Name: Portrait workshop with Māpura Studios
Start: 2025-03-15T10:00:00+13:00
End: 2025-03-15T15:00:00+13:00
Location: Artspace Aotearoa - The Kit

$Portrait workshop with M\u0101pura Studios$

Māpura Studio tutors are coming to Artspace Aotearoa to deliver a hands-on workshop exploring portraiture through art making and kōrero
About this Event

This workshop is inspired by the work of Lubaina Himid included in the exhibition Prompts at Artspace Aotearoa. Join Māpura Studios tutors in hands-on workshop where participants will be guided to use a variety of processes including drawing, collage, painting and printmaking to create a version of portraiture. Through artmaking and kōrero participants will explore the idea of depicting self in relation to the world around them.

Suitable for ages 12+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Booking is essential as space is limited.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This event is free.

Space is limited to 15 participants

This session requires an expression of interest, there are no drop ins.

This event will be held in the Kit, which can be accessed by the main gallery entrance or alternatively by our car park on 8 East St for assisted access.

This location is accessible with assistance.

Wear comfortable clothing.

All materials provided, but please bring anything you would like to use.

Light refreshments will be provided but please bring your lunch.

BIOGRAPHY

Māpura Studios enables access to arts-based activities and events for the disabled and marginalised community. As one of New Zealand’s leading creative spaces, we are a professional organisation delivering high-quality arts activities, art therapy, and events throughout greater Auckland.