Come have fun at this 3-hour social painting class. We’ll show you, step by step, how to create your painting. You’ll leave with a massive smile and your own finished artwork. It’s totally easy, heaps of fun and you don’t need any experience. We’ll provide all your materials and afternoon tea. Awesome! Our Paint Parties are a super fun and creative way to unwind and try something new.

FEATURED PAINTING:
This is a painters choice event, that means you get to decide what you’d like to paint. There’s five fun paintings to choose from. Wellington by Night, Perky Pukeko, Koru Companions, Kiwi Summer or Whale Tale. Ooh, which one will you pick?
Click here to see the whole paintings.

Date:  Saturday 2 November

Time:  3pm – 6pm (please arrive 2.45pm, painting starts at 3pm)

Venue:  Heart for Art Studio, 24 Kekerenga Street, Strathmore Park, Wellington.

Price:  Early Bird $59.50 per person. Regular $69.50 per person

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE www.heartforart.co.nz

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• 3 hours of painting fun in a chilled, creative studio environment. (Includes a short break in the middle to enjoy your complimentary refreshments and snacks).
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall so you can say “Wow I painted that” every time you see it.
• Find your creativity. Everyone has it, we’ll help you find yours. With the right guidance anyone can be an artist.
• Feel your stress melt away. Art is super therapeutic so you’ll feel yourself unwind as you paint.
• A massive smile on your face. You’ll be so stoked to discover you can paint. Painting makes you feel good so you’ll put a big ‘happy deposit’ in your wellbeing account.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• A 3-hour step by step guided painting session led by our artist.
• Everything you need to create your masterpiece including high quality 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and most importantly, inspiration!
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall.
• Complimentary refreshments and scrummy snacks.
• A fun creative session in a supportive atmosphere.
• Art action photos taken during your Paint Party and posted on our facebook page to show off to your friends.
• Free parking.
• No cleaning. Just paint and walk away! (We’ll do the cleaning up).

Book now to reserve your seats and easels before they’re all booked up.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE www.heartforart.co.nz

Hope to paint with you soon.

Never painted before?
No probs! Our Paint Parties are created especially for people who’ve never held a paint brush or reckon they can’t even draw a stick figure. If you think you’re not creative or artistic – we’re here to help you find your inner artist and have fun doing it.

Any skill level welcome.
You’re free to follow along and paint the featured painting or go freestyle and paint whatever you like.

We believe art has the power to heal.
Our mission is to make art and the positive benefits of painting more accessible to everyone. We wanna use paint and canvas to bring positive change to Wellington. Together lets paint the town happy.

Can’t make this date but really wanna paint?
No probs, just check our other upcoming events at www.heartforart.co.nz

Want to know more?
Like, what happens at a Paint Party? or what should I wear? Check out our ‘What to expect’ page and our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at www.heartforart.co.nz

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Our Paint Parties are a super fun and creative way to unwind and try something new.

Join us in our art studio to paint, socialise, unwind and find your creativity. We’ll provide all the arty materials you’ll need and show you, step by step, how to create your Pukeko painting. You’ll leave with a massive smile and your own finished masterpiece. It’s totally easy, and you don’t need any experience.

FEATURED PAINTING

Penelope the Perky Pukeko: With their long gangly legs and curious strut you can’t help but smile when you see these cool birds. Living pretty much all over New Zealand, they’re the highlight of many a road trip. They’re a fabulous, much loved feature in our landscape. Come paint happy Penelope with us.   (click here to see the full painting).

Date:  Saturday 19 October

Time:  3pm – 6pm (please arrive 2.45pm, painting starts at 3pm)

Venue:  Heart for Art Studio, 24 Kekerenga Street, Strathmore Park, Wellington.

Price:  $59.50 Early Bird ticket,  $69.50 Regular ticket.

Pre-booking required. Only 20 tickets available.
Get yours before they’re all gone.
Book at: www.heartforart.co.nz/penelope-pukeko

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 3 hours of painting fun in a chilled, creative studio environment.
  (Includes a short break in the middle to enjoy your complimentary refreshments and snacks).
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall so you can say “Wow I painted that” every time you see it.
• Find your creativity. Everyone has it, we’ll help you find yours. With the right guidance anyone can be an artist.
• Feel your stress melt away. Art is super therapeutic so you’ll feel yourself unwind as you paint.
• A massive smile on your face. You’ll be so stoked to discover you can paint. Painting makes you feel good so you’ll put a big ‘happy deposit’ in your wellbeing account.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• A 3-hour step by step guided painting session led by our artist
• Everything you need to create your masterpiece including high quality 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and most importantly, inspiration!
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall.
• Complimentary refreshments and scrummy snacks.
• A fun creative session in a supportive atmosphere.
• Art action photos taken during your Paint Party and posted on our facebook page to show off to your friends.
• Free parking.
• No cleaning. Just paint and walk away! (We’ll do the cleaning up).

Grab your besties, your partner, your Mum, your partner’s Mum or anyone who wants some fun and come get creative and unwind at this Paint Party. Book now at www.heartforart.co.nz

Hope to paint with you soon.

NEVER PAINTED BEFORE? No probs!

Our Paint Parties are created especially for people who’ve never held a paint brush or reckon they can’t even draw a stick figure. If you think you’re not creative or artistic – we’re here to help you unleash your inner artist and have fun doing it.

Any skill level welcome. You’re free to follow along and paint the featured painting or go freestyle and paint whatever you like.

We believe art has the power to heal.

Our mission is to make art and the positive benefits of painting more accessible to everyone.
We wanna use paint and canvas to bring positive change to Wellington. Together lets paint the town happy.

Can’t make this date but really wanna paint?
No probs, just check our other upcoming events at www.heartforart.co.nz/upcoming-events

Want to know more? Like what happens at a Paint Party? or what should I wear? Check out our ‘What to expect’ page and our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at www.heartforart.co.nz

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Our Paint Parties are a super fun and creative way to unwind and try something new.

Join us in our art studio to paint, socialise, unwind and find your creativity. We’ll provide all the arty materials you’ll need and show you, step by step, how to create your Lyall Bay painting. You’ll leave with a massive smile and your own finished masterpiece. It’s totally easy, and you don’t need any experience.

FEATURED PAINTING

Surfing Lyall Bay: Our Art Studio is up on the hill above this gorgeous bay so we love everything about it. Strolling on the beach, watching the surfers and kite surfers, seeing all the dolphins that come to visit in summer, lunch at the cafes or fish n chips and ice cream from the takeaways. So much to love about it. Come paint this happy bay with us.  (click here to see the full painting).

Date:  Saturday 14 September

Time:  3pm – 6pm (please arrive 2.45pm, painting starts at 3pm)

Venue:  Heart for Art Studio, 24 Kekerenga Street, Strathmore Park, Wellington.

Price:  $69.50 per person.

Pre-booking required. Only 10 tickets available.
Get yours before they’re all gone.
Book at: www.heartforart.co.nz/lyall-bay

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 3 hours of painting fun in a chilled, creative studio environment.
  (Includes a short break in the middle to enjoy your complimentary refreshments and snacks).
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall so you can say “Wow I painted that” every time you see it.
• Find your creativity. Everyone has it, we’ll help you find yours. With the right guidance anyone can be an artist.
• Feel your stress melt away. Art is super therapeutic so you’ll feel yourself unwind as you paint.
• A massive smile on your face. You’ll be so stoked to discover you can paint. Painting makes you feel good so you’ll put a big ‘happy deposit’ in your wellbeing account.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• A 3-hour step by step guided painting session led by our artist
• Everything you need to create your masterpiece including high quality 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and most importantly, inspiration!
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall.
• Complimentary refreshments and scrummy snacks.
• A fun creative session in a supportive atmosphere.
• Art action photos taken during your Paint Party and posted on our facebook page to show off to your friends.
• Free parking.
• No cleaning. Just paint and walk away! (We’ll do the cleaning up).

Grab your besties, your partner, your Mum, your partner’s Mum or anyone who wants some fun and come get creative and unwind at this Paint Party. Book now at www.heartforart.co.nz

Hope to paint with you soon.

NEVER PAINTED BEFORE? No probs!

Our Paint Parties are created especially for people who’ve never held a paint brush or reckon they can’t even draw a stick figure. If you think you’re not creative or artistic – we’re here to help you unleash your inner artist and have fun doing it.

Any skill level welcome. You’re free to follow along and paint the featured painting or go freestyle and paint whatever you like.

We believe art has the power to heal.

Our mission is to make art and the positive benefits of painting more accessible to everyone.
We wanna use paint and canvas to bring positive change to Wellington. Together lets paint the town happy.

Can’t make this date but really wanna paint?
No probs, just check our other upcoming events at www.heartforart.co.nz/upcoming-events

Want to know more? Like what happens at a Paint Party? or what should I wear? Check out our ‘What to expect’ page and our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at www.heartforart.co.nz

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Our Paint Parties are a super fun and creative way to unwind and try something new.

Join us in our art studio to paint, socialise, unwind and find your creativity. We’ll provide all the arty materials you’ll need and show you, step by step, how to create your Pohutukawa painting. You’ll leave with a massive smile and your own finished masterpiece. It’s totally easy, and you don’t need any experience.

FEATURED PAINTING

Pohutukawa Power. We never feel like summer has truely arrived until the pohutukawa trees are in bloom. And its such a cool tree it gives you a red carpet welcome when it drops its blossoms. Nothing like seeing their vibrant red blossoms to give us that warm summer vibe on these cold winter nights. Come paint some blossoms with us.. (click here to see the full painting).

Date:  Saturday 5 October

Time:  3pm – 6pm (please arrive 2.45pm, painting starts at 3pm)

Venue:  Heart for Art Studio, 24 Kekerenga Street, Strathmore Park, Wellington.

Price: Early Bird $59.50 per person. Regular $69.50 per person.

Pre-booking required. Only 20 tickets available.
Get yours before they’re all gone.
Book at: www.heartforart.co.nz/pohutukawa-power

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 3 hours of painting fun in a chilled, creative studio environment.
  (Includes a short break in the middle to enjoy your complimentary refreshments and snacks).
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall so you can say “Wow I painted that” every time you see it.
• Find your creativity. Everyone has it, we’ll help you find yours. With the right guidance anyone can be an artist.
• Feel your stress melt away. Art is super therapeutic so you’ll feel yourself unwind as you paint.
• A massive smile on your face. You’ll be so stoked to discover you can paint. Painting makes you feel good so you’ll put a big ‘happy deposit’ in your wellbeing account.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• A 3-hour step by step guided painting session led by our artist
• Everything you need to create your masterpiece including high quality 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and most importantly, inspiration!
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall.
• Complimentary refreshments and scrummy snacks.
• A fun creative session in a supportive atmosphere.
• Art action photos taken during your Paint Party and posted on our facebook page to show off to your friends.
• Free parking.
• No cleaning. Just paint and walk away! (We’ll do the cleaning up).

Grab your besties, your partner, your Mum, your partner’s Mum or anyone who wants some fun and come get creative and unwind at this Paint Party. Book now at www.heartforart.co.nz

Hope to paint with you soon.

NEVER PAINTED BEFORE? No probs!

Our Paint Parties are created especially for people who’ve never held a paint brush or reckon they can’t even draw a stick figure. If you think you’re not creative or artistic – we’re here to help you unleash your inner artist and have fun doing it.

Any skill level welcome. You’re free to follow along and paint the featured painting or go freestyle and paint whatever you like.

We believe art has the power to heal.

Our mission is to make art and the positive benefits of painting more accessible to everyone.
We wanna use paint and canvas to bring positive change to Wellington. Together lets paint the town happy.

Can’t make this date but really wanna paint?
No probs, just check our other upcoming events at www.heartforart.co.nz/upcoming-events

Want to know more? Like what happens at a Paint Party? or what should I wear? Check out our ‘What to expect’ page and our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at www.heartforart.co.nz

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Our Paint Parties are a super fun and creative way to unwind and try something new.

Join us in our art studio to paint, socialise, unwind and find your creativity. We’ll provide all the arty materials you’ll need and show you, step by step, how to create your Tui painting. You’ll leave with a massive smile and your own finished masterpiece. It’s totally easy, and you don’t need any experience.

FEATURED PAINTING

Tui-tastic: Scientists know it as a Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, but since no-one can pronounce that we know it as our beautiful Tui. A favourite bird to spot, usually on our native trees, and they can belt out an awesome tune too. Everyone loves the Tui. Come paint one to hang on your wall.
(click here to see the full painting).

Date:  Saturday 21 September

Time:  3pm – 6pm (please arrive 2.45pm, painting starts at 3pm)

Venue:  Heart for Art Studio, 24 Kekerenga Street, Strathmore Park, Wellington.

Price: Regular $69.50 per person.

Pre-booking required. Only 20 tickets available.
Get yours before they’re all gone.
Book at: www.heartforart.co.nz/Tui

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 3 hours of painting fun in a chilled, creative studio environment.
  (Includes a short break in the middle to enjoy your complimentary refreshments and snacks).
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall so you can say “Wow I painted that” every time you see it.
• Find your creativity. Everyone has it, we’ll help you find yours. With the right guidance anyone can be an artist.
• Feel your stress melt away. Art is super therapeutic so you’ll feel yourself unwind as you paint.
• A massive smile on your face. You’ll be so stoked to discover you can paint. Painting makes you feel good so you’ll put a big ‘happy deposit’ in your wellbeing account.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• A 3-hour step by step guided painting session led by our artist
• Everything you need to create your masterpiece including high quality 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and most importantly, inspiration!
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall.
• Complimentary refreshments and scrummy snacks.
• A fun creative session in a supportive atmosphere.
• Art action photos taken during your Paint Party and posted on our facebook page to show off to your friends.
• Free parking.
• No cleaning. Just paint and walk away! (We’ll do the cleaning up).

Grab your besties, your partner, your Mum, your partner’s Mum or anyone who wants some fun and come get creative and unwind at this Paint Party. Book now at www.heartforart.co.nz

Hope to paint with you soon.

NEVER PAINTED BEFORE? No probs!

Our Paint Parties are created especially for people who’ve never held a paint brush or reckon they can’t even draw a stick figure. If you think you’re not creative or artistic – we’re here to help you unleash your inner artist and have fun doing it.

Any skill level welcome. You’re free to follow along and paint the featured painting or go freestyle and paint whatever you like.

We believe art has the power to heal.

Our mission is to make art and the positive benefits of painting more accessible to everyone.
We wanna use paint and canvas to bring positive change to Wellington. Together lets paint the town happy.

Can’t make this date but really wanna paint?
No probs, just check our other upcoming events at www.heartforart.co.nz/upcoming-events

Want to know more? Like what happens at a Paint Party? or what should I wear? Check out our ‘What to expect’ page and our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at www.heartforart.co.nz

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Our Paint Parties are a super fun and creative way to unwind and try something new.

Join us in our art studio to paint, socialise, unwind and find your creativity. We’ll provide all the arty materials you’ll need and show you, step by step, how to create your Island Bay painting. You’ll leave with a massive smile and your own finished masterpiece. It’s totally easy, heaps of fun and you don’t need any experience.

FEATURED PAINTING

The fabulous Island Bay: An iconic Wellington swim spot and beach hangout (even though the water can feel a bit arctic sometimes). Also known for it’s fleet of fishing boats and that Wellington artist Rita Angus painted it. Come be like Rita and paint your piece of Wellington. (click here to see the full painting).

Date:  Sunday 15 September

Time:  2pm – 5pm (please arrive 1.45pm, painting starts at 2pm)

Venue:  Heart for Art Studio, 24 Kekerenga Street, Strathmore Park, Wellington.

Price: $69.50 per person.

Pre-booking required. Only 20 tickets available.
Get yours before they’re all gone.
Book at: www.heartforart.co.nz/island-bay

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 3 hours of painting fun in a chilled, creative studio environment.
  (Includes a short break in the middle to enjoy your complimentary refreshments and snacks).
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall so you can say “Wow I painted that” every time you see it.
• Find your creativity. Everyone has it, we’ll help you find yours. With the right guidance anyone can be an artist.
• Feel your stress melt away. Art is super therapeutic so you’ll feel yourself unwind as you paint.
• A massive smile on your face. You’ll be so stoked to discover you can paint. Painting makes you feel good so you’ll put a big ‘happy deposit’ in your wellbeing account.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• A 3-hour step by step guided painting session led by our artist
• Everything you need to create your masterpiece including high quality 16 x 20 inch stretched canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and most importantly, inspiration!
• Your finished painting to take home and hang on your wall.
• Complimentary refreshments and scrummy snacks.
• A fun creative session in a supportive atmosphere.
• Art action photos taken during your Paint Party and posted on our facebook page to show off to your friends.
• Free parking.
• No cleaning. Just paint and walk away! (We’ll do the cleaning up).

Grab your besties, your partner, your Mum, your partner’s Mum or anyone who wants some fun and come get creative and unwind at this Paint Party. Book now at www.heartforart.co.nz

Hope to paint with you soon.

NEVER PAINTED BEFORE? No probs!

Our Paint Parties are created especially for people who’ve never held a paint brush or reckon they can’t even draw a stick figure. If you think you’re not creative or artistic – we’re here to help you unleash your inner artist and have fun doing it.

Any skill level welcome. You’re free to follow along and paint the featured painting or go freestyle and paint whatever you like.

We believe art has the power to heal.

Our mission is to make art and the positive benefits of painting more accessible to everyone.
We wanna use paint and canvas to bring positive change to Wellington. Together lets paint the town happy.

Can’t make this date but really wanna paint?
No probs, just check our other upcoming events at www.heartforart.co.nz/upcoming-events

Want to know more? Like what happens at a Paint Party? or what should I wear? Check out our ‘What to expect’ page and our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at www.heartforart.co.nz

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Happening fortnightly in Wellington on a Friday evening this event is part of the Tango Atelier School that teaches Argentinian Tango to both couples and singles to then be able to dance socially together with the Tango community of Wellington and around the world.

If you are a visitor from anywhere in the world, and you dance Tango you are most welcome to come and join us.

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Doors open at 8pm when you can enjoy a complimentary drink and nibbles while our party DJ will be spinning a mix of your old and new favourites.. but dont worry you wont be left standing by yourself if you’ve come alone and are a bit shy, our friendly hosts will be there to get everyone mixing and mingling whether you’re Red, Yellow, or Green!  You haven’t experienced a truly sensational singles party until you’ve been to Speed Date!

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This very popular event, which is held on the second Sunday of every month, is aimed at beginners and beyond. No previous experience or partner is required.

Here’s how the night runs:
– 5:30pm – Set-Up/Pre-Session Meet-Up*
– 6:00pm – Party begins
– 6:30pm – Fun Salsa intro class with Rafael
– 9:00pm – Home-time!

It can get pretty hot at The Cross so come dressed for Cuba!

This is the longest running free Salsa event in Wellington. In fact, we will be celebrating it’s 13th anniversary in November. Please help us keep it that way by supporting the bar and restaurant in return onthe night and during the month: http://www.thecross.co.nz/food-drink.

*Pre-Session Meet-Up:
This is a great opportunity to catch up, have something to eat and meet people from the various Meet-Up groups plus our “regulars” who come along to this event before the night gets started.

Check out The Cross’ menu in advance so you can spend more time socialising and dancing and less time choosing what you will have: http://www.thecross.co.nz/food-drink

Pre-Session Meet-Up Location:
From 5:30pm you will be able to find your hosts Rafael and Rosina setting up the event on the dance floor. There will be an A3 MeetUp poster on window next to us. Ask at bar if you can’t find us.

What people are saying about this event:
– Really enjoyed the salsa last night, got the heart pumping, everyone was friendly and encouraging, and I think I was better at the end than when I first got there, so bonus!

– I really enjoyed the dancing last night, and also found the people friendly. As I came on my own, it was great to have a couple of guys offer to dance… with me, which was really helpful.

For information about our regular Salsa classes and other upcoming free dance and music events see the CubanFusion website and Facebook page.

The team from CubanFusion looking forward to seeing you there. Hasta pronto.

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Join us and fall in love with these two beautiful and romantic dances from different parts of the world!
No partner required.

– 7.00pm – Kizomba Class
– 7.45pm – Bachata Class
– 8.30pm – Social Dance

$10 One class + Social Dance. $15 Both classes + Social Dance. $5 Social Dance Only.

Instructors:
Alyx Ty, six times Salsa solo and couple champion and Luciano Costa, a Brazilian international dance and performer.

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