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Toi-Mairangi,
He kete aronui o te ako
He muka tāngata
He muka kōrari

Mairangi Arts Centre,
An unique basket where knowledge of arts and culture are pursued.
Strands connect and bind all our people, just as
strands connect and bind art and culture to the health
and wellbeing of our community.

Te Herenga Waka o Orewa gifted this Hakatauāki / collaborative Māori proverb representing our collective approach towards working with other partnering organisations, schools and community.

 

Mairangi Bay Walking Trail Map

Catalyse collaborated with our local community to produce a Mairangi Bay Community Map that was recently launched connecting local organisations together through walking paths within our neighbourhood.

Download the map here to explore and enjoy the wonders and delights of Mairangi Bay!

Community Youth Mural With Emma Jane

Artist Emma Jane Ormsby has worked with our local youth to create a mural within our Mairangi Arts Garden. This collaborative mural is a vivid portrayal of community harmony, conceptualized and brought to life by the youth of the Mairangi Bay area. This artwork symbolizes the weaving together of diverse people and ideas, akin to the intertwined strands in raranga (Māori weaving). The use of cut layers in the design is a nod to the harakeke (flax) leaves used in these practices, with patterns like the poutama and kaokao representing the journey towards knowledge and the strength found in unity.

Artist Emma Jane Ormsby grew up locally on the North Shore of Auckland and is of Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Porou descent.

This mural, crafted by the hands of young artists, stands as a testament to their vision of a connected community, drawing strength from its diversity and a shared respect for Te Ao Marama (the natural world) and Te Ao Māori (the Māori world).

This community art project was made possible through the partnership with Bays in Action Think Tank Network and proudly supported by Hibiscus And Bays Local Board and Resene.

Matariki Exhibition

Each year, we gather and collaborate with local schools and community organisations to create kites and displays to celebrate Matariki. We make the most of this season by gathering with our partnering organisations and making new connections with those that are interested to participate.

 

 

 

 

Wairau Valley Special School Transition Centre

We appreciate the support and involvement of the students and teachers of Wairau Valley Special School Transition Centre who visit us weekly through the school term.

They create unique one off friendship bracelets at our studio that are on display and can be purchased at our Gallery Store. All proceeds from the sales of these bracelets go back to this initiative which allows them to expand their amazing bead collection!

 

 

MAC Community Garden

Our garden situated above our main facilities is community led. We hold ongoing working bees to develop and maintain the grounds to be accessible and enjoyed by the public. Thank you to the businesses and organisations below that have supported this initiative. Please get in touch with us through our Facebook page to get involved!

  • Mitre 10 Grove
  • Milford Rotary Club
  • Rotary Interact- Westlake Boys College
  • the Mairangi Bay Scouts
  • Please get in touch with us through our Facebook page to get involved!

Have a look here for a short YouTube video of the garden renovations.

🦸‍♂️ 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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