Creative people are drawn to live at Awhitu. They gain inspiration from the stunning contrasts of a wild west coast and picturesque inner harbour land and seascapes.

Each artist provides two days hands-on experience. You work alongside and learn from a local artist in their area of expertise. Meals, accommodation and transport provided as part of the package.

No experience required

What's On Offer?

James Robb - Experimental Water Colours
Experimental Water Colour: drawing inspiration from Awhitu landscapes
Limited to: Two or Three people.
Sara Smallman - Personal Creative Art Exploration
An opportunity to find meaning through image making.
Limited to: Two to Four people.
Tony Logan - Pounamu Carving
Create your own Greenstone (Pounamu) pendant
Limited to: One to Two people.
Aliah Jan - Creative Digital Photography
Turn your Awhitu visit into memorable pictures
Limited to: Two to Four people.
Aliah Jan - Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting
Capture the moment on canvas on site
Limited to: Two to Four people.
Howard Hirst - Create Your Own Sculpture
In just 2 days you'll carve a unique Awhitu memento
Limited to: Two to Four people.
Paul Dixon - Creative Writing:
Short stories by the sea
Limited to: Two to Four People

All Awhitu Art Experiences Include