Welcome to our new Public Programme Schedule

Starting 1st July 2023, we have a new 6 month schedule of events, activities leading up to December!

The new Public Programme Schedule is focused on offering visitors monthly active learning experiences supported by exhibitions connected to national events, local history, significant taonga from the Museum collection or our amazing environment!

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 their participation at the end of the activities with a mascot sticker! Members collect all 6 mascot stickers to go into a special end of year prize pack!

We also have some Crafty Arty Adult Saturday workshops where visitors get to make, mend, create, inspire, and product crafty arty things. (Adults are described as 15yrs+)

Have you heard of Re Creators? In collaboration with Esther, from their Hamilton branch, they will be presenting child and adult friendly activities, plus Adult Crafting workshops.

We also have two amazing Collection Activities starting in July with a book-in to utilise our Ancestry.com subscription and our new digitising scanner. Two very exciting services for our community – if you’re researching your genealogy or want to digitise documents or photos, contact us on 07 872 0085 or email museum@waipadc.govt.nz.

For more information on our new Public Programmes – activities and events, come here first or check out our events page and Facebook page!

September Public Programme

Public Programmes

Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori Month with Huhu!

Huhu loves borrowing in tree stumps in the ngāhere! Found in both native and plantation forests, its distinctive “fat white chalky body” is something that birds and other animals of the ngāhere feed on.

Huhu is a character that loves playing hide-and-seek with his friends!

Tui & Tama Club Event Saturday 2nd September from 10.30am-1.30pm!

Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori month this September with Huhu!

Come on in to gain your next Tui & Tama Activity Passport sticker – Huhu when you complete all the awesome FREE activities happening on Saturday!

Also we’re commemorating the 160th year since the Kīngitanga – Te Hokioi publication was printed in te reo Māori, with some of our activities that focus on teaching club members ‘how to print’!

– Learn how to use our specially designer hand-made printer with ours or your own crafted design!

– Create a mono print using our whakairo panels!

– Write your whakapapa on Huhu’s puku!

– Colour-in Huhu, write your name then attach to the Rākau Whakapapa!

– Lots more ways to help your learning of te reo Māori!

No bookings necessary, just drop in and enjoy the FREE activities:

Loads of FREE fun for all the whānau!

For more info check out our website events page: https://tamuseum.org.nz/events/

Arty Crafty Adult Workshop

Learn how to hand sew a felt Kiwifruit pincushion or Needle Book with Hilary!

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of hand sewing but not sure how to start? This is the workshop for you! Hilary will take you through step-by-step techniques on how to get the best out of your needles and thread when working with felt. All materials will be supplied.

When: Saturday 23th September 10.30am-1.30pm
Where: Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre, 55 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3802
Who: Crafty Arty Adults
Book: Secure your seat by booking via email museum@waipadc.govt.nz or phone 07 872 0085.
Cost: $5.00 per person
Info: Please let us know if you have booked a seat and can no longer attend, as we will offer your place to another on the waiting list.

Looking forward to seeing all you crafty arty adults joining in the fun. Please let us know what other workshops you’d like us to present.

In Collaboration with Re Creators

Make a Canvas and learn Dot Art:

In this workshop, The ReCreators will teach the community how to turn discarded new wood offcuts and linen into a canvas, and mindfully dot art with colourful paint donated to us by Resene. We will use upcycled dotting tools such as pencils, paintbrush sticks, and glue sticks. A lovely way to spend your Saturday.

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 on our journey.

When: Saturday 9 September 11.00 am-1.00 pm
Where: Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre, 55 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3802
Who: For all the whānau!
Book: Click here to book your seat!
Cost: $10.00 per person
Info: Please let us know if you have booked a seat and can no longer attend, as we will offer your place to another on the waiting list.

Family Print Making Workshop:

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 on our journey.

When: Wednesday 27th September 11.00 am-1.00 pm
Where: Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre, 55 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3802
Who: For all the whānau!
Book: Click here to book your seat!
Cost: $5.00 per person
Info: Please let us know if you have booked a seat and can no longer attend, as we will offer your place to another on the waiting list.

The Re-Creators are on a mission to teach New Zealand how to upcycle, reduce, and reuse our resources, to share skills in reimagining ‘waste’ as creative opportunities! It’s not only creative and sustainable but also easy and fun too!

Please note children are not able to attend with parents due to health and safety requirements.

Supported by Waipā Creative Communities.

Looking forward to seeing everyone joining in the fun. Please let us know what other workshops you’d like us to present.