Classes at SIT run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. SIT Gore art tutor Julie Duncan tutors artists of all ranges of experience to channel their artistry.
The "Art for Leisure" sale will run for two days at SIT, located in Kakapo St and about 110 pieces will be on display and available to buy.
Student Wendy Goodwin said she thoroughly enjoyed her time at the Thursday classes, despite no previous experience of painting.
"I think it’s been four years. I saw an ad in The Ensign for it, and wanted to do something different.
"When I started I couldn’t draw a straight line, but Julie put me right," she said.
Mrs Goodwin said she was glad she took the classes.
"I love doing art, the variety, and it’s great to see people doing what they love doing.
"It’s discovering the self, what you can do.
"I would have never have done this in the past, but now, don’t book me on Thursdays," she said.
Mrs Goodwin said the end result did not matter as much as the community spirit and the growth of her art.
"My art hasn’t been perfect, I know that, but it’s about the process.
"The classes are always full. They welcome you in, help you, and encourage you hugely."
Mrs Goodwin said patrons of the arts would definitely find something for their fancy.
"They would get some really quality art, for a good price.
"I’m pretty sure most people will find something they want to take home with them."
Mrs Duncan said as the term came to a close it was time to clean house.
"It’s a sale. Over the year, we have painted these, and we’d like to move on and paint more."
Mrs Duncan has been teaching the class for a number of years.
She said the paint on the canvas came second to the community and self-discovery artists experienced.
"It’s not just about the art. It’s about the comradeship, being among like-minded people. Painting at home just isn’t the same.
"The other thing is, it makes you appreciate the world. It gives you more appreciation of what’s around you," she said.
Mrs Duncan said the sale was nice for her artists, but also helped to spread awareness of the class and SIT to people.
"It’s always very good. I find it quite sad some people don’t realise the institute is here, and part of this is making people aware.
"We have a wonderful community spirit, for the woodworkers and knitters, but I would like to see the SIT get more of it.
"Youth, children, there’s wonderful artists out there and I’d love to see them encouraged."
