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Workshops and events to grow capacity and realise artistic aspirations.

Red Heavens

‘Red Heavens’ portrays the true story of Angelina Moleta, an Italian pioneering immigrant on D’Urville Island, whose fate is intertwined with the forces of nature and her deep connection with a high-born Māori woman.

WHEN: FRI 26 JULY, 7.30PM 
WHERE: Whare Taupua Community Arts Space,
34 Forth Street, Waihōpai
COST: $30

Bookings essential (Limited seating) 

Pay online or phone 021 027 37315 to reserve seats. Door sales only if space is available

ROCKET FUEL

Online Monthly Sessions

Embark on your own artistic upgrade with Arts Murihiku’s ROCKET FUEL 2024 Series!

We are gathering a crew of specialists to work alongside you. They will share their wisdom, infuse energy and inspiration, supporting you to refine your trajectory as you captain your own star ship.

What we will cover:

ROCKET FUEL will be an online monthly series available to every artist in Southland no matter which genre or where they are located.

Starting February, ROCKET FUEL will be delivered to the comfort of your own studio or home, totally online, totally free. That’s right!

ROCKET FUEL is so much more than a series of workshops: Our mission as an Arts Trust is to support, value and foster the skill in the Arts in Southland, so let us co-create your individual pathway.

If you are ready to take the leap, propel your artistic journey to new heights – join ROCKET FUEL – we would love to have you onboard.

We are now accepting expressions of interest. Click on the link to get on our space radar 

ROCKET FUEL is so much more than a series of workshops: Our mission as an Arts Trust is to support, value and foster the skill in the Arts in Southland, so let us co-create your individual pathway.

Drop-in and Draw

Ready to get your creative groove on? Join the party at our recurring Art Lab. 

Drop-in and Draw is our recurring creative practice space that prioritises experimentation and thinking about Drawing as an Extended Field through ideas, prompts and encouragement. 

No need to RSVP, come along with something you’re working on between 11am and 1pm every second Thursday. We’d love to see you!

Event Description:

Drop-in and Draw is a creative practice space. 

We will experiment with Drawing as an Extended Field

In this Art Lab, ideas, prompts, and encouragement foster your creative agency.

 

Bring something you’re working on:

  • a drawing or project
  • or your favorite drawing materials to begin something new
  • or simply come and play with what we have on offer each week

 

No bookings required: drop in for all or part of the time.

Rock-up & Write

Ready to get your creative groove on? Join the party at our recurring Art Lab. 

Rock-up & Write is our recurring creative practice space that prioritizes experimentation and thinking about Writing as an Extended Field through ideas, prompts and encouragement. 

No need to RSVP, come along with something you’re working on between 11am and 1pm every second Thursday. We’d love to see you!

Event Description:

Rock-up & Write is a creative practice space. 

We will experiment with Writing as an Extended Field. 

In this Art Lab, ideas, prompts, and encouragement foster your creative agency.

Bring something you’re working on: 

  • a poem or project 
  • or your favourite writing tools to begin something new 
  • or simply come and play with what we have on offer each week 

No bookings required: drop in for all or part of the time.

Jump-in & Journal

Join our exciting new Art Journal Group, Jump in & Journal.

Initiated by 14-year-old art journal enthusiast Neve Rigg-Rissmann, this group is the perfect space for artists and enthusiasts to connect, create, and share inspiration.

Event Description:

No need to RSVP, whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting out come along between 11am and 1pm every second Thursday. We’d love to see you! 

Bring something you’re working on: 

  • your art journal
  • or your sketchbook
  • any other art supplies you may wish to use

No bookings required: drop in for all or part of the time.

Stop-by & Stitch

Operating under the umbrella of Arts Murihiku and in association with Creative Fibre Southland, our group welcomes all who are passionate about fibre crafts.
All fibre crafts are welcome!

 

Event Description:

This welcoming session offers an opportunity to meet fellow fibre lovers, share new skills, and plan exciting future activities!

 

Bring something you’re working on: 

  • your crochet, your knitting
  • or maybe even your spinning wheel. 
  • then have some fun with Fibre Arts Murihiku, our new daytime group for fibre enthusiasts.

No bookings required: drop in for all or part of the time.

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