School Holiday Fun
Sculpture Detectives
Saturday 10 - Monday 26 October
Time
10.00AM – 4.00PM
Venue: North Quad & Great Hall
Free
Explore The Arts Centre Sculpture Festival as you search for sculptures hiding in plain sight.
Follow the clues, find three sculptures, look closely at their shapes and materials, and complete the challenges on your activity sheet. Then design a sculpture of your very own - what would you make?
Once you've completed your sheet, bring it to Rutherford's Den to collect a mini sculpting pack and make your idea come to life!
Recommended for school-aged tamariki. Ages 5-18.
Explore. Create. Learn. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is made for memories.
This event is part of The Arts Centre's School Holiday Fun happening between the 26 Sep-11 Oct 2026.
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