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.
April School Holiday Workshops!

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!
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!
