Serra Clark joined The Learning Connexion in 2019 and has found her time with TLC has been a creative outlet after baby loss.
Serra is based in Kapiti and initially studied with us through our Distance Learning programme and now attends classes onsite part-time.

Serra Clark joined The Learning Connexion in 2019 and has found her time with TLC has been a creative outlet after baby loss.
Serra is based in Kapiti and initially studied with us through our Distance Learning programme and now attends classes onsite part-time.

On Tuesday 19th September 2023 we held the unveiling of a digital image of the work in its original location in the foyer of Taylor building.

On Tuesday 19th September 2023 we held the unveiling of a digital image of the work in its original location in the foyer of Taylor building.

Sri Lankan student Sakjith chatted with us about moving to New Zealand to study at The Learning Connexion and the positive impact TLC has had on his creative journey.

Sri Lankan student Sakjith chatted with us about moving to New Zealand to study at The Learning Connexion and the positive impact TLC has had on his creative journey.

Read the full speech by student Alina Gane-Hurcomb – guest speaker at our 2023 Graduation.

Read the full speech by student Alina Gane-Hurcomb – guest speaker at our 2023 Graduation.

When Alina Gane-Hurcomb addressed the audience at TLC's 2023 Graduation, she reflected on the woman who arrived there in 2017 on a mission.

When Alina Gane-Hurcomb addressed the audience at TLC's 2023 Graduation, she reflected on the woman who arrived there in 2017 on a mission.

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.