School Holiday Fun
April School Holiday Programme
12 - 27 April 2025
Venue: Arts Centre wide
Hop, skip or jump into The Arts Centre for fun-filled days of music, movies, arts, circus, dance and more.
April School Holiday Events
Kia Auaha – Make it! Central City Children’s Trail, Patterns in Place
Saturday 12 - Sunday 27 April 2025 First floor, Boys’ High
Using coloured squares, design your own mosaic tile. You can use the template in your school holiday 'Kia Auaha - Make It' booklet. Find out more
Much Ado About Mini-Figures
Saturday 12 - Sunday 27 April 2025 Chemistry
Some of Shakespeare’s plays have gone missing and he needs your help to find them. Find all the mini-figures hidden around the gallery and recover his lost plays. Find out more
Paint & Sip Studio Workshops
Saturday 12 - Sunday 27 April 2025 School of Art
Join Paint & Sip Studio workshops for fun and engaging sessions of painting, crafts and creativity! Find out more
Putiputi Harakeke Workshop
Monday 14 April 2025 School of Art
Learn to weave your very own putiputi (flax flower) plus some of the tikanga (customs) and history of harakeke, a beautiful and sustainable natural resource. Find out more
Holiday Fun Zone
Monday 14 - Friday 25 April 2025 North Quad
Get competitive with outdoor lawn games, embrace the thrill of the bubble machine, or lounge on the beanbags while soaking up the North Quad's heritage setting. Find out more
Ceramic Painting Workshop
Monday 14 April 2025 School of Art
Use special paints to decorate a pre-made tumbler, with guidance from ceramic artist Emma Turner. Emma will glaze and fire your work so you can use the tumbler at home. Find out more
Lady and the Tramp (70th Anniversary)
Monday 14 & Tuesday 22 April 2025 West Lecture
Heart-warming animated movie featuring Lady, the cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a homeless mutt. Find out more
Flash Gordon (45th Anniversary)
Wednesday 16 & Wednesday 23 April 2025 West Lecture
American footballer Flash Gordon, travel agent Dale Arden, and Dr Hans Zarkov must battle Ming the Merciless to save Planet Earth. Find out more
The Sound of Music (60th Anniversary)
Monday 21 April 2025 West Lecture
The true story of Maria and the musical Van Trapp family, with many well-known tunes. Dress ups encouraged. Find out more
Sketch, Stitch n Create
Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 April 2025 First floor, Boys’ High
Create a unique piece of needlework/embroidery. Artist Maxine Burney will guide you in this timeless art form, whatever your level of experience. Find out more
Shine On with Te Whai Ao
Monday 14 & Wednesday 16 April 2025 Cloisters Studio
Join scientists from Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre, who will mix science and art so you can make your own teleidoscope, a device that transforms how we see the world. Find out more
One Day Circus School
Monday 14, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 April 2024 The Gym
Have the best time at school that's not school! Circus arts (acrobatics, aerials, equilibristic, juggling, clowning, and more), creativity, and exploring around The Arts Centre. Ages 6-12 years.
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Intro to SPFX Movie makeup
Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 April 2025 School of Art
Faux wounds, scars, gnarly cuts - learn some of the tricks of movie makeup during this hands-on workshop, led by a professional Special FX Makeup Artist. Things could get a little messy. Find out more
African Drum Workshop
Tuesday 15 April 2025 Cloisters Studio
Learn to play African drums in a drum circle. This workshop covers basic techniques, fun rhythm games, a song, and playing together as a group. Find out more
Harmony & Beatboxing with Voices Co
Tuesday 22 April 2025 Common Room
One-of-a-kind singing workshop from the award-winning team at Voices Co. Academy. Sing, harmonise, beatbox; if you love Pentatonix or the Pitch Perfect movies, this is your chance to learn. Find out more
Creative Day Out
Tuesday 15 April 2025 School of Art
Spend a day immersed in visual art, movement, dance, games, and cinema. Counterpointe Dance, Paint & Sip Studio, and Lumiere Cinemas together deliver a fun, inclusive experience for creative kids. Find out more
Creative Afternoon Out
Thursday 24 April 2025 School of Art
Together with Paint & Sip Studio and Lumiere Cinema, students will enjoy an afternoon of cinema and art! Find out more
Intro to ballet
Wednesday 16 April 2025 School of Art
Try classical ballet at this free introductory class, recommended for ages 3-6, with live piano accompaniment. Find out more
Music Makers with Southern Music Therapy
Wednesday 16 April 2025 School of Art
Registered Music Therapists deliver this workshop especially for school-aged children with disabilities and their support people. Sing and play instruments in a safe, inclusive group.
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Fudge Shape Decorating
Wednesday 16 and Wednesday 23 April 2025 Ground floor, Boys’ High
Pop into The Fudge Cottage and decorate a fudge shape with chocolate, lollies, and other sweet treats. Yum! Find out more
Easter Magic Magnets
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April 2025 Great Hall
Paint a mini egg 'basket' and Easter-themed fridge magnets with Paint & Sip Studio. Find out more
Art Therapy for Mum & Me
Tuesday 22 April 2025 School of Art
An immersive workshop for mother and child (aged 7 to 16 years), led by art therapist Nuraishah Abdullah, where you will co-create an artwork. Find out more
The Wobbly Wallaby
Tuesday 22 April 2025 Cloisters Studio
A show for 3-8 year olds with puppets, live music, dancing, and loads of audience interaction. Produced and performed by Melbourne artist Jemma Armstrong. Find out more
Circus Classes
Tuesday 22 April 2025 The Gym
Step inside the wonderful world of circus at Altiora, in this introduction to aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clowning, and games. Circus Kids is for ages 6 to 9 years. Find out more
Carrot and Pickle Show
Thursday 24 April 2025 Cloisters Studio
Christchurch’s legendary clowns, Carrot and Pickle, are back to perform another dynamic, funtastic family circus show. Suitable for ages 4 to 10 years. Find out more
Music with Michal
Thursday 24 April 2025 Great Hall
It's loads of fun to sing, dance, and play to Music with Michal (and Harper, Sadie, and Clementine). Especially for 2-7 years, but fun for everyone.
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Paper Craft Workshop: Pop-up Concertina Books
Thursday 24 April 2025 Chemistry
Learn how to fold and cut paper to create your own pop-up book, inspired by art and stories from the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities.
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Creative Afternoon Out
Thursday 24 April 2025 School of Art
Together with Paint & Sip Studio and Lumiere Cinema, students will enjoy an afternoon of cinema and art!
Music with Michal
Thursday 24 April 2025 Great Hall
It's loads of fun to sing, dance, and play to Music with Michal (and Harper, Sadie, and Clementine). Especially for 2-7 years, but fun for everyone.
Paper Craft Workshop: Pop-up Concertina Books
Thursday 24 April 2025 Chemistry
Learn how to fold and cut paper to create your own pop-up book, inspired by art and stories from the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities.
Creative Afternoon Out
Thursday 24 April 2025 School of Art
Together with Paint & Sip Studio and Lumiere Cinema, students will enjoy an afternoon of cinema and art!
Music with Michal
Thursday 24 April 2025 Great Hall
It's loads of fun to sing, dance, and play to Music with Michal (and Harper, Sadie, and Clementine). Especially for 2-7 years, but fun for everyone.
Paper Craft Workshop: Pop-up Concertina Books
Thursday 24 April 2025 Chemistry
Learn how to fold and cut paper to create your own pop-up book, inspired by art and stories from the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities.