Celebrating Te Reo Māori with Huhu - an amazing bug that likes burrowing in trees. For the month of September we are excited to offer an activity that celebrates whānau through whakapapa for Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori month at the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre. Whakapapa – genealogy is a way of […]
SHOWING ON THE FRONT PORCH FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2023 - TE HOKIOI E RERE ATU NA! Celebrate Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori Month with Huhu, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend! For the month of September we are excited to display information on one of our significant objects in the collection […]
The workshop will be exploring different printing techniques and printmaking with all up cycled materials. These are creative and fun methods to use to create your own beautiful artwork. The ReCreators are on a mission to show the world how to reduce and reuse our natural resources. It's easy, fun, creative, and sustainable. Join us […]
SHOWING ON THE FRONT PORCH FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 - MĀORI MYTHS & LEGENDS! Celebrate Māori Myths & Legends with Taniwha, your Tui & Tama Club mascot friend! For the month of October we are excited to display three local myths and legends in the form of graphic novels on the Front […]
Tui & Tama’s friend Taniwha is hosting the month of October’s Public Programme! Each month begins on the Saturday with a FREE Tui & Tama Club event for existing and new members. Tui and Tama’s friends introduce the month’s theme and activities. Each club member receives a Tui & Tama Club Passport to record […]
Brought to you by Creative Communities! Learn how to sew and make beautiful handcrafted Pekapeka using fabric offcuts. Choose from a diverse range of up cycled fabric and decorations and make your beautiful creation come to life! When: Wednesday 4th October 11.00 am-1.00 pm Where: Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre, 55 Rickit […]
Crafty Arty Adult workshop hosted by Hilary is back by popular demand! Learn how to create woven patches in knitwear to cover marks, stains and holes with embroidery! Making clothing unique instead of throwing it away! Join in the fun of meeting new people in a lovely creative environment! Bookings essential through email: museum@waipadc.govt.nz or […]
It's time for the 'Tui & Tama's Great Pekapeka Bat Hunt!' The pekapeka bats are out of their cave and all the Tui & Tama Club, exisiting and new members, are called to join the Tui & Tama's Great Pekapeka Bat Hunt! Just in time for Halloween - Starting Saturday 28th October from 10am-2pm Daily […]
Learn to weave a Dreamcatcher hosted by Nicky Samuel! Our theme for the month is Māori Myths and Legends, and just like the net that Maui created to try and slow the sun, you’ll be able to weave a different type of net to make a beautiful gift. Have you ever wondered about those mysterious, […]
We Love Tuna! Tui & Tama's friend Tuna is hosting the month of November's Public Programmes of Activities! Each month begins on the Saturday with a FREE Tui & Tama Club event for existing and new members. Tui and Tama's friends introduce the month's theme and activities. Each club member receives a Tui & Tama […]