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Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Showtime NZ Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and...

$48.95 – $79.58
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Learn to Knit for Adults

Pāpāmoa Library Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118, Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library Always wanted to learn to knit, but not sure where to start? Come along to Pāpāmoa library on Mondays to learn the basics of knitting and how to follow a knitting pattern. Open to adults new to knitting or adults looking for a refresher. For more information...

Free

Tauranga Hobby Group

Tauranga Central Baptist Church 640 Cameron Road, Tauranga

The Tauranga Hobby Group (THG) is your go-to destination for indulging in your favourite pastimes while connecting with like-minded enthusiasts.

$2 – $5
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Obelisk Natura

Tauranga Waterfront The Strand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Step into a luminous world where art, sound, and nature collide. We’re thrilled to present Obelisk Natura in the Festival Garden—a breathtaking large-scale installation by acclaimed creative studio Vesica. This striking work celebrates our deep connection to the natural world, bringing light, colour, and energy to Tauranga’s waterfront. Towering at...

Free
Featured Chaos to Calm: Painting Sessions for Mums

Chaos to Calm: Painting Sessions for Mums

C3 Coast Church 30 Evans Road, Pāpāmoa

Presented by: Stacey Moore Artist Hey Mumma! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mum? Have you lost hope and life feels overwhelming? Come and paint abstract art with us! We focus on expressing yourself and trusting the creative process - no prior painting experience required! Reconnect with yourself, connect with other...

$45

Art classes in Te Puke

Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 3119, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Te Puke Art Society will be opening Constable's Gallery for art classes on Thursday evenings from Thursday 27th March, 5.30pm to 8pm.

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Cirque Bon Bon

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy. Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a...

$53.25 – $89.62

Aro

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Aro’s uplifting performance is warm, original and unmistakably of Aotearoa. Aro’s work explores themes of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga, caring for ourselves, one another, and the world around us. With a deep passion for the power of language and music to celebrate cultural identity, award-winning husband and wife duo of Charles...

Featured Cirque Bon Bon

Cirque Bon Bon

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high-octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy.  Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a non-stop...

$50 – $260
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Surface Tension — A Curious Journey in Art

Back Studio 1/105 Matakokiri Drive, Omanawa,, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Jacki Barklie | Back Studio I welcome you all to attend my upcoming exhibition 'Surface Tension' - A Curious Journey in Art. I'm extremely proud of this latest body of work, and I can't wait to share it with you all. Opening Night: 24th October 6pm. Exhibition runs for 10 days 11-3 pm...

Free
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Morning People

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Cult morning rave experience Morning People is flipping the script on early starts, bringing their legendary pre-work dance party to the Tauranga Arts Festival for one very special morning. Since 2016, Morning People has been turning early risers into dance floor heroes—and now it’s Tauranga’s turn. We’re setting up inside...

$25 – $30
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Art Lovers Street Party – October 2025

The Incubator Creative Hub The Incubator Creative Hub, 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Another Amazing Street Party and Exhibition Launch. Get ready for an unforgettable night! The Incubator Creative Hub is throwing another massive Opening Night Street Party to launch three incredible new exhibitions. Come down to the Historic Village after work for an evening of art, music, and vibes and basking...

Free
Featured Cirque Bon Bon

Cirque Bon Bon

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high-octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy.  Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a non-stop...

$50 – $260
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Rhys Mathewson – 10th Rodeo

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Rhys Mathewson is side-splittingly funny and unflinchingly honest in this “sharp, smart, vulnerable, and surprisingly moving” (The Post) stand-up comedy performance about mistakes, addiction, compassion and how to live. Last year, Rhys Mathewson started to relapse after five years of sobriety. So now, in front of a room full of...

$40
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Tami Neilson – Neon Cowgirl

Holy Trinity Tauranga Church Holy Trinity Anglican, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Tami Neilson is back in Tauranga—fresh from her US performances with Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, and shows in Europe. 2025 has been a landmark year for Neilson, with invitations to perform at the Outlaw festivals, Merlefest, Willie’s Fourth of July Picnic, The Grand Ole Opry, a European tour,...

$79
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Tangihanga

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Kristyl Neho masterfully embodies over 30 characters in this 75-minute drama-comedy centred around Jess, a loving daughter whose father Karanipa passes away prompting his whānau and friends to gather at the marae to mourn his loss. As tensions rise, family dynamics unravel and secrets are exposed. Tangihanga dives deep into...

$40
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Mount Social Standup Comedy Club

Mount Social Club Social Club, 305 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Punch Muffin Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs at The Mount Social Club in beautiful Mount! Join us on Friday, October 24th for a stand-up comedy show that brings the best in live comedy to the coast. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is your chance to catch...

$20
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Queens of Disco

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie. The Carrus Crystal Palace will be transformed into a dazzling disco dream where the mirror ball spins, the beats are fierce, and the fashion is fabulous. Epic local DJ Ayesha teams up with powerhouse vocalist Lisa Tomlins to deliver a...

$30
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Ōtūmoetai Intermediate – Year 7 & 8 Art Exhibition

The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere The Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub This exhibition showcases the creativity and developing skills of our Year 7 and 8 Academy students at Ōtūmoetai Intermediate. The artworks celebrate both technical growth and imaginative expression, reflecting the diverse learning experiences within our art programme. Students have explored traditional still life drawing and painting, building observation skills...

Free
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100 Vases – Group Ceramic Exhibition

The Pot House Gallery Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub We are proud to invite you to a special exhibition celebrating the art of the vase, brought to you by Aotearoa's most talented local potters, along with guest potter Duncan Shearer; Let's fill the gallery with colour. From holding a single, treasured bloom from the garden to being the...

Free
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The Dancer – An Exhibition by Simon Payton

The Incubator Gallery 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub The Dancer, in her languid movement, performs her art, expressing deep and poignant emotions. It is not just the physical immediate feelings expressed in her motion but also the metaphysical emotions of joy, and pain transcended from former days and past battles. It embodies her ego and ultra ego...

Free
Featured Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...

Free
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Tauranga Zinefest

The Cargo Shed 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga City 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Step into a world of independent publishing, radical self-expression, and handmade brilliance at Tauranga Zinefest—a free, highly visual, community event celebrating creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned zinester or simply zine-curious, this is your chance to explore a diverse array of zines (pronounced “zeen”) covering everything from politics to pop culture,...

Free

Lines and Lyrics

Greerton Library Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Rd, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries An invitation to poets and poets-to-be. Meetings are informal, but focused sessions, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others. Whatever kind of poetry you write, whoever you are writing for, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone, from beginners to...

Free
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Katikati Concert Band presents “Classical Tunes”

St Pauls Presbyterian Church 1 Mulgan Street, Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Katikati Concert Band Join us from 4 pm on Saturday 25 October 2025 for a concert of classical favourites from Bach, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Greig, Holst and Gershwin (plus a couple of modern "classics" from Queen and Deep Purple!) Selections will include Brahms' Hungarian Dance, Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite 1, Tchaikovsky's March from The Nutcracker and Gershwin's quirky Walking the Dog. Come...

Free – $10
Featured Cirque Bon Bon

Cirque Bon Bon

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high-octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy.  Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a non-stop...

$50 – $260
Featured Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...

Free
Featured Cirque Bon Bon

Cirque Bon Bon

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Prepare to be swept off your feet as the sell-out sensation Cirque Bon Bon bursts onto the stage with a high-octane fusion of circus, dance and comedy.  Hosted by the outrageously funny Mario, Queen of the Circus, this slick spectacular showcases world-class acrobats, contortionists, dancers and aerialists in a non-stop...

$50 – $260
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Battle Chorus

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Back by popular demand with a brand new song list of Greatest Hits, join this social sing along experience for an unforgettable night of iconic songs and sweet harmonies. Under the guidance of musical heavyweights Jason Te Mete and Rutene Spooner, audiences form two teams, learn some well-known anthems from...

$37.38
Featured Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...

Free
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The Velvet Rebels

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Swing, swoon and sing with Rutene Spooner—the Māori Crooner—and Shea Kokaua in Aotearoa’s newest Vegas-style jazz tribute. Enjoy hits like Fly Me to the Moon, Luck Be a Lady, and local favourites like Poi E and Slice of Heaven. This cheeky duo channels the swing and swagger of the iconic...

$52.23
Featured Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...

Free
Featured Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...

Free
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Learn to Knit for Adults

Pāpāmoa Library Papamoa Library, 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa 3118, Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Te Ao Mārama - Pāpāmoa Library Always wanted to learn to knit, but not sure where to start? Come along to Pāpāmoa library on Mondays to learn the basics of knitting and how to follow a knitting pattern. Open to adults new to knitting or adults looking for a refresher. For more information...

Free
Featured Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Undergrand | A Piano in the Wild

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Imagine stumbling upon a baby grand piano in the most unexpected places—Mount Main Beach at sunrise, Tauranga’s waterfront and a city park. Undergrand will transform these local spaces into poetic stages, where music meets the landscape in moments of quiet wonder. This roaming, open-air musical experience invites you to pause,...

Free
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Wham Bam Poetry Slam

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Slam is back for a fifth year! A high-energy, competitive poetry event where poets perform their original work. An exhilarating blend of poetry, performance, theatre and storytelling with an emphasis on authentic voice, feeling, and audience connection. Over three rounds, twelve local performance poets will try to win the hearts...

$18 – $25
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Holding Ground

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Holding Ground brings together two dynamic works in sharp contrast—one grounded in place, the other in technology. Both explore how the body navigates pressure, imbalance, and the ongoing pull of change. Holding Ground unfolds within a confined space, where two dancers engage in a shifting exchange of tension and release....

$25 – $55

Read Between The Rhymes (Poetry in The Incubator)

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus This monthly gathering meets on the last Tuesday of every month, at The Incubator. (Or in the Jam Factory on our colder months). The monthly meetings are casual, friendly and welcoming of newcomers. You don’t need to recite your own works, or the works of other writers, though you...

Free
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The Spirit of a Place: Sarah Ell

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Hidden in the centre of downtown Tauranga, The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s most significant heritage sites—a place where rich Māori history and early missionary settlement converge. Author Sarah Ell reveals its secrets in The Spirit of a Place, a new history which sheds light...

$16.38
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The Griegol

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival A charming, moving, and wildly inventive work from Trick of the Light Theatre (Escape 2024’s Suitcase Show). After their grandmother passes away, a child suspects they are being pursued by the smoke demon shapeshifter of the old woman’s stories. The Griegol is a gorgeously rendered dark fantasy for older children...

$20 – $90

Choir Jam & Singing Workshop

The Jam Factory The Jam Factory, 17th Ave West, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Alice Sea Join Alice Sea, professional vocal coach, singer-songwriter, and enthusiastic facilitator, for a lively fortnightly session. Enjoy energizing warm-ups, playful body percussion, and singing a wide range of songs — from soulful gospel and blues to spirited sea shanties and easy listening favourites. What’s included: • Guided vocal warm-ups and technique •...

$20

Read Between The Rhymes

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Jam Factory On the last Tuesday of each month, we gather to share poetry. You can bring your own poetry or a piece of poetry you happen to enjoy. You can read or you can sit and listen. All poetry is welcome and all poets are welcome. Find out more

Free

Waiata Wēnerei

Tauranga City Library Tauranga City Library, 91 Willow St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Waiata Wēnerei | Tauranga City Council Nau Mai - Tomo Mai - Waiata Mai. Sing along to your favourite Waiata Māori: local anthems and some old-school throwbacks. Lyrics provided. Led by Jeremy Hantler of local legends The Harmonic Resonators and supported by the Waiata Wēnerei crew from Tauranga City Council. Find out more

Free

Afterschool Sew Love Club

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Sew Love This is your opportunity to learn to sew, flex your creativity, have some fun crafting and take home some special, unique items and garments, made by you! Each session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you'd like to work on a project that...

$50

Tauranga Hobby Group

Tauranga Central Baptist Church 640 Cameron Road, Tauranga

The Tauranga Hobby Group (THG) is your go-to destination for indulging in your favourite pastimes while connecting with like-minded enthusiasts.

$2 – $5

Jazz Jam at Mount Social Club

Mount Social Club Social Club, 305 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: National Jazz Festival Tauranga Come along and join in fun at the Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam held monthly at Mount Social Club. If you are game bring your instrument and join in. Great food and refreshments plus live jazz - you never know who is going to turn up and play! It...

Free
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Anapela Polata’ivao

Carrus Crystal Palace Arts Festival, 38 Durham St, Tauranga, 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival Fresh off the success of her critically-acclaimed film Tinā, Samoan-New Zealand actress, director and storyteller Anapela joins us to share stories—from her journey from her roots in Samoa and South Auckland to gaining a host of accolades for her powerful performances and visionary artistry that have captivated audiences worldwide. Anapela’s...

Free – $16.38
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Calligraphy Club with Ray Crafts

The Creative Community Campus 159, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Welcome to our monthly collaborative session for calligraphers to share and create! Join our master craftsman and calligrapher, Ray Crafts, and other calligraphy enthusiasts each month for discussion, collaboration and guidance. Bring along your favourite materials and equipment and enjoy the time and space to dive into your own...

$10
Featured Chaos to Calm: Painting Sessions for Mums

Chaos to Calm: Painting Sessions for Mums

C3 Coast Church 30 Evans Road, Pāpāmoa

Presented by: Stacey Moore Artist Hey Mumma! Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself since becoming a mum? Have you lost hope and life feels overwhelming? Come and paint abstract art with us! We focus on expressing yourself and trusting the creative process - no prior painting experience required! Reconnect with yourself, connect with other...

$45

Art classes in Te Puke

Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 3119, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Te Puke Art Society will be opening Constable's Gallery for art classes on Thursday evenings from Thursday 27th March, 5.30pm to 8pm.

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