‍Upcoming Programmes:

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2 August - Mark Wilson and Friends - Winter Warmer Concert

Warm your hearts with the music of Mark Wilson and his singing friends, Sally Geddes and Tim Medland. Expect the usual blend of sparkling musical styles and fun, with a mix of familiar songs and a sprinkle of something new. Finishing with a singalong, and if we're lucky, there might be a classic mad Mark medley!

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9 August - 'The Object and the Memory'  Collage & Ink Exploration with Lucca Rodriguez

Explore the emotional and symbolic potential of everyday objects in this reflective art-making workshop with artist Lucca Rodriguez.

Inspired by surreal and expressive approaches from artists like Magritte, Matisse, Frida Kahlo and Picasso, you’ll begin by choosing a personal or familiar object - a cup, flower, shoe, or photo - and use it as a starting point for creative transformation.

Through guided techniques combining collage and ink, you’ll reimagine the object using memory, distortion, and imagination, allowing it to shift, fragment, and speak in new visual ways.

No experience is needed. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore your stories through art in a relaxed, open setting.

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About Lucca Rodriguez:

Lucca Rodriguez is an architect, graduated from the University of the Republic of Uruguay, as well as an independent musician and self-taught visual artist. Last year, he opened Minimal Gallery in Wānaka, where he has dedicated himself to creating hundreds of drawings and paintings in his studio. He currently collaborates with international galleries including Tricera Art (Japan), ParARTgon (Germany), Saatchi, and Artsy (USA).

In the past year, he also founded the TART group, where he serves as general coordinator and CEO, leading workshops, street art projects, experimental collaborations, and new film initiatives. Lucca is currently based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

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16 August - Abstract Art Painting with Grace Ramsey

Join artist Grace Ramsey in an expressive session designed to spark imagination and confidence. Explore the power of shapes and lines to tell stories, experiment with tone, contrast, and balance. This session is all about playful exploration and learning that art doesn’t have to be perfect if it has meaning to you - but we do love colour!

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About Grace Ramsey:

Grace Ramsey is a passionate multidisciplinary artist whose practice leans towards abstraction and surrealism. She is drawn to the rich visual language of the mind, full of colour, shape and pattern, and creates expressive work using oils, pastels and canvas.

Grace’s love for the arts extends beyond visual media to dance, writing and movement. With a background in mental health, she is deeply committed to helping others find their voice through creativity and play. She brings a warm, inclusive approach to her workshops and is excited to share in creative exploration with new groups.

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23 August - Lino Printing with Emily Murnaghan from Notions Creativity

30 August  - Film Screening: Taste of the Land - Emergence Magazine

6 September - Turn Up The Music Showcase

13 September  - Workshop with Shannon Courtenay

20 September - Modern Jive Introduction and Tea Dance with Dance Social

27 September - Art Workshop with Julia Holden

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Drop-in sessions, registrations are not required. Free for ages 60+.

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For further information, please call 027 180 02868 or email hello@teatamira.nz.

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Thank you to Central Lakes Trust for their support in bringing creativity to our community.

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Previous Sessions (Saturdays):

2023

15 April - Concert – Pianist Louis Koopman

22 April - Art Workshop - Colours of Autumn with Raquel Tamara Carter

29 April - Movement workshop with Theresa Swain

6 May - Film - Hip Hop-eration

13 May - Concert - Turn Up The Music students

20 May - Art Workshop - Exploring drawing with Raquel Tamara Carter

27 May - Tea Dance with Dance Social

3 June - Feldenkrais awareness lesson

10 June - Still Life Collage

17 June - Piano Recital with Mark Wilson

24 June - Film Screening - Ever the Land

1 July - Weaving working with Roka Cameron

‍8 July - Sculpting Poetry with Nataysa Zambri

15 July - Art Workshop with Raquel

22 July - Film Screening - Te Matakite O Aotearoa / Māori Land March

‍29 July - Concert - Turn Up the Music students

5 August - Origami Workshop with the Japanese Origami Club

12 August - James and Isey - Film Screening

19 August - Tea Dance with Emma Dagg

26 August - Mark Wilson Piano Recital

2 September - Pottery with Raquel Carter

9 September - Turn up the Music concert

16 September - Mindful Movement with Sunny Sky

23 September - Painting Poetry with Natasya Zambri

30 September - Portrait Art workshop with Raquel

7 October - At the World's Edge festival dress rehearsal

14 October - Meet the artist: Abhi Chinniah

21 October - Macrame Workshop with Emma Peers

28 October - Embrace the process art workshop with Queenstown Art Society

4 November - Origami workshop

11 November - Angklung performance

18 November - Mindful Movement with Sunny Sky

25 November - Turn Up the Music Concert

2 December - Christmas Decoration Workshop

9 December - Christmas Tea Dance

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2024

10 February - Feldenkrais with Nicky Tompkins

17 February - Colour therapy with Sunny Sky

24 February - Phone photography with Scott Kennedy

2 March - Mark Making with Muireann

‍9 March - Mark Wilson piano recital

16 March - Kristin O'Sullivan Peren printmaking workshop

23 March - Turn up the Music Concert  

30 March - South Georgia: Tales from Tegan Allpress's Expedition

6 April - The Heart Dances Film Screening

13 April - Irish Music Circle

20 April - Poetry Workshop with Bethany Rogers

27 April - Chinese Calligraphy with Eric Lim

4 May - Charcoal exploration with Raquel Carter

11 May - Creative Collage with Lizanne Knights

18 May - Drawing Workshop with Emma Theyers

25 May - Singing Workshop with Margaret O'Hanlon

1 June - Angklung Music workshop

8 June - Music with Mark Wilson & Friends

15 June - Dance with Nina Hermanns ‍

22 June - Turn Up the Music Recital

29 June - Origami Workshop

6 July - Korean Drumming Workshop

13 July - Guided Tour of Te Whare Pora with master weaver Roka Hurihia Ngarimu-Cameron

20 July - Collage your life story with Lucas Rodriguez

27 July - Exploratory Drawing with Emma Theyers

3 August - Guided preview of A fire that blackened the rocks

10 August - Exploring Sashiko (Slow Stitching) with Diane van Brandenberg

17 August - Drama Workshop with Amelia Glydon

24 August - Artists Tour of Le Satauro with Lyle Penisula

31 August - Exploring Polynesian Carving with Ana Teofilo

7 September - Singalong and Harmonize with Natasha Wilson and Lizzie Green

‍14 September - Turn Up the Music Recital

21 September - Sketching Techniques to Find Inspiration in Everyday Life with Kasia Hebda

28 September - Artist Tour of Lyrics and Lines with Arts Laureate John Reynolds

5 October - At The World's Edge Festival Rehearsals

19 October - Remarkables Park Wellbeing Expo x Saturday Arts Social - Chair Yoga with Eric

26 October - Mark Wilson and Friends Concert - with Janelle Aston and special guest Emma Wilson

2 November -  Queenstown Writers Festival - Is it Getting Better? with Emma Wehipeihana (Espiner) and Jacinta Ruru

‍9 November - Introducing Resident Artist Emma Peers

‍16 November - Raranga Workshop

‍23 November - Morsels of Music with Mark Wilson and friends

30 November - Christmas Cardmaking Workshop with Tina

7 December - Mobile Phone Christmas Photography with Scott Kennedy

14 December - Wasabi Christmas Concert

21 December - Pauli Antoine Concert

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2025

15 February - Concert with Mark Wilson and Friends

22 February - Pueblo de Tambores Artist Talk with Kadambari Raghukumar

1 March - Wool Felting Whenua of Otago with Molly Timmins of Corban Estate Arts Centre

8 March - Experimental Paper Collage with Lucca Rodriguez

15 March - Dance and more with DanceProNZ's Nina Hermanns

‍22 March - Five Films For Freedom

29 March - Turn Up The Music Concert

5 April - Alta (2016-2024) Artist Talk with Marc Blake

12 April - Batik Painting with Ika Willett

19 April - Start Your First Novel with Lizzy Dent

26 April - Stitch a Coaster Workshop with Tikki Studio

‍3 May - Bird Song of the Whakatipu - A Talk with Dawn Palmer

‍10 May - TDC69 and TypeHere Artist Talk with Kaan Hinni, Lloyd Osborne and Shabnam Shiwan

‍17 May - Belly Dancing with Bee Sadalah

‍24 May - Love Notes: In Conversation with Ed Cruikshank

31 May - Pin Stitch with Notions Creative

7 June - Singing Workshop with Margaret O’Hanlon

14 June - Exhibition Opening - Meet The Artists

21 June - Turn Up The Music Concert

‍28 June - Sketchbook Session with Rowan Giselle Holt

5 July - Introduction to NeuroArt with Jenny Geelan

12 July - Storytelling Session with Julian Noel

19 July - Acting for the Screen with Amalia Remus

26 July - My Tree of Strength Art Therapy with Dani Peel

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