Art liberates the soul.
About Corina Hazlett
Background to Corina Hazlett..
Corina Hazlett is a mother, a practising artist, a teacher. Between 2010-2018 she was contracted to Department of Corrections NZ working with prison inmates at Canterbury prisons using art as a tool to rehabilitate. Her work was recognised by a parliamentary order paper in 2012 for her role in curating 2 prisoner art auctions to raise money for earthquake affected communities after the Christchurch NZ earthquake in 2011. View this link to read about award 2012 Art Award.
Corina has also worked with Hagar NZ and Hagar Vietnam using art to help women and children rescued from Human Trafficking and extreme human rights abuse.
In 2021 Corina published a book with all of the illustrations, including the front cover, done by children documenting the beginning of the covid pandemic and children’s reactions to lockdowns in Aotearoa. A percentage from each book has raised money for the I am Hope charity for youth mental health . The first print of the book was such a success and sold out.
Corina's own personal artworks hangs in both public and private collections in New Zealand and overseas. She still paints and is available for commissions.
About the studio
Corina Hazlett Artist Studio - Art Workshops -
Corina Hazlett artist studio is in a wonderful restored woolshed which has been converted into a great space where art workshops for Children and Adults are held.
Corina also works closely with CCS disability to provide one-on-one art workshops for children with disabilities. Art is a wonderful tool for self expression.
There are also one off events such the popular weekend upholstery workshops at Jim and Corina's 120 year old homestead which is set in a magestic rural setting..
If you have a work group keen for a corporate team bonding session or are a group wanting to get your art mojo on over a glass of wine then please feel free to Email for further inquiries to organise a one off tailored workshop to fit with your requirements.
Coming up at the Studio
Term 1 2025
Term 1, 2025 Class Dates and Notices
Term 1, 2025 Enrolments are now OPEN
As term 1 is in full swing I can share what we have been up to. 10 Classes with a total of 65 students a week coming to the studio.
In the morning one-on-one Therapy sessions there has been 3d model building, artworks for T-shirts and beautiful Wildflowers being painted.
In the after school art classes we have explored an under the sea theme. First we painted dolphins and whales , the children learnt to several different acrylic technics including blending , splatter, subtraction and the use of other mediums that we can combine with acrylic such as iridescent medium. They also used different brushes and sponges.
The next module was learning about interactive art and they created some pretty colourful shark characters with open mouths that they could put their hands in . There was lots of hilarity and photos will be posted to my social media on my Fb page Corina Hazlett Artist Studio and on Instagram , so be sure to follow.
Youth Mentorship Programme -
Once a year I choose a young creative who has attended art classes at the studio and they are of between 7-12 years of age. The successful applicant will get a terms worth of free one-on-one art classes with me, one afternoon a week (worth approx $750) and a gift voucher of $100 to spend on art supplies and a gorgeous pre framed canvas. The creative will have demonstrated not only talent but most importantly dedication to their creativity and kindness to others in the studio class room. CONGRATULATIONS for the 2025 winner , Ariel Chong.
In the adults and teenagers art class they are producing some fabulous works of their own . The Kaiapoi Art Expo entry forms are now out so a few of the students are putting submissions in so that in exciting for them and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.
COMING UP …
UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP - Please see events for the upholstery headboard workshop - NOW FULL
Limited Edition Hand Painted Original Tees - Lilly and I have been hand painting ASColour Tees which will be available to purchase from the studio and online so keep an eye out on my socials for updates.
Term 2 Dates are out , I can’t wait for another fun filled term ahead. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to everyone who attends , does the pick up and drop offs, supports the classes through funding .
CHILDREN’S AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Monday 5th May 2025 - Children’s After School Art Classes 3.30-5pm $100pp 6 weeks includes all materials 7-12 years
Tuesday 6th May 2025- Children’s After School Art Classes 3.30-5pm $100pp 6 weeks includes all materials 7-12 years
Wednesday 7th May 2025- Children’s After School Art Classes 3.30-5pm $100pp 6 weeks includes all materials 7-12 years
Thursday 8th May 2025 - Children’s After School Art Classes 3.30-5pm $100pp6 weeks includes all materials 7-12 years
Friday 9th May 2025 - Homeschool class 1-2.30pm $100pp 6 classes includes all art materials. 7-12 years
TEENAGE / ADULT FRIDAY AFTERNOON ART CLASSES
Friday 9th May 2025- Art Class 3.30-5pm $120pp 6 weeks includes all materials but excludes canvases - suits ages 13years and over
ART THERAPY
Monday Morning 10-11.30 am - FULL
Tuesday Morning 10-11.30 am - FULL
Thursday Morning 10-11.30am - FULL
ADULT ART CLASS
Wednesday 7th May - Wednesday 25th June 2025- Adult Art Classes -
SUITS BEGINNERS
10am-12Midday
$25pp per session -