Art for Life Trust

Art for Life Trust Art for Life Trust is a Registered Charity providing art tuition for people of all ages with a broad range of special needs.

Art for Life provides art tuition to people living with special needs.
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Our Opawa studio provides a safe, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere where people can enjoy exploring painting and drawing in a range of media with our Principal Art Tutor Tracy and our volunteer team. The most exciting day of the year for our students is our annual public exhibition where our artists can share and sell their work.

Ahoy there! We have had a few nautical and water paintings this weekBoats in Girvan Harbour by Chris Harris, Lighthouse ...
30/07/2026

Ahoy there! We have had a few nautical and water paintings this week
Boats in Girvan Harbour by Chris Harris,
Lighthouse views, Sam Connibear
Puffin, Mandy Fifield
Crocodile in the reeds, Alex Wallis Martin

27/07/2026
Being outdoors in blue sky days seems to be a theme with these amazing paintings completed today!Peter Watson. Sign of t...
27/07/2026

Being outdoors in blue sky days seems to be a theme with these amazing paintings completed today!
Peter Watson. Sign of the Kiwi. Watercolour
Robert Meredith Llane 1923. Acrylic
Heather Harris. Keeping Watch. Watercolour

Anyone who enjoys summit road walks or drive will surely recognise this iconic cafe at The Sign of the Kiwi, top of Dyer...
27/07/2026

Anyone who enjoys summit road walks or drive will surely recognise this iconic cafe at The Sign of the Kiwi, top of Dyers Pass.
Well done Peter, you’ve captured the scene beautifully.
^SF

The end of another busy & fun week at Art for Life. Photos below with descriptions and artist name in comments . Congrat...
24/07/2026

The end of another busy & fun week at Art for Life. Photos below with descriptions and artist name in comments . Congratulations to Anna who worked extremely well today, showing confidence to make her own decisions in two amazing scenes of famous destinations. Wendy also worked hard on a commissioned edition of her much loved Sheep paintings!

STUDIO CLOSEDtomorrow (Wednesday 22 July) due to illness. Sorry for any inconvenience and we look forward to welcoming y...
21/07/2026

STUDIO CLOSED
tomorrow (Wednesday 22 July) due to illness. Sorry for any inconvenience and we look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday

Lots of lovely landscapes created today.
17/07/2026

Lots of lovely landscapes created today.

“…Playing with paint is a powerful tool for well-being…It allows for stress relief, the release of unexpressed emotions,...
09/07/2026

“…Playing with paint is a powerful tool for well-being…It allows for stress relief, the release of unexpressed emotions, and a vital break from daily routines. When you embrace the freedom to explore without focusing on the final product, you foster creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and discover a mindful sense of calm…”
This afternoon, Maria enjoyed a guided exercise working with paper and high pigment ink and watercolour. No subject matter, no structure, just enjoying some happy accidents and watching the movement of colour pigment and it spreads through the water on the damp paper. An extremely relaxing and rewarding exercise which also helps you learn how the colour pigment behaves by itself rather than trying to over control it. Bliss 🥰

A reminder that we are CLOSED for the Matariki public holiday tomorrow, Friday 10th of July. Classes resume as normal on...
08/07/2026

A reminder that we are CLOSED for the Matariki public holiday tomorrow, Friday 10th of July.
Classes resume as normal on Monday.
Here is Philippa with her Matariki artwork she created yesterday for her house art competition. Well done!
Happy Matariki everyone 🥰✨⭐️✨

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Te Ara Sophia, 275 Fifield Terrace
Christchurch
8023

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:20pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:20pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:20pm

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