaun's journey into the wonderful world of sculpture.

A workshop on contemporary jewellery run by one of New Zealand’s most exciting visual artists – Macarena Bernal – is selling out ahead of Summer Skills this January.

A workshop on contemporary jewellery run by one of New Zealand’s most exciting visual artists – Macarena Bernal – is selling out ahead of Summer Skills this January.

Looking to treat yourself to a late Christmas gift? Only a few spots remain in Tim Mills’ Leathercraft Secrets workshop at The Learning Connexion in January.

Looking to treat yourself to a late Christmas gift? Only a few spots remain in Tim Mills’ Leathercraft Secrets workshop at The Learning Connexion in January.

Javier Murcia is bringing his unique talents to The Learning Connexion for a week-long workshop in January, providing a rare opportunity to learn from an internationally renowned sculptor, who counts Sir Richard Taylor among his biggest fans.

Javier Murcia is bringing his unique talents to The Learning Connexion for a week-long workshop in January, providing a rare opportunity to learn from an internationally renowned sculptor, who counts Sir Richard Taylor among his biggest fans.

"Art has always given me the opportunity to explore my internal world, TLC has given me the means to do this in a safe and creative way," says artist Brendan Martin.

"Art has always given me the opportunity to explore my internal world, TLC has given me the means to do this in a safe and creative way," says artist Brendan Martin.

We have a chat with TLC Jewellery tutor – and former student – Rani Stigsdottir about her creativity, love for worms, and growing jewellery practice.

We have a chat with TLC Jewellery tutor – and former student – Rani Stigsdottir about her creativity, love for worms, and growing jewellery practice.