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The Arts Centre

Level 1, 1 Hereford Street

Christchurch

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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

5pm - 7pm

Taylor's NOT an Art Lesson!

Are you sick of seeing AI Slop on your feed? Cringing over ChatGPT Caricatures? Do you yearn for human connection but are over The Apps?

In Taylor’s “NOT an Art Lesson” we’re taking jobs BACK from the robots and returning creativity to human hands right where it belongs!

"The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.” ― Robert Henri

Immerse yourself in an authentic ANALOG art experience and achieve a wonderful state of mind. Each session features collaborative, creative activities where you'll connect with others, share laughs and express yourself through prompts and IN PERSON idea generation– think AI art but 100% analog where YOU get to enjoy all the benefits.

The joy of art is in the creation so why should robots have all the fun? In this “NOT an Art Lesson”, no experience is needed as you don't need to be good at something for it to be good for you.

Taylor’s “NOT an Art Lesson” is facilitated by local comedian Taylor Ruddle who's most definitely NOT an artist. His greatest artistic achievement was passing an NCEA level 3 art class in year 13 never having done any art classes before. (Or since.) Taylor will facilitate 2 hours of fun, creative connection through a series of prompts and exercises.

Includes:

  • Two hour NOT an Art Lesson
  • Light nibbles at the break (refer to FAQ for details)
  • All materials needed to complete the activities
  • Heaps of fun exploring your creative side

Note:

  • We only allow those who are booked to stay and attend the session
  • We only reserve seats once we have received payment in full.
  • Recommended minimum age is 18+
  • Drinks are excluded in your seat cost (unless booking with a drink-included voucher) and can be purchased separately from our in-studio bar (refer to FAQ for menu). 
  • BYO is NOT allowed as we have alcoholic, low alcoholic, non-alcoholic options available for purchase and water is provided for free.

$49.00 per seat, 24 available

Payment Terms

  • We only reserve seats once we have received payment in full
  • Please refer to our FAQ page with any questions
  • Drinks are excluded in the seat price & can be purchased from our in-studio bar (NO BYO allowed)
  • We card anyone who looks 25 or younger, please bring ID (no age restrictions to attend a session)
  • Unless acceptable unforeseen circumstances can be proven, 48-hour notice is required to have a credit issued to attend another session if you cannot attend the booked session - valid for one month only from the session date
  • We do not issue refunds
  • No shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
  • Rebooking requests MUST be done by emailing: info@paintnsip.co.nz

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