# Event Details

- **Event Name**: He Toi Whakairo Exhibition Opening Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a day of free hands-on activities and conversations with comtemporary artists, Ngaroma Riley, and Stevei Houkāmau, whose works feature in He Toi Whakairo.

Throughout the day, visitors can come to free drop-in workshops:

Paper Karetao Making and Storytelling with Ngaroma Riley
Learn about the traditions and stories behind karetao (articulated marionette figure), then design your own to take home.

Clay Carving with Stevei Houkāmau
Experience the art of whakairo by observing a live uku carving. Learn techniques from Stevei of how whakairo can change with different materials.

12:30pm Meet the Artists Q&A
Join an informal question-and-answer session with the Ngaroma and Stevei, who will be stationed alongside their taonga in He Toi Whakairo.

Find out more on our website: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/events/he-toi-whakairo-exhibition-opening-weekend-drop-in-korero-and-activities
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/he-toi-whakairo-exhibition-opening-weekend/200030584981112
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, workshops, crafts, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 348

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Te Papa
- **lat**: -41.290446435767
- **long**: 174.78203365193
- **full address**: Te Papa, Te Papa Kids' Store, Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is He Toi Whakairo Exhibition Opening Weekend being held?
  - **A:** He Toi Whakairo Exhibition Opening Weekend takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Te Papa, Te Papa Kids' Store, Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing He Toi Whakairo Exhibition Opening Weekend?
  - **A:** He Toi Whakairo Exhibition Opening Weekend is organized by Te Papa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** He Toi Whakairo Exhibition Opening Weekend is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 340+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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