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Te Whare Toi o Hakanoa
Huntly Domain
Raahui Pookeka Huntly
Te Whare Toi o Hakanoa
Huntly Domain
Raahui Pookeka Huntly
Creative Huntly is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and supports the arts in our local community of Raahui Pookeka Huntly. We are based in Te Whare Toi o Hakanoa, a building that is a dedicated space for arts and crafts, as well as a community facility to be enjoyed by all.
Situated in Huntly Domain by Lake Hakanoa, Te Whare Toi o Hakanoa art centre features a main hall that is the venue of many classes and workshops hosted by Creative Huntly. There is also a room available to be booked by members of the public, for arts related activities.
Creative Huntly’s main goals are to:
- Run a thriving art centre, where all groups and people are welcome and can come together, to collaborate, create and connect through the power of creativity and art.
- Foster the growth of an expanding art community in Raahui Pookeka, which will be beneficial both now and for our future tamariki.
What's On At Creative Huntly
Activities for the whole community!
We are in the process of creating a new booking system on this website.
Until then, please click on one of the activities below to reach our current booking system.
Contact us today for any information about our weekly activities.
Monday
- Music & Movement – Tamariki aged 5 and under – Singing, dancing and lots of fun! Koha Entry / 9:15am – 10:00am.
- Writers Club – Join fellow creatives who share your passion for writing to collaborate and exchange ideas on your written pieces. Meets fortnightly – Koha Entry /1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Drama Club – Explore a range of drama exercises and techniques, for ages 7 – 24. $20pp for the term / 4:30pm – 6:00pm.
Tuesday
- Auahatanga Open Session – Join us for community drop-in time to create your own art or try themed activities. Koha Entry / 10:00am – 1:00pm.
- Ballet/Jazz Dance Classes – Learn the art of Ballet and Jazz from AJR Dance Studio. Email ajrdancestudio@gmail.com to enquire. Runs during the term / 5:15pm – 7:15pm
Huntly Choir – Love to sing? Join our Choir group and meet weekly to rehearse new songs. Koha Entry / 4:30pm – 5:15pm.
Wednesday
Huntly Art Club – Unlock your creativity and connect with a supportive community that fosters inspiration and self-expression. All are welcome to bring their art to work on. Koha Entry / 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Thursday
- Toi Tamariki – Explore a range of different art forms and techniques in our after school art club for ages 7-11. $15pp for the term / 3:30pm – 5:00pm.
Songwriting – If you enjoy creative writing, music, or both, this nine-session course is for you! Starts 7th May, $15pp / 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Friday
- Toi Rangatahi – Explore a range of different art forms and creative pathways for rangatahi aged 12 -24. Every first Friday of the month. Koha Entry / 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
- The Sewing Lounge – Join us each Friday to work on your sewing projects, make use of our space, machines, and fabric, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Koha Entry / 10:00am – 1:00pm.
- Pasifika Arts – Explore the painting/drawing techniques and traditions of Pasifika art with a toi maori infusion in this four week series. Starts 8th May, $40pp / 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
- Cake decorating / Fruit cutting – Learn to ice your cake like a professional and techniques in decorative fruit cutting. For ages 15+, Friday 12th June, $65pp / 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
Saturday
Stained Glass Workshop – Discover the Art of Stained Glass. Join us for a beginner-level course where you’ll learn various techniques to create stunning stained glass pieces. Saturday 20th June, $120pp / 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
Sunday
- Exploring Art – Learn painting techniques with Valentine Venimore. for ages 18+, every first sunday of the month. $10 per session / 12:00pm – 5:00pm.
- Raranga Harakeke Kono – During this workshop learn to weave your very own kono (basket). Suitable for all skill levels, participants can create beautiful, functional pieces to take home. Sunday 17th May – $15pp / 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Meet Our Team
Sasha McGaughran
Creative Director
Sasha is a dedicated creative individual, originally from Raahui Pookeka, who spent five years in Auckland. Throughout her journey, she has studied and worked in various creative positions.
Her education was primarily centered around TV and Film, earning her a Diploma in Applied Animation and a Diploma in Production Design and Sculpting, where she was fortunate to gain invaluable experiences in the TV, Film, and Theatre industries.
Having returned to her hometown, Sasha is eager to share her expertise and skills with the local community. This passion has led her to her current role as Creative Director at Creative Huntly, where she teaches a range of creative skills and fosters the arts within the community.
Sarah Morcom
Arts Coordinator
Sarah has a lifelong background in the arts, beginning with her first piano lesson at five years old. After years of classical music, Sarah switched to contemporary songwriting and widened her skillset to include several styles.
Born and raised on the sunny Coromandel coast, Sarah now lives in Kirikiriroa. In recent years, she completed two degrees at Wintec and The University of Waikato, and worked for a year as a journalist in a Hamilton newsroom.
She now hopes to spread the arts far and wide in Huntly and bring creative opportunities to the community.
Contact Creative Huntly
Te Whare Toi O Hakanoa - 17 Park Avenue, Huntly 3700
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Raahui Pookeka Community Centres Trust operates centres that offer a variety of workshops and services throughout the community of Raahui Pookeka Huntly.
