Matariki Food Drive: Sharing Food + Art
A student exhibition and food drive for the Lower Hutt Food Bank are at the heart of The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art’s Matariki celebration.
Posted on 20 Jun 2022[0] CommentsGround Works: Fundraising to acknowledge lost mural
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.
Posted on 13 May 2022[0] CommentsBeth Strickland: The Silver lining
The first Covid-19 lockdown was a catalyst for change for Wellington artist Beth Strickland.
Posted on 19 Apr 2022[0] CommentsFinding my miracle: Frances Caldwell
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.
Posted on 21 Mar 2022[0] CommentsJimmy Taylor: Brave new worlds
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.”
Posted on 18 Mar 2022[0] CommentsLouisa Chase: Moving from the Inside Out
Louisa Chase has come to full-time creative practice later than many – she enrolled at The Learning Connexion (TLC) aged 52. But she is making up for lost time.
Posted on 21 Jan 2022[0] CommentsChildren's art and learning to make mistakes
Leda Farrow teaches children art at The Learning Connexion. Her students get the chance to find out what they are passionate about, and the freedom to learn from their mistakes. It's that philosophy that makes her one of New Zealand's best children's art teachers.
Posted on 15 Dec 2021[0] CommentsClinton Christian: Discovering my Purpose
A new year’s awakening - and the covid pandemic - were the catalyst for Clinton Christian to make the shift from a career in architectural design to his true calling in art.
Posted on 01 Nov 2021[0] CommentsDanielle Burns: Finding her creative groove
From New Orleans to TLC: Danielle Burns has escaped the rut of an unfulfilling job, after finally finding her creative groove through Oamaru Stone at The Learning Connexion.
Posted on 29 Oct 2021[0] CommentsLucan Willis: Making Things that Last
Lucan Willis says he is a maker at heart. It’s therefore no surprise that enrolling at The Learning Connexion was one of the best decisions he’s made.
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