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Local artist Cam Hutcheson shows paintings filled with vibrant colors and hidden details
Nov 23 – 29
Fresh talent from the School of Media Arts share their mahi and perform for their peers, whānau, and the public.
17 Nov – 2 Dec
A musical journey through the evolution of tango, showcasing popular favourites to the neuvo tango of Ástor Piazzolla.
3 Dec
Join us for koorero, presentations, and workshops in celebration of the exhibition Toi is Rongoaa.
Dec 2 – 3
NORTHEAST (东北) is a collection of photographs by Kelly Taylor reflecting the enigmatic atmosphere of northeastern China during winter.
16 Nov – 3 Dec
Christmas gifts, live music, art and more!
4 Dec
Ever wondered what creatures come out at night in Hamilton city? Book into one of our famous Bat Tours and find out!
9 Dec
Hamilton Civic Choir is delighted to share with you our final concert of the “Into the Light” Season.
10 Dec
A Meeting to discuss our overall strategy for 2023, help plan the events calendar for 2023, and volunteer to be part of the hub
Waikato pianists get together
11 Dec
Come and celebrate the festive season with Youth Orchestra Waikato!
Wāhine, a multi-media arts exhibition amplifying Māori women’s voices around Aotearoa
12 Nov – 11 Dec
Premiere of an independent web series created by Hamilton filmmakers
The new choir’s first ever public concert. From the community for the community.
Develop your skill sets and techniques along side the support of your tutor
17 Oct – 12 Dec
This space is for the exploration of our inner creativity through different paint mediums. These sessions are mostly untutored.
1 Nov – 13 Dec
A collaborative exhibition and Christmas shop by local artists working in different medium.
Dec 1 – 13
Waikato Film Hub Trust – Fundraising Screening – Avatar: The Way of Water 3D
14 Dec
Last vaccination clinic to be held at The Plaza for 2022
15 Dec
A collection of mixed-media artworks in a rowdy and extravagant celebration of colour by artists Bridget Barnett, Joslyn Hobbis & Kayla Bacon.
Dec 6 – 15
Untutored Life Drawing sessions at Waikato Society of Arts every Friday afternoon to study human anatomy and gesture
3 Jun – 16 Dec
Featuring a range of works in various media including oil paint on canvas, watercolour and pencil drawing as well as ‘hero’ props.
12 Nov – 18 Dec
‘Wherever you are in the world, there is blue around.’
18 Nov – 19 Dec
An exploration of Japanese and Māori philosophy.
Jump start your art practice with this fun and expressive drawing course.
Dec 7 – 21
Friday night Life drawing Come enjoy a beautiful drawing experience. Art & Wine
5 Aug – 30 Dec
Every Wednesday 10am -12am $30/ person SuperGold special offers 50%.
10 Aug – 31 Dec
Portrait drawing night Wednesday night 6pm-8pm $30/ person SuperGold special offers. Wine&Art Book your session with Hong or email Yuki Bw73972@gmail.
A Fun Family Game where Cluedo meets a Scavenger Hunt.
13 Sep – 31 Dec
Runs rain or shine every second Sunday of the month. Additional markets are held throughout the year.
10 Apr, 2022 – 8 Jan, 2023
This large-scale exhibition celebrates fourteen contemporary Maaori artists who believe in the importance of creative practice to their wellbeing.
9 Jul, 2022 – 16 Jan, 2023
Come along to our Art Garage Sale and Open Day to see what we have on offer at the Waikato Society of Arts.
21 Jan, 2023
A contemporary art exhibition featuring the originator, HOKA, who devoted his life to creating.
18 Nov, 2022 – 22 Jan, 2023
4 mornings for 12-17 year olds. Want to bring a creature to life these school holidays? Learn how to design and sculpt your own main character!
Jan 23 – 26, 2023
This exhibition brings together the powerful sculptures of world-renowned Tainui artist Fred Graham ONZM.
8 Jul, 2022 – 31 Jan, 2023
Attend 1 morning or multiple. Tutored by our talented and highly skilled art tutors, children will learn tips and techniques as well as experiment.
23 Jan – 3 Feb, 2023
When photographer David Cook moved into Hamilton East, he was drawn to the colorful, creative and chaotic lives of his neighbours.
7 Oct, 2022 – 19 Feb, 2023
A new exhibition curated by Gina FergusonFeaturing more than 30 sculptures integrated into the park’s 2km art-in-nature trail
12 Nov, 2022 – 26 Feb, 2023
An online group experience guided by Dione – a registered Arts Therapist – taking you through a personal journey with movement, drawing and writing.
15 Nov, 2022 – 28 Feb, 2023
Landing, landings is part of an expanding body of site-specific work developed by photographic artist Dr Mizuho Nishioka.
21 Nov, 2022 – 3 Mar, 2023
Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying artisans, food vendors and nature!
5 Mar, 2023
Soundtracks from Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, Haus of YOLO, Tiny Ruins, Fever: Return of Ula, Te Kaahu, Sunset Symphony…
24 Feb – 5 Mar, 2023
40 art studios open to the public from Matarangi to Tairua.
Mar 4 – 12, 2023
We are home to over 30,000 taonga, and their wellbeing is one of the Museum’s core responsibilities.
28 Oct, 2022 – 26 Mar, 2023
Each week we will have a new medium to try -Printmaking, Colour Theory, Pastels, Still Life Drawing, Acrylics, Oil Painting, Watercolour.
17 Feb – 31 Mar, 2023
Come and paint alongside other enthusiastic watercolour creatives. Enjoy working in a spacious light filled studio with plenty of space to spread out.
10 Feb – 31 Mar, 2023
Sketch, explore and learn to develop your own character while designing their backstory into your own comic book.
Take some time out and explore drawing still lifes, portraits, landscapes and botanicals.
11 Feb – 1 Apr, 2023
Ages 14 + inc adults. We look at different techniques for coloured pencils/ watercolour pencils for quick sketches and more elaborate drawing.
Use a different medium each week for 6 weeks to draw or paint. Model provided each week with tutoring from experienced and talented Ellie Lee-Duncan.
27 Feb – 3 Apr, 2023
Experienced watercolourist Sue Burnett will teach you techniques to either start watercolour painting from scratch or to advance your current skills.
13 Feb – 3 Apr, 2023
Suitable for 16 years and over (including adults). Tutored by experienced and talented Dale Gilmore you will learn techniques and tips for drawing.
Suitable for all abilities. Tutored by talented Dale Gilmore you will learn techniques to paint in oil colour or to advance your current skills.
Suitable for all abilities. Talented & experienced Caroline Peacocke will teach you all you need to start printmaking or advance your current skills.
Do you have a story waiting to be told or need inspiration?
14 Feb – 4 Apr, 2023
Suitable for all abilities. Tutored by talented Caroline Peacocke you will learn techniques to start printmaking or to advance your current skills.
Love telling stories, or want help coming up with ideas?
Our children’s art classes provide exposure to a variety of art mediums to allow your child to learn, explore and advance their art journey.
This is a mix of step by step instruction as well as being encouraged to follow your own direction and vision.
15 Feb – 5 Apr, 2023
Working alongside experienced untutored printmakers, talented Steph McLellan will tutor you in the techniques of Etching.
A different period in Art History will be covered each week.
2 Mar – 6 Apr, 2023
Attend as you please each week to create untutored alongside other creative minds. $15 per person per session.
16 Feb – 6 Apr, 2023
Tutored by highly skilled and talented tutor Dale Gilmore. You will learn the basics and tips and techniques in the art of calligraphy.
Work and learn alongside experienced untutored printmakers. Talented Gemma Reid will tutor you in the techniques of printmaking.
Our talented and experienced tutor Dale Gilmore will teach you painting tips and techniques.
Tutored by talented Ellie this class will teach you techniques to learn to use chalk pastels.
‘to fashion’ frames fashion as a verb, as action.
28 Nov, 2022 – 14 Apr, 2023
Nature like you’ve never seen it before.
9 Dec, 2022 – 23 Apr, 2023
