ART TRAIL
WORKSHOPS
This year’s Art Trail features four vibrant, hands-on Creative Workshops designed to bring the community and our artists together. Led by talented trail artists, each workshop invites participants to dive into a different medium.
These interactive sessions offer a rare chance to learn directly from practising artists, explore new materials, and experiment with techniques in a supportive, playful environment. Whether you're trying something completely new or building on existing skills, you’ll enjoy creating your own unique piece to take home.
Hosted at various studios along the trail, the workshops foster a spirit of camaraderie, curiosity, and creative discovery. Open to all ages and abilities, they encourage everyone to connect with their artistic side and experience the joy of making.
Noila Souza
CREATIVE PAINTING: Paint, Party, Paint
A colourful Posca painting session designed for kids and family - like a paint & sip, with juice. Art, music & fun!
Pre-Register > Free Entry
15 places only per session. Bookings required to join workshop. Please register through the event page at aliondraws.com or contact Noila directly on 021 171-0057.
Sessions On:
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
30 January 2026 31 January 2026
1 February 2026
2 February 2026
10am - 12pm
10am - 12pm
10am - 12pm
10am - 12pm
VENUE 11: TRAIL CENTRAL
Warkworth Town Hall, 2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth
Registration Required - $50 per person
Julie Beaumont
CREATIVE GLASS: Introduction to Kiln-Formed Glass
Explore the captivating world of kiln-formed glass. No prior experience needed. Design and create a glass tile using cut glass, frit and painted details. You will learn basic techniques, safety practices, and creative possibilities in glass art.
10 places only. Book and pay in advance. Contact juliebeaumontnz@gmail.com for details.
One Session Only:
Sunday
1 February 2026
4.30pm - 6.30pm
VENUE 11: TRAIL CENTRAL
Warkworth Town Hall, 2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth
Alysn Midgelow-Marsden
CREATIVE STITCH: With Metal & Fibre
Delve into embossing and colouring pre-loved thin metals, use fibres and simple stitching to create an impressive richly textured art piece.
Pre Register > Free Entry
8 places only per session. Pre-register your place through alysnmm@gmail.com
Sessions On:
Friday
Friday
30 January 2026
6 February 2026
4pm - 5pm
4pm - 5pm
VENUE 29: KOTARE STUDIO
865 Takatu Road, Tawharanui Peninsula
Nicola Bedford
CREATIVE RESIN ART: Wear Your Art
An uplifting, hands-on workshop for anyone 13 years and older. It will introduce you to the art of resin jewellery making. Explore colour texture, and design while crafting you own earrings or necklace using UV resin and vibrant pigments to take home.
Pre-Register > Free Entry
8 places only per session. Bookings through nicola@vitalityart.co.nz or phone 022 605-1619.
Sessions On:
Saturday
Sunday Saturday
31 January 2026
1 February 2026
7 February 2026
1pm - 3pm
1pm - 3pm
1pm - 3pm
