Alberton 1863

Alberton Christmas Decoration Making Workshop
Book folding and floral art with Olwyn Bertram-Ellison
When: Saturday 21st November 2026
Time: 1.30pm (2 hours)
Cost: $40 (booked essential)

Come along and enjoy a fun workshop where you will learn paper folding techniques combined with floral arranging. Over the course of 2 hours, you will create lovely designs you can use to decorate your Christmas table – or any other special event you may have. The book folding technique makes great table centre pieces, or for your mantle or bookcase. Limit 20 participants.

Olwyn Bertram-Ellison did floristry training in Perth, Australia and is a trained Ikebana designer. These are crafts she is passionate about, and she loves to share her knowledge of how easy it is to make beautiful things for next to nothing.

Recycle, reuse and relax in the beautiful heritage home that is Alberton.

Materials will be provided – all you need to bring is your own stapler and staples.

Please book via Eventbrite: https://albertonchristmasdecorationworkshop.eventbrite.co.nz

Join the fun at the Alberton Vintage Market Day.

The eighth Alberton Vintage Market Day will be held on Sunday 11 October 11am-3pm, rain or shine. The popular mini market features specialist stallholders (14) selling a wide array of vintage items with hospitality services available. Free entry to the market. Standard entry admission fee, with children free, to explore the historic 1863 house, 100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert.

Art Deco Hat Stand

This example of a wooden, tabletop hat stand from the Alberton collection features a hand painted female figure. It was made by ‘Studiette Handcrafts’ based in Birmingham, England, active primarily from the 1920s through the 1940s. The company produced model kits and intricate wooden items. Among their decorative novelty collections, they manufactured small freestanding wooden hat stands, often featuring Art Deco, ‘flapper’ style, or whimsical painted silhouettes featuring as the stem or base.

Beyond their practical purpose, pieces like these offer a fascinating glimpse into everyday life, fashion and the decorative arts in the early twentieth century.

You can see this object on display at Alberton in the blue room.

Alberton is open Wed- Sun 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm)

Exhibition and new book

Forough Amin will launch her book “The Scent of Memories” and show some of her beautiful artworks at Alberton on 5 Sep 1-4pm and 6 Sep 10am-4pm. The book highlights the life stories of five Iranian women and explores identity and belonging. Free entry to the exhibition. Standard entry fee to the house.

Alberton Vintage Market Day | Heritage Festival

When: Sunday 11 October, 11am - 3pm
Cost: Market entry free, normal house entry applies

Once a year the historic Alberton house and the grounds become a setting for a wonderful vintage and antique “mini market”. A range of specialist stallholders will be offering fine china, textiles, Crown Lynn, clothing, jewellery, crystal, silver and tableware, bric-a-brac and more!

Come along to find a treasure and enjoy delicious food and coffee. It’s also a great opportunity to explore the historic house and learn more about the original owners, the Kerr Taylor family.

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours | Heritage Festival

When: Sunday 27 September, 10.30am & 1.30pm; Thursday 1 October, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Cost: $20pp (includes tea and scones)
Numbers are limited. Please book tickets via Eventbrite

As part of this Auckland Heritage Festival event, visitors to Alberton (built 1863) will be able to get beyond the ropes and experience the beautiful collections up close. These guided tours allow small groups (up to 10) a unique experience of this special heritage house, followed by tea and scones in the ballroom. The tour will include a visit to the Alberton kitchen, and an opportunity to view the kitchenalia display.

Please book via Eventbrite: https://albertonbeyondtheropestours.eventbrite.co.nz

A winner

The winner of the inaugural Alberton Time Travellers Quiz, Ana, proudly displaying the Westfield voucher she won during this fun school holiday activity.

Discover History at Alberton with Love Heart

History is more than dates and timelines - it's the stories, people, ideas and events that continue to shape the world we live in today.
Join the team at Love Heart at Alberton for a fascinating six-week history programme featuring expert speakers exploring topics including the Tudor court, Irish history, the Arts and Crafts Movement, and the enduring influence of architecture, design and culture. Attend the full six-week course for $330, or book individual workshops for $55 each. To find out more or book, visit www.heart.co.nz. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa on 021 847 746

Come to visit Alberton during this school holiday and play the He Hononga Whetu card game to learn more about the stars of Matariki.

While you are here, have a go at the Time Travellers Quiz and be in to win a $50 Westfield voucher.