Meet at the Waimate Old Cemetery gates at 2pm, where you will be welcomed by the tour’s story tellers.
$5 per person.
English paper piecing/applique class, learn to make a hexagon flower.
$25 per person.
They are approx. 12x12cm, with contemporary materials they learn whatū and tāniko stitches.
Cost $30 per person.
Waimate High school would like to invite the community to come their wonderful Matariki Exhibition in the school Library.
A taste of colour in fibre and the many ways to manipulate it using different techniques - includes carding, hackling, blending, felting, spinning, weaving and more.
Cost - $5 for adults (to cover materials), children under 10, free (must have adult supervision)
Come and see a ballroom dancing demonstration by experienced competition dancers and then get on the dance floor yourself.
Free event
All ages welcome. Gold coin donation. Bring a torch.
Lots of activities!
Victoria Campbell will share kōrero about Māori Astronomy including Matariki.
45min presentation followed by stargazing – weather permitting. Free event.
Venue: Point Bush Ecosanctuary
Introduction to limestone carving with Michael Bajko.
Gold coin donation.
An introductory workshop into helping you start researching your family before you get trapped researching the WWW.
$5 per person.
Come along and learn how to line dance to Kaylee Bell’s Boots 'n All that will be performed at the street party on Saturday 29th July.
Free event.
Introduction to colour mixing for painters with Jane Scott.
Gold coin donation.
The Waimate Art Gallery are delighted to invite you to come along and view the latest exhibit room that has been refurbished.
Free event.
Come along and see what we normally do at the weekly club night. BYO snacks and drinks, make something to take away.
Gold coin donation.
Come along and learn how to line dance to Kaylee Bell’s Boots 'n All that will be performed at the street party on Saturday 29th July.
Free event.
We are here for people who might like to try sewing, knitting or other handcrafts.
Free event.
Come along for a fun afternoon of music and poetry. We are a group of singers - three female and and two male - accompanied by three ukuleles.
Our topic is old songs, stories and jokes. The poetry group will also be sharing some of their recent poems.
Free concert.
Come along and learn how to line dance to Kaylee Bell’s Boots 'n All that will be performed at the Waimate Winter Festival Street Party on Saturday 29th July.
Free event.
A guide to optimising your fashion and décor with warming tips and tricks.
$35 - Drinks and nibbles provided.
Introduction to drawing portraits with Heather Campbell
Gold coin entry - bookings essential.
A guided tour starting at the Basilica taking in some of the interesting heritage buildings around Waimate.
$5 per person.
Introduction to drawing with Michael Bajko.
Gold coin entry - bookings essential.
Waimate Savage Club. A concert of the performing arts (mostly music - instruments and song)
No cost to attend / raffles to be held.
A guided tour of the old cemetery led by your tour guides dressed in 20th century attire.
$5 bookings essential.
Enjoy a ride in a vintage car from Seddon Square to Kelceys Bush and a Sunday walk. Pick up and drop off at Seddon Square.
Gold coin donation.
Bring a torch and be prepared to be frightened. The Venturer Scouts will provide a night of scary entertainment For teenagers +.
Gold coin donation. Includes sausage sizzle and fireworks
Hosted by Emma from the The Old Tin Shed, enjoy this children’s art & sculpture trail by fairy light. Campfire and marshmallows for kids.
$5 koha per family as a fundraiser for art supplies.
Bushtown invites you to Bushtown Heritage Site to enjoy a rock hunt in the totara forest.
Gold coin donation. Prize rocks hidden. Includes sausage sizzle, lolly scramble. and fireworks.
Create your own unique hand sewn butterfly in this fun craft workshop.
$50 per person - includes materials, tuition, and detailed instructions.
Head to the Waimate Saturday Farmers Market for all the usual goodness from our makers and growers - plus lantern making, rock art and live music.
