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Featured Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and learn or expand your knowledge and skills on portrait art! Learn to draw faces step by step in this special School Holiday series. Participants will learn portrait construction, different facial expressions, how to draw faces in different angles and understanding how to draw hair. Then, they’ll put...

$70
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Kids Watercolour Illustration Workshop

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Join artist and storyteller Claire Delaney McLeary these school holidays for some vibrant colour and creativity! Kids can be inspired and create their own unique artworks amidst Claire's latest exhibition pieces in her Incubator Gallery exhibition 'Changing the Story'. Claire will guide them through creating their character and using watercolour...

$40

Absolute Beginner Watercolour Series

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

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Join Nick Eggleston for a step by step introduction to watercolour. Nick will guide you through materials, equipment and the basic techniques essential to painting with watercolour. Nick is a long-time collaborator, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and...

$200
Featured Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus A user friendly dive into acrylic painting. Over four Tuesday evenings participants will work on mini projects as Damien guides them through fundamentals of acrylic painting and how to use acrylic paints to find or expand your painterly voice. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials supplied. Participants...

$200
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Figure it Out! The Next Step in Character Drawing

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and learn or expand your knowledge and skills in figure drawing and character creation! It's time to go beyond faces and capture the whole character in this special School Holiday series. Over two workshops these school holidays Emily will teach participants how to draw feminine and masculine figures....

$70
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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

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.

Madame Kong’s Paint & Pour

Master Kong

Presented by: Master Kong and The Feel Good Art Club Get Ready to Paint & Pour! Our creative nights are back for 2025 with everyone's favourite, The Feel Good Art Club, and we're starting with an Easter special on Thursday 17th April! Sip, paint, and relax as our artist guides you through your masterpiece. $58...

$58
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Decorate Your Own Bedroom Name Sign

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Ready to make something uniquely yours? Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you'll craft your very own wooden bedroom sign! Choose your favourite paint colours and personalise it with your name. Each participant will receive a wooden board and all the materials needed to paint and glue their...

$40
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Linocut Printing

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Sally-Ann is making the journey from Taupo, once again to share her Reduction Linocut Workshop! Linocut printing is fun and easy. So, come along to this workshop and learn how to design, carve and print a two-colour linocut print. If you have never carved and printed with lino before...

$90
Featured Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

Why the Face? With Emily Johnson

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and learn or expand your knowledge and skills on portrait art! Learn to draw faces step by step in this special School Holiday series. Participants will learn portrait construction, different facial expressions, how to draw faces in different angles and understanding how to draw hair. Then, they’ll put...

$70
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Mixed Media Spring Garden

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus Come and join Emma for a creative, uplifting and colourful mixed media art workshop. We will be looking at the beauty, form, colours of our botanical world. You will paint your own papers using acrylic paints. These will then be cut, formed and assembled to create your three dimensional...

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Mixed Media Native Birds

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus In this workshop we will use a combination of materials and processes including a fun and magical transfer technique. Children can choose their own native bird to create their artwork around. We will be using acrylic paint and posca pens to create a fun and vibrant artwork ready to...

$50
Featured Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus A user friendly dive into acrylic painting. Over four Tuesday evenings participants will work on mini projects as Damien guides them through fundamentals of acrylic painting and how to use acrylic paints to find or expand your painterly voice. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials supplied. Participants...

$200

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.

Featured Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus A user friendly dive into acrylic painting. Over four Tuesday evenings participants will work on mini projects as Damien guides them through fundamentals of acrylic painting and how to use acrylic paints to find or expand your painterly voice. All levels of experience are welcome. All materials supplied. Participants...

$200
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.

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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Print Club

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

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Welcome to The Print Club! For printmaking enthusiasts and artists meet, collaborate and make use of the printing press in the Creative Campus space. Plenty of space to work collectively, motivating and inspiring each other and sharing all sort of printmaking tricks and techniques. Third Friday of every month,...

$5.13
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Make Your Own Art Materials from Plants

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

Presented by: The Creative Community Campus In this hands-on workshop at the Incubator, you will discover the exciting possibilities for making your own art supplies from plants. You'll come away with natural painting and drawing supplies you've made yourself, and the confidence to continue with more explorations and experiments at home. First you'll learn to...

$160

Painters Anonymous – Project Support Group

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

Need a creative space outside of your home to work on your painting or paintings?

$60 – $85
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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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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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
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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
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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.

Madame Kong’s Paint & Pour

Master Kong

Presented by: Master Kong and The Feel Good Art Club Get Ready to Paint & Pour! Our creative nights are back for 2025 with everyone's favourite, The Feel Good Art Club, and we're starting with an Easter special on Thursday 17th April! Sip, paint, and relax as our artist guides you through your masterpiece. $58...

$58

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Creative Camaraderie with Claire Delaney McLeary

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

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Feedback and tutelage in a creative and collaborative space. Bring along your own art projects to work alongside other creatives, with individual tutoring and one on one feedback from Claire. A perfect time to finish off artworks from her other workshops or just enjoy the freedom and space to...

$100
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Absolute Beginner Drawing Series

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

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub This short series is a practical guide through the fundamental skills needed for drawing, with basic exercises in perspective, light and shade, texture. If you've ever wanted to learn the basics of drawing - the bones of any art form - now is the time! Nick is a professional...

$200
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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Elemental Event Tauranga

TOTARA STREET Totara Street, 11 Totara St, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Elemental Events Tauranga’s most anticipated night is back for its third year — and this time, we’re calling in the magic from every corner of Aotearoa. Whether you’re a local or traveling in, this is your invitation to be part of something unforgettable. What’s in store: • Electrifying circus and aerial performances •...

$55
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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Community Celebration Day — Reopening of Toi Tauranga Art Gallery

Masonic Park Masonic Park The Strand Tauranga 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga Art Gallery is reopening after a two-year redevelopment! Please join us for our Community Celebration on Saturday 15 November, from 9.30am-4pm. The vibrant celebration will include whānau (family)-friendly activities, food trucks and entertainment for all ages. You can enjoy a coffee at our new cafe Breadhead, shop...

Free

Painters Anonymous – Project Support Group

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

Need a creative space outside of your home to work on your painting or paintings?

$60 – $85
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Top Floor Talks

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Tauranga Art Gallery, 108 Willow St, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Presented by: Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Top Floor Talks — Artist Conversations. Join us for a morning of inspiring kōrero (conversations) at Toi Tauranga Art Gallery, as artists and curators come together to share the stories, ideas, and creative journeys behind their opening exhibitions. Featuring Darcy Nicholas, Pusi and Vaimaila Urale, Meredith Turnbull, and Vanessa...

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.

Featured

Print Club

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

Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub Welcome to The Print Club! For printmaking enthusiasts and artists meet, collaborate and make use of the printing press in the Creative Campus space. Plenty of space to work collectively, motivating and inspiring each other and sharing all sort of printmaking tricks and techniques. Third Friday of every month,...

$5.13
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.

Art Village Street Party & Tauranga Runway Launch

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 Art Village Street Party,  Tauranga Runway Launch & Village-Wide Art Extravaganza! FREE FREE FREE! Get ready for the most vibrant, flamboyant street party of the year! Mark your calendars for a spectacular day of art, culture, and community celebration. We're not just launching one thing, but SEVEN incredible artistic...

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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