about US
Art in Bloom Academy is a family run Auckland-based social business that has been running since 2016. It has revolutionised art and entertainment with a series of fun and social painting events including Wine and Paint Parties, Acrylic Pouring, Painting in the Park, Hens nights, Team Building Event, Painting with Puppies, Kids Birthdays and Private Painting Parties.
About the owner
Eleshea D'Souza is a passionate New Zealand artist who has been painting ever since she could hold a brush. She has commissioned over 50 paintings and specialises in oils and acrylics.
You can visit Eleshea's personal art page here
Eleshea D’souza
Founder and artist
Our Mission
We believe art shouldn't just be in museums and art galleries, it should be everywhere for all to enjoy. So pick up a paint brush and join in the fun, together let's turn your home into your very own art gallery.
Our Community
Every paint class you join enables us to give back. Our artists donate their time to teach art at children's hospitals and a portion of our profits are also donated to charity.
Make art again.
Our Core Values
We Foster creativity
Somewhere along the way, most adults come to believe they’re not the creative or artistic type. We’re here to break down those thought barriers and help you unleash your creative self.
We create fun
There’s few better ways to spend a few hours than with a paint brush in one hand, a glass of wine in the other surrounded a positive buzz of people.
We develop skills
Art in Bloom provides the relaxing and encouraging atmosphere to learn artistic skills. We carefully select paintings that you’ll be proud to have up on your wall, and our step-by-step instructions and will get you painting like a pro in no time.
We connect people
The classes may last a few hours but the memories (and paintings!) will last forever.