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Oct 31, 2024
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November 3, 2024
Queenstown Writers Festival 2024

Queenstown Writers Festival 2024

The Queenstown Writers Festival is an unmissable event each November for anyone who loves books, words and insightful conversation. More than 25 nationally acclaimed writers are taking part in events including author conversations, workshops, a book launch, theatre and panel discussions. 31 October - 3 November
Nov 1, 2024
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November 1, 2024
Pēpi Wearing Dance Class

Pēpi Wearing Dance Class

This class is designed for parents and caregivers of babies who enjoy movement and music. The class is designed to spark a bit of joy and encourage mental well-being. Friday 1 November, 11am - 11:45am
2024
Oct 31
Verses and Voices

Verses and Voices

A lively evening of spoken word performance from four of New Zealand's leading poets: Tusiata Avia, Tayi Tibble, Hera Lindsay Bird and Daren Kamali. Thursday 31 October, 7:30pm
2024
Oct 30
Wao Summit 2024 | Better Together

Wao Summit 2024 | Better Together

Masterclasses. Tours. Kōrero. Community Festival. Working together to take climate and ecosystems action, build community resilience, and learn to do business better.
Drop-in Sessions
2024
Oct 29
Te Atamira Volunteer Info Night

Te Atamira Volunteer Info Night

Are you passionate about the arts and looking for a way to give back to your community? Join Te Atamira’s vibrant team of volunteers! Learn about our Ambassador Programme and discover three exciting ways you can get involved. Tuesday 29 October, 6pm - 8pm
Exhibition
2024
Sep 25
Mīharo: Legends of our lands - our people, our places, our stories

Mīharo: Legends of our lands - our people, our places, our stories

Mīharo is proud to present an exhibition that celebrates the work of early childhood tamariki through to high school rangatahi based on the theme ‘Legends of our Lands, our people, our places, our stories.’ Open daily until 24 October.
2024
Oct 19
Remarkables Park Wellbeing Expo

Remarkables Park Wellbeing Expo

Join us for a fun-filled day at Remarks Park! Enjoy local expert talks on resilience, 5 ways to wellbeing, navigating the overwhelming world of supplements and more. Try mini taster classes like Hot Yoga and Mindfulness Art, or dive into full-length sessions of Pilates, Barre, and SOMA Breath-work. Saturday 19 October, 9am - 4pm
Film Screenings
2024
Oct 13
Little Cinema 3

Little Cinema 3

Experience a spectacular evening dedicated to grassroots filmmaking from the Queenstown Lakes District and beyond! Our showcase features an eclectic mix of sketches, documentaries, music videos, animations, and more. Sunday 13 October, 7.15pm - 10pm
Live Music
2024
Oct 11
At the World's Edge Festival - Refraction

At the World's Edge Festival - Refraction

A playful exploration of Eastern and Western folk influences. Set at Te Atamira, the creative confluence of the Queenstown community, we explore the composer and their musical creation as a prism, a conduit for us to connect with both ourselves and the richly cultured world around us. Friday 11 October, 7:30pm
2024
Oct 11
AWE+ Emerging Artist Showcase

AWE+ Emerging Artist Showcase

This AWE+ Free Performance showcases our Emerging Artists and Composer. Friday 11 October, 4:30pm
2024
Oct 11
AWE+ Folk Songs | Deborah Wai Kapohe

AWE+ Folk Songs | Deborah Wai Kapohe

An AWE+ Free Performance curated by soprano Deborah Wai Kapohe. The folk songs in this bespoke programme celebrate centuries of European folk tradition with a touch of Aotearoa, all brought together with Deborah’s many strummed instruments. Friday 11 October, 5:30pm
Workshops + Classes
2024
Sep 30
October Holiday Programme 2024

October Holiday Programme 2024

Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle, our bespoke, multidisciplinary arts programme is designed to spark creativity through a range of workshops. Monday 30 September – Friday 11 October, 9:30am - 3pm (Extended times available) | Age groups 5-7 and 8-12
2024
Oct 9
Workshop for Rangatahi - Songwriting with Solomon Crook

Workshop for Rangatahi - Songwriting with Solomon Crook

11 to 16 year olds, join us for an immersive two-day songwriting workshop led by acclaimed singer/songwriter and music producer Solomon Crook. Wednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October, 10am - 3pm.
2024
Oct 10
Paint & Plant - A Family Terracotta Pot Workshop

Paint & Plant - A Family Terracotta Pot Workshop

Live Music
2024
Oct 7
At the World's Edge Festival - Out of Doors

At the World's Edge Festival - Out of Doors

A special piano-focused programme with Hungarian Festival Artist Daniel Lebhardt bringing a piece of his heritage to AWE. Monday 7 October, 7:30pm
2024
Oct 7
AWE+ Folk Songs | Morgan Pearse

AWE+ Folk Songs | Morgan Pearse

This AWE+ Free Performance presents an intimate set of Folk Songs curated by baritone Morgan Pearse in response to the festival’s folk theme. Monday 7 October, 6:30pm
Live Music
2024
Oct 5
At the World's Edge Festival - Dispersion

At the World's Edge Festival - Dispersion

AWE 2024 opens with Dispersion, an eclectic programme that delves into the intersection where folk music and classical music meet. Saturday 5 October, 4pm & 7pm
2024
Oct 5
AWE+ Scholars Showcase

AWE+ Scholars Showcase

An AWE+ Free Performance featuring the 2024 ROSL Pettman Scholars Lorna Zhang (violin) and Madeleine Xiao (piano) who are joined by Festival Artists Benjamin Baker (violin) and Morgan Pearse (baritone) for this 30 minute showcase. Monday 5 October, 6pm
Exhibition
2024
Aug 3
Queenstown Arts Society’s Laneway Showcase: Shadows on the Hill

Queenstown Arts Society’s Laneway Showcase: Shadows on the Hill

An exhibition by local artist Karen Scott including artwork from her daughters Rosa and Sophie, based on observations of the visual changes wrought through different light and weather conditions on the iconic Queenstown landmark the Remarkables and its environs. Open daily until 4 October
2024
Oct 2
Sculpt Your Pet in Clay - A Family Workshop

Sculpt Your Pet in Clay - A Family Workshop

This October school holidays, get creative with your little one and each sculpt a clay version of your beloved pet to take home. Wednesday 2 October, 4pm - 6pm.
Tamariki
2024
Aug 16
Adventuring Through Art - Term 3

Adventuring Through Art - Term 3

Join us for an afternoon of creative learning. Led by accredited Art teacher, Michelle, this termly programme aims to foster curiosity and a love of learning in the visual arts. Fridays, Term 3 | 11am - 12:30pm | Ages 5-12
Tamariki
2024
Aug 19
Afterschool Programme - Term 3

Afterschool Programme - Term 3

Come along to our Afterschool Programme where we form a fun environment for creative learning for tamariki. Mondays - Drama and Theatre Sports | Tuesdays - Textile Threads | Wednesdays - Creative Clay | Thursdays - Mixed Media, Term 3 | From 3:30pm | Ages 5 - 12
2024
Sep 27
Pēpi Wearing Dance Class

Pēpi Wearing Dance Class

This class is designed for parents and caregivers of babies who enjoy movement and music. The class is designed to spark a bit of joy and encourage mental well-being. Friday 27 September, 11am - 11:45am
Tamariki
2024
Aug 12
Wriggle and Rhyme - Term 3

Wriggle and Rhyme - Term 3

Wriggle and Rhyme is a weekly music and movement programme for pēpē and tamariki aged 0-2. Join our facilitator Sunny Sky of EpicKids for this 45-minute class. Two sessions available: Mondays, 10am - 10:45am and 11am - 11:45am
Exhibition
2024
Aug 3
A fire that blackened the rocks

A fire that blackened the rocks

‍A fire that blackened the rocks is an exhibition that considers what can be imperceptible or unknowable about our experiences of the world around us. Open daily until 19 September
Exhibition
2024
Aug 22
Le Satauro | The Cross

Le Satauro | The Cross

Southland born Samoan-Scottish painter Lyle Penisula shares his identity through 15 vibrant paintings, drawing on his journey so far as an artist and pastor. Exhibition opening: Thursday 22 August, 5pm
Live Music
2024
Sep 13
Voices Unleashed

Voices Unleashed

Voices Unleashed is an immersive experience in choral music, combining five choirs from our illustrious community of voices, of varying sizes and style. Join us again this year for an unforgettable experience. Community Sing to follow the performance. Friday 13 September, 7:30pm
2024
Sep 8
Emily Perkins & Queenstown Writers Festival Launch

Emily Perkins & Queenstown Writers Festival Launch

Acclaimed New Zealand author Emily Perkins joins Queenstown Writers Festival for a special conversation to launch their 2024 programme. Ticket includes a drink and food plus a first peek at this year’s events.
Workshops + Classes
2024
Aug 31
Polynesian Carving Workshop with Ana Teofilo

Polynesian Carving Workshop with Ana Teofilo

Connect to Polynesian cultural heritage and journey through carving Polynesian motifs, led by New Zealand born Samoan artist Ana Teofilo. Saturday 31 August, 1pm - 4pm
Live Music
2024
Aug 30
The Euphonics Debut Concert

The Euphonics Debut Concert

Come and join Queenstown's latest vocal group 'the Euphonics' on a musical journey of soul, RnB, Jazz and gospel classics with a twist! Friday 30 August, 7pm - 8:30pm | Doors open from 6:30pm
Workshops + Classes
2024
Aug 24
Self-Portrait Painting Workshop with Lyle Penisula

Self-Portrait Painting Workshop with Lyle Penisula

Join Southland artist Lyle Penisula in this painting workshop, exploring aspects of your identity through drawing and paint. Saturday 24 August, 1pm - 4pm
Exhibition
2024
Aug 8
Wakatipu High School: Viewpoints

Wakatipu High School: Viewpoints

Wakatipu High School brings us a colourful exhibition of artworks on paper, exploring themes of creativity, diversity and experimentation. Opening Thursday 8 August, 5:30pm | MANAAKI NUI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Aug 13
Ceramics NZ presents Kwak Kyungtae

Ceramics NZ presents Kwak Kyungtae

International pottery master, Kwak Kyungtae demonstrates ancient Korean wheelthrowing in the morning, and the traditional Korean method of handbuilding Onggi pots in the afternoon. Tuesday 13 August, 9:30am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 5pm | TE PĀ MATAPAIA | $100
Exhibition
2024
Jun 27
Queenstown Arts Society: Winter Tale

Queenstown Arts Society: Winter Tale

As the frost blankets the ground and winter’s breath whispers in the air Queenstown Arts Society presents Winter Tale, an enchanting art exhibition celebrating visual stories and diverse narratives of local and regional artists. Open daily until 2 August | MANAAKI NUI | Free
Live Music
2024
Aug 2
Donna Dean with Dodd and Egenes

Donna Dean with Dodd and Egenes

Donna Dean is an artist not to be missed. A velvet voice with something to say. A songwriter's songwriter, winner of APRA and Tui awards. Friday 2 August, 7:30pm - 9:30pm | PUĀWAI | $20
Wellbeing
2024
Jul 30
Make Space

Make Space

An accessible art workshop for adults who may face barriers to participating and would like to use creativity to advance their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am – 1pm | MAHI TAHI | Free, registrations essential
Drop-in Sessions
2024
Jul 25
Te Atamira Volunteer Programme Launch - Group Info & Interview Night

Te Atamira Volunteer Programme Launch - Group Info & Interview Night

Are you passionate about the arts and looking for a way to give back to your community? Te Atamira is excited to announce the launch of our new Volunteer Programme, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Thursday 25 July and Monday 29 July, 6pm - 8pm
Matariki
2024
Jun 8
Matariki 2024

Matariki 2024

Mark your diaries for creativity and community during June and July to celebrate Matariki! Free art, craft, and kōrero events for all. Saturday 8 June - Sunday 28 July
Exhibition
2024
Jun 8
Te Whare Pora: House of Learning

Te Whare Pora: House of Learning

A rare opportunity to see a collection of unique kākahu (cloaks) made by internationally recognised Māori weaver Roka Hurihia Ngarimu-Cameron MNZM, along with hand-made taonga puoro (musical instruments) from Roka’s collection. Curated by Dr Awhina Tamarapa. Open daily until 28 July | WHAKAARI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 27
Women's Circle

Women's Circle

Connect with other women in a nourishing and safe space of listening and sharing from the heart. Saturday 27 July, 5:30pm - 7:30pm | KAPA RUA | Koha
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 21
Memoir Workshop: Bringing Your Story to Life

Memoir Workshop: Bringing Your Story to Life

Join us for an immersive three-hour memoir-writing workshop with award-winning author, Caroline Barron, for a rare opportunity to refine your craft, unlock your creativity, and bring your personal story to life. Sunday 21 July, 10:30am - 1:30pm | PUĀWAI | $59
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 21
Remarkables Park Painting Workshop

Remarkables Park Painting Workshop

Leave your creative mark at Remarkables Park Town Centre! We’re on a mission to jazz up our parents' room with a fabulous new mural, and we need YOUR help! The session will be led by art teacher Raquel, who will guide children to design and paint their own 2D balloon. Saturday 20 July, 10am and 1pm | MAHI TAHI | Ages 5 - 12 | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 2
July Holiday Programme 2024

July Holiday Programme 2024

Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle, our bespoke, multidisciplinary arts programme will enhance and enthuse all through a range of workshops. Monday 8 July – Friday 19 July, 9:30am - 3pm (Extended session options available) | Age groups 5-7 and 8-12
Talks + Symposia
2024
Jul 15
Queenstown Arts Society presents Ira Mitchell: Artist Talk

Queenstown Arts Society presents Ira Mitchell: Artist Talk

An event in conjunction with Queenstown Arts Society Winter Tale exhibition. Artist Ira Mitchell will give an artist talk with art career advice from her own successful art career to date. Monday 15 July, 6pm | MANAAKI NUI | Gold coin donation
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 13
Belly Dancing Class with Bee Sadala

Belly Dancing Class with Bee Sadala

Come work on all dimensions of your body with class, femininity and sensuality with the ancient art of Belly Dance. Belly dance is for all body shapes, races and ages. Saturday 13 July, 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Kapa Rua | $15
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 8
Workshop for Rangatahi - Storywriting for the Screen

Workshop for Rangatahi - Storywriting for the Screen

Film director Tearepa Kahi (Poi E, Muru) leads a creative workshop for young people aged 12-18, exploring how to generate and capture your ideas for film and video. Monday 8 July, 10am - 1pm | PUĀWAI | $45
Tamariki
2024
Jul 7
Youthtown Afterschool Programme - Term 2

Youthtown Afterschool Programme - Term 2

Come along to our Youthtown Afterschool Programme where we form a fun environment for creative learning for tamariki aged 5-12. Mondays - Drama and Theatre Sports | Wednesdays - Creative Clay | Thursdays - Mixed Media | 3:30pm - 5pm
Film Screenings
2024
Jul 7
Muru

Muru

Join us for a free screening of 'Muru' to celebrate Matariki 2024. Sunday 7 July, 12pm | PUĀWAI | Free - NOTE: Rated MA 15+
Film Screenings
2024
Jul 7
Poi E

Poi E

Join us for a free screening of 'Poi E' to celebrate Matariki 2024, with a Director's talk to follow. Rated G, Suitable for general audiences. Sunday 7 July, 6pm | PUĀWAI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jul 6
Awaken Your Inner Child Workshop

Awaken Your Inner Child Workshop

QAS, TART and Kasia Hebda Studio offer a co-lab Awaken Your Inner Child workshop as part of the Winter Tale exhibition. Unlock your artistic potential and explore the world of creativity with our innovative and experimental drawing techniques. You will create a unique work of art that showcases your personal style and creativity. Frame included. Saturday 6 July, 4pm - 6pm | MANAAKI NUI | $40
Film Screenings
2024
Jul 3
Little Cinema 2

Little Cinema 2

A spectacular short film showcase night that supports filmmaking at grassroots levels in the Queenstown Lakes District area and beyond. From sketches, documentaries, music videos, animations and more, this promises to be a fun night for all lovers of film. Wednesday 3 July, 7.15pm - 10pm | PUĀWAI | $10
Rangatahi
2024
Jul 2
Arts for Rangatahi - Term 2

Arts for Rangatahi - Term 2

Join us for a series of creative and hands-on workshops where we explore a variety of mediums and art forms. Led by accredited art teacher Michelle, these workshops will offer a variety of ways to have fun in the Arts | Tuesdays 3:30-5pm | Ages 12-18
Tamariki
2024
Jul 1
Drama and Theatre Sports - Term 2

Drama and Theatre Sports - Term 2

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of drama and theatrical fun | Mondays, Term time | Ages 5-7 3:30 - 4:15pm | Ages 8-12 4:15 - 5pm | KAPA TAHI
Tamariki
2024
Jul 1
Wriggle and Rhyme - Term 2

Wriggle and Rhyme - Term 2

Wriggle and Rhyme is a music and movement programme for pēpē and tamariki aged 0-2 held weekly in our Kapa Tahi space. Join our facilitator Sunny Sky of EpicKids for this 45-minute class. Now available two sessions: Monday 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am. Registrations essential.
Matariki
2024
Jun 28
The Art of Māori Weaving

The Art of Māori Weaving

Come and spend your Matariki public holiday experiencing the arts of weaving in person, with live demonstrations from Roka Hurihia Ngarimu-Cameron and weaving students from Te Pūkenga. Friday 28 June | 10am-2pm | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 26
Landscape Drawing in Charcoal Workshop with Kasia Hebda

Landscape Drawing in Charcoal Workshop with Kasia Hebda

Discover the dramatic art of charcoal landscape drawing. Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for an engaging evening focused on the fundamentals of drawing landscapes with charcoal. This workshop will help you understand the importance of value and tonality, and how to use charcoal to create expressive and dynamic landscape drawings. Wednesday 26 June, 6pm - 8pm | Mahi Tahi | $30/$60
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 25
Birds Watercolour Workshop with Kasia Hebda

Birds Watercolour Workshop with Kasia Hebda

Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for an enchanting evening to fly into the world of watercolour painting. This workshop will guide you through the techniques needed to paint beautiful birds, capturing their vibrant colours and delicate features. Tuesday 25 June, 6pm - 8pm | Mahi Tahi | $75
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 23
Botanical Drawing Workshop with Kasia Hebda

Botanical Drawing Workshop with Kasia Hebda

Join artist Kasia Hebda on Sunday for a deep dive into botanical illustration drawing. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist. Learn key drawing techniques and tricks to capture the intricate details of plants and flowers, and take home your own stunning botanical drawing. Sunday 23 June, 1pm - 4pm | Mahi Tahi | $35/$75
Dance
2024
Jun 21
Dance QT's Mid Winter Showcase

Dance QT's Mid Winter Showcase

Dance QT presents their Mid Winter Showcase performance. Showcasing dancers aged 2-18years! Dance styles included are hip hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical/acro dances. Friday 21 June, 5pm or 7pm | PUĀWAI | $5 - $10
Exhibition
2024
Apr 20
Kapow!

Kapow!

Celebrate the development of the exciting medium of comic books, with a focus on local, national and international illustrators, writers, cartoonists and graphic artists. Open daily until June 20 | MANAAKI NUI | Free, all welcome
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 19
Life Drawing

Life Drawing

Join Queenstown Arts Society for eight individual classes of classical figure drawing, guided by artist Kasia Hebda. Enhance your drawing skills and deepen your understanding of composition, line, mass, and texture through observational drawing with a life model. Sundays 4pm -5:45pm, 21 April - May 25 | Wednesdays 6pm - 7:45pm, 29 May - 19 June | PUĀWAI | $25 + $3 booking fee per class.
Talks + Symposia
2024
Jun 15
 Curator Talk: Contemporary Currents in Māori Art

Curator Talk: Contemporary Currents in Māori Art

Director of the Dowse Art Museum, Karl Chitham, talks to some of the major artistic projects and partnerships that have been shaping conversations about toi Māori in Aotearoa and on the world stage. Saturday 15 June, 3pm | PUĀWAI | $5, registration essential
Talks + Symposia
2024
Jun 8
Curator Talk: Te Whare Pora

Curator Talk: Te Whare Pora

Curator Dr Awhina Tamarapa talks with renowned kairaranga Roka Hurihia Ngarimu-Cameron about the importance of her weaving practice in connecting people and knowledge. Saturday 8 June, 2pm | WHAKAARI | Free
Film Screenings
2024
Jun 7
Wao Film Festival Queenstown

Wao Film Festival Queenstown

Wao brings a selection of top festival films to Queenstown. Award winning films and documentaries set to inspire deep connection with the natural world. Friday 7 June - Saturday 8 June
Workshops + Classes
2024
May 9
NZ Birds Watercolour Course with Kasia Hebda

NZ Birds Watercolour Course with Kasia Hebda

Want to paint like a pro? Join Kasia Hebda, an artist and art conservator, for a 5-week in-depth exploration of watercolour painting techniques. Every Thursday from 9 May - 6 June, 6-8pm | MAHI TAHI | $300
Exhibition
2024
Apr 9
Ian Scott: Painting New Zealand

Ian Scott: Painting New Zealand

Presenting previously unseen or rarely seen works, this exhibition direct from the New Zealand Portrait Gallery brings together a selection of Ian Scott’s paintings from the last three decades of his life. Open daily until 3 June | WHAKAARI | Free, all welcome
Workshops + Classes
2024
Jun 1
Landscape Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Kasia Hebda

Landscape Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Kasia Hebda

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Queenstown, Frankton, this three-hour immersive experience promises to unlock your artistic potential and help you start your adventure with capturing landscapes. Saturday 1 June, 1-4pm | PUĀWAI | $75/$20 + Booking Fee
Dance
2024
May 25
Te Atamira Folk Bal

Te Atamira Folk Bal

Dress up and get your dancing shoes on along with renowned choreographer Michael Parmenter and Dunedin dance aficionado Kate Grace. In this community dance event, Michael and Kate will guide us through the steps of dances that blend centuries-old European traditions with modern flair. Open to all! 7-9pm Saturday 25 May | PUĀWAI | $39/$34
Drop-in Sessions
2024
May 25
Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day

Head into our comic art exhibition Kapow! to celebrate Free Comic Book Day. This is a worldwide annual event designed to introduce new titles and genres to comic book fans. We have dozens of comic books to give away - with an extra copy for anyone dressed as their favourite character! 9am - 5pm | Saturday 25 May | MANAAKI NUI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
May 25
Mindful Movement with Amber Liberté

Mindful Movement with Amber Liberté

A workshop for dancers and non-dancers alike. Focusing on the idea of how movement feels in the body and using a joyful, fun, curiosity based approach. Ages 12+ (parents can to bring bubs), all levels of movement experience welcome. 9 - 10:30am | Saturday 25 May | Kapa Rua | $5 - $15
Dance
2024
May 18
 By the Mountains

By the Mountains

Join Natalie Poole for a 5Rhythms dance workshop where we will dance through the 5Rhythms wave together by the mountains, The Remarkables. Saturday 18 May - Sunday 19 May, 10am - 5pm | PUĀWAI | $235 + Booking Fee
Talks + Symposia
2024
May 11
Curating Ian Scott

Curating Ian Scott

Ian Scott (1945 – 2013) was a leading New Zealand painter who, over the course of a 50 year career, consistently pushed the boundaries of representational art and the use of appropriated imagery from art history. Join Director of the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Jaenine Parkinson to learn more about our exhibition Ian Scott: Painting New Zealand. 1.30pm, Saturday 11 May | WHAKAARI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
May 11
Portrait Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Kasia Hebda

Portrait Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Kasia Hebda

Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for a Portrait Drawing Workshop designed especially for beginners. Delve into the fascinating world of portraiture as Kasia shares her expert tips and tricks for creating captivating portraits while unraveling the optical challenges inherent in depicting people. Saturday 11 May, 1-4pm | PUĀWAI | $75/$20 + $3 Booking Fee
2024
May 3
PINT-SIZED PLAYS

PINT-SIZED PLAYS

Remarkable Theatre is thrilled to be performing the short-listed finalist scripts from 2024's play writing competition. 8 short plays have been chosen for your viewing pleasure. You the audience decides which comedy will be the winner. Friday 3 May, 7pm | PUĀWAI | $25 + Booking Fee
Exhibition
2024
Mar 1
Call for Creative Proposals

Call for Creative Proposals

Te Atamira is pleased to announce a call for creative projects centered around the theme of Patterns, our curatorial theme from July 2024 through to June 2026. Proposals will be accepted and considered up until 11.59pm on 1 May 2024.
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 29
All Handmade

All Handmade

These five week block courses with Raquel Carter are focused on hand building ceramic vessels in different ways. Covering all basic skills from starting with a block of clay through the entire making process, exploring different techniques, decorating styles and the glazing process. Mondays and Fridays beginning 29 April, 10am - 1pm | TE PA MATAPAIA | $285
Tamariki
 April School Holidays 2024

April School Holidays 2024

Join us for a fun-filled, arts and craft-packed holiday programme. Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle and run in collaboration with Youthtown, our bespoke, multidisciplinary arts programme will enhance and enthuse all through a range of workshops. Monday 15 April – Friday 26 April, 9am-3pm | Age groups 5-7 and 8-12
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 21
Drawing for superheroes!

Drawing for superheroes!

Join us at a drawing workshop with Dunedin-based comic artist Justin Young, all about superhero anatomy, character design, and world building. Sunday 21 April, 11.30am- 2.30pm | MAHI TAHI | Ages 12+ | $45
Performing Arts + Theatre
2024
Apr 19
An Almighty Yes by Emma Lange

An Almighty Yes by Emma Lange

SECOND SHOW ADDED. Magical things can happen when you're diagnosed with a brain tumour! Emma Lange brings this one-of-a-kind solo comedy home to Queenstown, after wowing the big cities and winning ardent fans like Dame Jools Topp. Friday 19 April, 7pm and Saturday 20 April, 7pm | PUĀWAI | $25/$20
Performing Arts + Theatre
2024
Apr 17
Reconnection World Tour

Reconnection World Tour

Experience the captivating world of piano music with award-winning international pianist and composer, Daniel Verstappen. Belgium-based Daniel blends classical elegance with contemporary innovation, reconnecting all ages with classical music. Wednesday 17 April, 7pm | PUĀWAI | $25/$35
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 17
Piano Masterclass

Piano Masterclass

Piano students and teachers – take this opportunity to join international pianist and composer Daniel Verstappen in a masterclass working directly with students. Daniel will focus on technique, performance for concerts or exams, posture, rhythm and more. Wednesday 17 April, 1pm | PUĀWAI | $15/$10
Exhibition
2024
Feb 3
small holes in the silence

small holes in the silence

Four nationally recognised intaglio printmakers bring together their individual explorations of environments, atmosphere and language. Kyla Cresswell, Catherine Macdonald, Prue MacDougall and Nan Mulder respond to Hone Tuwhare's poem 'Rain', creating a visual connection with the written word, investigating the aural landscape, our fundamental ties to nature, elements of time and the human experience. Open daily until 14 April | MANAAKI NUI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 14
Badge making

Badge making

Drop in and create a badge as a memento, inspired by printmaker Kyla Cresswell’s creative markmaking. Sunday 14 April, 11am-2pm | MANAAKI NUI | $5 a badge
Workshops + Classes
2024
Apr 13
Tetra Pak Printing

Tetra Pak Printing

Try a great fun intaglio printmaking technique using recycled tetra pak cartons to make etchings with Kyla Cresswell. This material is easy to shape, cut into and print from. Create something uniquely yours - by using an etching press, create your own handmade prints. Saturday 13 April 2024, 10am - 3.30pm | MAHI TAHI | $120
Tamariki
2024
Mar 27
Youthtown Afterschool Programme

Youthtown Afterschool Programme

Come along to our Youthtown Afterschool Programme where we form a fun environment for creative learning for tamariki aged 5-12. Mondays - Drama and Theatre Sports | Wednesdays - Creative Clay | Thursdays - Mixed Media | 3:30pm - 5pm
Dance
2024
Apr 10
Afro Dance

Afro Dance

Come to this weekly (drop-in) Afro dance class - learning to move to West African rhythms, mainly Guinean influenced by Afro-brazilian and Afro-cuban cultures with Melina Shabe. Every Wednesday 7pm | KAPA RUA
Rangatahi
2024
Apr 2
Arts for Rangatahi

Arts for Rangatahi

Join us for a series of creative and hands-on workshops where we explore a variety of mediums and art forms. Led by accredited art teacher Michelle, these workshops will offer a variety of ways to have fun in the Arts. Tuesdays 3:30-5pm | Ages 12-18
Dance
2024
Apr 2
ProDanceNZ Contemporary Dance

ProDanceNZ Contemporary Dance

ProDanceNz is delivering a professional, profound and progressive dance education to students of all ages. Every Tuesday during the term: 5-6pm Contemporary Junior (10-13 years) and 6-7pm Contemporary Teens (13+ years) | KAPA RUA
Tamariki
2024
Apr 8
Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme

NO CLASSES IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - Wriggle and Rhyme is a music and movement programme for pēpē and tamariki aged 0-2 held weekly in our Kapa Tahi space. Join our facilitator Sunny Sky of EpicKids for this 45-minute class. Now available two sessions: Monday 10-10:45am and 11-11:45am. Registrations essential.
Tamariki
2024
Apr 1
Drama and Theatre Sports

Drama and Theatre Sports

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of drama and theatrical fun | Mondays, Term 4 | Ages 5-7 3:30 - 4:15pm | Ages 8-12 4:15 - 5pm | KAPA TAHI
Exhibition
2024
Jan 26
Īnakinaki

Īnakinaki

Curated by Gina Matchitt, Īnakinaki is an exhibition of artwork by Wi Taepa and Kristin O’Sullivan Peren. Their diverse practices of uku, printmaking, and digital light coding intersect in this installation. Friday 26 January - Monday 1 April | WHAKAARI | Free
Live Music
2024
Mar 29
Songs of Hope

Songs of Hope

A Good Friday recital celebrating the most sumptuous songs ever written about death, love and hope, including Strauss’s Four Last Songs and Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder. Friday 29 March, 5-7pm | PUĀWAI | $40/$25
Workshops + Classes
2024
Mar 24
Life Drawing

Life Drawing

QAS is bringing back life-drawing classes! Join us for four weeks of classical figure drawing, guided by artist Kasia Hebda. Enhance your drawing skills and deepen your understanding of composition, line, mass, and texture through observational drawing with a life model. Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 March, 4:15 - 5:45pm | PUĀWAI | $25 + $3 booking fee per class
Dance
Footnote NZ Dance Community Masterclass

Footnote NZ Dance Community Masterclass

Footnote NZ Dance are offering a free community masterclass for ages 12-18 as part of their IYKYK tour. Taught by Footnote's company dancers, you will have the opportunity to learn repertoire from the show and experience the choreographic process used to create it! Friday 22 March, 7 - 8:15pm | KAPA TAHI | Free
Dance
Footnote NZ Dance Masterclass

Footnote NZ Dance Masterclass

Footnote NZ Dance is offering an open adults masterclass as part of their IYKYK tour. Taught by Footnote's company dancers, you will have the opportunity to learn repertoire from the show and experience the choreographic process used to create it! Friday 22 March, 7:30pm | KAPA RUA | $50
Workshops + Classes
2024
Mar 21
Botanical Watercolours Course

Botanical Watercolours Course

Want to paint like a pro? Join Kasia Hebda, an artist and art conservator, for a five week in-depth exploration of watercolour painting techniques. Every Thursday from 22 February - 21 March, 6-8pm | MAHI TAHI | $300
Talks + Symposia
2024
Mar 13
All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou

All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou

The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi and Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are bringing leaders, decision-makers, artists and creative champions together to amplify the arts, and uncover how creativity can propel us forward. These breakfast events are free, and everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t felt creative in years! Wednesday 13 March, 7:30am - 9am | PUAWAI | Free
Workshops + Classes
2024
Feb 25
Contemporary landscape oil techniques with Kelly Pearce - SOLD OUT

Contemporary landscape oil techniques with Kelly Pearce - SOLD OUT

Extend your painting skills in a summer workshop with landscape painter Kelly Pearce, who shares a variety of techniques for working with oil paints. Suitable for those who have painted a little already and would like to learn more about the creative use of oils. Sunday 25 February, 9.30am-4pm | MAHI TAHI | $140
Festivals
2024
Feb 8
Gardens + Galleries

Gardens + Galleries

Calling all garden and art lovers! Come and explore some of the Whakatipu Basin's best gardens and art galleries, all in support of Plunket. Thursday 8 February - Sunday 11 February | Various venues around Queenstown | FREE - $100
Workshops + Classes
2024
Feb 6
Harakeke pepa mahi: Flax paper workshop

Harakeke pepa mahi: Flax paper workshop

On the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, senior weaver Rokahurihia Cameron demonstrates making paper from harakeke whītau (flax fibre). Join us for a hands-on experience. Tuesday 6th February, 1pm – 3pm | MAHI TAHI | Free, registration required.
Workshops + Classes
2024
Feb 4
Printed Keepsakes

Printed Keepsakes

Join Auckland based artist Prue MacDougall in her fun and quirky stone printing workshop. This will be an enjoyable way to make a keepsake from some locally sourced stone. Sunday 4 February, 2-5pm | MAHI TAHI | $45
Workshops + Classes
2024
Feb 4
Bookbinding Workshop with Catherine Macdonald

Bookbinding Workshop with Catherine Macdonald

This bookbinding workshop focuses on 2 glue-free styles of binding. In a hands-on class, you will make a simple one-fold softcover notebook and two versions of a Japanese stab-bound book. Books can then be used for sketching, writing, albums, scrapbooking and more. Sunday 4 February, 10am - 1pm | MAHI TAHI | $120
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