Events for January through January

On the first Wednesday of every month, gallery staff give a free exhibition tour for older folk and friends who enjoy a casual chat about art. Afterwards, why not visit our Lopdell Precinct neighbours and enjoy the views from historic Lopdell House, visit The Upstairs Gallery, or grab a bite a Deco Eatery.

As part of the 2018 Portage Ceramic Awards, Te Uru presents a free exhibition tour with this year's judge, Bari Ziperstein, on Saturday 10 November, 12noon. A highlight of the Portage Ceramic Awards’ opening festivities, the judge's tour offers an overview of Ziperstein's background in ceramics, and a unique insight into her selection processes as she guides us through the exhibition.

Presented as part of Open Studios Waitakere, this free Squiggla drop-in event, open to all ages, will test out a new Squiggla challenge inspired by the architectural lines of Te Uru. Using bamboo tools, we will etch out lines, dots and squiggles from a cold wax surface that relate to the architectural lines of the building.

Saturday 17 November, 10am-4pm
Learning Centre Pokapu Akoranga

Presented as part of Open Studios Waitakere, CLAYground offers a spoil of clay activities. View the Portage Ceramic Awards then join potters Jack Tilson and Chris Berthelsen in our Learning Centre to learn about local clay and sustainable practices. You can also take a turn making something with clay, which will be taken away and fired for you for free.

Sunday 18 November, 10am-4pm
Learning Centre Pokapu Akoranga