Discover your creativity at SORA Arts Centre
Unleash your artistic potential with our diverse range of classes and workshops, designed for every age and skill level. Join our vibrant community in Auckland and start your creative journey today.
Our classes & workshops
At SORA Arts Centre, we offer a welcoming range of art classes and hands-on workshops for both children and adults. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to advance your skills, we have something for everyone.
Painting & drawing
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Explore acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolour, and drawing in our one-off creative sessions or full-term courses.
Hand-Building Workshop with Tyla
Group 1: 18 & 25 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm
Group 2: 19 & 26 September 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm
Now: $75 | Standard: $85
Maximum 8 students per group
Create one personalised cup/mug/bowl with guidance from our pottery tutor Tyla.
Each workshop includes 2 sessions. After creating your piece in the first session, you’ll return one week later to decorate and glaze it before final firing.
No previous pottery experience required.
6-Week Hand-Building Course with Tyla
Starts: 7 & 10 October 2026
Group 1: Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30
Group 2: Saturdays | 10:00 –12:00
Now : $255 | Standard: $285
Maximum 6 students per group
Develop your hand-building skills over 6 weeks with pottery tutor Tyla.
Learn a range of techniques including pinch pots, coiling, slab building, carving and glazing, while creating your own ceramic pieces throughout the course.
At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to showcase their finished work in the SORA Arts Centre Gallery as part of a group exhibition.
Perfect for beginners and those looking to build confidence working with clay. No previous pottery experience required.
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Why choose SORA Arts Centre?
Experience the perfect blend of skilled tutoring, creative freedom, and unique opportunities to showcase your art.
We're more than just a centre; we're a community.
Expert tutors, personalised guidance
Our painting classes are taught by experienced tutors who provide clear guidance while supporting each student's individual learning journey.
Our pottery classes include both hand building and wheel throwing, with opportunities to glaze and fire your finished pieces. Whether you're trying pottery for the first time or developing your skills, our tutors will guide you at your own pace.
From creation to exhibition
Beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to exhibit their artworks in the SORA Arts Centre gallery, share their creativity with others, and connect with fellow artists in a welcoming community.
