The Art Centre has hit the ground running for 2025 with lots of creativity for the whole community.
Our first exhibition of the year is Kaipara Awa – A River That Connects Us our annual show of works responding to our local harbour. Dates are 29th January – 22nd February.
We have a range of groups and classes for all ages and disciplines, please visit our website for full details.
A new group is ‘Youth Art Group’ with Kiri Abraham for ages 12-14. Kiri will explore a variety of artforms (drawing, painting, printing and sculpture etc) in a supportive 
and relaxed environment. Emphasis will be on giving things a go and then challenging yourself to stretch beyond comfort zones – making ‘mistakes’ are a vital part of this process! The group will run from Feb 12 – Apr 2, Wednesdays 3.30-5pm at the Helensville Art Centre. Cost is $120 per term please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz to book.
Kids afterschool classes Term 1 runs Tuesday’s 11th February - 1st April and Thursday’s 13th February - 3rd April. For 
ages 6-11 years, $120 all materials provided. Places still available, please email manager@artcentrehelensville .org.nz to book.
Kiri will be taking the class through a variety of materials and processes in this weekly afterschool art class. Experimenting with painting, drawing, 3D work, clay, textiles, printing and much more!
A new evening group ‘Sketchy Bunch’ is a 6-week untutored group that runs on Thursdays February 13 - March 27, 7-9pm. Fee is $40 to cover venue hire and an occasional model.
If you are interested in joining a group of comfortable 
drawers, being adventurous with expressive mark making and a variety of techniques, this untutored evening group might just be the arty group for you! For all enquiries and booking please email manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz
‘Gas Bag’ continues this year every Wednesday 11-1pm in our library room. This is open for anyone who would like to have a space to work on their creative practice while joining in lively and friendly conversations. The group is led by volunteer Eileen Harper who always brings joyful banter and fun crafts to the group! We welcome new members, all areas of art welcome through to knitting, painting, reading and stitch!
Call for proposals!
Are you a solo or a group of artists, collectives, that have wanted a space to present your work and art practice. We have 3 Gallery spaces available at a low hire fee.
Exhibitions run for 4 weeks (approx.), we have availability in 2025 and 2026 and we would love to hear your proposals. We also exhibit sculptures on our outdoor plinths, exhibition times 3-6 months which is great exposure for the artist. Sculpture Plinth proposals and Gallery dimensions and proposal forms can be found on our website artcentrehelensville.org.nz.
If you are interested in teaching a creative class at the Art Centre, we have 2 wonderful spaces ready for hire! Feel free to get in touch at manager@artcentrehelensville.org.nz.
