Free drawing workshop with Ōhope artist Patricia Long
📅 Wednesday 03 December 2025
⌚️ 2:00 PM
📍Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi – Whakatāne Libraries & Galleries
🤔 Entrance is via Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi, the building that houses both the Whakatāne Art Gallery and the Whakatāne Library. Come in the main doors and turn left into the art gallery, then follow the signs to the Community Board Gallery
💲 Free
Join us for a free, hands-on drawing workshop with local artist Patricia Long whose current exhibition Complexities is on display in the Community Board Gallery.
In Complexities, Long reflects on the stresses and divisions of contemporary life. Inspired by harakeke (New Zealand flax), she explores its simplicity, resilience, and enduring presence as a metaphor for human qualities we value today: strength, unity, and tolerance.
Through this body of work, Long presents harakeke as a powerful symbol of balance and perseverance, encouraging us to reflect on what humanity can learn from the natural world.
Come be inspired by Patricia’s insights and creativity while you explore your own artistic expression in this engaging workshop.
✏️ BYO drawing pad if you have one, or borrow paper and pencils from us
✅ All ages and skill levels welcome
📨 Places are limited, so secure your spot now by emailing:
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