Schools

For information and bookings please contact:
Dowse Education Team
E: DowseEducation.Team@huttcity.govt.nz

Face on view of the Nuku Tewhatewha Marae.

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.

The Parlour

Materials Exploration

Mar 28 2026 - Sep 6 2026

From clay and glass to wood and found objects, an artist’s choice of materials shapes how an artwork feels and the story it tells. Students experiment with different processes, testing materials, sharing ideas, and responding to what emerges through making.

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.