As a result of a number of events postponing due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, we recommend you check the event / workshop organisers website or contact the organisers direct to find out if they are still going ahead. If you are involved in an event that is currently being promoted on the CBOP website please email us at connect@creativebop.org.nz and keep us up-to-date on any cancelations or date changes.
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JK Russ: Hard Sell Future
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga is pleased to announce a major new site-specific commission and exhibition
Matthew Couper: Isolati...
Matthew Couper’s practice over the past decade has appropriated aspects of western art
John Roy: Fool’s ...
Fool's Gold is a selection of works from award winning, Tauranga based ceramicist John
Julia Morison: Head[case]
An installation of five hexagonal rooms and 100 ceramic heads, each distinctly different from the next, by
December & January...
Get creative and crafty over the
Holiday Art Classes for...
This program is the perfect blend of creative fun and fine arts
Dalene Meiring – ...
Meiring’s paintings are rich in colour, harmonious in form and portray a balance between vitality and
Maumahara – An Ex...
Teiria Studios presents textiles from 'Hei Maumaharatanga' 2020, memory-marking Māori raranga in knitwear
Te Hononga o te Aroha &...
A collection of weaving by Sandra Silby and Aroha Kapi reflecting
Wildside – An Exh...
Welcome to the Wildside of Sam Allen, a resident artist at the Incubator Creative Hub,
Carlton Gallery Exhibit...
The latest exhibition from 18th January – 31st January 2021 features painters and printmakers from the
Tom Jones Now
Appearing as Tom Jones is Vincent J. Gambino - a master impressionist, singer, comedian, actor, voice over
13: The Musical (TMT Yo...
Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana
Paul Ubana Jones
One of the most exciting electro/acoustic artist on the music scene since his arrival in
Children’s Cerami...
If your child loves art and/or making things this is a great holiday session and they are welcome to sign up
Create a Catapult
Is your child keen on building and understanding how things
Dance Classes with Elly...
In the lead-up to West Side Story auditions on Waitangi Weekend, we're holding dance classes with
Sword & Shield Wor...
Does your child love pirates or knights and
Wine + Clay Group Night...
Friday night is for getting out with a bunch of friends and trying something
Learn Upholstery Skills
In this upholstery workshop for beginners you will learn the fundamentals to upholstery, a variety of skills
Rangoli at the Mount
This ancient art form brings people
The River Sounds Festival
A not-for-profit music festival about mental health, finding hope and choosing
Classic 70s Hits
On Saturday 30th January some of our favourite entertainers will be on stage to bring you classic rock hits
Laughing in Bedlam R...
An intimate evening of story telling through delicate
Laughing in Bedlam R...
An intimate evening of story telling through delicate
Introduction to a COOL ...
Come along with friends for an enjoyable time learning a new art medium for
Russell Howard: Respite
Following the record-breaking success of his 2017 tour Round The World, Russell Howard makes his Baycourt
Carol Bisset at Carlton...
A significant amount of the work was completed during the first lockdown period and Carol used Art Feedback
Fundamentals of Paintin...
This is an inspiring and productive course for all levels of
Jewellery Making: Repai...
This course is an introduction to jewellery making with a focus on giving new life to old jewellery, your
Mauao Kids Choir
The Mauao Kids Choir is more than just singing, it is an opportunity to practice and perform as part of group
Absolute Beginners Draw...
A practical guide to learn the fundamental skills needed for drawing, with Nick Eggleston, one of our awesome
Jenny Mitchell ft. sist...
After sold-out shows around the country in 2020, the Mitchell Sisters are pleased to bring their
Rug of Numbers
After releasing 'Betsy' in May, and 'Rug of Numbers' in August, Laura-mae is going on another Summer
Auditions: West Side Story
Audition now for Tauranga Musical Theatre's next big
Ninja Knits Social Meet...
Monthly Sunday morning get together for knitters and
Carol Bisset Artist Talk
Work includes installations and drawings in response to the COVID-19
Comedy Improv Sundays
Bring the gang and come out for some hilarious comedy
The Howard Morrison Qua...
Join The Howard Morrison Quartet Take Two, featuring Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell Harrison, Chris Powley and
Back Studio: Official O...
Please join us for our opening night in our unique
The Test Tube – F...
The Test Tube is a volunteer run creative, disruptive, innovation project that is evolutionising the idea of
Old Dogs, New Tricks &#...
The Old Dogs, New Tricks exhibition is the result of a collaboration between two artists with nothing in
Four Seasons
The Four Seasons as famously depicted by Vivaldi alongside Piazzolla’s South American angle – a seasonal
Simon, Jackie and Tim &...
Fall in love on Valentine’s Day with Simon O’Neill, Jackie Clarke and Tim Beveridge with an
Silver Ring or Pendant ...
Learn the traditional skills of making an original sterling silver ring or pendant by
TAG Art Studio: Ink Ill...
Inspired by artist John Roy and the illustrations in his exhibition Fool's Gold, participants will work with
Holi Colour Splash
Immerse yourself in the joyful dancing and tossing of all the colours of the
TAG Art Studio: Terraco...
Inspired by the unique ceramic heads in artist Julia Morison's exhibition Head, children will work with a
Shirley Ryder and The F...
Shirley Ryder and the Faith with special guest Andrew
No Future Festival 2021
This summer from Your Enabler Presents comes a must see event for ALL AGES - The No Future
VanLife Series
Learn ways of thinking through storage and design options and strategies to incorporate into a van, tiny home
Intro to Comedy Improv ...
Improvisation is the wonderful vehicle for leadership development, whether it’s self-leadership or
Katikati Festival of Cu...
The Katikati Festival of Cultures promotes a feeling of community and inclusion within the wonderful town of
Absolute Beginners Wate...
A practical guide to learn the fundamental skills needed for watercolour, with Nick Eggleston, one of our
Level II Drawing Course
A practical guide to learn the skills needed for drawing, with Nick Eggleston, one of The Incubator's awesome
Anna Filimonova –...
Award winning Ukrainian/New Zealand artist Filimonova seeks to communicate her distinct outsider
Print Quirks – An...
This exhibition is an opportunity for print makers to showcase some of the best prints available in the Bay
Christina Pataialli ...
Wellington-based artist Christina Pataialii is the 2019 recipient of the Rydal Art Prize which is a major
Laurie Steer: The Best ...
While maintaining strong links to ancient traditions of pottery his vessels often sprout strange
DIY Headboards
Anyone can do this. It's easier than you
Celtica
Celtica, a high octane modern Irish Dance show will storm the Baycourt Addison theatre stage on its New
Silver Ring, Wax Carvin...
Carve jeweller's wax into a ring to be cast in
An Evening with Marlon ...
In celebration of a new album Plastic Bouquet (a collaboration with Canadian duo Kacy & Clayton), Lyttelton
The RVMES – Live ...
The RVMES are an Auckland based band of four charismatic lads with a unique spin on playing
58th National Jazz Fest...
The 58th National Jazz Festival presents a fantastic programme of events in Tauranga at Easter, showcasing
Yesterday Once More
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE stars four dynamic performers direct from Las
Ring/Pendant Sterling S...
Learn the traditional skills of making an original sterling silver ring or pendant by
Parris Goebel presents ...
Parris Goebel presents The Royal Family Dance Crew, touring New Zealand in 2021 and stomping onto the
NZ String Quartet: Four...
This concert will be a night of operatic classics from Nessun Dorma through to pop
School of Rock
Dewey Finn is a wannabe rocker who dreams of stardom. Struggling to take things seriously, he is kicked out
The Pink Floyd Experience
The Pink Floyd Experience have almost become a household name in New Zealand and Australia after 22 years of
Daniel Champagne
The young Australian born, Nashville based virtuoso recently described as 'the finest guitar player of this