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.
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💖SPARKLE BOMB💖
Omārōrō Newtown!
Starting Tuesday 22th July 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.
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.
WHERE
Newtown Park Apartments, 320 Mansfield Street, Newtown
WHEN
The workshops starts on Tuesday 22nd July, 10am
Running for 3 days 22nd, 23rd, 24th July, 10am-2:30pm
Then we have a workshop each Thursday for three weeks!
Thursday 31st July, Thursday 7th & 14th August 2025.
WHO
There are spaces available for 10 women.
The project is facilitated by the Home Ground team, and features the most awesome guest artists!!
This project has been generously supported by the
Patil Family in honour of Anita 💖
For more info please email us at kiaora@homegroundnz.com

Upcoming projects
Arohata Prison Project
Home Ground will be back for more three-day workshops
in Arohata Prison.
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.
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.
WHEN & WHERE
June: Arohata Women's Prison, Tawa
HOW
Look for the poster in the Unit!
Sign up with your Case Manager, PCO, or Interventions Coordinator
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Speak to your Case Manager, PCO, or Interventions Coordinator
We look forward to the journey with you!
This project has been generously supported by the
Ara Poutama Aotearoa Department of Corrections

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