NGĀ ART - Te Whare Toi o Ngaaruawaahia

MATARIKI ART CAFE

Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: NGĀ ART, 18 Herschel Street, Ngāruawāhia
Cost: $25 per person

Join us for a relaxed and nourishing Matariki Art Cafe - a warm daytime gathering designed anyone seeking a gentle creative pause.

For just $25, you'll enjoy a selection of delicious kai and a full 2-hour session where you can choose one or several of our hands-on art activities to complete at your own pace.

All materials are provided, there's no pressure, and plenty of aroha to go around.

Choose from our creative menu:

• Decoupage a Star of Intention – Craft a glowing star infused with a heartfelt wish guided by one of the nine whetū of Matariki.
• Adorn a Candlestick – Create a beautiful one-of-a-kind candle holder for yourself or a loved one.
• Paint a Matariki Watercolour – Enjoy the soothing flow of watercolours with Monique Heward's meaningful outline work.
• Collage a Journal Cover – A playful "brain massage" – combine textures and images to design a unique journal cover.
• Paint a Mini Art Piece – No rules, no pressure – just fun, intention, and a quiet moment to be present.

As a not-for-profit organisation, NGĀ ART (Te Whare Toi o Ngaaruawaahia) relies on grants, community funding, and donations to keep our classes affordable and accessible for everyone in our community. This programme is generously subsidised thanks to funding support from the Creative Communities Fund.