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February 2017
Mixed Media with Jo Bain – Workshop
Painting on found objects Paint on driftwood, a box, a cross or anything you find interesting. You can paint that old cool statue that needs a new life. Jo will bring a box of finds for a project for everyone but wants each person to bring 1 item in they are interested in painting. You will never look at stuff the same again. Materials included.
Find out more »March 2017
North West Jazz Festival
Join us for a relaxed afternoon set in the beautiful Kaipara Coast Sculptures Gardens, with Jazz combos from leading Auckland Secondary Schools. Enjoy the garden trails and sculptures by leading NZ artists while listening to the music. Light food and refreshments available for purchase on the day. The event is supported by The University of Auckland Music Faculty and the Northwest District Business Association. The University of Auckland Music Faculty 'FSH TRIO' will also be performing as well as several…
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October 2017
Quilt Exhibition
Presented by The Helensville Patchwork Group Quilt Raffle, Merchants, Trading Table Refreshments available Entry $5 - Under 12 free
Find out more »Arts in the Ville
“Arts In the Ville” is an opportunity for you to meet artists in their working spaces, talk to them about their work, purchase pieces of art direct from the artist or from one of the pop-up exhibitions. Artists taking part include painters, fibre artists, hat making and sculpture. You can 'have a go' at one of the interactive displays and go home feeling inspired by the creativity that has collected in this historic town. Maps, which show the location of…
Find out more »October 2018
Arts n the Ville
In celebrating its fourth fabulous year, the line-up for the 2018 Labour Weekend ARTS IN THE VILLE shows the festival is going from strength to strength. More than 40 participants will be displaying their skills and finished work in a wide range of sites throughout the town. As well as a focus around the War Memorial Hall there will be open studios and other venues. Thanks to the generosity of owner Wade Holdsworth, there will be a pop-upexhibition of emerging…
Find out more »March 2019
Lydia Cole – Aotearoa Tour
Saturday, 9 March, , Kumeu Arts Centre, 300 Main Road, Kumeu. Lydia Cole has been living in Berlin since the release of her album The Lay of the Land in 2017. In this time she has performed in 9 countries throughout Europe and the UK, where audiences have received her with great warmth. “In these new environments I’ve become reacquainted with that feeling of complete vulnerability, both on and off stage.” she reflects. On stage her new band mate Timothy…
Find out more »October 2022
ARTS in the VILLE 2022
Now in it’s 8th year! ARTS in the VILLE is an annual festival and art trail held over Labour Weekend that celebrates the many local artists in the area. Come and take advantage of this great opportunity to view, discuss and purchase art pieces from a huge range of artists across many different venues. These include open studios, venues and other pop-up spaces which will be marked clearly, and can be found on the map provided from this website as…
Find out more »Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens
To help celebrate the 8th annual Helensville Arts in the Ville event which highlights the endeavours of local artists we have invited acclaimed NZ based International artist Lang Ea to run a rather unusual workshop within the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens. This is a FREE workshop, which includes access to the Sculpture Gardens, being run over 3 x 45min segments (12.00 to 12.45pm, 1.00 to 1.45pm & 2.00 to 2.45pm) and places are limited so BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
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