Art Mentoring Sessions
Nurturing young artists at Mangawhai Heads
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR TERM 4 2026
Book for a 5 week or 10 week series of weekly classes.
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As an experienced teacher and art educator this is my dream way of teaching and I truly believe it is the best way for children to think creatively and thrive artistically. It's where the magic happens!
Have you been looking for a suitable creative outlet that is student centred, encourages creativity and is based on individual interests and needs for your artistic child?
Would you love for your child to create with an artist and art educator in an art studio, using supplied art materials?
This could be a life changing unique opportunity for your creative kids. Something that may shape the direction their life takes and have an influence on the adults they become.
My name is Mandy Jakich. I am an experienced qualified teacher, the founder and previous owner/CEO of a well respected Auckland based art education business called Creative Matters and now the founder of Creative Connections and the host of the Creative Connections podcast. I’m moving to Mangawhai Heads at the end of August and will be starting up special art mentoring sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays 3pm - 6pm in my art studio, starting in term 4, October 12th.
Days and Times
Mondays and Wednesdays
TERM 4 starting 12.10.2026
Open studio 3pm - 6pm
Flexible timings within that period. - arrrive and leave when it suits you
Mentoring Packages
Join as a regular and become part of the Creative Connections family.
Commit to 5 or 10 sessions and secure your child's regular spot in the studio.
Extended mentoring packages give your child consistency, momentum and confidence, as well as the chance to connect, develop skills and develop their artistic voice over time.
Regulars get first option to rebook
Cost and Bookings
$40 per afternoon session (the length of time does not change the price)
Booking packages of 5 sessions or 10 sessions to ensure your young person gets a good experience and has time to connect and settle in
Existing customers have first option for booking the next period of 5 or 10 mentoring sessions
Trials
You are welcome to book in one paid trial session on a Monday or Wednesday afternoon (if we have space)
Simply email Mandy with your request. through the contact below.
$20 per trial pay on the day
Ages and Class Size
For young people aged 11+ who are passionate about art making and love to get creative.
Maximum of 5 young people working in the studio per session.
Classes will go ahead with just 1 booking - no last minute cancellations!
Limited spaces so secure your booking now!
Session Overview
Student centred sessions with a focus on the creative process
Organic , spontaneous learning
Children will work on their choice of art with 1-1 learning support and scaffolding from Mandy, providing encouragement, inspiration and developing skills
Each child will keep an art book where they will record their creative process
Planning for the following session and the week ahead
Your young person will:
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Be encouraged to follow and develop their artistic interests and also try new things
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Gain confidence in their artistic abilities and in themselves
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Develop their creative and critical thinking skills
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Feel valued, cared for and creatively nurtured
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Be exposed to new ideas, skills and techniques in a supportive environment
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Be introduced to artists and research
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Make positive connections with an artist and others in the class through art making
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Work independently at times
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Manage themselves
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Take their work home (unless it needs to dry) each session so they can continue to work on their project if they want to
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Have a safe happy place to go to each week