Members only With the plethora of items and views the museum has to share it is exciting to return there this Sunday. Whether you take in the views out of the atrium windows, venture up to the animal attic or pay to go into the butterfly house you will definitely be spoilt for choice. Last […]
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
FREE Bookings essential – call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz 12 tots per session, must be accompanied by parent or guardian The programme will focus on one artwork each month held in the Permanent Collection. There will be fun activities available for the preschoolers to participate in plus more in-depth information on the […]
FREE Bookings essential – call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz Artwork donated for this project with research into the artist, and concept attached to the work, has been put into a specially modified suitcase. Students will be given the opportunity to explore themed artwork through touch and observation, developing an understanding of […]
Open to all Bring your own materials
FREE to the public. Please view the schedule below. Table of demonstrating artists (for mobile users, scroll horizontally to see all days) Demo Days 2026 Mon 10th Tues 11th Wed 12th Thurs 13th Frid 14th Sat 15th Sun 16th Medium Rose Shepard Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Oils - - Brenda Nyhof Yes […]
FREE Open to the Public Doug Hart I’ve drawn and painted all my life and was involved in art education in the UK for 40 years. Since coming to New Zealand 12 years ago I have been overwhelmed with the variety of subjects that surround us. Heritage buildings, wildlife, pubs etc have all been subjects […]
Free Open to the Public Brenda Nyhof Ideas and accidents A talk about the role chance has played in the evolution of my artwork and ideas. From mistakes to happy accidents and truly horrible first attempts to the pieces that turned out right.
FREE Open to the Public Brian Stewart My talk will cover “Brian’s meandering artistic journey, from the beginnings to where he is today”.
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FREE Open to the public Wen Li Ma is going to make demos of lively lovely birds. That means she will show how to capture the essence of birds' demeanor on top of bird's appearance.
FREE Open to the public Sarah Freiburger - Sarah will share insights into her creative process, from the first spark of an idea to the finished artwork. She'll also discuss how her approach differs when working on a large scale compared with smaller pieces.
FREE Open to the public Dr Sharon Leitch - Dr Sharon Leitch is a general practitioner and a painter. In her talk, "The Art of Medicine" she will discuss recent research on the vital importance of creativity for human wellbeing.
Free Open to the Public Rose Shepard - Art teacher and Otago Art Society President How I got hooked on the NZ Wearable Art Awards (now known as WOW) The first two shows were held in Spring Grove, Wakefield where we moved to 1987. From there the show founder and director Suzie Moncrieff, took the […]
Plein Air Event– Hospice Op Shop - Date: Sunday 16th August- 1-3pm 1pm – Hospice Op Shop - 127 Vogel Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016 We are visiting the Hospice Op Shop this weekend. Now if this was an art studio, I would be in heaven! It is so light and spacious! The weekend is often a busy […]
Open to the public - Introduction to air-dry clay Fees apply: Contact Brenda Nyhof to register: Email abnyhof@xtra.co.nz Phone 0274890360 Brenda Nyhof Brenda is a Dunedin artist known for creating fantasy masks, figurines and wall- hung sculptures from air-dry and polymer clays with recycled jewellery and possum fur. She has worked with many mediums during her […]
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
OPEN to all - Bookings are to be made directly with the tutor Bookings to dave@lakesvocational.co.nz Class limited to first six people enrolled. Three Day Workshop Hosted by Dave Attwell of Wanaka Watercolours, Price $125.00 At the Otago Art Society, Level One, Dunedin Railway Station in the Artzone Gallery. A relaxed, enjoyable three‑day workshop for anyone who wants […]
MEMBERS Only AGM - summary of 2025/26 and elections for 2026/27 150th Anniversary Celebration Cake cutting
Hoihō · The World's Rarest Penguin · Full-Day Watercolour Workshop with Kasia Hebda Book on line using the link below. All materials provided Note Kasia has set up a discount code if you book two people Queenstown-based artist and art conservator Kasia Hebda is coming to Dunedin for one day only, and bringing her birds […]
Open to public - Merino Felt Artwork Workshop Fee apply - Contact Louise at hanan.gallery@gmail.com, or phone 027 6920552. A registration form will be sent and details of workshop dates, times, payment method and pre-course information will be confirmed. Louise Craig bio Louise is an Invercargill based multimedia artist who has experimented with a variety of […]
OAS Workshop series. These are open to all - there is a $99 fee for this workshop OAS members get 50% discount, on this workshop - USE discount code ARTS The Art of Showing Up; delivered by Inspiring design This workshop is about showing up for your ideas, your story and your work. Not perfectly, […]
Open to public – Merino Felt Art Scarf Workshop Fees apply – Contact Louise at hanan.gallery@gmail.com, or phone 027 6920552. A registration form will be sent and details of workshop dates, times, payment method and pre-course information will be confirmed. Louise Craig bio Louise is an Invercargill based multimedia artist who has experimented with a […]
OPEN to all – Bookings are to be made directly with the tutor Bookings to kat.allard@protonmail.com Hope Gallery 2-4pm, $45. All materials supplied. Artist Kat Allard specialises in Botanical Metalpoint Drawing. Kat Allard is an artist based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, who specialises in botanical metalpoint drawing. You can find her work at: www.katallard.art / instagram @kat.allard.art. Kat […]
Open to the public – Make a wall-hung sculpture with air-dry clay Fees apply: Contact Brenda Nyhof to register: Email abnyhof@xtra.co.nz Phone 0274890360 Brenda Nyhof Brenda is a Dunedin artist known for creating fantasy masks, figurines and wall- hung sculptures from air-dry and polymer clays with recycled jewellery and possum fur. She has worked with many mediums […]
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee
Open to all. Bring your own materials. Contact Sylvia Peattie on 021 2442 608 or email sylviapeattiestudio@outlook.com for details.
Open to public –Gouache & Ink Resist Painting Workshop Fee apply – Contact Louise at hanan.gallery@gmail.com, or phone 027 6920552. A registration form will be sent and details of workshop dates, times, payment method and pre-course information will be confirmed. Louise Craig bio Louise is an Invercargill based multimedia artist who has experimented with a variety […]
OAS Workshop series. These are open to all - there is a $99 fee for this workshop OAS members get 50% discount, on this workshop - USE discount code ARTS The Art of Showing Up; delivered by Inspiring design This workshop is about showing up for your ideas, your story and your work. Not perfectly, […]
1pm – Lan Yuan - Dunedin Chinese Garden We revisit the Chinese Gardens that takes to a whole new world of shapes and textures. Last year we had the problem of having too many wonderful views to distract us. It could be a wee bit cold but there are plenty of under cover areas to shelter. Please […]
Free to all. Showcasing astrophotography works from 21 astrophotographers that turn the night sky into visual art, including a short film pairing astro time-lapse footage with an original musical score. Otago and Southland are remarkable places. Situated further south than most of the world's population, our region offers exceptional views of the Southern Milky Way, […]
FREE Bookings essential – call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz 12 tots per session, must be accompanied by parent or guardian The programme will focus on one artwork each month held in the Permanent Collection. There will be fun activities available for the preschoolers to participate in plus more in-depth information on the […]
FREE Bookings essential – call or email OAS (03) 477 9465 otagoartsociety@xtra.co.nz Artwork donated for this project with research into the artist, and concept attached to the work, has been put into a specially modified suitcase. Students will be given the opportunity to explore themed artwork through touch and observation, developing an understanding of […]
Carey's Bay We are out to capture the boat, bay and surrounds of Carey's Bay this Sunday. Finishing with a catch up afterwards at the Carey's Bay Hotel.
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee An art teacher is often on hand to offer assistance and inspiration
Members ONLY Our speaker is Nicole Kolig, a talented ceramicist who will be giving us an insight into her work.
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee An art teacher is often on hand to offer assistance and inspiration
Members only
MEMBERS ONLY FREE Work, Chat, Coffee An art teacher is often on hand to offer assistance and inspiration