Event

Spring School Holiday Programme 2025

A selection of activities for ages 6yrs+

20 Sept – 5 Oct

Bounce into Spring these school holidays at Pātaka with a fun range of activities, highlighting our awesome exhibitions.

Week 1

Tuesday 23 Sept 12pm – 1.30pm
Thursday 25 Sept 11am-12.30pm

Activity: Waka of Freedom, suitable for ages 6+

Join us for a reflection on Jasmine Togo Brisby’s artwork as seen both in the Spine and across the main galleries at Pātaka. Looking at the symbols in Jasmine’s work, we will be making a folded origami waka and reflecting on what freedom means to us.

Toi Rama opening


Week 2

Tuesday 30 Sep 11am – 12.30pm
Thursday 02 Oct 12pm – 1.30pm

Activity: Putiputi – Layered flowers for Spring, suitable for ages 7+

Taking inspiration from our exhibition Transplant by Heather Kremen in Toi Gallery, we will be making layered putiputi, flowers to remind us of the beautiful blooms which we see as we move into Kōanga, Spring.