Creative projects often begin with the simplest of questions. When cousin Neil, who I had not seen for some time, asked me if I still made sculptures, I simply replied… “yes”. With that answer a new project began which a year later would result in the largest work I have made.

Creative projects often begin with the simplest of questions. When cousin Neil, who I had not seen for some time, asked me if I still made sculptures, I simply replied… “yes”. With that answer a new project began which a year later would result in the largest work I have made.

Having a Facebook Page and expecting people to find it on the internet is like expecting someone to find a pebble at the beach. You need to provide them with a reason to go there. Here are my 5 top tips for artists using social media.

Having a Facebook Page and expecting people to find it on the internet is like expecting someone to find a pebble at the beach. You need to provide them with a reason to go there. Here are my 5 top tips for artists using social media.

It was good timing for Honours-level student Jacob Devine when, through a collaboration between Interislander and The Learning Connexion, he was invited to take promotional stills on board the Kaitaki ferry during its interisland voyage.

It was good timing for Honours-level student Jacob Devine when, through a collaboration between Interislander and The Learning Connexion, he was invited to take promotional stills on board the Kaitaki ferry during its interisland voyage.

The Kitchen at the End of the World is a Marionette play, now showing again exclusively at the Circa Theatre from the 16th to the 25th of January.

The Kitchen at the End of the World is a Marionette play, now showing again exclusively at the Circa Theatre from the 16th to the 25th of January.

For me, typeface design is the crowning glory of the design kingdom which is why I decided to curate an exhibition, indulging my love for the letterform.

For me, typeface design is the crowning glory of the design kingdom which is why I decided to curate an exhibition, indulging my love for the letterform.

Students from The Learning Connexion are always up for a challenge.

Students from The Learning Connexion are always up for a challenge.

Could the experience of making a painting help in running a country?

Could the experience of making a painting help in running a country?

Working with globally recognized Astrophotographer Mark Gee was a highlight of my year.

Working with globally recognized Astrophotographer Mark Gee was a highlight of my year.

"After three and a half years of full-time study at the Learning Connexion there comes a time for quiet reflection and for me, that moment has arrived. I feel it best that I look back at the time I spent there, the best way I know how."

"After three and a half years of full-time study at the Learning Connexion there comes a time for quiet reflection and for me, that moment has arrived. I feel it best that I look back at the time I spent there, the best way I know how."

Jamie Mackman has always been creative. So it isn’t surprising that after finishing high school, Jamie jumped at the chance to feed her creative needs by studying at The Learning Connexion.

Jamie Mackman has always been creative. So it isn’t surprising that after finishing high school, Jamie jumped at the chance to feed her creative needs by studying at The Learning Connexion.