MATARIKI SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS 2020

Celebrate the rising of Matariki heralding in the Māori New Year.

Time to create a foundation for positive growth and development.

MATARIKI WORKSHOPS WITH ORIWA!

Tuesday 7th & 14th July 2020

10.30am – 3pm (Wā Kai Lunchtime between 12pm-1pm)

PAPER WHETŪ MAHI RARANGA/WEAVING

Learn the fundamentals of weaving using coloured paper to make Matariki stars. Fun for all ages

Skill level: easy-medium. All materials supplied. $2 per participant

TUES 14th JULY MORNING SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED!

TO BOOK YOUR SPACES PLEASE COME IN OR CALL THE MUSEUM 07-872 0085

Wednesday 8th & 15th July 2020

10.30am – 3pm (Wā Kai Lunchtime between 12pm-1pm)

NGĀ WHETŪ HARAKEKE MAHI RARANGA/WEAVING

Learn the fundamentals of weaving using harvested harakeke/flax to make Matariki stars. Fun for all ages!

Skill level: easy-medium. All materials supplied. $2 per participant

TO BOOK YOUR SPACES PLEASE COME IN OR CALL THE MUSEUM 07-872 0085

Thursday 9th & 16th July 2020

10.30am – 3pm (Wā Kai Lunchtime between 12pm-1pm)

STAR CLUSTER CIRCLES

Design your own Matariki star out of coloured card and embellish using hot glue and your imagination! These can be hung in your window to catch the star light!

Skill level: advanced. All materials supplied. $2 per participant

TO BOOK YOUR SPACES PLEASE COME IN OR CALL THE MUSEUM 07-872 0085

GETTING CRAFTY IN THE MUSEUM!

LOTS OF ACTIVITIES TO DO AND THINGS TO SEE THIS MATARIKI.

Learn the art of Origami.

Make a Star Box out of coloured paper to put your most precious things in.

This is a self directed learning activity and may need adult supervision. All the instructions will be available and all the materials are supplied by the Museum.

FREE Activity for all the whānau!

During School Holidays: Monday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Sat 10am-2pm.

Continuing for the rest of July these activities will be up in the mezzanine during normal opening hours.

Get your thinking caps on for this!

Make a Ninja star out of coloured paper! Be careful, those edges are sharp!

This is a self directed learning activity and may need adult supervision. All the instructions will be available and all the materials are supplied by the Museum.

FREE Activity for all the whānau!

During School Holidays: Monday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Sat 10am-2pm.

Continuing for the rest of July these activities will be up in the mezzanine during normal opening hours.

Make lots of stars to create a garland.

Fold coloured paper to make lots of these stars to take home and hang on your wall or window.

This is a self directed learning activity and may need adult supervision. All the instructions will be available and all the materials are supplied by the Museum.

FREE Activity for all the whānau!

During School Holidays: Monday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Sat 10am-2pm.

Continuing for the rest of July these activities will be up in the mezzanine during normal opening hours.

Matariki 2018

Celebrate Matariki 2018 at Te Awamutu Museum!

Register for our special workshops, limited spaces available!


Dig It!

Dig It!

Back by popular demand, our Dig It archaeology programme is back for the April School Holidays!

New for 2018, Level 2! If you have already participated in Dig It before, sign up for the next level!

Book now, spaces are limited!

Pou Matariki is back!

Pou Matariki is back!

If you missed out on the fantastic cardboard sculpture workshops last year…fear not, they are back and better than ever!

Adult workshops

7th July 3pm-6pm or 8th July 10am-3pm

Kids workshops

11th July 10am-3pm, 12th July 10am-3pm, or 13th July 10am-3pm

Artists floor talk 14th July from 3pm

All workshop sessions are free to attend, although booking is essential. Call us now to reserve your place!

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