Events
Events
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Summer Holiday Activities 2025/26
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandThis summer, we have free activities running every day! Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm to get involved. Check out our list of activities below, or see our What's On Guide Holiday Decorations 17 December - 24 December Get creative at our holiday craft station! Use a variety of fun tools and techniques…
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In Colour
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandIn 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. New 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…
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Sunday Studio
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandSunday Studio is our weekend art group for adults! Join 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…
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Two O’Clock Tours
Every Sunday, our wonderful Front of House assistant Jacqui will be running tours of Rokowhiria. Whether it’s showing you around the building, or providing insight into a specific item from our collection, these tours are a great opportunity to ask questions and learn something new about our facility and current exhibitions. Every Sunday | 2pm
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Heritage Talk | Dr. Jane Malthus
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandIn western fashion, the white wedding dress came into vogue with Queen Victoria. For various reasons, though, brides have chosen to wear other colours. At this special talk with Dr. Jane Malthus titled Not always white: coloured wedding dresses as fashion and anti fashion, we will explore the history and themes of alternatives to the…
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Kōwhai Kids
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandKōwhai Kids is our monthly art group for children aged 0-5 years. Join us once a month for a relaxed session where kids can engage with fun sensory art activities, while parents chat over tea or coffee. These sessions are a great opportunity for parents and guardians to meet others from Whakatere Ashburton, and for…
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Art Addicts
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandArt 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. AA is all about a fun, shared learning experience for all who attend. There is no need…
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Able Art Collective
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandAble Art Collective is a supportive space for individuals with disabilities to explore, learn, create, connect and express themselves through art. Sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 9.30 am - 11.30 am. Bookings are required - please register by emailing aagm@adc.govt.nz Run in partnership by the Ashburton Art Gallery &…
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Workshop | Treasured Threads
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandAt this practical workshop, learn how to protect and preserve your special garments for future generations. Bring along a special garment such as a wedding dress, Christening gown or treasured textile. Share its story and learn techniques developed by museums for safe storage, gentle handling and long-term care. You will take home your own museum-grade…
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Cultural Awareness Talk | Afghanistan
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandIn this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Afghan culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends. The session will be led by Whakatere Ashburton local Nuria Abdullah. All are welcome – nau mai koutou katoa! Organised with Welcoming Communities and Hakatere Multicultural Council