January School Holiday Art

10:30am - 12:30pm
Week 1: Tue 10 / Wed 11 / Thu 12 Jan
Week 2: Wed 18 / Thu 19 Jan

Make art that surprises and inspires!

The Gallery’s popular school holiday programmes offer drop-in, hands-on art making session that the whole family can enjoy.

Inspired by the current exhibitions, the programme changes daily.

Week 1:
Tuesday 10 January | Charcoal Art:
Experiment with ways to make art using charcoal. Draw, print and paint artworks with an eco message. DRESS FOR MESS.

Wednesday 11 January | Weaving Nature:
Use simple weaving techniques to create an artwork from wools, plant fibres and feathers. Older tamariki try your hand making string from cabbage tree leaves.

Thursday 12 January | Koru Cut Outs:
Create your own creature or kaitiaki (guardian) from under water. Cut out koru and kowhaiwhai motifs and collage together, adding dye to swim across your artwork.

Week 2:
Wednesday 18 January | ‘Ngatu’ Gift Bag:
Get inspired by Ngatu (Tongan tapa cloth). Invent symbols that tell your story, transfer to a kupesi (pattern board) then rub and ink to create a special gift bag.

Thursday 19 January | Animal Sculpture:
Explore 3D forms by colouring and sculpting honeycomb paper entwining upcycled materials to tell the story of an animal at risk.

Todd Energy Learning Centre
All children must be accompanied by an adult
All art materials are provided
Activities suitable for ages 4 years+
Free | Donations welcome