The 45th Landlord
21 July - 3 September
With contributions from: 281 Anti-nuke, Michael Duffy, MoMA, Tim O’Brien, Pussyhat project, and Spatula&Barcode. A collection of dialogue from American artists and organisations who have responded to events occurring before and after the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.
More
Concrete is as Concrete Doesn’t
John Vea
21 July - 3 September
This new exhibition by John Vea critiques Western society’s preoccupation with putting up artificial barriers between people and the natural world. In this video installation John Vea lays a small number of pavements to create a path across a landscape, painstakingly reusing tiles to demonstrate the repetitive actions undertaken by builders and the low wages they receive for these laborious tasks.
More
16 years later
Sakina Ewazi
21 July - 3 September
In 2001 a Norwegian cargo ship, the Tampa, rescued 438 refugees from a distressed fishing vessel. Refugee artist Sakina Ewazi shares her memories and reflects back on her time living at sea on the Tampa.
More
Word Up! 2017 grand final
Fri 8 Sep 2017 7:00PM - 9:00PM
An evening of original word-based performance by young people. Be in the audience to hear young singer-songwriters, poets and rappers present their own original work. Yes, it's a contest, and there are prizes to be won!
More
Saturday Gallery Club #30: Wrap yourself in paper
With Louisa Afoa
Sat 9 Sep 2017 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Join artist Louisa Afoa as she runs a workshop that explores identity through printing and collage on wrapping paper.
More
Body Surface artist talks
Sat 7 Oct 2017 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Come and join in our talanoa as artists and guest speakers discuss the challenges and successes in using the body as an art medium.
More
Vessels with Character
With Kairava Gullatz
24 Aug31 Aug7 Sep14 Sep21 Sep28 Sep6:00PM - 9:00PM
Adults
EVENING CLASS: A great pottery class, whether you’re starting your creative adventure with clay, or keen to get clay under your fingernails again. Explore shapes using either fine white clay or terracotta. We’ll look at a range of hand-building techniques to help you create functional or sculptural works, and also test ways to add surface character and decoration.
More
Patterns and Prints
With Katie Smith
Sat 16 & Sun 17 September, 10AM - 4PM
Adults
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: This weekend offers an inspiring and instructive step-by-step approach to fabric printing. Over the two days we will dye some fabric, and screen print, stencil and stamp patterns onto it. Colours will be carefully mixed into something fabulous, and we will learn about pattern repeats. By the end of the workshop you will have several squares of your printed cotton to take away--perfect for whipping up into your own unique cushions or crafts.
More
Daughter, Mother, Poet: A spoken word workshop for women
With Marina Alefosio
Sat 23 Sep 2017 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Adults
In this workshop for women, Marina Alefosio will lead you through the fundamentals of Spoken Word poetry and guide you through various exercises to lead and challenge you to find your filter, your jar, your funnel and your resting place. Suitable for beginners and experienced poets.
More
Handbuilt Miniatures in Clay
With Tui Morse
Sat 23 Sep 2017 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Adults
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: Explore inlaying, surface decoration and the making of clay vessels in this fun one day workshop with Tui. Using hand-building techniques such as pinching and slabbing, participants will create small lidded boxes and vases.
More
Summer School 2018
15 Jan 10:00AM - 19 Jan 4:30PM
Adults
An amazing array of talented New Zealand artists will be sharing their skills and experiences, with workshops spanning a variety of mediums and techniques. Ideal for people of all skills levels, these workshops are a great way to gain new inspiration while immersing yourself in a week-long studio programme.
More
