Art liberates the soul.
About Corina Hazlett
Background to Corina Hazlett..
Corina Hazlett is a mother, a practising artist, a teacher. Between 2010-2018 she was contracted to Department of Corrections NZ working with prison inmates at Canterbury prisons using art as a tool to rehabilitate. Her work was recognised by a parliamentary order paper in 2012 for her role in curating 2 prisoner art auctions to raise money for earthquake affected communities after the Christchurch NZ earthquake in 2011. View this link to read about award 2012 Art Award.
Corina has also worked with Hagar NZ and Hagar Vietnam using art to help women and children rescued from Human Trafficking and extreme human rights abuse.
In 2021 Corina published a book with all of the illustrations, including the front cover, done by children documenting the beginning of the covid pandemic and children’s reactions to lockdowns in Aotearoa. A percentage from each book has raised money for the I am Hope charity for youth mental health . The first print of the book was such a success and sold out.
Corina's own personal artworks hangs in both public and private collections in New Zealand and overseas. She still paints and is available for commissions.
About the studio
Corina Hazlett Artist Studio - Art Workshops -
Corina Hazlett artist studio is in a wonderful restored woolshed which has been converted into a great space where art workshops for Children and Adults are held.
Corina also works closely with CCS disability to provide one-on-one art workshops for children with disabilities. Art is a wonderful tool for self expression.
There are also one off events such the popular weekend upholstery workshops which include a lunch and a glass of wine at Jim and Corina's 120 year old homestead which is set in a magestic rural setting..
If you have a work group keen for a corporate team bonding session or are a group wanting to get your art mojo on over a glass of wine then please feel free to Email for further inquiries to organise a one off tailored workshop to fit with your requirements.
Coming up at the Studio
Term 2 2024
Term 2 2024 Classes Dates and Notices
Term 2 2024 Classes Dates and Notices
It’s been a busy time at the art studio with eight classes running weekly . Due to the healthy waiting lists I do urge people to book at least a term ahead to avoid disappointment . If I can’t fit you in I can put your details onto the register database and contact you as soon as a space becomes available. See below for the dates.
Notices for Term 2
CONTRATULATIONS to Elise Power. Elise is the 2024 recipient of the Youth Art Mentorship program here at Corina Hazlett Artist Studio. I can’t wait to work with Elise later in the year and showcase some of her work. A bit about the YOUTH ART MENTORSHIP - Its for children between Age 7-12 years. Once a year I will choose one young creative who has attended the studio for this program. The successful applicant will receive one free term of one-on-one lessons plus a $100 gift voucher from The Drawing Room . The creative will have demonstrated not only talent but most importantly dedication to their creativity and kindness towards others in the art studio.
SHORT TERM - Please note that Term 2 will be only be 6 weeks. I am heading to Vancouver to visit my daughter. The Monday after school class will be a 5 week block due to Kings Birthday falling on a Monday.
A big shout out to the company Blank Inspiration (https://blankinspiration.co.nz) for donating pre-framed canvases to our teenagers and therapy classes. Its so humbling to see some great companies doing kind things and the studio really appreciate it. We can’t wait to showcase some of the work and if you are wanting to purchase pre-framed canvases you know where to go. I use them myself and can vouch for their quality, packaged wonderfully that you can re-use they arrive at your door FREIGHT FREE.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ART WORKSHOPS.
No School Holiday workshops this term
CHILDREN’S AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Monday 29 April 2024 - Children's After School Art Classes 3.30-5pm $90pp 5 Weeks includes all materials 7-12 years (As noted above Monday Term 2 will only be 5 weeks due to Kings Birthday falling on 3 June)
Tuesday 30 April 2024 - Children's After School Art Classes 3.30-5pm $100pp 6 Weeks includes all materials 7-12 years
Thursday 2 May 2024 - Children's After School Art Classes 3.30-5pm $100 6 weeks includes all materials 7-12 years
Friday 3 May 2024 - Homeschool class 1-2.30pm $100 6 classes includes all art materials. 7-12 years
TEENAGE ART CLASSES - AFTER SCHOOL
Friday 3 May 2024- Teenagers Art Class 3.30-5pm $100 6 weeks includes all materials - These classes are student lead i.e students pursue their own interest and I am there to guide them on how to achieve their best results.
ART THERAPY CLASS
Tuesday 30 April 10-11.30am - 6 week block with last session Tuesday 4 June.
ADULT ART CLASS
Wednesday 1 May 2024- Wednesday 5 June- Adult Art Classes -
SUITS BEGINNERS
10am-12Midday
or 6.30-8.30pm
$25pp per session - ALL INQUIRIES WELCOME Spaces are available for both sessions.
UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOPS
PLEASE NOTE July Upholstery workshop has been cancelled .
Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep - Upholstery workshop. 9am-4pm. You bring your own piece of small furniture that you want to transform (eg dining chairs, small occasional chair, Ottoman, piano stool ) or bring some MDF cut to size for a fabulous headboard, then grab some gorgeous fabric from your favourite store to transform your room.
Cost $250 for two day workshop + ($22 per day for a packed lunch if you want to order one) + extras for materials that Steve may bring for you depending on your project (eg foam, padding, buttons, studs etc)