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SUMMARY:April Art Party
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nYou’re invited to a vibrant night of art\, community\, and creativity as we launch three exciting new exhibitions and celebrate a major studio expansion! \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments generously sponsored by Gate Pa New World\, with a licensed bar available for your favourite drinks. Plus\, enjoy live music as you explore the galleries – the perfect way to start your weekend! \nWHAT’S ON: \n🎨 THE INCUBATOR GALLERY: Emancipation by Fiorella Silva Pérez \nExperience a powerful mixed-media exhibition where discarded materials are transformed into striking works of art. Exploring themes of migration\, renewal\, and resilience\, artist Fiorella Silva Pérez (formerly of Uruguay\, now based in Mount Maunganui) melts plastic and beach debris onto reused canvases\, creating layered surfaces that speak to both damage and hope.Sponsored by Gate Pa New World. \n🧶 THE PEOPLE’S GALLERY: Beanie Extravaganza in collaboration with Ninja Knits \nPrepare for a riot of colour and creativity! Local artists\, knitters\, crocheters\, and weavers have let their imaginations run wild. From Greenie Beanies to Funky Junkie and Flight of Fancy\, this display is pure fun. Many creations are available to purchase. (Want to join the fun? There’s still time to submit a beanie!) \n⚒️ IMPRINT GALLERY: Welded & More by Alison Art \nDiscover the stunning sculptural works of Tauranga-based sculptor Alison Art\, showcasing the beauty of welded metal and mixed media. \n📖 SATELLITE STUDIOS: Katja Pott Art Expansion! \nWe are thrilled to celebrate beloved Artist in Residence Katja Pott as she has burst at the seams and expanded into a brand-new space! Come check out her amazing collection of books\, artworks\, and garments in her newly expanded studio. \nEveryone is welcome. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a fantastic evening supporting local art. \nExhibition Dates: from 11 April to 2 May. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/april-art-party/
LOCATION:The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Sew Love Club
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis 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! \nEach session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you’d like to work on a project that takes longer you can use these sessions for extra help on that journey. All sewing levels welcome! \nSarah Sew Love is a self proclaimed “hype girl for YOUR sustainable sewing journey”! She’s been sewing\, blogging\, gramming and teaching sewing for over 10 years through her sewcial enterprise Sew Love and she’s now calling Tauranga home. Sarah’s known for popping up workshops all over NZ; alongside markets\, conferences\, schools\, community houses & recycle centres to share her passion for sewing skills and sustainable living. “DIYing the reusables we need\, repairing the things we love\, embracing sewing slow and sewing together with others – it all makes our lives more special!” In recent years she’s mostly known for her sellout upcycled scrap bum bags and dancing around on instagram but hosting workshops is her homebase of happiness. Rest assured the energy is just the same in real life so come join one of her workshops this winter in our Social Fabric room. With big smiles and rainbow fabric scraps\, her workshops always provide a safe space and encouragement for everyone’s creativity and self expression through sewing. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/afterschool-sew-love-club-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Makuta (New York) at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nMAKUTA is Doug\, Aleata\, and Rose Makuta\, an American cinematic rock band out of New York. \nTheir forthcoming album will be released in 2025\, supported by extensive touring — both domestically and internationally (including a headlining date at the world-renowned Fringe Festival in Edinburgh\, Scotland). They write\, play\, produce\, and engineer everything (from cello\, harp\, violin\, to piano\, bass\, guitar\, drums\, etc.)\, and have toured extensively\, including shared dates with Timbaland\, Hall and Oates\, The Band Perry\, and many others. \nTheir songs have been featured on Wells Fargo\, CBS\, Ducati\, Fox\, Zumba\, and more. They have also collaborated\, and written for/with fellow artist friends\, including Janis Ian\, Timbaland\, Ron Carter\, Ab-Liva\, Civil Twilight\, Paul Meany (of MuteMath)\, Hunter Hayes\, and others. For more information\, please visit www.MAKUTAMusic.com \nSupport act is new local band\, The Harlem Pigstrotters. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/makuta-new-york-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Reid + Poetic Justice at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nReturning to The Jam Factory\, again with local stars\, Poetic Justice\, as support\, Jennifer Reid brings her new show to New Zealand. \nSixteen years in\, Jennifer moves between worlds with ease. She was once described as having “irreverent puckish vim” in a mag.\nShe plays Barb in Shane Meadows’ The Gallows Pole\, has opened for Pulp and John Cooper Clarke and performed for Chanel’s Metiers d’Art. She’s toured with Eliza Carthy for 18 months\, and in 2025\, took her songs to Aotearoa’s North Island to critical acclaim. She’s back! Rooted in archives and oral histories\, her work braids nineteenth-century music with the present: teaching\, performing\, researching\, sharing\, advocating and supporting spaces for memory and making in the tradition. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/jennifer-reid-poetic-justice-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Bare Minimum - Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nSuitable for beginner artists through to advanced\, these relaxed monthly sessions provide a fabulous opportunity to hone your observational drawing skills. The session will be hosted by long standing Incubator collaborator and talented artist\, Damien Kurth. He will be there to offer demonstrations\, support\, hints\, challenges and feedback for those who want it. \nWe will provide basic drawing supplies and a live model. Bring a mate\, your favourite drawing materials and refreshments. See ya there! \n*Out for respect for the model and the life drawing process\, this is a closed workshop. Please arrive with time to settle in before the workshop begins and doors close at 6pm. \nA word from the The Incubator: We are always striving to try make art opportunities more affordable and accessible for the community. At the same time we are also working to pay artists and collaborators fairly\, maintain our spaces and provide the necessary materials and resources. This intimate monthly gathering\, is a self-sustaining series. It needs a minimum number of participants to break even and anything above that goes toward the aforementioned necessities for future sessions. We think the Bare Minimum Life Drawing experience is unique one – offering extremely knowledgeable tutelage in a vibrant gallery setting amidst a curated exhibition of inspired artworks. You won’t be disappointed! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bare-minimum-life-drawing-3/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:The People’s Gallery – Toi ka rere\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Dogs With Sticks - Exhibition by Nick Eggleston
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe dogs are back and this time\, they’ve got sticks. Nick Eggleston returns with his beloved\, attitude-filled canine characters in a pop-up exhibition. But wait\, there’s more: we’re also unveiling the Village’s first-ever Stick Library for dogs. Yes\, you read that right. A library. Of sticks. For dogs. Borrow\, return\, repeat. Dogs very welcome. \nGrab a drink from the licensed bar\, enjoy our grazing platter thanks to the wonderful Chris at Gate Pa New World then wander from space to space\, and soak up the Live Music and the energy of a true creative community. Meet the artists in their spaces and enjoy the diverse array of new exhibitions. \nCome straight from work. Bring a friend. Grab a drink. Explore the spaces. \nOpens on Friday the 13th March\, 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub in The Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga. \nOn Display in The Fire Station from the 14th March to the 3rd April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/dogs-with-sticks-exhibition-by-nick-eggleston/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:New Works at The Artist Window Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe gallery rotates its collection every four months to offer the public fresh and captivating artwork for their enjoyment and purchase. \nDedicated to supporting emerging and established artists\, The gallery ensures a continuous supply of fresh and inspiring pieces for all visitors. Each artwork is thoughtfully selected to represent a diverse array of styles\, mediums\, and viewpoints\, nurturing a lively artistic community. \nIn addition to exhibitions\, the gallery often hosts live demonstrations\, while each artist is staffing the gallery. This provides the public with an intimate look into the creative process. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, an aspiring artist\, or simply an art admirer\, The Artist Window Gallery has something special for everyone to enjoy. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World – This exhibition launch preview is Friday the 13th March\, 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Everyone is welcome. \nWork is on display afterward\, for purchase and to take home; in The Artist Window Gallery 7 days a week from 10am to 3pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/new-works-at-the-artist-window-gallery/
LOCATION:The Artist Window Gallery\, 159 17th avenue\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Historic Village\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:The Space of a Pause – Group Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThe Space of a Pause brings together a group of women artists whose work invites a slowing down\, a moment of stillness\, breath\, and attention. Across painting\, textile\, photography and object-based practice\, the exhibition offers works that create room rather than demand it\, encouraging the viewer to pause\, linger\, and look more closely. \nFor these artists\, making becomes a deliberate act of stillness and quiet. Created alongside lives shaped by care\, movement\, and change – and for many\, the presence of children – the studio becomes a space to step out of urgency and into focus. Within this space\, light settles\, forms are held\, and quiet gestures carry meaning. \nRooted in ways of seeing contemporary life in Aotearoa\, the exhibition suggests that a pause is not an absence\, but something actively made. Here\, stillness becomes an invitation\, to take space\, to notice what is often overlooked\, and to inhabit a moment where form\, feeling\, and attention are allowed to rest. \nGroup name: In Quiet Company\nIn Quiet Company is a small collective of female artists based in Aotearoa\, brought together through a shared stage of life\, balancing creative practice alongside family and work. The group connects online\, sharing works in progress\, ideas and support\, and is united by a shared love of making and continuing creative practice through busy and changing seasons.\nWorking across painting\, textile\, photography and object-based work\, In Quiet Company formed to create opportunities to show together and support one another’s creative lives. \nNames of Artists:\n1. Rhianna May\n2. Rose Ackland\n3. Hollie Teutscher\n4. Jessica Crowe\n5. Rose Kennedy\n6. Lisa Billing / Heymaker Studio \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World – This exhibition launch preview is Friday 13th of March 2026 – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. On display at The People’s Gallery Toi Ka Rere from the 14th of March to the 4th of April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-space-of-a-pause-group-exhibition/
LOCATION:The People’s Gallery – Toi ka rere\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Thin Skinned – Extraordinary Ceramics by Z
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nWe welcome back Turangi artist Z for his second exhibition of ceramic works that hold their breath. Artist Z presents Thin Skinned\, a solo exhibition of stunning brutalist ceramics. His work concerns modern perceptions through a prism of fragility\, tension\, balance and negative space. \nFresh from a string of award successes\, these sculptural pieces balance on the edge delicate yet strong-Handle with care\, even with your eyes! \nZed Snook attended art school at UCOL Whanganui 2021-22 for a Diploma of Art and Design. Waiclay Awards 2025\, (finalist) Ruapehu Art Award 2025 WSA Small Sculpture Award 2025\, (finalist) Waimarino Art Awards\, 2024\, (Winner Ceramic Award) Forsyth Barr Pushing Clay Award\, 2024\, (finalist x2 works) Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award\, 2023\, (finalist) WSA Small Sculpture Award 2023\, (finalist) \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World.\nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 13th of March 2026 – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display at The Pot House Gallery from the 14th of March to the 4th of April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/thin-skinned-extraordinary-ceramics-by-z/
LOCATION:The Pot House Gallery\, Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:You Me Everybody Band at The Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nYou\, Me\, Everybody is NZ’s favourite progressive Bluegrass band. We start at bluegrass but weave in a bunch of other genres\, basically exploring what the instruments from that genre can do when they’re not confined to the simplicity of the rules of the original form. We’re an acoustic band that features the best acoustic picking you will find in New Zealand. We do a pretty mean harmony as well.\n\nWe were finalists for Best NZ folk Artist in 2021\, have toured both NZ and Australia and are most known for appearing in Netflix series\, Sweet Tooth\, where we performed our song\, Stranger at the start of episode 4 of season 2.\n\nIn 2026 we will release our third album\, recorded in NZ but Produced\, Mixed and Mastered by bluegrass legends in the US. This tour will showcase the songs on the new album\, while also bringing back some of the favourites our fans have grown to love. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/you-me-everybody-band-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:5 New Shows/Open Studios/Street Party!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nYour Friday the 13th after-work plans just got an upgrade. No bad luck here only great vibes! \nForget the superstitions come fill the Village streets with art-loving people instead. We’re throwing open the doors of our five galleries\, launching seven artist studios\, and transforming the Village Street into a buzzing celebration of grassroots creativity. \nGrab a drink from the licensed bar\, enjoy our grazing platter thanks to the wonderful Chris at Gate Pa new World then wander from space to space\, and soak up the Live Music and the energy of a true creative community. Meet the artists in their spaces and enjoy the diverse array of new exhibitions. \nVILLA STUDIOS: OFFICIALLY OPEN!\nWe are beyond thrilled to officially acknowledge Villa Studios – a stunning artist-occupied space now working home to seven studios and eight incredible artists. They’re throwing open their doors with live music and surprises. \nYou’ll love meandering down the yawning length of hallway to view the studios through the display windows and even better go and have a yarn with the artists. See the mess\, the magic\, and the works in progress. These aren’t hobbyists—these are professionals who eat\, sleep\, and breathe art. \nThe artists of Villa Studios:\n\nShona MacKenzie – Painter & Multimedia Artist\nNZ award winning artist\, check out Shona’s vibrant\, layered works that explore her Scottish roots landscapes\, memory\, place\, and the spaces between. \nLeah Creaven – Rug Tufter\nBold\, textural contemporary creations that bring colour and warmth to the floor—and the walls. Come listen to Leah’s gorgeous Galloway accent as she speaks about practice and you’ll be sure to want to sign up to one of her workshops! \nMathew Johnson – Photographer & Poet\nImages and words that sit alongside each other\, each telling half the story. Mat is a delightful character of our art Village life – an inspiration and role model- Come check out his happy place Studio. \nHope McConnell – Artist & Designer\nHope’s playful and vibrant works grace the packaging and branding of some pretty well known household names and her studio is inspiration of design and colour. If you are really lucky you may get to meet baby Sanne! \nMara Takiwa – Artist & Art Therapist\nOriginally from Germany we are delighted to have the ever-cheerful Mara as a brand new resident artist and therapist as part of the Incubator resident artist whānau. \nLaura Neundoerfer –Painter\nLaura is our Artist in residence visiting Aotearoa from Germany. Her textured canvases are intriguing\, and Laura has thrown herself into popular paint and Sip workshops. Come hear about her art and book a spot for yourself and friends. \nDianna Smith – Painter\nDianna is an award-winning NZ artist with stunning still life painting – another brand new face we are thrilled to introduce you to Dianna and for you to experience the works for yourself. \nEmily Johnson – Artist & Digital Creator\nPushing pixels and pigment\, Emily’s not only an artist but also a tutor – specialising in rangatahi programmes and workshops. \nFIVE NEW EXHIBITIONS ACROSS THE VILLAGE:\n\n1. Te Manaia Jennings: Revival.\nThe Incubator Gallery.\nTe Manaia Jennings presents Revival\, a solo exhibition featuring women emerging\, rising\, and returning to themselves. Painted across time\, these works quietly reveal a thread of liberation and wholeness inspired by the artist’s own journey through mental health\, physical adversity\, and a deepening faith. Vivid\, dreamlike\, and deeply felt\, Revival is an invitation to find inspiration of your own. \n2. In Quiet Company: The Space of a Pause.\nThe People’s Gallery – Toi Ka Rere.\nThe Space of a Pause invites you to breathe. This group exhibition brings together seven female artists from Aotearoa—mothers\, makers\, and creators—who carve out moments of stillness amidst busy lives. Working across painting\, textile\, photography\, and object-based art\, they offer works that don’t demand attention\, but gently ask you to paise and look closer.\nFeaturing: Rhianna May\, Rose Ackland\, Hollie Teutscher\, Jessica Crowe\, Rose Kennedy\, Lisa Billing / Heymaker Studio. \n3. Artist Z: Thin Skinned.\nThe Pothouse Gallery.\nWe welcome back Turangi artist Z for his second exhibtion of ceramic works that hold their breath. Artist Z presents Thin Skinned\, a solo exhibition of stunning brutalist ceramics exploring fragility\, tension\, and the spaces between. Fresh from a string of award successes\, these sculptural pieces balance on the edge delicate yet strong-Handle with care\, even with your eyes! \n4. Nick Eggleston: Dogs with Sticks.\nThe Firestation.\nThe dogs are back and this time\, they’ve got sticks. Nick Eggleston returns with his beloved\, attitude-filled canine characters in a pop-up exhibition. But wait\, there’s more: we’re also unveiling the Village’s first-ever Stick Library for dogs. Yes\, you read that right. A library. Of sticks. For dogs. Borrow\, return\, repeat. Dogs very welcome. \n5. Window Gallery Artists: New Works.\nThe Artist Window Gallery.\nFresh off the easel and into the window. Our first quarterly rotation of 2026 brings a vibrant collection of new works from the talented collective of 40+ artists and jewellers who make The Window Gallery the only one of its kind in Tauranga—a true community-led space where creativity lives and breathes. From painting and printmaking to contemporary jewellery and small sculpture\, come discover what they’ve been making. \nAN ART VILLAGE AWAITS!\nThis is what it looks like when a creative community comes together. No pretention – Just good people\, great art\, and the electric feeling of a village alive! Come straight from work. Bring a friend. Grab a drink. Explore the spaces. The Incubator Creative Hub in The Historic Village\, 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/5-new-shows-open-studios-street-party/
LOCATION:The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Incubator Creative Hub\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Revival an Exhibition by Te Manaia Jennings
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nTe Manaia Jennings explores themes of freedom\, renewal\, and liberation through abstract realism. This exhibition presents powerful wolves\, delicate butterflies\, and women intimately entwined with nature\, often accompanied by birds\, stars\, or butterflies emerging from within. Together\, these motifs evoke strength\, transformation\, and the untamed spirit of the natural world. Each work reflects a journey of growth\, healing\, and the quiet liberation that comes with embracing change. \nThrough her practice\, Jennings invites viewers into a realm where nature and spirit converge\, celebrating the profound freedom found in transformation. These works were created over an extended period\, often guided by intuition rather than intention. She speaks of being drawn instinctively to certain colours\, forms\, or subjects without fully understanding why. Over time\, however\, a unifying narrative revealed itself\, a return to self\, and a rediscovery of inner freedom and wholeness. This awakening mirrors Jennings’ own journey over recent years\, shaped deeply by her faith in Jesus. \nAs the exhibition took form\, Jennings found herself asking: What is the story here? What is this exhibition called? The word that consistently emerged was revival. Biblically\, revival is defined as restoring to life\, breathing life anew\, and strengthening what has grown weary. This concept lies at the heart of the exhibition. \nBefore fully committing to art\, Jennings aspired to become a psychologist. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology and has worked in children’s mental health within school settings. While she found this work deeply meaningful\, her calling to paint never faded\, only intensifying with time. \nThroughout her life\, Jennings has navigated significant personal challenges\, including struggles with mental health and chronic physical pain resulting from severe congenital scoliosis. There were moments when perseverance felt impossible. Yet it is precisely in these moments that revival is found. Life is often demanding\, but within us exists the capacity to rise\, to heal\, and to be made new and strong once again. \nSponsored by Gate Pa New World. \nThis exhibition launch preview is Friday 13th of March 2026 – 5.30pm at The Incubator Creative Hub\, The Tauranga Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga. Licensed Bar onsite\, and everyone is welcome. \nOn display at The Incubator Gallery from the 14th of March to the 5th of April. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/revival-an-exhibition-by-te-manaia-jennings/
LOCATION:The Incubator Gallery\, 159 17th Avenue\, Tauranga\, 3112
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Blooming Marvelous with Claire Delaney McLeary
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nLearn loose illustrational techniques using fine line pens and watercolours to create fancy flower paintings. \nSuitable for beginners and more experienced artists. All materials supplied. Just bring with you some flowers and some lunch. \nClaire Delaney is a visual storyteller living in Rotorua. Originally from the UK she got a BA hon in Textiles and fashion attributing this to why her characters are always so uniquely dressed. Claire’s style is described as whimsical and playful. She has written and illustrated several of her own books and illustrates constantly for commission work. With a passion for the creative process\, she has taught art in the community for thirty years. Check out Claire’s website www.clairedelaney.com. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/blooming-marvelous-with-claire-delaney-mcleary/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T153000
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Sew Love Club
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis 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! \nEach session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you’d like to work on a project that takes longer you can use these sessions for extra help on that journey. All sewing levels welcome! \nSarah Sew Love is a self proclaimed “hype girl for YOUR sustainable sewing journey”! She’s been sewing\, blogging\, gramming and teaching sewing for over 10 years through her sewcial enterprise Sew Love and she’s now calling Tauranga home. Sarah’s known for popping up workshops all over NZ; alongside markets\, conferences\, schools\, community houses & recycle centres to share her passion for sewing skills and sustainable living. “DIYing the reusables we need\, repairing the things we love\, embracing sewing slow and sewing together with others – it all makes our lives more special!” In recent years she’s mostly known for her sellout upcycled scrap bum bags and dancing around on instagram but hosting workshops is her homebase of happiness. Rest assured the energy is just the same in real life so come join one of her workshops this winter in our Social Fabric room. With big smiles and rainbow fabric scraps\, her workshops always provide a safe space and encouragement for everyone’s creativity and self expression through sewing. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/afterschool-sew-love-club-2/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260224T200000
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SUMMARY:Absolute Beginner Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis short series is a practical guide through the fundamental skills needed for drawing\, with basic exercises in perspective\, light and shade\, texture. \nIf you’ve ever wanted to learn the basics of drawing – the bones of any art form – now is the time! Nick is a professional artist with a long list of artistic talents\, including drawing and making the arts accessible for absolute beginners. \nAll materials supplied. If you wish to book into a single session after the Series has begun\, please give us a call on 07 571 3232. \nNick is a long-time collaborator\, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and is a member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen. While he is world renown for his amazing water colours\, especially of English Bull Terriers\, he is actually an artist of many disciplines. He also happens to be a master potter\, a shoemaker\, and of course\, sketch artist. \nPeruse some of Nick’s amazing artworks HERE. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/absolute-beginner-drawing-series-2/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260221T100000
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SUMMARY:Crochet for Beginners: Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis is a two week series for beginner crocheters\, or a refresher series for those looking to get back into the swing of it! Spend two Saturday mornings learning all the basic stitches from a master\, so that you can take off on your crochet journey. \nAges 12+ (Kids under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Both must purchase ticket). \nParticipants must bring their own 4.5mm hook and two balls of 8 ply or double knitting acrylic yarn. \nIngrid has 40 years worth of crochet knowledge to share to get you started on your own crochet crafts! Ingrid is a crochet master\, creating all sorts of artworks\, from clothing to blankets to amigurumi! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/crochet-for-beginners-series/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T180000
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SUMMARY:Bare Minimum - Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nSuitable for beginner artists through to advanced\, these relaxed monthly sessions provide a fabulous opportunity to hone your observational drawing skills. The session will be hosted by long standing Incubator collaborator and talented artist\, Damien Kurth. He will be there to offer demonstrations\, support\, hints\, challenges and feedback for those who want it. \nWe will provide basic drawing supplies and a live model. Bring a mate\, your favourite drawing materials and refreshments. See ya there! \n*Out for respect for the model and the life drawing process\, this is a closed workshop. Please arrive with time to settle in before the workshop begins and doors close at 6pm. \nA word from the The Incubator: We are always striving to try make art opportunities more affordable and accessible for the community. At the same time we are also working to pay artists and collaborators fairly\, maintain our spaces and provide the necessary materials and resources. This intimate monthly gathering\, is a self-sustaining series. It needs a minimum number of participants to break even and anything above that goes toward the aforementioned necessities for future sessions. We think the Bare Minimum Life Drawing experience is unique one – offering extremely knowledgeable tutelage in a vibrant gallery setting amidst a curated exhibition of inspired artworks. You won’t be disappointed! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/bare-minimum-life-drawing-3/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:The People’s Gallery – Toi ka rere\, The Historic Village\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Absolute Beginner Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis short series is a practical guide through the fundamental skills needed for drawing\, with basic exercises in perspective\, light and shade\, texture. \nIf you’ve ever wanted to learn the basics of drawing – the bones of any art form – now is the time! Nick is a professional artist with a long list of artistic talents\, including drawing and making the arts accessible for absolute beginners. \nAll materials supplied. If you wish to book into a single session after the Series has begun\, please give us a call on 07 571 3232. \nNick is a long-time collaborator\, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and is a member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen. While he is world renown for his amazing water colours\, especially of English Bull Terriers\, he is actually an artist of many disciplines. He also happens to be a master potter\, a shoemaker\, and of course\, sketch artist. \nPeruse some of Nick’s amazing artworks HERE. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/absolute-beginner-drawing-series-2/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260214T100000
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SUMMARY:Crochet for Beginners: Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis is a two week series for beginner crocheters\, or a refresher series for those looking to get back into the swing of it! Spend two Saturday mornings learning all the basic stitches from a master\, so that you can take off on your crochet journey. \nAges 12+ (Kids under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Both must purchase ticket). \nParticipants must bring their own 4.5mm hook and two balls of 8 ply or double knitting acrylic yarn. \nIngrid has 40 years worth of crochet knowledge to share to get you started on your own crochet crafts! Ingrid is a crochet master\, creating all sorts of artworks\, from clothing to blankets to amigurumi! \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/crochet-for-beginners-series/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260210T220000
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SUMMARY:Hayden Chisholm and Unwind at the Jam Factory
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nMelodic and subtle instrumental music that is close to jazz but knows a lot about folk and world music\, performed with a beautiful group sound. \nSaxophonist Hayden Chisholm – originally from Taranaki but resident in Europe for more than 30 years – formed Unwind with local musicians Paul Dyne and Norman Meehan in 2012. Performing music that knows a lot about jazz but is unafraid of folk and chamber music traditions\, they play melodic\, contrapuntal music characterised by a beautiful group sound and a great deal of space. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/hayden-chisholm-and-unwind-at-the-jam-factory/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Absolute Beginner Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis short series is a practical guide through the fundamental skills needed for drawing\, with basic exercises in perspective\, light and shade\, texture. \nIf you’ve ever wanted to learn the basics of drawing – the bones of any art form – now is the time! Nick is a professional artist with a long list of artistic talents\, including drawing and making the arts accessible for absolute beginners. \nAll materials supplied. If you wish to book into a single session after the Series has begun\, please give us a call on 07 571 3232. \nNick is a long-time collaborator\, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and is a member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen. While he is world renown for his amazing water colours\, especially of English Bull Terriers\, he is actually an artist of many disciplines. He also happens to be a master potter\, a shoemaker\, and of course\, sketch artist. \nPeruse some of Nick’s amazing artworks HERE. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/absolute-beginner-drawing-series-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260203T180000
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SUMMARY:Absolute Beginner Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis short series is a practical guide through the fundamental skills needed for drawing\, with basic exercises in perspective\, light and shade\, texture. \nIf you’ve ever wanted to learn the basics of drawing – the bones of any art form – now is the time! Nick is a professional artist with a long list of artistic talents\, including drawing and making the arts accessible for absolute beginners. \nAll materials supplied. If you wish to book into a single session after the Series has begun\, please give us a call on 07 571 3232. \nNick is a long-time collaborator\, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and is a member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen. While he is world renown for his amazing water colours\, especially of English Bull Terriers\, he is actually an artist of many disciplines. He also happens to be a master potter\, a shoemaker\, and of course\, sketch artist. \nPeruse some of Nick’s amazing artworks HERE. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/absolute-beginner-drawing-series-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260131T100000
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SUMMARY:Creative Camaraderie with Claire Delaney McLeary
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\n\n\nFeedback and tutelage in a creative and collaborative space \n\n\n\n\n\nBring 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 pursue your own art practice. \nClaire Delaney is a visual storyteller living in Rotorua. Originally from the UK she got a BA hon in Textiles and fashion attributing this to why her characters are always so uniquely dressed. Claire’s style is described as whimsical and playful. She has written and illustrated several of her own books and illustrates constantly for commission work. With a passion for the creative process\, she has taught art in the community for thirty years. Check out Claire’s website www.clairedelaney.com. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/creative-camaraderie-with-claire-delaney-mcleary-2/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260128T173000
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Sew Love Club
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub\nThis 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! \nEach session we will have a special project to work on (patterns and fabrics included). If you’d like to work on a project that takes longer you can use these sessions for extra help on that journey. All sewing levels welcome! \nSarah Sew Love is a self proclaimed “hype girl for YOUR sustainable sewing journey”! She’s been sewing\, blogging\, gramming and teaching sewing for over 10 years through her sewcial enterprise Sew Love and she’s now calling Tauranga home. Sarah’s known for popping up workshops all over NZ; alongside markets\, conferences\, schools\, community houses & recycle centres to share her passion for sewing skills and sustainable living. “DIYing the reusables we need\, repairing the things we love\, embracing sewing slow and sewing together with others – it all makes our lives more special!” In recent years she’s mostly known for her sellout upcycled scrap bum bags and dancing around on instagram but hosting workshops is her homebase of happiness. Rest assured the energy is just the same in real life so come join one of her workshops this winter in our Social Fabric room. With big smiles and rainbow fabric scraps\, her workshops always provide a safe space and encouragement for everyone’s creativity and self expression through sewing. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/afterschool-sew-love-club-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:The Creative Community Campus\, 159\, Historic Village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Incubator Creative Hub":MAILTO:info@theincubator.co.nz
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