Nurturing the creative spirit  

The ‘Summer Do’ art school run every year at Whangarei’s Quarry Arts Centre is a highlight in the Northland arts calendar.

The longest-running mixed media summer school in New Zealand, it is a hands-on experience run by renowned tutors in a supportive, social and encouraging environment. It includes informal evening talks by participating tutors, an open day, BBQ’s and get-togethers.

The Northland Craft Trust, which runs the Quarry Arts Centre, aims to nurture the creative spirit of Northland.  As well as hosting the ‘Summer Do’, it runs year-round classes and weekend workshops in a range of arts and crafts for both adults and children.

Working studios are available for emerging artists and craftspeople. Resident artists thrive on the ability to interact with other artists, visitors and art groups.

ASB Community Trust aims to support creative projects and organisations that aim to foster access to, engagement with and experience in the arts. The work of the Northland Craft Trust shows a clear alignment with that strategy.

With a long history of successful artist development, best practice and a focus on equity and participation, The Quarry continues to be an important centre for community art development in Northland.

www.quarryarts.org