Our workshops are an opportunity for wāhine to try out different art forms with different artists, and other women. Participants will learn more about themselves and the creative process.
Next project
A PLACE TO BELONG
Omārōrō Newtown!
Starting Thursday 16th October 2025
JOIN US FOR FREE WORKSHOPS!
Our workshops are an opportunity for wāhine to try out different art forms with different artists, and other women. Participants will learn more about themselves and the creative process.
We are trying out a different kind of project this time. In the morning there will be short workshops. In the afternoon you will be making and creating!
WHERE
Newtown Park Apartments, 320 Mansfield Street, Newtown
WHEN
The workshops starts on Thursday 16th October, 10am
Running every Thursday - 23rd & 30th October, 6th, 13th, 20th of November -10am-2:30pm
Then we have a christmas present making party!!
Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November 2025.
WHO
There are spaces available for 10 women.
The project is facilitated by the Home Ground team, and features the most awesome artists as always.
Home Ground is a creativity and wellbeing programme for women who are in the justice system. Each programme uses creative arts practice, such as photography, creative writing, movement and music, as a non-threatening, strengths-based approach to self-empowerment, community connectedness and wellbeing.
For more info please email us at kiaora@homegroundnz.com
Everyday projects
Arohata Prison and Christchurch Women's Remote Project
Home Ground is running a
Bundle of Creative Love
remote project.
We have put together four remote prison packs, each one with resources that will encourage wāhine to look after their creative wellbeing and maintain connection to friends and whānau.
WHEN & WHERE
Arohata Women's Prison, Tawa
Christchurch Women's Prison
Always!
HOW
Look for the poster in the Unit!
Send us a letter:
PO Box 14132
Kilbirnie
Wellington 6241
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you have whānau on the inside - suggest they get in touch with us by sending a letter. You can get in touch with us at
Calendar of projects
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