Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Rotorua's Most Trusted After-School Art Classes.

 

Why Rotorua Families Choose Our After School Art Classes. 31 years of creativity, calm and community

 In Rotorua after-school hours can be a whirlwind-homework,screens,rushing,noise.But tucked away up the top of Clayton Road is a different kind of afternoon: a small ,steady sanctuary where children slow down, breathe out and make something beautiful with their hands. 

For 31 years , my home studio has welcomed young people aged five to eighteen into a world of colour, texture, storytelling and imagination. Over those decades, one truth has stayed constant; when children are give time, space and gentle guidance, their creativity flourishes in ways that surprise even them. 

A Calm Supportive Space For Young People

Small, friendly classes in a peaceful home studio, overlooking native trees and flowers. Perfect for quiet, thoughtful children who thrive with gentle guidance.

What parents say

"My children have become happier, since coming to your art classes. Before they would come home and hop onto devices. Now they take out their visual diaries and draw." 

"After art class she's relaxed happy, it is her favourite after-school activity."  

"Real art skills, not just drawings on paper you throw away in the landfill".

"He's learning to draw, paint, focus and mosaic with confidence. These are skills he will carry for life".  

"Our  daughters have her own gallery walls their paintings and mosaics in their bedrooms. Some have made it to the hall and the lounge."

"My daughter made Christmas presents for her grandparents, they were sent overseas and were really appreciated." 

Your art classes have become highlight of my grandson's week, he feels he is performing well  and feels accepted and included.

"The studio is beautiful, the trees, birds and quiet are great. Our so enjoys feeding the fish and making a wish. it gives him a sense of hope". 

Class Details

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

3.30 to 4.30 and 4.35 to 5.35

374 Clayton Road, Rotorua

027 351 3887

janet@jkeen.net

facebook.com/janet.artistteacher

Mothers, Grandmothers and quiet, focused young people welcome. 

Enrolling now for terms 2, 3 and 4.
-classes are small with maximum 9 people. 





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