Add some creativity to the school holidays!
Inspired by our current exhibitions, the Art Inspires school holiday programme will expand your child’s knowledge of art and science through creative crafting techniques.
Perfect for children aged 8 - 13 years and full of colour, creativity, and discovery. This programme explores printmaking, portraiture, modern art, and more!
- Mon, Wed, Fri during school holidays.
- Ages 8 - 13 years.
- 9am - 3pm.
- $50 per day.

Patterns and Peoples
Monday 22nd September
Explore patterns from across the Pacific and beyond and then design your own mixed media artwork inspired by the shapes and forms of our multicultural community.

Face to Face
Wednesday 24th September
Portraiture is an important art form, so today we will explore the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture awards and then create our own self-portraits.

Spring into Spring
Friday 26th September
Spend the day basking in the warmth of art inspired by the beauty, colours and themes of spring.

Sculpt a Story
Monday 29th September
Inside Out explores the art and artists who have created some of Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s most famous public artworks. Today you will be the designer of your own mini, mixed media, sculpture.

Mini Masterpieces
Wednesday 1st October
Be inspired by the original and contemporary artworks in this year’s National Contemporary Art Awards to create your own mini artworks and museum exhibition to display in your home.

Marvellous Manu, Brilliant Birds
Friday 3rd October
Let’s celebrate our amazing birds in this art and craft session. Take home some manu inspired projects to brighten your whare.
from $50