Christmas School Holiday Programme

Join us as we get into the Christmas spirit with Te Atamira's Christmas Holiday Programme! Led by accredited art teacher Michelle, our workshops inspire creativity through hands-on crafting and art for kids in Queenstown. Thursday 19 December – Monday 23 December, 9:30am - 3pm (Extended times available) | Age groups 5-7 and 8-12

Glossary of workshops:

Christmas Crafting: Macramé Santa - Join us for a hands-on crafting session! In this workshop, children will be guided through the fundamentals of macramé as they create their very own Santa Claus decoration.

Christmas Crafting: Textile Pohutukawa - Celebrate New Zealand’s Christmas flower with Eric's felt pohutukawa workshop. In this introductory sewing workshop, children will craft beautiful ornaments inspired by this iconic flower.

Explore Printmaking: Christmas Cards - Join us as we explore the art form of printmaking. In this programme children will design and produce their own collection of handprinted cards for their loved ones.

Festive Painting: Christmas Gnomes - Embrace the festive season by painting an adorable Christmas gnome! In this workshop Michelle will guide children through a step-by-step process to create a masterpiece they’ll be proud of.

Festive Painting: Christmas Toy Train - Get into the holiday spirit with a fun painting session! In this workshop Tamariki will learn to paint a charming Christmas toy train nestled under the tree. Guided step-by-step, they’ll bring this cheerful scene to life, building confidence as they create a masterpiece they’ll be proud to take home.

Handmade Christmas: Miniature Stocking - Join us for a fun, hands-on making session! In this introductory sewing workshop, tamariki will be guided by Eric as they design and craft their own miniature felt stockings.