Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Space Makers Pop Up Exhibition
Thursday 25 June 11am
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Over 5 weeks, two South Auckland creatives Atelaite Taupeavai Mapa (PhD Candidate, University of Auckland | Research & Policy Manager, Safekids Aotearoa) & Marie Hemo T**i Mapa (BFA graduate, Whitecliffe) have worked with students from Te Ara Poutama - Manurewa in a programme called 'SPACE MAKERS' here at the homestead in our painting studio.

This programme is about making space for vā — relational space. Over five weeks, rangatahi from Te Ara Poutama AE – Manurewa explored who they are and what Manurewa means to them through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and visual storytelling.

We are excited to create space for these rangatahi to share their voices, authentic to their experiences. For many, this is their first time engaging with the arts in this way.

Please join us this Thursday at 11am in the foyer of Nathan Homestead Pukepuke (70 Hill Road, Manurewa) light snacks and refreshments will be available.

*If you can't make it this Thursday, their works will still on be on display in the foyer until Saturday 27 June.

Today is the last day to see 'Vessels' by the Manurewa Potters Club!
We are open until 3pm today so come check it out - pieces in the exhibition are also for sale.

Our programme for Term 3 is here! 🥳

We’re back this winter with all your favourites and more! Keep an eye out for our low-cost, one-off pottery and jewellery workshops for beginners, drama classes for your tamariki, and a range of free exhibition workshops. Plus, join us for a special Matariki event happening this July!

Check out the full programme here:https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/content/dam/ac/docs/arts-culture-heritage/nathan-homestead-term-programme.pdf

👉 Registrations open 9am on Monday 22 June - so read up on whats available and get in touch with us from Monday! *Reminder that your place in a class is not confirmed until payment is made.
📞 09 267 0180
📧 [email protected]

Awesome to have students and teachers from James Cook High School (soon to be Te Haikura ā Kiwa) visit us at Nathan Homestead Pukepuke the other week for a pottery and jewellery workshop. It was great to see our rangatahi embrace new challenges, get creative, and produce some awesome work.

Winter School Holiday Programme Available Now!

Our Winter School Holiday Programme (July 6 - 17) is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be another jam-packed two weeks of creativity, fun, and adventure! 🎨🎬✨

From exciting theme days and specialist art workshops to movie trips and plenty of opportunities to make new friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether your child loves getting creative, trying something new, or simply having fun during the holidays, we’ve got a fantastic programme lined up.

Registrations are open now!

Be sure to check out the full programme and application form below. Spaces fill quickly, so get in early to secure your spot! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back these holidays. 😊

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/arts-culture-heritage/arts/art-centres-galleries-theatres/nathan-homestead/nathan-homestead-holiday-after-school-programmes.html

*Our Term 3 Programme will be available Monday June 22

Save your spot for our jewellery-making workshop! ✨

On Saturday 13 June, come along for an introduction to metalsmithing. Perfect for beginners, this guided workshop will take you through designing, cutting, texturing, polishing, and patinating copper to create your own beautiful earring and pendant set.

Come along, learn some new skills, and make something unique to take home!

Workshop details
Saturday 13 June
Location: Workshop
Time: 9:30am–3:30pm
Cost: $115
Tutor: Sarah Walker Holt
*Suitable for adults and 14yrs+

Limited spots available, please call or email us to register.
09 267 0180
[email protected]

Come along to an one-day workshop learning to sew! 🧵 Join tutor Heather Black for a friendly introduction to sewing, where you’ll learn how to use a sewing machine, practice basic techniques, and create a simple project to kickstart your sewing journey 👛

Whether you want to make, mend, upcycle, or just give sewing a go, this hands-on workshop is a relaxed and supportive space to build confidence, pick up new skills, and connect with others 😊

Workshop details
Saturday 20 June
Time: 10am–1pm
Cost: $40
*Suitable for beginners

Limited spots available, please call or email us to register.
09 267 0180
[email protected]

UPDATE: This workshop has been pushed back, new dates in the details

We’re excited to share our two-day Drawing From Life workshop series with our lovely tutor Chloe Marsden!

We’ll spend the sessions observing and drawing from nature subjects while being guided through techniques in proportion, light, shadow, and detail ✏️🖼️ Returning drawers, or trying for the first time, this workshop is a welcoming space to create from nature 😌🌿

Spaces are filling quickly, so we recommend registering your place early if you’d like to join us for this immersive experience!

All materials are provided.

Where: Painting Studio
Date: Saturday 20 & 27 June
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $50 total
No. of classes: 2
Suitable for: Adults & 12 yrs+
Max people: 12
Tutor: Chloe Marsden

📞 09 267 0180
📧 [email protected]

Over the past few months, we’ve been working closely with Tōtara Hospice’s Talanoa group to capture portraits of attendees and those who came along to support them during the talanoa sessions.

During Hospice Awareness Week, these portraits were presented in a pop-up exhibition highlighting the importance of culturally grounded care through photography and talanoa. Our foyer was filled with emotion that morning, as families, friends, hospice staff, ward councillors, and local board members gathered together for a beautiful and deeply moving event.

The exhibition also celebrated those who had marked important life moments at the hospice, including milestone birthdays and weddings.

These portraits will now be gifted back to the patients and their families to cherish.

Special thanks to Tōtara Hospice, Taime Pasifika Cancer Support, Davis Funerals, Manurewa Local Board for making this possible.

The Manurewa Potters Club have called Nathan Homestead Pukepuke home for over 50 years. Our Upstairs Gallery is currently filled with works from their group exhibition, Vessels, showing now!

This exhibition explores the meaning of ‘vessel’, ranging from purely functional to totally abstract, from simplicity of form though to expressive sculptural pieces. The works presented in this exhibition are all created by members of MPC. These vessels reflect MPC’s multicultural collective.

Date: 9 May - 20 June
Available to view during our opening hours