Workshops
If you’re interested in running your own workshops find more info at our Artist Portal
Take a look below at all the info you need for what has been planned ahead
Time to Tackle food waste with Envirohub
Wednesday 3rd June 6.30pm – 8.30pm
What’s left in YOUR fridge tonight? Let’s look at reducing food waste by assessing what food gets wasted in your house and finding ways to create delicious meals from that before it gets wasted.
Presentation by Envirohub BOP specialist Hannah Cousar to help you understand the food waste problem we have, followed by comments from local kai resiliance advocates and a round table question and answer session to finish up. We’ll be following up to get some feedback on what delicious meals you have made!
Start today by jotting down what’s in your fridge one night of each week in May. Then bring that along to our in-person event to learn ways to win with your waste.
Free event. REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL.
@ The arts Village, Studio 2
Screening : GRACE,
A Prayer for Peace
Saturday 6th June 10.30am
Join us in the Wallace Gallery for a special screening of Grace: A Prayer for Peace.
Directed by Gaylene Preston, this inspiring documentary follows artist Robin White across Aotearoa New Zealand, Japan, and Kiribati, exploring themes of peace, community, climate change, and human connection. Through White’s art and Baháʼí faith, the film offers a hopeful reflection on creativity as a response to a troubled world.
Koha entry.
No booking necessary
@ The arts Village, Wallace Gallery
Clothes swap with Envirohub
Friday 19th June 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Clothing swaps are a fun way to update your wardrobe without adding to the overflowing textile waste problem.
- Gather friends and up to 10 items each that you are ready to part with.
- Refreshments and a drink provided while we hang the items ready for a 7pm swap.
- You’ll be issued a token for each garment supplied before paying for any ‘new-to-you’ items with your tokens.
- All garments must be in clean, wearable condition only. Women’s, men’s and children of any size.
- OR!! Bring some fabric you’d like to swap – we can do fabric for fabric or fabric for clothes. A new feature for our Rotorua Clothing Swap
$5 per person, REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL.
Includes snacks
@ The arts Village, Studio 2
Change of date
Kinusaiga – Painting with Fabric
Friday 26th June 6pm – 8pm
Join Charlie as she take you on a discovery journey with Kinusaiga.
A 20th-century Japanese “no-sew” quilting technique that creates intricate, mosaic-like, or “painted” fabric pictures by tucking scrap fabric into slits made in foam board, often replacing traditional wood with dense foam. This art form transforms fabric scraps into 2D or 3D art.
$35 per person
All materials included
@ The arts Village, Studio 2
Mastering Watercolour pencils
Saturday 20th June
12.30pm – 2.30pm
Ready to level up your colour game? Join artist Donne Ross for a playful, hands-on workshop exploring blending, layering, washes, and all the creative magic watercolour pencils can do.
Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned doodlers alike!
$35 per person
All materials included
@ The arts Village, Eric Bridgeman
Marionete Magic – with Ria
Saturday 20th June
12.30pm – 2.30pm
Character Creation for Marionette Magic with Ria
Dream up a quirky creature, curious character, or magical being in this fun creative session with Ria! Explore personality, costume, expression, and storytelling as you design the perfect character to transform into your very own marionette.
$35 per person
All materials included
@ The arts Village, Studio 2
Turkish lamp Making workshop
Sunday 19th July 9.30am
Come along to our Turkish mosaic lamp workshop. Choose your Turkish Lamp style and use our step by step instructions, or create your own stunningly colourful masterpiece.
Dont miss out, Limited spaces available.
From $79 – $149 per person. (Depending on your lamp style)
All materials included
@ The arts Village, Studio 2
Linocut Printing
w/Sally-ann Davies
Saturday 11th July 10.30am – 4.30pm
Cut, ink, layer, repeat. Ready to elevate your printmaking? Join Sally-Ann and learn the mesmerising art of multi-coloured linocut printing. Using just one block, you’ll plan precise cuts and layer coloured inks to watch your unique vision come to life.
$80 per person
@ The arts Village, Studio 2
WĀHI PŌHEWA Imagination studio
Wednesdays 12pm – 3pm
Wāhi Pōhewa Imagination Studio is a creative space designed for adults to explore, make, and bring ideas to life. Book a session, come in, and use a wide range of materials to create at your own pace. Whether you’re starting something new or continuing a project, the studio offers a relaxed environment where you can return again and again to develop your ideas, experiment, and express yourself.
$20 per person
All materials included
@ The arts Village, Herberts room
Get Up and (Van) Gogh Artspiration for Adults with Too damn lippy
Wednesdays 9 am – 10am
Hour long creative exercise sessions for your imagination, which do not focus on your level of skill, or the quality of your output, what is important is the enjoyment and mindfulness you will find in the process.
These sessions are an absolute passion project of mine, borne from the strong desire to give our community art as a useful tool in the betterment of mental health and wellbeing.
Every week I put together creatively engaging exercises with simple materials, which will sometimes push you outside of your comfort zone, but should no matter what allow your brain to become deeply absorbed into a state of mindfulness, and ultimately leaving you feeling a sense of calm, even joyfulness, by the end of the session.
Attendance is on a casual basis, so there is no need for a whole term of commitment, just come as you are able.
No matter your skill set, if you are aged 15-109 you are warmly welcome to join us!
Suitable for any level of skill, all are welcome to attend.
Please join the Get Up and Van Gogh facebook group to keep up to date with class info.
$15-$20 per person
all materials included
@ The arts Village, Studio 2
