"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.

Cartoonist Jeff Bell came to The Learning Connexion after 10 years in journalism and communications. After completing a Diploma in Creativity, he’s now drawing weekly cartoons for Stuff.co.nz and recently won Cartoonist of the Year at the Voyager Media Awards.

Cartoonist Jeff Bell came to The Learning Connexion after 10 years in journalism and communications. After completing a Diploma in Creativity, he’s now drawing weekly cartoons for Stuff.co.nz and recently won Cartoonist of the Year at the Voyager Media Awards.

A serious back injury – and eight weeks off work – was the spark needed for a new wave of creativity from Wellington artist Simon Hurley.

A serious back injury – and eight weeks off work – was the spark needed for a new wave of creativity from Wellington artist Simon Hurley.

Chrissy Wickes is a distance delivery student, who studies, and makes art from her home in Wanaka. She has also begun sharing her skills with others as an art teacher.

Chrissy Wickes is a distance delivery student, who studies, and makes art from her home in Wanaka. She has also begun sharing her skills with others as an art teacher.

Nadia Simpson was feeling burnt out by corporate life. We had a chat with her about how she turned things around and is now turning forgotten photographs into works of art.

Nadia Simpson was feeling burnt out by corporate life. We had a chat with her about how she turned things around and is now turning forgotten photographs into works of art.

Groundworks is a collaborative exhibition of works in different mediums referencing the soil – all made by the incredible and multi-faceted team of staff at The Learning Connexion.

Groundworks is a collaborative exhibition of works in different mediums referencing the soil – all made by the incredible and multi-faceted team of staff at The Learning Connexion.

The first Covid-19 lockdown was a catalyst for change for Wellington artist Beth Strickland.

The first Covid-19 lockdown was a catalyst for change for Wellington artist Beth Strickland.

When Frances Caldwell received a scholarship from The Learning Connexion to study for the Certificate in Creativity and Art, it felt like a “miracle”. We asked her to tell us why.

When Frances Caldwell received a scholarship from The Learning Connexion to study for the Certificate in Creativity and Art, it felt like a “miracle”. We asked her to tell us why.

Jimmy Taylor’s fascination with the other-worldly began at a very young age. “As a child I always drew and painted, creating new creatures and characters based on mythological legends and folklore.”

Jimmy Taylor’s fascination with the other-worldly began at a very young age. “As a child I always drew and painted, creating new creatures and characters based on mythological legends and folklore.”