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Celebrate Matariki
Matariki is the name of a cluster of stars whose appearance signals the arrival of the Maori New Year. Over three fun-filled weekends Auckland Museum celebrates Matariki as leading Maori artists join us for interactive art and music workshops. There’s something for everyone, from the young and curious to keen artist. Tumeke!
Week one: Manos Nathan |
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Artist Talk
4 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
11am-12pm
Suitable for ages 10 years and older
Free with entry donation.
Among the customary art forms of Maori, there was no tradition of ceramic art. However, Maori creation narratives explore the origins of clay, fire and water; elements required for the fashioning of ceramic works. Award-winning Maori clayworker Manos Nathan guides visitors through the whakapapa of clay, and the ways it binds us to the collections of Auckland Museum. |
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Creative Sessions
4 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
2-4pm
Suitable for ages 5 years and older
Members $3, non-members $5.
Join Manos Nathan to create your own artworks, inspired by our Taonga Maori collections. |
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Master Class
5 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
11am-4pm
Suitable for ages 16 years and older.
Members $20, non-members $25.
Spend the day with Manos Nathan to fashion your own Matariki inspired ceramic masterpiece.
Master class limited to just 20 spaces. Phone (09) 306 7048 to book. |
Week two: James Webster |
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Artist Talk
11 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
11am-12pm
Suitable for ages 10 years and older
Free with entry donation.
Join artist and musician James Webster for a journey through the sounds and forms of Taonga Puoro, traditional Maori Instruments. |
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Creative Sessions
11 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
2-4pm
Suitable for ages 5 years and older
Members $3, non-members $5.
Inspired by our collections, create your own Taonga Puoro to take home. |
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Master Class
12 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
11am-4pm
Suitable for ages 13 years and older
Members $20, non-members $25.
James Webster draws on his considerable experience to guide you through the creation of your own Taonga Puoro.
Master class limited to just 20 spaces. Phone (09) 306 7048 to book. |
Week three: Gabrielle Belz |
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Artist Talk
18 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
A painter, printmaker and designer, Maori artist Gabrielle Belz talks about her work and how it relates to our taonga collection. Includes a tour of the Maori Court, featuring the world’s largest and most significant collection of Taonga Maori. 11am-12pm. eum Workshop Space Suitable for ages 10 years and older. Free with entry donation. |
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Creative Sessions
18 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
2-4pm
Suitable for ages 5 years and older
Members $3, non-members $5.
With the guidance of Gabrielle Belz, create your own printed masterpiece to celebrate Matariki. |
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Master Class
19 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
11am-4pm
Suitable for ages 13 years and older
Members $20, non-members $25.
Spend the day with Gabrielle Belz to develop your own unique printing style. This all day workshop offers the chance to get closer to Auckland Museum’s collection of taonga and the art it inspires.
Master class limited to just 20 spaces. Phone (09) 306 7048 to book. |
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Art Action Station
27 & 28 June, 4, 5, 11 & 12 July 2009
Museum Workshop Space
12-2pm
Members $1, non-members $2.
Explore Maori art at Auckland Museum this Matariki season. Take a closer look at our amazing taonga and discover the meaning behind Maori designs. Then, using clay, create a piece of art and leave one behind to appear in Art Station’s Pūmahara exhibition. |
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MY DIY Matariki
6 – 17 July, 2009
As part of our ongoing series of DIY Museum holiday programmes, the Auckland Museum has developed another two-hour workshop especially for School Holiday Programme providers and their pre-booked groups. Our next programme focuses on Matariki, the beginning of a new cycle of life in the Maori lunar calendar, and a time to reflect on the previous year.
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