Workshops and Events
Friday Painting Group
A group of painters meet each Friday 11am - 2pm at the gallery to pursue their own painting projects with support and instruction from Susan Roome.
For anyone interested in developing and extending their painting ability, intermediate level and above.
Expressions of interest to:
sdr2910@gmail.com or info@morrinsvillegallery.org.nz
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Arts on Tuesday
Join us at the gallery on the first Tuesday of the month for artist talks, live performance and morning tea.
Next event: 2024
10.30 am - 12 noon
Entry $10
All Welcome
Be part of our Matariki Exhibition!
Whakaaturanga Exhibition Gallery |
Decoupage Workshop
Choose from a range of objects to decoupage with your favourite images.
Thursday 20 July
10.30am—12.30pm
$10
Curators Talk
Arts House Trust Collection
Join Laura Campbell and Justin Jade Morgan for the curators talk
'Don't judge a book by its cover; it may take you on another journey'
7 October, 11.00am
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SOLD OUT: Fun French Lunch Fundraiser
Please join us for a fun French lunch at the gallery on Friday the 11th of August starting at 11.30am.
Enjoy a four course meal with accompanying wine plus entertainment.
All this for only $65pp
Tickets can be purchased at the gallery
I AM MARIA!
Selling tickets at the Gallery
30 September, 7PM- 8PM
Don't miss this very special one night only event!
General admission: $41
Concession: $21
School Holiday Workshop
Clay Egg Cups Thursday 6 July and Tuesday 11 July - Students must attend both sessions |
TE TOI O WHAKARONGO
A workshop delivered by Wairere Pene & The Wallace Gallery Morrinsville for Year 8 Maaori students in the Matamata-Piako district on 8 June 2023. The ceramic work created in this workshop will be exhibited and celebrated in the community Matariki Exhibition opening on Sunday 25 June 11am. Please join us, all welcome. |
School Holiday Workshop
PAINTING WITH PERSONALITY: A fun and creative approach to portraiture
Explore the art of portraiture in a playful way using a variety of material and techniques. |
Thursday 20 April 10.30am - 12pm
$15
Return to Broadway
Piano Fundraiser
Join us at the gallery for a fundraising concert with the Te Aroha Community Choir and a Children's Choir from Morrinsville schools.
Sunday 14 May 2pm
Adults $20
Children free
POSTPONED: The Madeleines in Morrinsville
Join us at the gallery for a fun evening with vintage vocal trio The Madeleines. Be transported to a golden era of jazz, swing and glamour. Supper and a selection of beer, wine and juice included.
This event is brought to you by the gallery Fundraising Committee.
Tickets $80, purchase at the gallery.
SOLD OUT: A Long Italian Lunch
September Fundraiser
Join us on Friday the 23rd of September at the gallery for a fun Italian lunch!
Expect wine tasting with a wine expert, superb food and a little entertainment in the mix.
This event is brought to you by the gallery Fundraising Committee and by attending this event, you are supporting the gallery directly.
Tickets $50, purchase at the gallery
‘Raising Funds for the Creative Arts’ Workshop
Thursday 8 September 9.30am-12.30pm
FREE WORKSHOP
Get up to speed with the how-tos of funding your creative project.
Creative Waikato will be joining us for ‘Raising Funds for the Creative Arts’ - a 3 hour workshop covering the key building blocks of funding.
Gallery Workshop Series
May - July 2022
Join us at the gallery for a series of art workshops for all ages.
Matariki Photographic Exhibition
'Remember the past, celebrate the present and plan for the future'
9 July - 14 August 2022
Submit a photo by Friday 1 July that speaks to one of the three key themes of Matariki:
1: Remembrance – Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki
2: Celebrating the present – Gathering together to give thanks for what we have
3: Looking to the future – Looking forward to the promise of a New Year
Drop your A3 size or smaller unframed work into the gallery (with name, title and contact number on the back) or email to info@morrinsvillegallery.org.nz with your name, the title of the work and your contact details.
Charcoal Drawing
Sunday Workshop Series
Charcoal Drawing with Susan Roome
Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th May 12-3pm
Join Susan for a workshop series at the gallery and learn to draw with charcoal
Introduction to Charcoal Drawing
Free Workshop
‘Introduction to Charcoal Drawing’ with Susan Roome
Sunday 3rd April 1pm - 3pm
WORKSHOP FULL
Morrinsville Record Fair
Friday 1 April 2022 11:00am – 2:00pm in the Gallery Foyer
A wide range of records from variety of different vendors from Taamaki Makaurau Auckland, Taranaki, Tauranga, Rotorua, Kirikiriroa Hamilton and more!
All sizes, speeds and styles, including Blues, Jazz, Rock, Soul, Punk,1980's, Soundtracks and more.
Eftpos available.
Call for Artwork
Have you ever dreamed of having your artwork displayed in a gallery?
Now’s your chance!
We are calling all local artists to be part of our new exhibition celebrating talent in the Matamata-Piako community. Artwork of all types welcomed.
CANCELLED: Creative Recharge Workshops
*Unfortunately due to Level 3 restrictions, we have had to cancel these workshops*
Creative Recharge Workshops with Sybille Schlumbom
Make time to explore and restore your own creativity
Friday 24th September & 1st October | 15th (postponed due to Level 3 restrictions) & 22nd October
10.30am – 12.30pm
Art Wānanga
Saturday and Sunday 16th & 17th October
Starting at 9am each day
We are pleased to be able to hold the scheduled Te Toi Tūāhu Project Art Wānanga on the 16th and 17th of October. Following on from Kaupapa Matariki is Kaupapa Māori Art with guest artists plus materials and kai provided. The art created will then go on to be exhibited in the gallery and further public spaces.
For those who have signed up – we look forward to seeing you at 9am this coming Saturday and Sunday at the gallery, 167 Thames Street, Morrinsville.
Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou
Wacky & Wonderful Wearable Arts
Wacky & Wonderful Wearable Arts, Take Two
August 2021
A fundraising committee event for the Morrinsville Art Gallery
Makers' Market
Our mid-winter Makers' Market 2021 is coming up!
Saturday 24 July, 10am - 3pm
School Holiday Workshop
Open to students 6 years and up, we have two fun art workshops on Thursday the 22nd of July!
MORNING WORKSHOP 10am -12pm: 'Up-Cycled Jewellery Making' with Haneen $30
AFTERNOON WORKSHOP 12.30pm -2pm: 'Thumb Pots' with Gemma $20
Students can attend one or both! ($40 to attend both) Email the gallery to book.
Matariki Exhibition
This year to celebrate Te Matatahi o Te Tau the Matamata Piako Libraries, together with the Morrinsville Gallery have created a kaupapa.
Now underway with 'In-library' wānanga this kaupapa will move into a second phase of fun and creative activities within the art gallery.
Holiday Workshop
Wednesday 21 April 2021
The Morrinsville Library, Museum & Art Gallery are partnering for a holiday workshop.
Drawing with Gemma Reid
March 2021
A four week drawing workshop with Gemma Reid
Art Festival Workshops 2020
October 2020
The Morrinsville Gallery Arts Festival 2020