Big sea, Small waves
Guy Howard-Smith
15 February - 5 April 2025
A rich food history, unique patois, and semi mythical origin stories of European ancestors are commonalities many Anglo-Indian families share. This exhibition aims to build on, and celebrate Anglo-Indian traditions, touching on ideas of nationhood and belonging which reach beyond the community.
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HELLENIC
Sofia Athineou
15 February - 5 April 2025
This exhibition explores the essence of Hellenic identity, weaving together histories, mythology, and the lived experiences of Sofia Athineou as a Greek woman. From the rugged mountains to the endless seas, from ancient democracy to modern voices, these glass works embody the enduring spirit of Hellas.
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The Vacant Spaces Pop Up Gallery
From Saturday 8 March 2025
The Vacant Spaces Pop-Up Gallery is brought to you by Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Corban Estate Arts Centre, and is part of the Henderson town centre revitalisation project. It is a celebration of art and culture in conjunction with CEAC’s year-long initiative Play, Create, and Learn.
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Rainbow Machine at Corban Estate Arts Centre
Daily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
From 1 - 24 Apr
Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre! As part of our April programme offering and the Kids Arts Festival 2025: Celebrating Colour, we’re thrilled to feature Rainbow Machine — a spectacular fusion of science, art, design, and engineering that sparks joy for kids of all ages.
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Kids Arts Festival 2025: Celebrating Colour
Sat 5 Apr 2025 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Kids Arts Festival at Corban Estate Arts Centre is back for 2025! This year’s festival is centred around the vibrant theme of Celebrating Colour and promises a day of creativity, fun, and inspiration for children and families alike. Best of all, the festival and its activities are entirely free.
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The Great Snake Search
Daily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
From 12 - 26 Apr
Children: 3 - 12
Slithering into the April school holidays, The Great Snake Search is a hiss-terical adventure for young explorers! Sneaky serpents have slinked their way across Corban Estate Arts Centre, and it’s up to you to track them down.
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Foam Block Printing
With Rowena Rooney
Mon 14 Apr 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 6 - 12
In this colourful school holiday workshop we’ll explore repetitive motif and freestyle pattern-making on a large series of card with experienced educator and artist Rowena Rooney.
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Penguin Party!
With Stephanie Thatcher
Tue 15 Apr 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 6 - 12
Get ready for a fun day filled with clay, paint, craft and penguins these school holidays! Join children's book illustrator Stephanie Thatcher and create your very own three-dimensional penguin friend and its icy habitat.
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Scenes of the Moana
With Eloiza Montaña
Wed 16 Apr 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 6 - 12
By moulding and sculpting colourful polymer clay, in this school holiday workshop you will create small scale jewellery elements, inspired by sea-scapes, the moana, and the water-loving creatures around us.
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Wearable Clay
With Catherine Guevara
Thu 17 Apr 2025 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Youth: 12 - 17
Designed to encourage cultural connection, this ceramic workshop for youth will explore the significance of body ornaments in both Latin American and Indigenous cultures, examining the use of jewellery, masks, and symbolic art worn on the body to express identity, status, and culture.
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Watercolour Waves
With Chloe Lam
Tue 22 Apr 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 8 - 14
Immerse yourself in our Watercolour Waves workshop these school holidays and master the art of creating stunning wave paintings.
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The Fundamentals of Clay
With Catherine Guevara
Weekly on Monday, 6:30 - 9:00PM
From 5 May - 16 Jun
Adults: 18+
Guided by ceramicist Catherine Guevara, this 6-week adult beginners course is designed to introduce students to a variety of structural and decorative techniques.
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Learn to Draw
With Julie Moselen
Weekly on Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:30PM
From 6 May - 10 Jun
Children: 8 - 14
Join resident artist Julie Moselen for a fun and engaging 6-week after-school drawing adventure. Kids will dive into the exciting world of art, learning essential drawing skills using pencils and charcoal.
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Abstract Adventures
With James Lawrence
Weekly on Thursday, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
From 8 May - 26 Jun
Adults: 25+
FULLY BOOKED
This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels, and additives.
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