Northland artist Jessie Rose is opening a studio in Whangarei offering art classes for children.
The self-taught artist and designer is opening the studio/teaching space in a leased shop in Kamo and plans to run courses beginning in the next school term (term 3 starts July 24).
"Inspire" art school classes will run weekly and consistently through each school term.
Ms Rose said she is also looking into holiday programmes for young children. An adult class is also being put together.
Ms Rose said she decided to start Inspire after approaches from several parents.
"After many parents asked me if I would teach their children art I finally have taken the plunge and created 'Inspire art with Jessie Rose'," she said.
"Classes for children, from ages 5 to 16, are all limited in numbers so as to ensure each child gets enough one-on-one time with me".