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Workshops + Classes
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Jun 21
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Jul 5, 2026
Clay Fundamentals: Handbuild a Tumbler or Vase

Clay Fundamentals: Handbuild a Tumbler or Vase

$140
Venue:
TE PĀ MATAPAIA (Pottery studio)
This introductory two-part workshop is designed for beginners with a keen interest to learn some of the basics of hand building pottery. A collaboration between Te Atamira and Wakatipu Potters Group, the first session on Sunday 21 June will cover how to hand build pieces, and the second session on Sunday 5 July will teach participants how to colour their fired pieces using underglaze or glazing techniques. Each session runs for two hours from 2pm-4pm.
Drop-in Sessions
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Jul 4
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Dec 19, 2026
Saturday Arts Social

Saturday Arts Social

FREE
Venue:
Te Atamira
Saturday Arts Social is a multi-arts programme and morning tea designed for our 60+ community. We gather every Saturday morning for a broad programme of events including concerts, art workshops, dance/movement classes and artist talks. Next event: Saturday 4 July, 10:30am.
Workshops + Classes
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Tamariki
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Jul 6
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Jul 17, 2026
July Holiday Programme 2026

July Holiday Programme 2026

From $32
Venue:
TE ATAMIRA
Looking for an exciting school holiday programme in Queenstown? Join our July arts holiday programme, designed for tamariki aged 5-7 and 8-13. This creative, multidisciplinary programme inspires creativity through fun, hands-on workshops. Monday 6 July - Friday 17 July from 9am. Extended hours available.
Workshops + Classes
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Jul 9
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Jul 9, 2026
Matariki Whetū weaving workshop

Matariki Whetū weaving workshop

Free, koha
Venue:
Mahi Tahi
Join Rangiputa Wallace for a hands-on Matariki weaving workshop where participants will create woven stars inspired by the Matariki cluster. This workshop runs 6pm-8pm, and is free to attend with a koha donation. Spaces are limited so bookings are necessary to avoid disappointment.
Spoken Word + Poetry
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Jul 9
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Sep 17, 2026
He Pukapuka, He Waina, He Reo

He Pukapuka, He Waina, He Reo

Free - Registrations Essential
Venue:
Tōnui
A warm and welcoming gathering to practice te reo Māori in a social setting. Join us fortnightly for an evening of books, kōrero, connection and a glass of something to sip.
Workshops + Classes
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Wellbeing
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Jul 18
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Jul 18, 2026
Winter Herbal Medicine 101: From Backyard to Bottle

Winter Herbal Medicine 101: From Backyard to Bottle

$45
Venue:
Mahi Tahi
Slow down, warm up, and learn the foundations of practical herbal medicine this winter. Curious about herbal medicine, but not sure where to start - or what’s actually worth doing? This beginner-friendly workshop cuts through the noise and focuses on simple, everyday ways to use herbs at home during the colder months. This workshop runs from 1pm-3pm.
Rangatahi
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Jul 20
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Sep 21, 2026
Art Space for Teens - Term 3, 2026

Art Space for Teens - Term 3, 2026

$22 per session | $210 full term
Venue:
MAHI TAHI
Art Space for Teens is a relaxed, supportive visual arts space for teens aged 14-18 to experiment, create, and follow their own ideas. No pressure, grades, or expectation of prior experience. Mondays during Term 3, from 3:30pm. Registrations are essential. Book individual classes, or the full term.
Tamariki
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Jul 20
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Sep 24, 2026
Afterschool Programme - Term 3, 2026

Afterschool Programme - Term 3, 2026

$20 tasters | $190 full term
Venue:
MAHI TAHI
Come along to our Afterschool Programme lead by our Education team, where we form a fun environment for creative learning for tamariki (children) aged 5–13. Classes run 3:30-5pm, and cover a range of arts practices. Registrations are essential.
Workshops + Classes
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Exhibition
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Aug 8
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Aug 8, 2026
Jewellery Workshop with Lisa Walker ONZM

Jewellery Workshop with Lisa Walker ONZM

$125
Venue:
Mahi Tahi
Come join Lisa Walker ONZM for a jewellery-making workshop that will involve investigation into the materials we have in our environment, and the potential these materials have to be made into jewellery. Through making, we'll discuss the issues of jewellery, life, and art. Runs 11am-5pm with a break for lunch.
Talks + Symposia
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Exhibition
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Aug 8
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Aug 8, 2026
Artist Talk with Lisa Walker ONZM

Artist Talk with Lisa Walker ONZM

Free, registration required
Venue:
Puāwai
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. It is free to attend, but bookings are essential are spaces are limited.
Exhibition
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May 5
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Aug 11, 2026
Infinite Possibilities

Infinite Possibilities

Free
Venue:
Whakaari
Artists Chora Carleton, Lisa Benson and Caleb Canard coalesce in this exhibition, a shared process based inquiry on how we perceive and experience interrelated, dynamic cosmic forces on a paradoxical macro and micro scale.
Wellbeing
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Jun 24
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Jul 1, 2026
Morning Meditation Practice: Calm, Focus & Awareness

Morning Meditation Practice: Calm, Focus & Awareness

$22 + BOOKING FEE
Venue:
Kapa Rua
A gentle 7am meditation practice to cultivate calm, focus, breath awareness, and inner balance before the day begins. Come to one or both Wednesday sessions, from 7:00 - 8:00am
Exhibition
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Jun 25
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Aug 12, 2026
HEAD | Lisa Walker

HEAD | Lisa Walker

Free
Venue:
Manaaki Nui
Somewhere between a face and an object, these works don’t quite settle. Lisa Walker ONZM is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential contemporary jewellers. This exhibition pulls together a new body of work, presenting Walker’s provocative and deliberate pieces at Te Atamira for the first time.
Drop-in Sessions
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Workshops + Classes
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Jul 7
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Jul 7, 2026
Community Sing: Samba Evening - Brazilian night

Community Sing: Samba Evening - Brazilian night

FREE
Venue:
TE ATAMIRA
Community Sing is an open, drop-in choir for everyone in the community. It's free and open to all! No registration required. May's session will take place on Tuesday 7 July, 7pm-8pm.
Workshops + Classes
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Drop-in Sessions
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Jul 14
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Jul 14, 2026
Community Draw - Ancient American postcards

Community Draw - Ancient American postcards

FREE
Venue:
PUĀWAI
Join us with sketchbook and pencil in hand for Community Draw, on the second Tuesday of every month. No experience necessary - come along and embrace the joy of different approaches to drawing. Next event: Tuesday 14 July, 6:30-8pm.
Tamariki
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Workshops + Classes
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Jul 20
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Sep 21, 2026
Wriggle and Rhyme - Term 3, 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Term 3, 2026

FREE | Registration Essential
Venue:
KAPA TAHI
Wriggle and Rhyme is a free weekly music and movement programme for ages 0 – 2, facilitated by Sunny Sky from EpicKids. Taking place on Mondays, there are two sessions available: 10am – 10:45am for Toddlers (Under-2s) and 11:00am – 11:45am for Babies.
Workshops + Classes
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Drop-in Sessions
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Jul 21
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Jul 21, 2026
Community Craft - Theatre Games and Stagecraft with Remarkable Theatre 

Community Craft - Theatre Games and Stagecraft with Remarkable Theatre 

Free
Venue:
PUĀWAI
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for Community Craft - a free, drop-in night to explore creative forms like writing, sewing, and dance. All levels and ages welcome. Come along and hone a craft! Next event: Tuesday 21 July, 6:30pm - 8pm
Workshops + Classes
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Jul 25
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Jul 25, 2026
Crystal Candle Workshop

Crystal Candle Workshop

$75 + Booking Fee
Venue:
MAHI TAHI
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of candle making while exploring a beautiful selection of crystals, gemstones, botanicals, and fragrances.
Exhibition
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Aug 20
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Sep 18, 2026
The Mountain Remembers – QT Arts Society Members Exhibition

The Mountain Remembers – QT Arts Society Members Exhibition

Venue:
TE ATAMIRA
Queenstown Arts Society warmly invites our community to experience The Mountain Remembers — a vibrant showcase of original works by talented local artists and makers. Opening is 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday 20 August 2026.
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