Two students from The Learning Connexion – Gorgery Cheung and Sophie Arbuckle – are among the 29 finalists in the 2021 Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award, run by the Rick Rudd Foundation. An award of $12,000 is up for grabs for emerging artists making studio ceramics.

Two students from The Learning Connexion – Gorgery Cheung and Sophie Arbuckle – are among the 29 finalists in the 2021 Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award, run by the Rick Rudd Foundation. An award of $12,000 is up for grabs for emerging artists making studio ceramics.

"An optimist, I try my best to show the potential of how good our world can be by illustrating the nature and beauty I see from my perspective and hope that I can convey that message to the next person, and they can do the same to continue the cycle."

"An optimist, I try my best to show the potential of how good our world can be by illustrating the nature and beauty I see from my perspective and hope that I can convey that message to the next person, and they can do the same to continue the cycle."

We talked to graffiti artist SKIES, a Diploma in Creativity student who is now producing screenprints to rival his eye-catching works lighting up the streets of Wellington.

We talked to graffiti artist SKIES, a Diploma in Creativity student who is now producing screenprints to rival his eye-catching works lighting up the streets of Wellington.

Catherine Shone has had a passion for art as long as she can remember. Having completed several qualifications at The Learning Connexion, she is now a practicing artist, as well as one of our Distance Delivery mentors. We talked about her creative practice, and how she guides students to reach their goals.

Catherine Shone has had a passion for art as long as she can remember. Having completed several qualifications at The Learning Connexion, she is now a practicing artist, as well as one of our Distance Delivery mentors. We talked about her creative practice, and how she guides students to reach their goals.

Defying Imposter Syndrome. A deep belief in persistence. The Slug Collection. We chat to Rose Campbell, who as a distance delivery student based in Auckland, completed a New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Level 5) at the end of 2020.

Defying Imposter Syndrome. A deep belief in persistence. The Slug Collection. We chat to Rose Campbell, who as a distance delivery student based in Auckland, completed a New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Level 5) at the end of 2020.

Meet Certificate of Creativity student Barbs Myers, whose dazzling work is inspired by hard house music, nature and sacred geometry.

Meet Certificate of Creativity student Barbs Myers, whose dazzling work is inspired by hard house music, nature and sacred geometry.

Lizzi Yates is a New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) student who studies onsite at The Learning Connexion. We talked to her about starting her creative journey with us in her 60s, and how TLC has "woken" her up from a creative slumber.

Lizzi Yates is a New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) student who studies onsite at The Learning Connexion. We talked to her about starting her creative journey with us in her 60s, and how TLC has "woken" her up from a creative slumber.

A new drawing and painting class at The Learning Connexion is offering a transformative new approach to two of the most fundamental elements of art. We talk to tutor Karin McCombe-Jones about the class, and her own approach to art.

A new drawing and painting class at The Learning Connexion is offering a transformative new approach to two of the most fundamental elements of art. We talk to tutor Karin McCombe-Jones about the class, and her own approach to art.

Taranaki artist Ivan Toopi is getting in touch with his roots and embarking on the challenge of a Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) - all from the comfort of his home studio. We had a korero with him.

Taranaki artist Ivan Toopi is getting in touch with his roots and embarking on the challenge of a Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced) - all from the comfort of his home studio. We had a korero with him.

Lorraine Tyler is a Lower Hutt-based artist, who returned to New Zealand after spending her teenage years in Michigan, USA. We spoke to her as she prepares for our alumni exhibition Ki tua atu - further and beyond.

Lorraine Tyler is a Lower Hutt-based artist, who returned to New Zealand after spending her teenage years in Michigan, USA. We spoke to her as she prepares for our alumni exhibition Ki tua atu - further and beyond.