After-school art classes for curious kids.

A place to make, imagine and discover

At The Making Place, we believe there's something pretty wonderful about giving children the freedom to explore an idea and see where it takes them.
Sometimes things turn out exactly as imagined. Sometimes they don't. And sometimes the unexpected turns out to be the most interesting part!

Our after-school visual arts classes offer children aged 6–11 a welcoming space to get creative, try new things and discover the joy of making.

A little bit of everything. A whole lot of creativity.

Explore. Express. Create.

Painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, mixed media and plenty of experimenting along the way.

Each week brings something different, with projects designed to spark curiosity, encourage creative thinking and introduce children to new ways of seeing and making.

There's no single right way to make art here. We encourage children to trust their ideas, embrace the unexpected and enjoy the process as much as the finished piece.

Come make something with us!

Term 1, 2027 — Registrations of Interest Now Open

We're starting small, with just eight places available for our first term.

Where: Oratia Primary School, West Auckland

When: Tuesdays, 3:30–5:00 pm

Who: Children aged 6–11

Duration: 8 weeks

Cost: $248 per child, per term

Optional: School collection at 2:55 pm and afternoon tea for an additional $5 per week.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!