Open Arts Day 2025
Sat 22 Nov 2025 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Corban Estate Arts Centre’s annual Open Arts Day provides the perfect opportunity to see behind the scenes of this creative community in the heart of Te Kōpua Henderson.
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Two workshop sessions aimed at youngsters and adults, devoted to the magical world of invented, found and homemade musical instruments. Hosted by Phil Dadson (left) and Adrian Croucher (mid-right), of NZ’s legendary From Scratch group, the workshops will introduce a wide range of DIY instrument ideas for exploration and development.
Workshop #1:
Participants will be introduced to an inspiring mix of instrument ideas and basic acoustic principles, with a range of surprising and sometimes familiar sound-making materials and sonic objects. Families welcome.
Workshop #2:
Designed essentially for youngsters, participants will be guided through the making of one or more simple DIY instruments demonstrated in Workshop#1. They will also have the opportunity to play together as a group and take one or more completed instruments away with them.
Free
Workshop #1
Sat 22 May
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Free admission
Workshop #2
Sat 29 May
1.30pm - 4.30pm
$22
First preference to children partnered with an adult.