How does an artist respond to lockdown? By getting creative of course. Johannes Mueller-Welschof, Advanced Diploma of Art and Creativity (Level 7) graduate and Community Liaison at The Learning Connexion, set about on a project turning the everyday into the beautiful. Here, in his own words, he shares the process - and results.

How does an artist respond to lockdown? By getting creative of course. Johannes Mueller-Welschof, Advanced Diploma of Art and Creativity (Level 7) graduate and Community Liaison at The Learning Connexion, set about on a project turning the everyday into the beautiful. Here, in his own words, he shares the process - and results.

Entering a new job at the beginning of a nationwide lockdown is something Keri-Mei Zagrobelna can now add to her CV. The Learning Connexion’s new mentor – who is also an accomplished contemporary jeweller – has started at an extraordinary time, but is finding lots of positives.

Entering a new job at the beginning of a nationwide lockdown is something Keri-Mei Zagrobelna can now add to her CV. The Learning Connexion’s new mentor – who is also an accomplished contemporary jeweller – has started at an extraordinary time, but is finding lots of positives.

The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art has announced a new, one-off scholarship to assist people wanting to study a creativity programme from home.

The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art has announced a new, one-off scholarship to assist people wanting to study a creativity programme from home.

Saturn Murray was supposed to be graduating in April. Instead, they were in lockdown like the rest of us. We caught up with the New Zealand Certificate in Creativity graduate about their work and inspiration.

Saturn Murray was supposed to be graduating in April. Instead, they were in lockdown like the rest of us. We caught up with the New Zealand Certificate in Creativity graduate about their work and inspiration.

We ask Jacqueline Siegenthaler – a TLC distance delivery graduate – "What’s it really like studying art from home?"

We ask Jacqueline Siegenthaler – a TLC distance delivery graduate – "What’s it really like studying art from home?"

The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art is celebrating the season of change in their latest student exhibition ‘Autumn Journeys’.

The Learning Connexion School of Creativity and Art is celebrating the season of change in their latest student exhibition ‘Autumn Journeys’.

A new exhibition at Thistle Hall in Wellington features staff and students from The Learning Connexion.

A new exhibition at Thistle Hall in Wellington features staff and students from The Learning Connexion.

Police work might not seem an obvious pathway to artistry, but it’s worked out well for Upper Hutt ceramic artist Helen Lenihan.

Police work might not seem an obvious pathway to artistry, but it’s worked out well for Upper Hutt ceramic artist Helen Lenihan.

There are no confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV in New Zealand to date but the likelihood of importing a case is high. The risk of an ongoing outbreak in New Zealand remains low, but the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely. If any public health measures are needed for this virus, the Ministry of Health will advise.

There are no confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV in New Zealand to date but the likelihood of importing a case is high. The risk of an ongoing outbreak in New Zealand remains low, but the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation closely. If any public health measures are needed for this virus, the Ministry of Health will advise.

The Learning Connexion's first-ever Summer Skills ran from 21 to 24 January, giving people a taste of TLC's hands-on approach, and some wonderful work to take home.

The Learning Connexion's first-ever Summer Skills ran from 21 to 24 January, giving people a taste of TLC's hands-on approach, and some wonderful work to take home.