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.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in our Watercolour Waves workshop these school holidays and master the art of creating stunning wave paintings.

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. From studying light, shade and contrast, to exploring different rendering techniques, this class is designed to build confidence in drawing for all skill levels.

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.

Join us during EcoFest 2025 for a creative and inspiring one-day workshop where you'll discover the art of contemporary embroidery and transform a cap or other piece of clothing into an upcycled wearable masterpiece, featuring beautiful leaf and fern motifs.

Guided by ceramicist Catherine Guevara, this 6-week adult beginners course is designed to introduce students to a variety of structural and decorative techniques. In a supportive environment students will be able to utilise the workshop learning to develop their own unique clay pieces.

This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels, and additives. Demonstrations and discussions will cover colour, form and composition as each week is filled with discovery and painting adventures.

Ready to explore the world of watercolour? Join professional illustrator Stephanie Thatcher for a fun introduction to this delightful medium.

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This weekly acrylic painting course is designed for the novice beginning their visual journey and the experienced painter wanting a safe and encouraging studio space. The 6-week evening workshop series looks at ideal set-ups, materials, and the impact of medium, painting styles, composition, brush, and application techniques in acrylic.

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Whether you’re just beginning your artistic journey or an experienced painter seeking a supportive and inspiring studio environment, this 6-week acrylic painting and sketching course is designed to ignite your creativity and deepen your skills.

In this relaxed and fun weekly evening class, you will create a body of work using a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint, collagraph, and relief printing.

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This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concepts and techniques utilising acrylic paints, gels, and additives. Demonstrations and discussions will cover colour, form and composition as each week is filled with discovery and painting adventures.

FULLY BOOKED

Join us for a two-day creative clay-making adventure where kids will explore the fascinating world of hieroglyphics, pictographs and line drawing!

ALMOST FULL

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of puppetry? In this one-day kids workshop you can make your own whimsical rod-style puppet inspired by your favourite flower.

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Join local graffiti artist REKSO for an immersive two-day workshop. Learn the fundamentals of spray painting, from basic fills to complex compositions, and create your own masterpiece on the iconic Corban Estate upper walls.

Join bestselling novelist Dominic Hoey for a five-day Summer School workshop where you'll learn essential tools to bring your writing to life. Throughout the course, we’ll explore the key elements of novel writing, including character development, dialogue, structure, and much more. Using simple exercises and clear examples, Dominic will teach you how to apply these techniques in your own work.

Join environmental artist Mandy Patmore at Summer School for a deep dive into the colours of our ngahere - using natural plant dyes, acrylic paint, charcoal and mixed media to create an exciting body of exploratory work, which combines realism and abstraction.

Back by popular demand, Wikuki Kingi’s Introduction to Carving Summer School workshop will focus on the design, construction, and carving of a traditional weapon or Waka Hoe wooden paddle using both hand and power tools.

Join Liz Mitchell as she invites you to join her wool loving community of enthusiasts in this four-day Summer School workshop navigating yarn creation, weaving and wet felting with just a foam board and natural fibres.

In this inspiring explorative 4-day Summer School workshop led by sculptor Julie Moselen, you will be guided through the steps necessary to create small 3-dimensional maquettes or models using wire and plaster.

This 1-day Summer School workshop with contemporary artist Brie Rate is an introduction to a variety of hand paper making techniques that can be completed at home, without the use of commercial machines. You will gain the skills you need turn organic and recycled material into pulp with a focus on sustainability and expanding the notion of what paper can be.

In this fun and super packed four and a half-day Summer School workshop with the vivacious Sofia Athineou, you will learn all the basic glass casting techniques of the lost wax method to create your beautiful glasswork.

This weekend siapo workshop for adults will explore these themes of making and identity from both individual perspectives but also through collaborative learning.

Using upcycled leather swatches, learn how the process of making your own leather wallet, enjoying the unique texture and qualities of this natural medium.

This weekly Siapo workshop for kids will explore these themes of making and identity from both individual perspectives but also through collaborative learning. You will be guided through the step-by-step processes involved in making siapo, creating your own to take home.

Join award-winning, published writers of Te Kāhui in a creative writing deep dive! This six-week programme will cover everything from how to plan and execute compelling fiction, to rap writing, and how to transform poetry from the page to the stage.

This evening workshop will follow the basic structure of creating a layered portrait using oils. Designed to teach fundamental knowledge of oils alongside explorative ways on how to depict faces, there will be a focus on process, learning techniques and methodologies in approaching materials, paint application, colour theory and glazing.

*Postponed until 2025*
This six-week life drawing course offers an experimental and spontaneous opportunity for you to explore the human form from multiple angles and close observations.

Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or an experienced painter seeking a supportive and inspiring studio environment, this 6-week acrylic painting course is designed to ignite your creativity and deepen your skills.

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Construct beautiful cloud creations that incorporate tukutuku and lashing techniques, embellishing with colourful felt and tissue paper floral forms.

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Are you an Eagle, Parrot, Dove, or Owl? Maybe you’re more like the clever Kea, or the mysterious, nocturnal Kākāpō. In this engaging workshop, you’ll get to choose your winged hero and bring them to life through paint!

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Immerse yourself in the culture of aerosol artistry with local graffiti artist, REKSO. In this dynamic two-day, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the tips and techniques of spray painting, from basic fill-ins to creating your very own masterpiece on the Corban Estate Upper walls.

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Guided by experienced tutor Michelle Zhao, in this fun hands-on workshop, kids will learn how to create their own one-of-a-kind artworks inspired by Chinese Cloisonné.

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Moulding and sculpting colourful Fimo clay, you will create small scale jewellery elements, inspired from close observation of the Kowhai and Rewarewa flowers, elegant seaweeds strands and other native taonga.

CLASS ALMOST FULL

This 1-day painting workshop will focus on observation, careful detail, and expressive colour as students become more experienced with the qualities of watercolour.

Are you passionate about fashion and ready to take your design skills to the next level? Join fashion designer and university lecturer Brian Molyneux for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the world of Fashion Illustration and learn how to bring your ideas to life on paper.

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Professional illustrator Stephanie Thatcher will guide you through the construction process of this sculptural workshop, creating a representation of your most favourite pet!

Join us for an immersive workshop where we'll dive into the realms of needle felting, wet felting and textile sculpture, falling in love with the magical qualities of wool.

In this two-day workshop, teens will explore the dynamic world of exigency and intuitive painting within a neo-expressionist style, designing a monster, creature, avatar or imaginary friend.

This fun, liberating workshop explores the unbounded world of mixed media. Looking at contemporary artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, participants will observe the methods, concepts and approach the artist takes, her use of materials and methodologies to convey a nostalgic sense of time and place.

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In this expressive drawing workshop, artist Verity Kindlaysides will lead us through multiple iterations of observational drawing exercises, utilising distance and space as our guide.

Join us for a transformative workshop where you'll learn meditative drawing techniques to unlock your creativity, find focus, and achieve a state of flow.

Learn how to make your own natural, non-toxic, water-based paints and pastels then experiment with the results to create your own artworks.

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Led by award-winning poets Ruby and Eric, and other stellar members of Te Kāhui, this fun one-day workshop is perfect for teens interested in poetry, short stories, spoken word, and more.

A sound-making workshop devoted to the magical world of invented, found and homemade musical instruments, hosted by Phil Dadson of the legendary From Scratch music group.

Join us for a fun day learning creative sustainability and crafting with a Moana themed mobile made from materials found in nature.

What would you make for your ultimate dream Birthday dinner? Using this deliciously fun idea as inspiration, we're using gelli printing and collage to make the ingredients of our favourite meal!

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Discover the art of contemporary bone carving in this immersive tikanga-based workshop designed especially for teens.

Join us for a fun printing workshop where children will create their own series of unique bamboo sheath prints while learning the basics of oil-based ink application.

In this two-day graffiti workshop, skilled local graffiti artist REKSO will be sharing his knowledge and experience to guide young enthusiasts in the ways of street art design.

Discover the ancient art of cloisonné to create one-of-a-kind artworks in this captivating workshop designed just for kids!

Take one small step... into an imaginary universe for a fun two-day sculptural workshop, creating a space scene with alien creatures inspired by a galaxy far, far away.

Suitable for new or returning students, our experienced tutor Tessa Mitchell will guide kids through the fundamental elements of storytelling, character building and performance, through movement, voice and imaginative creation.

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Join us for a fun hands-on printing workshop where children will create their own series of bamboo sheath prints inspired by the natural environment.

Join us for an exhilarating painting workshop that teaches the principles of expressionism while igniting creativity and self-expression!

Learn needle felting, textile sculpture and all about the magical qualities of wool at this fun, creative workshop with the team from Liz Mitchell's Wool Revolution Studio.

This exciting new print workshop introduces young artists to the fun and fabulous world of colourful pochoir printmaking!

Join environmental artist Mandy Patmore on a journey of exploration, looking to our native flora and fauna for inspiration.

In this one-day workshop, Maha will introduce participants to new skill sets, using grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding techniques and polishing tools while also learning lashing and binding techniques used to finish and wear their taonga.

In celebration of Matariki, come and enjoy a full day creating a Marama Pounamu in this tikanga based, contemporary workshop.

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This fun, liberating weekend explores the unbounded world of mixed media. Employing several experimental drawing, painting, and collage assemblage techniques, this open, supported studio time encourages all mediums to merge, blend and collide.

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In this immersive hands-on experience we’ll develop new skills in forming micro sculptures, beads, and tiny clay amulets to create body adornment and beautiful decoration.

Guided by full time artist Neal Palmer, spend a weekend experimenting with your own individual mark-making and unique response to the local environment.

This unique life drawing workshop offers participants a rare opportunity to capture the essence of dance, by attending a rehersal by Atamira Dance Company for one of their upcoming performances.

Guided by the historical and cultural context of indigenous pectoral art from South America, we’ll investigate the rich diversity of artistic expression, creating a platform for discussions about cultural appropriation to support our journey through symbolism, abstract mark-making, and pictographs.

A six-week after-school clay sculpting course involving sculpting and construction skills, and pairing curiosity and imagination with creative education.

This six-week life drawing course offers an experimental, spontaneous, and engaging opportunity for you to explore the human form in all its permutations.

Learn the foundations of the ancient art of Macramé knotting to create your very own wall hanging to take home.

Get truly expressive with textiles in this fun one-day workshop that will teach expression and individuality through stitch!

Dive into an imaginary underwater world with professional illustrator Stephanie Thatcher, for a two-day sculptural workshop, creating a seascape scene with creatures inspired by the watery depths.

Explore freedom of expression and dramatic-play in this fun two-day drama workshop - back by popular demand!

In this fun one-day workshop, resident studio artist Eloiza Montaña will guide children through the delicate process of curling, twisting and bending silver wire to create their very own wearable creations to take home.

This captivating and tactile clay workshop combines imaginative fictional creature creation with the foundations of sculptural clay techniques.

In this two-day graffit workshop, skilled local graffiti artist REKSO will be sharing his knowledge and experience to guide young enthusiasts in the ways of street art design.

Decorator's delight! In this bright, colourful one-day workshop, we'll be designing and making our very own long strip of designer wallpaper!

Guided by practicing visual artist Juliana Durán, during this one-day workshop we’ll produce a unique wearable pendant depicting an idea or story that is special to us.

Join us for a stellar one-day painting workshop to create a series of small-scale starry night sky studies together!

Verity Kindlaysides guides this six-week drawing course, designed to unleash creative potential, exploring the language of mark making through intuitive mark making and realism.

* FULLY BOOKED *

“Paintings may give the impression of completeness, but at the same time represent a provisional statement, as I may be just around the corner with a large brush.”

- James Lawrence

“An excellent class with a good supply of materials and great fellow students. A pleasure to attend this!” wrote Elizabeth Turner.

A collage poetry workshop led by artists Naomi Azoulay and Rachael Naomi, resulting in the creation of a personal visual poetry collage.

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Journey into the the dry, hot Savanna for a two-day sculptural workshop, led by author and illustrator Stephanie Thatcher.

A collaborative and playful creative workshop designed especially for the little ones to enjoy.

Inspired by the Dreaming and the art of the first peoples of Australia, kids will create several paintings to express how they see the world.

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A tactile clay workshop combining the imaginative world of dragons with sculpting techniques led by resident artist Catherine Guevara.

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Resident artist Eloiza Montaña will guide kids through the process of making their own Stirling silver creations in this hands-on jewellery workshop.

* POSTPONED till 2025 *

Create a unique and highly finished Taonga under the guidance of multi-disciplinary artist Tessa Harris, in this five-day Summer School design and carving workshop.

Gain a deeper understanding of how medium informs outcome, through iterations of mark making over five days with artist Neal Palmer.

Join environmental artist Mandy Patmore on a five-day journey through the forests of Aotearoa, researching and paying a multi-media homage to our native birdlife.

* POSTONED till 2025 *

Kick start your creative process in this four-day Summer School workshop with Sam Mitchell's deep knowledge of acrylic painting.

* FULLY BOOKED *

Join Liz Mitchell as she invites you to join her wool loving community of enthusiasts in this four-day workshop navigating weaving with just a foam board and natural fibres.

* POSTPONED till 2025 *

In this four-day performing arts workshop, Red Leap Theatre's Artistic Director Ella Becroft will be guiding a deep exploration into devising theatre techniques.

* POSTPONED till 2025 *

Guided by the Sur-Collective, in this immersive five-day Summer School workshop we'll design a ceramic Statement Piece layered with our own personal narratives.

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Create striking prints in this week-long Summer School workshop, using both traditional and experimental techniques alongside multimedia artist Sheyne Tuffery.

Artist Eloiza Montaña will guild you through the process to make your own Stirling silver earrings, exploring the inclusion of semi-precious stone or glass beads. Discover a history of pre-Columbian adornment and the relationship of metals within ancestral societies.

This workshop is open to all caregivers who would like to attend with their babies of up to 2 years old. Bring your littles ones and learn this new skill.

This two-day workshop combines the historical and cultural significance of totemic art with individual creativity. Participants will be encouraged to express their own cultural roots, thoughts, emotions, and personal narratives through clay and the hands-on experience of clay sculpting.

This six-week experimental and engaging life drawing course allows us to explore the human form in all its permutations. Through teaching methodologies which focus on creative spontaneity and free expression, students are encouraged to connect with the energy of the subject in a non-analytical way.

Back by popular demand!

Demonstrations and discussions will cover colour, form
and composition as each week is filled with discovery and
painting adventures.

Become a recycling warrior and expand your understanding of what paper can be!

Make several sheets of unique paper, works of art in themselves, or the beginning of another creative process such as printmaking or painting.

In this unique painting workshop we'll produce our own painted artworks inspired by artist Naomi Faifai’s visual compilations of symbols, motifs, bright colours and paint layering.

Following Faifai's practive of incorporating elements of her Samoan and Māori heritage while intertwining what she's thinking or feeling that day, we'll also take inspiration from our heritage and current states.

Embark on a day of sensory delight and creative exploration! In this one-day workshop we'll be fully immersed in artistic expression through the use of a variety of tactile mediums.

With a focus on drawing exploration, we'll begin by moulding and squishing bright coloured plasticine to create interesting shapes for our drawing inspiration.

Students will become more experienced with the qualities of watercolour as they enter the lair of this mythical creature.

In the spirit of activism and freedom of speech, join us for a fun badge-making session where we'll be designing our very own badges to speak out about what matters most to us.

In honour of this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival’s theme of Peace, Love & Protest, arts educator Kate Hart will take your child on a journey to discover the symbolism of the dove in particular reference to the 1985 sinking of the Rainbow Warrior.

In this immersive two-day workshop, we'll delve into an range of collograph printmaking techniques using discovered and gathered materials. From the shoelace of your cherished Chucks, to an autumn leaf, or even that discarded mesh packaging unearthed in the garage - everything has potential to feature in this dedication to the found and foraged.

Using magnifying glasses, explore the abstract patterns of bark, leaves, cobwebs, and moss. How does the detail that you see inform a design of your own?

Playful experimentation using a range of mediums, layering crayons, pastels, and dyes, and producing a series of rich patterns.

This captivating and educational 2-day workshop combines the enchanting world of mythology and with the tactile joys of clay sculpting.

Inspired by legends from both Colombia and Aotearoa, design your own mythical creature and let your imaginations soar!

In this two-day mixed media workshop, we’ll be using a wide range of materials and tools to construct a feathered friend found in Aotearoa.

Spend the day sculpting small scenes to depict a wish, a favourite moment, or a wild fantasy.

Finished off with bold painted backgrounds, this inverted mask will reveal the thoughts inside your child’s head!

Local artist REKSO will be sharing his graffiti knowledge and experience working with spray paint and graffiti design.

Our stories are not bound to one place, neither are storytellers!

In this one-day workshop, we'll consider how a single image can encapsulate a personal point of view or record a collective movement.

In this one-day collage workshop we’ll begin by curating our snips and swatches into a collection of art works with the potential to express the story of your inner world.

In celebration of National Poetry Day on the 25th of August, take time to explore, experiment, and learn the origins and possibilities of visual poetry.

This six week course is designed to unleash creative potential, exploring the language of mark making, including both intuitive and realism drawing styles.

The Experimental Art Club is about creative bravery - exploring and experimenting with a variety of materials and ways of making, with often surprising results!

In celebration of Matariki, come and enjoy a full day creating a Marama Pounamu in this tikanga based, contemporary workshop.

Explore Manu Aute kite making in this special Matariki offering by our Schools’ Education Team, combining traditional tikanga toi such as the tukutuku stitch and binding.

Learn how to get the best photos from your digital device with tips on editing, use of filters and printing.

Have fun with classic acting games and exercises that explore body movement, using your voice, and storytelling through theatrical scenes.

This one-off children's workshop is devoted to the magical world of invented, found and homemade musical instruments, hosted by Phil Dadson.

In this two-day Youth workshop, local artist REKSO will be sharing his graffiti knowledge and experience working with spray paint and graffiti design.

A one-day monoprint workshop inspired by foraging around the grounds of Corban Estate.

Reminisce on memories of summer at this two-day still life workshop with tropical fruits and flowers as our subject matter.

Experiment with a variety of collage practices and approaches to create a series of images full of self-expression and creative exploration.

The Experimental Art Club is about creative bravery - exploring and experimenting with a variety of materials and ways of making, with often surprising results!

This one-day workshop will focus on observation, careful detail, and expressive mark-making as we become more experienced with the qualities of watercolour.

Working on a miniature scale, in this adventurous one-day workshop we’ll be creating a collection of sculptural maquettes inspired by Karl Fritsch and Janna van Hasselt.

Design your own glass tile full of abstract and sprinkled colour!

Learn how to design and hook a rug using discarded clothes and textiles, with exhibiting artist Barbara Wheeler from the current group exhibition 'Low Carbon Luxe'.

These classes will cover combining observational drawing with more painterly concerns. Drawing proportions, tonal values and colour will be a focus.

Be inspired by master printmaker Anthony Davies' disruption of social and political commentary to create an image that depicts a narrative or viewpoint of your own.

Over 8 weeks, create rich textures and shapes on a large-scale artwork filled with accidents, abrasions, and establishment of hidden movements.

Be introduced to the themes explored in her ongoing exhibition project: A Footnote on New Zealand History.

The finished pieces will be fired and available for collection in May.

Under artist Juliette Hedworth's guidance, kids will use papier-mâché techniques will build up, smooth out and strengthen their moth designs.

Presented in conjunction with the Te Papa touring exhibition Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist (He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa) showing at Te Uru Gallery from 4 March - 30 April in association with the Auckland Arts Festival 2023.

Led by our popular tutor Leela Bhai, using pencils, fine pens, inks and metallic pastels, we'll be sketching to create a series of small-scale circular art works.

Collage is immediate in its transformative power!

In this unique and personalised workshop, master embroidery artist Lina Castro will start us off with the design of a motif of two or more interwoven letters that make up our initials, or someone else’s for a personal gift.

Chloe will enrich our understanding of watercolour techniques through step-by-step demonstrations and plenty of individual attention.

Our stories are not bound to one place, and neither are their storytellers!
Facilitated by award-winning poets Ruby and Eric from Te Kāhui.

Draw and study endangered species of our seas as a beginning to this creative day.
Learn the techniques involved to make a series of prints using a recycled tetra-pack carton!

In this two-day workshop we will embrace drawing on a large scale pushing the boundaries of what we consider as drawing.

Please note: Due to the impact of the recent weather events in French Bay, this workshop has been discounted and changed slightly.

Over 6 weeks, local graffiti artist Rekso will share his knowledge and experience on graffiti basics for creating original outdoor artworks.

This deliciously fun dessert-themed workshop begins with an introduction to the process of embossing, using cardboard and a printing press to create a textured effect for the student's waffle cones.

This one-day workshop will take your child on an experimental journey into the wonderful world of collage and assemblage art.

Iconic artist Frida Kahlo is known for her incredible self-portraits, many of which feature her treasured pets such as 'Bonito' her Amazonian parrot who would perform tricks for rewards of butter!

Beginning with drawings of faces and character development, students will then cut, glue and tape cardboard constructions of their Invented Faces together before adding layers paper and glue for a robust and smooth papier-mâché finish.

This weaving workshop brings together two worlds, blending the traditional with the contemporary, while acknowledging the past and present.

In this intensive one-week workshop, participants will be introduced to a creative process that finds form through clay and wax.

In this full day workshop you will be expertly guided through the carving design process, and will use grinders, drills, wet and dry sanding techniques, polishing tools and traditional Polynesian lashing and binding techniques to complete your individual taonga.

Examine your use of colour, tone, and composition with plenty of demonstration and guidance.

Hosted by Phil Dadson, founder of NZ’s legendary experimental music group From Scratch, students will be introduced to methods of constructing, exploring and playing a range of DIY instruments together.

This fun, hands-on workshop will prompt imagination and creativity, encouraging exploration of different design ideas to produce a one-off art piece that you can ride or hang on display.

Sculpt a free-standing family tree inspired by the pioneering family of Assid and Najibie Corban who first established Mt Lebanon Vineyards in 1902.

Under Reihana’s expert guidance, over two full days students will develop skills in observational drawing and stencil spray painting using native Manu as inspiration.

** POSTPONED sorry for the inconvenience.
In this design focused, tikanga-based workshop, teens will be expertly guided to create a finished bone carving in their own creative form

In this hands-on raranga workshop, children will be introduced to the tikanga of harakeke harvesting, karakia and whakawhanaunga before weaving their very own unique wearable tāonga.

Design your own board game inspired by trailblazer Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to conquer the summit of the mighty Mount Everest in 1953.

In this fun and engaging painting workshop, students will become more experienced with the qualities of watercolour, enhancing their understanding of techniques and skills to produce a small-scale series of works.

This workshop will provide step by step demonstrations with plenty of individual attention.

Let’s celebrate the rippling beauty of the ocean and its creatures, developing your mark-making skills in various media.

You will have lots of colourful fun with embroidery artist Lina Castro as you create your own drawn and stitched designs on fabric.

Spend a day mixing mad colours and splashing paint about to up-cycle a pre-loved hat into a unique showstopper.