Joyful Pear Design

Private Creative Tuition & Mentoring in Whangārei

Choose your own pathway
to create, publish, & express yourself

Learning new digital skills or opening up creatively doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Whether you want to build a website, publish an eBook, or to explore therapeutic art, the biggest hurdle isn't the technology — it's the stress of trying to figure it out alone.

I am a teacher who meets you where you are now, today.

With over 35 years of industry experience and a deep understanding of how overwhelming life and technology can get, I don't use tech jargon or rigid curriculums. Instead, I offer a patient, calm, and supportive space where small business owners and individuals can gain the confidence to manage their own digital and creative spaces.

Through 1-on-1 coaching in Onerahi or small workshops, we will skip the tech-headaches & focus entirely on your goals — at a pace that feels right for you.

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Create Your Own Website

Let’s build your online space together.
You don't need to be a coding genius or learn a completely new language to get your business noticed online. We will skip the technical lectures and focus on user-friendly Web Builders. Working side-by-side, we can guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you finish with a professional website you know how to use, update, and manage with total confidence.

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Publish Your Own Book

Have a story inside you? Let’s make it a reality.
Self-publishing a digital book involves a lot of moving pieces, from layout design to formatting secrets. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. We can demystify the publishing process and help you format your eBook for Kindle and beyond. Together, we’ll bypass the stressful technical traps and get your creative work polished, professional, and ready for the world.

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Expressive & Therapeutic Art

A gentle space to unwind and explore being you.
Creativity is a powerful tool for well-being, stress relief, and self-discovery. Experience a range of creative and Therapeutic Art techniques you can easily continue using as part of your Self-Care, anytime, anywhere. There is no judgment, no rigid rules, and absolutely no artistic experience required. It’s entirely about the joyful process of creating to help you enjoy being who you are now, Today.

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About Shelley

Shelley's a graphic designer by trade, with over three decades of experience in the publishing, creative, & education industries. She began teaching adults back in the 90s - including helping to set up two tertiary design schools.
What matters most to her as a teacher & facilitator isn't just her technical skills — it’s her interest in providing a calm, supportive, & emotionally safe environment for learning. She enjoys helping you discover the path to your goals and overcoming any technical barriers with handy workarounds that help restore your confidence.

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Ma te mohio ka ora. Ma te ora ka mohio.
(Through learning there is life. Through life there is learning)

What People Say

“Really good class. Shelley was friendly, organised, patient and helpful. I had no idea what to expect but I enjoyed it and it was a great relaxed and supportive class.” ― Di

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Shelley at Joyful Pear Design when we recently rebranded our restaurant... The end result was an amazing website which interacted directly with our customers. Thanks very much Shelley, you made the transition so much easier with your website talents.” ― Gae

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