Information about events, exhibtions, workshops and more at Toi Pōneke.
This new programme follows on from our Emergent – Beginner Level so that those who completed this course can continue their learning. It is also open for new people to join if they already have some beginner level te reo.
Are you eager to learn Te Reo Māori with a dynamic and interactive facilitator?
7 week online program starting in March 2025
Start your journey in Te Reo or brush up on the basics.
Join us with Joan Costello from Te Reo Tūhono in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging course learning Te Reo. Throughout this seven week course, you are immersed in the Māori perspective and its intrinsic spirituality, creating a heartfelt connection to the language.
The whanake ako\ learning continues in this Everyday Te Reo – Building your confidence class with Joan Costello. This fun, relaxed, and encouraging online course runs waru wiki (8 weeks) and is a perfect continuation of your journey from our Intro and Next Steps classes. Throughout the eight-weeks, you will journey into the intrinsic spirituality and tikanga of the reo.
In preparations for Matariki, Artist Stevei Houkāmau will lead you though a wānanga where you will learn basic coiling and shaping techniques to create an Ipu Whenua or Waka Whenua.
Join Xin Alice Huang in this beginner's class in Calligratherapy, celebrating the art of calligraphy as showcased in our exhibition Sailing Lanterns.
Take the Next Steps in your journey in Te Reo journey. Revise lessons learned in our Intro to te reo Māori for artists course, and introduce further sentence structures, enjoying the reo and its tikanga.
Take the Next Steps in your journey in Te Reo journey. Revise lessons learned in the Intro course, and introduce further sentence structures, enjoying the reo and its tikanga.
Start your journey in Te Reo or brush up on the basics in these fun, relaxed, and encouraging classes.
Take the Next Steps in your journey in Te Reo journey. Revise lessons learned in the Intro course, and introduce further sentence structures, enjoying the reo and its tikanga.
Start your journey in Te Reo or brush up on the basics in these fun, relaxed, and encouraging classes.
Start your journey in Te Reo or brush up on the basics. Join us with Joan Costello from Reo Tūhono in a fun, relaxed, and encouraging course learning Te Reo.
Calligratherapy - Conscious Chinese Calligraphy facilitated by Xin Huang and Lin Jin. Calligratherapy combines western psychologist Jung’s theory of optimal wellbeing with the philosophy of the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy to promote this state of calm presence in the world.
Come for a destination walk with Anna Brimer and Max Fleury to iconic Wellington waterfront sculpture Solace in the Wind by Max Patte on Sunday 28 of November. Join them in taking a photo of it. After the walk, return to Toi Poneke to turn these photos into postcards.
Join artist Sheyne Tuffery in a 1 day workshop exploring found object and relief textured printmaking.
Calligratherapy (continuing 5 week programme of classes) combines western psychologist Jung’s theory of optimal wellbeing with the philosophy of the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy to promote this state of calm presence in the world.
Calligratherapy ( 10 week programme of classes) combines western psychologist Jung’s theory of optimal wellbeing with the philosophy of the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy to promote this state of calm presence in the world.
Working with the breath, body and voice to bring life into puppet manipulation.
Join artist Sheyne Tuffery in a 1 day workshop exploring relief textured printing. In this workshop you will explore embossing, hand burnishing and ghost printing.
A 2 day workshop for developing public art for urban spaces. Guest speakers and mentors will work with you to develop your concept and test it. This will culminate in a lively display for public jaunt around Pōneke in 2021.
Join artist Katy Cottrell in a hands on workshop to learn the craft of wooden marquetry.* This is a beautiful technique dating back centuries, yet here modernised with latest technology.
In this workshop you will be learning the essential elements to consider when designing a puppet for yourself, or a show.
Up skill your graphic design skills and get an understanding of basic design principles to take your design work to the next level.
This workshop is a fun and interactive beginners guide to comic making. An all-ages workshop, designed to be non-intimidating, an opportunity to try out some new things, and have fun while learning about comic storytelling.
A weekly contemporary dance class open for professional independent dancers in Wellington.
Most of us find applying for jobs difficult. Artists and freelancers in particular can find it hard to express their extensive, eclectic work and life experience in a way that makes their skills clear to potential employers. In this workshop, you will learn how to craft your CV, cover letter and make your skills stand out. In the second workshop, you’ll hone your interview skills and brush up on negotiating skills.
Learn how to ace your grants writing skills to increase your chances of success. This workshop will cover a range of grant types and systems, from city council grants to gaming trusts to Creative NZ funding.
With Wellington musician - Brooke Singer (French for Rabbits)
Have you always dreamed of writing your own music but don’t know where to start? Are you feeling a bit rusty, or has song writing been on the backburner? Are you a seasoned pro, but feel like you’re stuck in a rut?
Whether you are a beginner or have been writing songs for a while – this course is for you!
Beginner classes run by Taoist Tai Chi. Over 48 years of experience … because it works.
Come and try the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira. It challenges mind and body, and cultivates self-discipline, self-awareness and individual well-being.
A fabulous beginners art course with a bit of everything! Run by Stephanie Woodman.
