• Accessibility

Accessibility Options

The Mairangi Arts Centre is designed with accessibility in mind. Please see the accessibility options we have available at the centre. The centre has a silver rating from Be.Accessible.

If you think there is anything extra we could be doing for accessibility, please let us know by contacting our Centre Manager.

MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE FACILITY MAP 

 

ARRIVING & GETTING IN

BUS STOP
The bus stop is 300 metres from the Mairangi Arts Centre and is located at 370 Beach Road. Bus stop number is 3158 and covers routes from Browns Bay and Long Bay.

To get to the Arts Centre from the bus stop, head north on Beach Road and after about 30 metres turn left onto Hastings Road. The entrance of the Arts centre is on the left at number 20 Hastings Road.

The bus stop offers shelter and seating.

CAR PARKING
There is no drop off/pickup zone however there is one accessible car park which is located at the front of the building (within 200 metres of the main accessible entrance/exit) to the far right hand side. Those using the accessible car park will need to pass behind parked cars to get to the entrance.

ACCESSIBLE ROUTE INTO THE CENTRE
The most accessible route is a concrete pathway sloping up to the entrance of the building from the car park. The width of this pathway is less than 1200mm and it does not have tactile indicators installed.

The main centre entrance has a wide concrete sloped pathway up to the door. The entrance doors are automated double glass doors, which activate from a shallow approach. These stay open longer than 5 seconds. The doors have bright yellow framing with a yellow panel that runs through the middle of the door and acts as a clear visible marking.

All support animals are welcome on premises (e.g. guides, hearing or mobility dogs, etc.).

GETTING AROUND WITHIN THE SITE

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our staff are friendly and are happy to assist with access to the centre. The reception counter is located round the corner to the right after entering the building.

Mairangi Arts Centre have a large range of accessibility customers that attend workshops and exhibitions and you’re sure to feel at home. Guided tours can be booked if required.

USING THE CENTRE
All support animals are welcome on premises (e.g. guide, hearing or mobility dogs, etc.).The Mairangi Arts Centre consists of a large exhibition gallery, a smaller gallery, members’ exhibition space (MAC Artspace) and four workshop studios. The galleries are very spacious and do not have any foreseeable hazards.

The studios spaces are a great place for accessibility customers to fully participate in workshops and classes. All contain movable furniture and the workable height for each table is 755mm.

There is a kitchen within the main gallery with a large communal table & chairs where breaks are taken during workshops. The kitchen is spacious and wide, however not all facilities are within the reachable range of 900 – 1200 mm.

There is direct access to an accessible toilet.

🦸‍♂️ Kids Comic Classes with Liam Addison! ✏️

Get ready for an action-packed term of creativity and storytelling! In our Kids Comic Classes, tutor Liam Addison guides young artists through the exciting world of comic-making.

Each term, Liam brings everyone’s imagination together by creating a collaborative class comic—featuring all the students’ amazing artwork!

🎨 Fun, engaging, and perfect for young creatives!
📍 Mairangi Arts Centre | Enrol now link in our Bio!
"Life drawing is the essence of art. The considered representation of the human form – and with it, everything it means to be human.” - Steve Bolton

Good drawings tell good stories - about people. About their moods, movements, emotions and feelings. This Speedpaint video is our new MAC tutor Steven Bolton in Action.

In Steve Bolton’s life drawing class, you’ll be drawing people in all their wonderful complexity. Capturing their essence in a series of long and short poses, learning about light, shadow, depth of field and perspective, and putting it all together in ways that bring your drawings to life.

Steve Bolton is an internationally published cartoonist, artist and author from the North Shore. He works in a wide variety of styles and media but always comes back to drawing as the foundation of all good work. Working professionally as a cartoonist for many years and drawing thousands of people, Steve has had the time to develop and expand his work with a particular emphasis on people, movement and the human form. Steve’s life drawing classes are fun, inclusive and highly informative and open to all.

Discover something new with Steve in our Life Drawing and Gelli Plate Printing short courses! These fun, hands-on sessions are a great way to explore different mediums and build your creative confidence.

Click the link in our bio to view more information & book in our Shop tab!
🎨 Introducing Oil Painting with Brooke Duffield! 🎨

We're excited to welcome our multitalented tutor Brooke Duffield to the studio with her brand new Oil Painting Classes for adults. Brooke also teaches Observational Drawing Techniques for both Youth & Adults, bringing her passion and skill to all ages!

Thank you to Samsara Art Academy for capturing this beautiful moment of Brooke in action!

🖌️ Limited spots available – look through our options & book here now! : https://tr.ee/TERM2ADULT
🌟 Discover the art of ceramics! 🌟

Join our Afternoon or Evening Ceramic Classes and bring your creativity to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our expert tutors will guide you through hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing techniques.

📅 Limited spots available—enroll now!

📍 Mairangi Arts Centre | 🎨 All skill levels welcome
Happy Easter! Mairangi Arts Centre will be closed this long weekend and will return to normal business hours on Tuesday the 22nd! We hope eveyone has a lovely time off!
Check out the awesome creations from our holiday classes yesterday!

Our talented young artists whipped up adorable clay creatures and delicious-looking painted desserts—what a treat!

Got a budding Picasso at home? Don’t miss out—spots are filling fast, so sign up now and join the fun, Click the link in our bio to book!
🎨 Support Local Artists – Buy Original Art! 🖼️

You're warmly invited to the Opening of our Pop Up! Cash & Carry Exhibition – happening tomorrow, Saturday 12 April at Mairangi Arts Centre!

🕚 Join us from 11AM for a Meet the Artists Morning Tea and browse a fantastic selection of affordable, original artworks by talented local creatives. 

Whether you're refreshing your space or looking for a thoughtful gift, this is a perfect opportunity to find something special and support the arts.

📅 Tomorrow – Saturday 12 April
☕ Meet the Artists: 11AM
🎟️ Free Entry | 💸 All sales go directly to the artists

A huge thank you to our participating artists:
Penny French, Priyanka Ray, Rose-Mary Read, Belle Esterhuizen, Kelly Watters, Dale Tutill, Marie Esterhuizen, Roz Innes, Val Enger, Tori Thomas, Angela Amerigo, IngenuousInk, Daphne Greenway, Tania Hivner, Jasmine Kroeze, Yukie Kaneuchi, Linde Rose, Gillian Jones, Maria Lefay, Ann Grayson, Madi Mackay, Rose Lee, Sue Mansour, Monique Ziegler, Mira Choi, Julie Davies, Pamela Harland, Anna Tang, Bryn Corkery, Lauren Hunt, Koreana Wilson, Peter Viesnik, Judy Wang, Nanette Randall, Wendy Oey, Denise Courton, Julie Colquhoun, Helen Fletcher, Fiona Christie, Sheryl Davis, Debbie Price
🌐 Help us refresh our website!
Mairangi Arts Centre is looking for a volunteer with WordPress experience to help us improve the layout and look of our website’s front page and our socials.

🧙‍♂️ If you have an eye for design and some web know-how, we’d love your help.
📩 Scan the QR code or email info@mairangiarts.co.nz to get involved.
Look at the stunning work our talented students whipped up in our Clay Critters class 🐶 special thanks you our wonderful tutor @clay_artnz for capturing the moment! 

Our holiday programme is approaching quickly and spots are filling up fast! Join us for a special week of amazing activities and crafts ✨🎨

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