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Saturday 5 June. 11am| FREE. Our collection tours take you behind the scenes at the museum, giving you an insight into The Dowse's collection. See the stunning and varied stone pieces we have in our collection as our Collections Manager Jo Wehrly

Saturday 10 May. 11am| FREE. Join Curators Elle Loui August and Jane Groufsky as they take you on a tour of the exhibition, talking through the details of Margery Blackman's life and work, unpacking the layers of social context and art history woven

Margery Blackman frame 2, circa 1977, New Zealand, by John Daley. Te Papa. Te Papa (F.012224/2). Margery Blackman, From Aramoana, 1981-82. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum, purchased 1982. Margery Blackman, b. 1930, Tapestry for Patricia, 1987,

Panel Talk: Welcome to the Cat Parade. Sunday 27 April, 1pm. Free. Hear how the tattoo artists of Flash Cats approached tattooing life-size silicone cats. From inspiration to execution, hear how the cats were brought to life by these skilled artists.

School Holiday: Trash and Treasure. Thursday 17. th. April. 10-12.00pm. Whānau| FREE. Drop in with your whānau and unleash your imagination to create a sculpture or jewellery piece to take away. Inspired by our exhibitions Pōhatu Roa: Stories in

School Holiday: Miniature World. This workshop takes place at the Petone Settlers Museum. Wednesday 16. th. April. 10-11.30am. 12.30-2pm. Ages 7+ $10. Drop off your kids at the Petone Settlers Museum to discover the incredible miniature versions of

School Holiday: Temporary Tattoo. Tuesday 15. th. April. 10-11.30am. 12.30-2pm. Ages 5+ $10. Drop off your kids to explore the exhibition Flash Cats, where ten artists showcase their skill on a tattooable silicone cat. Create your own temporary

Sunday 13 April. 1pm| FREE. Hear the motivations behind Jimmy D designer James Dobson’s selections at this curator’s floor talk, where he will discuss the process of diving into The Dowse Collection alongside Senior Curator Chelsea Nichols.

Saturday 29 March. 10.30am & 11.30am| FREE. Pōhatu Roa: Stories in Stone showcases the skills of artists who have sculpted, carved, drilled and cut this tough and sometimes inflexible material. Join us at The Dowse to celebrate the opening of

Bench detail from Renée Pearson workshop, 2024. Courtesy of the artist. Neke Moa, Sovereign (detail), 2023. Courtesy of the artist. Selection of works from Tim Steel workshop, 2024. Courtesy of the artist. Joe Sheehan, Small World (detail), 2024.

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[Collection Tour] Pōhatu Roa: Stories in Stone

Opening Floor talk: Margery Blackman

Margery Blackman: Weaving, Life

Panel Talk: Welcome to the Cat Parade

School Holiday: Trash and Treasure

School Holiday: Miniature World

School Holiday: Temporary Tattoo

Fashioning an Exhibition: Looking at The Dowse Collection through a Fashion lens

Opening Tours: Pōhatu Roa

Pōhatu Roa: Stories in Stone