Events

Labyrinth Open Session - Hutt Winter Festival

Wainuiomata Memorial Hall, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Mon 6 Aug 2018 / Family Entertainment

The labyrinth comes together! Watch the Tape Art NZ artists bring all the pieces of the community labyrinth together into one big final piece at the Wainuiomata Memorial Hall. Visit the final labyrinth at the Read More

Pae In the Face - Hutt Winter Festival

The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Sat 18 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

Have fun learning te reo with Tōku Reo's Pae in the Face game. Suitable for any level of te reo, whether you're completely fluent or know only a few words. This is a great way to break the ice! Fun for all ages, Read More

Taaniko Brooch Workshop - Hutt Winter Festival

The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Sat 18 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

This workshop will teach people how to make little tāniko badges on pins - reflecting Mata Aho’s show at the Dowse on a miniature scale. The materials will be natural fibre (hemp, muka) and embroidery thread. Read More

Kathak Indian Dance Workshop - Hutt Winter Festival

The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Sat 18 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

An interactive session of Kathak, Indian classical dance, where Mayur Dance Academy students will get the audience on their feet and teach them few steps. Kathak is an Indian classical dance form that originated Read More

Bollywood Indian Dance Workshop - Hutt Winter Festival

The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Sat 18 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

An interactive session of Indian Bollywood dance where the talented teacher from the Mayur Dance Academy will teach the audience some classic Bollywood dance moves. Bollywood is a dance form that emerged from the Indian Read More

ECE Nature Playgroup - Hutt Winter Festival

Wesley Village, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Thu 16 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

A fun outdoor event for families of children aged 0-6, with storytelling, play and adventures in a bush environment. Bring warm clothes, wet weather gear if required and morning tea for your whānau. Entry by Read More

Predator Trapping Workshop - Hutt Winter Festival

Wesley Village, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Sat 18 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

Join the nationwide movement to eliminate introduced mammalian predators by assembling your own trap box to take home with a rat trap inside. Learn about the range of traps available and how you can use them in your Read More

Planting Workshop - Hutt Winter Festival

Wesley Village, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Sat 18 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

Help us to "reforest Naenae" by planting native trees around Wesley Village and the Rātā Street Loop, and take a native seedling home for you own garden. Entry by koha. Numbers limited, please register by email to Read More

Bike Illuminating Workshop #2

The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Wed 8 Aug 2018 / Festivals

This fun, free workshop will teach you how to turn wheels into illuminated wonders. It's easy, fun and creative. Come along! You'll learn illuminating ideas to bling your bicycle, wheelchair, scooter or pushchair. Read More

Faerie Wing Making - Hutt Winter Festival

The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region

Sat 18 Aug 2018 / Family & Lifestyle

Join artist Tina Rae Carter to create some wings to wear at the Hutt Winter Festival. Be part of the puppet parade! Walk the community labyrinth in your faerie wings! Dance to the pop-up performances. Be inspired by Read More