Specularium
Giles Smith
9 August - 4 October 2025
Giles Smith is a representational oil painter working in the tradition of historical painting, exploring both personal and contemporary ideas. Rooted in classical oil techniques, he considers himself as a “humble practitioner in a long and glorious tradition”.
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Current Moods
Jean Stewart
9 August - 4 October 2025
Exploring the interplay between painted landscapes and human emotion, Jean Stewart captures mood and feeling offering an escape for the viewer to step into amidst our current climate.
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Places I have been
Jesu Vásquez-Lesser
9 August - 4 October 2025
‘Places I have been’ is a dreamlike journey that interweaves the nostalgia of places already inhabited with the creation of new landscapes in unknown territories. This exhibition is an extended self-portrait of the construction of identity.
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The Vacant Spaces Pop-Up Gallery: Panuku and Te Kōpua
With Kianu Enoka-Rupapera
15 Aug 10:00AM - 30 Sep 6:00PM
Panuku and Te Kōpua is an installation presented as part of The Vacant Spaces Pop-Up Gallery.
The Vacant Spaces Pop-Up Gallery is brought to you by Auckland Council and Corban Estate Arts Centre, and is part of the Henderson town centre revitalisation project.
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Curator Tours
With Java Bentley
Fri 12 Sep 2025 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Join Homestead Galleries Curator & Exhibitions Manager Java Bentley for an intimate tour of our current exhibitions.
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Whānau Day
With Te Pou Theatre
Sat 13 Sep 2025 10:00AM - 3:00PM
A free day for whānau and tamariki to enjoy storytelling, kapa haka, performances, kēmu, kai and more.
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Colour the Estate
Daily, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
From 20 Sep - 4 Oct
Colour the Estate is your chance to turn our outdoor spaces into a giant, ever-changing artwork. Draw, doodle, or create a masterpiece - the concrete is your canvas!
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Painted Sundaes
With Chloe Lam
Tue 23 Sep 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 8 - 14
In this fun, hands-on holiday workshop, kids will create colourful art on canvas while decorating real sundaes they can eat!
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Fantastical Dragon Puppets
With Sarah Cowie
Wed 24 Sep 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 6 - 12
Create a fantastical dragon rod puppet in this one-day kids holiday workshop.
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Pekapeka Pals
With Sarah Cowie
Tue 30 Sep 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 6 - 12
Sculpt your own pekapeka (bat) in this one-day school holiday workshop with artist and experienced educator Sarah Cowie.
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Abstract Art Play
With Cristina Giraldo
Wed 1 Oct 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 6 - 12
Let your imagination run wild in a hands-on, playful holiday workshop where experimentation leads the way.
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Artful Upcycling: Gelli Journals
With Alexandra Murphy
Thu 2 Oct 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 7 - 13
Come and explore the world of gelli printing and book-binding in this fun, hands-on holiday workshop!
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Chinese Cloisonné
With Michelle Zhao
Fri 3 Oct 2025 10:00AM - 2:30PM
Children: 8 - 14
Dive into the world of Cloisonné, learning the art of enamel design in a fun, hands-on way.
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Abstract Adventures
With James Lawrence
Weekly on Thursday, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
From 16 Oct - 11 Dec
Adults: 25+
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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Oil Painting and the Folded Landscape
With Jean Stewart
Weekly on Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:00PM
From 28 Oct - 2 Dec
Adults: 18+
Learn the basics of oil painting in this relaxed 6-week landscape painting class with experienced artist and educator Jean Stweart. The class will cover surface preparation, value studies, brush marks, colour mixing and paint layer application.
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