‍Upcoming Programmes:

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8 August: Artist Talk with Lisa Walker, ONZM

Join us for an artist talk with Lisa Walker ONZM, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential contemporary jewellers, in conversation with her exhibition HEAD at Te Atamira. This talk will last 60 minutes. As this event is also open to the general public, please note it's earlier start time than our normal Saturday Arts Social time slot - we will get things underway with Lisa at 9:30am. We have set 15 seats aside for our Saturday Arts Social members to attend this talk, so if you are keen to reserve one, please email Eric on programmes@teatamira.nz.

• About your facilitator: Lisa Walker has spent decades pushing the boundaries of what jewellery is traditionally thought of, into something more open and less predictable. She is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential contemporary jewellers. Her work has been shown widely across Aotearoa and internationally, including exhibitions such as I Want to Go to My Bedroom but I Can’t Be Bothered, a major retrospective first shown at Te Papa and later presented internationally.

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15 August: A Morning of Harmony (with WASABI Choir)

We're thrilled to welcome the WASABI Choir to our Saturday Arts Social. Founded in 2015, this vibrant community choir brings together voices from all backgrounds through the joy of singing. Led by the wonderful Meg Hirata, their repertoire is a rich blend of English, Japanese, and Māori songs—from pop and folk to traditional melodies. Whether you're a music lover or just looking for a warm and uplifting way to spend your Saturday morning, come along and let their harmonies brighten your day. No singing required—just bring yourself and enjoy the music!

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22 August: Plant Care and Potting Workshop (with QT Plant Guys)

In this session, participants will learn/explore indoor plant care, why the right potting mix matters, and how to properly repot a plant to keep it healthy and thriving. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to build confidence with their plants.

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29 August: Connect & Thrive Wellbeing Workshop (with Headlight)

In this session, we invite you to take a moment to check in with yourself, and connect with others. Led by our facilitator through the lens of her own lived-experience, this interactive, conversational session invites you to reflect on mental wellbeing tools you already possess, and practice how to access them in a way to best benefit you as well as support friends and family.

Together we will:

• Share what ‘wellbeing’ means to each one of us
• Reflect on how the ‘5 ways to wellbeing’ show up in our lives
• Practice wellbeing and connection through simple exercises
• Create an artistic representation of a pathway to wellbeing for you (and your community) to Connect & Thrive

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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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