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SUMMARY:In Colour
DESCRIPTION:In Colour is a great way to unwind and relax with like-minded people. Bring along your art and craft projects to share with others over morning tea once a month. \nNew members are always welcome. We will supply basic colouring-in sheets and materials\, along with tea\, coffee and a biscuit or two. We encourage those attending to bring along their own materials and projects\, and to take part in our colouring-in competitions! \nSecond Friday of every month | 10.30am – 12pm \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/in-colour/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20251209T033348Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Studio
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Studio is our weekend art group for adults! \nJoin us once a month to explore a new art technique and socialise on a Sunday afternoon. Each month will have a different focus\, and whether it’s printmaking\, ceramics\, or something in between\, our Learning and Experience Lead\, Katie\, will be there to help you master your new skill! \nSessions are $10 per person. You can find out more about upcoming sessions and book each month via our Humanitix page. \nFirst Sunday of every month | 1pm – 4pm \n 
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/sunday-studio/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20251204T023653Z
CREATED:20231003T210322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T023653Z
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SUMMARY:Kōwhai Kids
DESCRIPTION:Kōwhai Kids is our monthly art group for children aged 0-5 years. \nJoin us once a month for a relaxed session where kids can engage with fun sensory art activities\, while parents chat over tea or coffee. \nThese sessions are a great opportunity for parents and guardians to meet others from Whakatere Ashburton\, and for kids to explore their creativity in a safe and encouraging environment. \nMorning tea provided | Drop-in | 0-5 year \nFirst Wednesday of every month | 10:30-12pm \n  \nUpcoming 2026 sessions:  \n04 February \n04 March \n01 April \n06 May \n03 June \n01 July \n05 August \n02 September \n04 November \n02 December \n 
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/kowhai-mums/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20251209T220054Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T220054Z
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SUMMARY:Art Addicts
DESCRIPTION:Art Addicts (AA) is Rokowhiria’s weekly art space for kids during the school term. Wrap up your Wednesday school day and head to the Gallery and Museum to get creative and explore different materials and themes in art. \nAA is all about a fun\, shared learning experience for all who attend. There is no need to book\, just drop in anytime between 3:00-4:30pm. All we ask is for a donation which will contribute to the resources that make up the sessions. Children of all ages are welcome to attend with their parent or guardian
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/art-addicts-2/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTSTAMP:20251209T033953Z
CREATED:20250408T002929Z
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SUMMARY:Able Art Collective
DESCRIPTION:Able Art Collective is a supportive space for individuals with disabilities to explore\, learn\, create\, connect and express themselves through art. \nSessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 9.30 am – 11.30 am. \nBookings are required – please register by emailing aagm@adc.govt.nz \nRun in partnership by the Ashburton Art Gallery & Museum and The Chris Ruth Centre Ashburton
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/able-art-collective/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260730T025726Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Histories: Gifts of 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:Each year items are donated to the Ashburton Museum and Historical Society collection. Through this process\, Rokowhiria Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum acquires new treasures to be cared for\, researched and displayed. \nSharing Histories presents a selection of objects\, archives and photographs newly acquired in 2025-2026. These were assessed\, accepted and preserved by our collections team. \nAlthough these items were collected for their significance to the Whakatere Ashburton district\, each has its own unique history to share. \nImage: Lion hand-carved by Bobbie Barwell dated 14 November 1925. AMHS Collection.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/sharing-histories-gifts-of-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk | Q&A with Trevor Cullimore
DESCRIPTION:Join our Social History Curator Louisa Hormann and Trevor Cullimore in a Q&A session to celebrate the opening of Icon: 50 Years of the Ashburton Clock Tower. \nTrevor’s engineering expertise allowed the clock mechanism to be fitted at ground level in 1976. This talk will be a fantastic opportunity for visitors to ask Trevor questions about the clock’s installation and his role as its caretaker over the last 50 years.
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/heritage-talk-qa-with-trevor-cullimore/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260831T014939Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Week | Sketching Nature
DESCRIPTION:Taking notice of the things around you is one of the key ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ explored during Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW). \nThis year\, join us for a special MHAW event where we will practice taking notice by sketching nature in the Ashburton Domain. Drawing in nature can be a meditative practice\, allowing us to slow down and take note of the world around us. \nThis free event has been organised in partnership with Keep Learning Mid Canterbury\, and will be a great opportunity to connect with people\, nature\, and your creativity. \nPlease bring a chair if needed. Materials provided. \nFriday 16 October\, 1pm – 3pm
URL:https://ashburtonmuseum.co.nz/event/mental-health-awareness-week-taking-notice/
LOCATION:Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum\, 329 West Street\, Ashburton\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:museum@adc.govt.nz
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