Schools
For information and bookings please contact:
Dowse Education Team
E: DowseEducation.Team@huttcity.govt.nz
Nuku Tewhatewha: The Heart of The Dowse
Ongoing
Come and discover the secrets of this national treasure.
As the sole intact pillar from the Kīngitanga movement, Nuku Tewhatewha, has lessons for us all. Students will become experts on the pātaka, past and present, and be inspired to consider their own whakapapa and connections to history, stories and explore Māori art forms.
This programme is available in The Dowse Art Museum.
Wayne Youle: Back in Five and Things We Don’t Talk About
Sculpture
May 9 2026 - Oct 18 2026
Discover how sculpture can be bold, playful, and thought-provoking through the work of artist Wayne Youle. We explore how identity is shaped through humour, culture, and time. Students will have plenty of opportunities for hands-on making, creating sculptures that share personal stories and big ideas.
Warwick Freeman
Shapes and Symbols
Jul 25 2026 - Nov 15 2026
Students will step into jeweller Warwick Freeman's world of symbols, stories, and materials, where everyday objects become extraordinary. We will explore, experiment, and discover how shapes and symbols have a language of their own and how we can transform them to tell our own narrative.