What's
On

Railala Gade, Nakilamai Creations (2018), detail.

Ulumate exhibition, Kai Colo (1871-86)

Rowena Rooney, Masi in my Blood (2018). Courtesy o

Current Exhibitions

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Nakilamai Creations

15 February - 7 April

As a young child on the island of Moce, artist Railala Gade was brought up surrounded by the making of Masi (Fijian barkcloth).

The Ulumate Project

15 February - 7 April

Ulumate or ‘Dead Head’ was the ancient practice of wig making by indigenous Fijians, over 200 years ago. Normally practised during the time of mourning, the drau-ni-ulu (hair) is cut and made into
a wig then worn until the hair beneath grows back

Masi in my Blood

15 February - 7 April

Masi in my Blood contains a show of contemporary artworks that tell the story of how Masi and Masi designs were woven into the practice of New Zealand born Fijian artist Rowena Rooney.

All upcoming exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

Railala Gade, Nakilamai Creations (2018), detail.

Nakilamai Creations

Railala Gade

15 February - 7 April

As a young child on the island of Moce, artist Railala Gade was brought up surrounded by the making of Masi (Fijian barkcloth).

Ulumate exhibition, Kai Colo (1871-86)

The Ulumate Project

Daren Kamali and Inise Eremasi

15 February - 7 April

Rowena Rooney, Masi in my Blood (2018). Courtesy o

Masi in my Blood

Rowena Rooney

15 February - 7 April

Masi in my Blood contains a show of contemporary artworks that tell the story of how Masi and Masi designs were woven into the practice of New Zealand born Fijian artist Rowena Rooney.

All upcoming exhibitions

Upcoming Events

Artist Korero

With Rowena Rooney, Daren Kamali and Railala Gade

Sat 23 February, 11.00AM - 12.00PM

Our artist talk this month explores the depths of new projects by artist Rowena Rooney and poet Daren Kamali who are strongly influenced by their Fijian heritage, whilst artist Railala Gade shares her experiences of being brought up around the art of Masi making.

Pencil to Paper - Still Life Drawing Club

Sat 26 January 11am - 12pm
Sat 23 February 11am -12pm
Sat 23 March 11am - 12pm

The last Saturday of every month we will be exploring our latest exhibitions with a free 1 hour drawing club for adults.

Saturday Gallery Club #46 - Masi Making

Sat 9 March
Ages: 4+
Between 10:30am - 12pm
Homestead Galleries
Free, all welcome

Learn about Masi (Fijian bark cloth) and traditional patterns with artist Railala Gade. Under her guidance you will create a piece to take home.

Let’s Talk About It

Thu 21 March, 7-9pm

Through music, spoken word, raps and personal stories, young people speak out about their challenges with mental health.

All upcoming events

Workshops &
Classes

Drawing is Fun!

With Julie Moselen

6 weeks, Monday afternoons
Monday 18 February – Monday 25 March
4 pm – 5.30 pm

Children: 6 - 14

This class is full at present. Please call us if you'd like to be put on the waiting list.

This class is designed to give children a broad understanding, knowledge and skill base in order for them to learn how to draw.

Eye-Popping Butterflies of NZ

With Jean Stewart

6 weeks, Tuesday afternoons
Tuesday 19 February – Tuesday 26 March
4 pm – 5.30 pm

Children: 6 - 12

Learn how to paint a butterfly with its shadow. First, we will create our favourite New Zealand butterflies out of paper clay, then light these models and create an observational painting looking very closely at the shadows and the light.

Experimental Figurative Painting in Oils

With Jean Stewart

6 weeks
Tuesday evenings
19 February - 26 March
7 pm - 9 pm

Adults

Learn the basics of oil painting in this fun experimental style.

Adventures in Abstract Painting

With James Lawrence

8 weeks
Thursday mornings
14 February - 4 April
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Adults

*FULLY BOOKED* This term class with James explores abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels and additives.

Marama Pendant

With Maha Tomo

1 day
Sunday 24 February
10 am - 4 pm

Adults

Learn about the practices associated with Māori arts whilst creating a marama (moon) taonga in this 1-day workshop.

Clay Explorations

With Kairava Gullatz

6 weeks
Thursday evenings
7 March - 11 April
6 pm - 9 pm

Adults

Whether it is functional or sculptural, this class offers the opportunity to experiment with a variety of modelling techniques under the guidance of the experienced tutor Kairava Gullatz.