EIT Tairawhiti ideaschool

27/09/2026

22/09/2026

Snippets from our recent artist talks with tauira sharing some of their process and whakaaro behind selected works. Ngā mihi to Rangai for filming!

17/07/2025

Ashes of Memory by Angel Hiko. Acrylic on paper 210 x 297mm

29/05/2025

Kia ora whānau! We have our level 4 Arts and Design course starting soon (July 21st) and we’re taking enrolments now. More info here:

A project based course, the NZ Certificate in Arts & Design provides you with knowledge and studio experience in creative practices including Art, Design and Fashion.

07/02/2023

[Level 3] Art and Design is not FEES FREE, we are taking enrolments for February 21st start.

If you or anyone you know might be interested get in contact with [email protected] or Sarah Gail Blair for more information.

https://www.eit.ac.nz/programmes/certificate-in-arts-and-design/

16/07/2020

Enrolments still open for Level 4 Art & Design

Graphic design, fine arts, photography & fashion.

Enrol now
https://www.eit.ac.nz/programmes/new-zealand-certificate-in-art-and-design-level-4/

10/07/2020

Check out Katie Pi one of our latest graduates of the Fashion Diploma for 2020.

Shes an inspiration for us all to aspire to with the sustainable practices she has implemented into her home and business.

Well done Katie, we are so excited to see what you do next.

Watch this space for details on her lastest fashion collection "Oxytocin" coming soon.

Learning about sustainable practices and helping to save the world have been a focus for a Gisborne “upcycle” fashion designer. Katie Clinnick has a passion for upcycled clothing — she scours the sec...

28/01/2020

ideaschool is a creative arts and design school within EIT, there are many options available to choose from between the two campuses in Gisborne and Hawkes bay.

If your creative minded and looking for your next step then get in touch.

Currently enrolling for our Art and Design L3 on the Gisborne campus, which consists of art, design, music,screen production and fashion.

21/01/2020

Enrolling now

Our Level 3 Art and Design course is now taking enrollments. This is a project based NZ qualification run over 6 months, with no prerequisites, consisting of art, design screen production, music and fashion.

This course is a great stepping stone into our Level 4 Art and Design program that runs in semester 2 of this year. Which sets you up for any of our diploma or bachelor based programs within ideaschool.

02/09/2019

Project 5.06: Made in Aotearoa, NZ

Our students had the chance to work with the amazing Gretch Ivess in Week 1 of this project. Gretchen is a former EIT Fashion tutor, and was the first to kick off the Fashion Apparel course, here at EIT. Gretch is a very talented lady with heaps of knowledge to share. She recently returned home from a trip overseas with her sister Louis. They visited places such as Leipzig and Berlin Germany, Amersterdam, Vaals Netherlands, Nates France and many more fabulous places. Listening to Gretch share her stories and experiences is always a treat, as she gives you an overall view in detail, that makes you feel like you were there with her. 🥰😍

After our story telling Gretch shared with the students a technique she had the opportunity of learning from the designer himself, Shingo Sato. The Shingo Sato technique, is a “Transformational Reconstruction Technique” it is a combination of flat pattern making techniques and three-dimensional draping techniques.

Our students were blown away and absolutely enjoyed their day spent with Gretch. Thank you Gretch for all you do and all you continue to do!! From Ash & Lane, and the 2019 Fashion Dip Students