What's on at Lume
At Lume, our mission is to champion the work of diverse creatives, fostering a vibrant community and serving as a dynamic hub for creative dialogue and the exchange of ideas and experiences.
Upcoming events
Lume Creative Studio: No. 4: Creative Screenprinting
When: Saturday 24 Jan, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Lume, 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
Join us for a vibrant, hands-on session of colours and community! Led by artisan Hana Kumagai, this workshop invites you to turn imagination into art. Originally from Miyagi, Japan, Hana specialises in sustainable crafts and loves sharing the "sparkling eyes" moment when creators see their work come to life.
Drop in anytime between 10:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Stay for the whole time or just a short visit, the experience is flexible to suit your flow.
Lume Creative Studio: No. 5: Free Flow Paint a Postcard Session
When: Saturday 31 Jan, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Lume, 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
As we move out of the slow haze of January and into the rhythm of the new year, we invite you to pause. Before the momentum of the year takes hold, join our Free-Flow Postcard Session at Lume. Paint, connect, and send a message to a friend or your future self. Materials provided by koha.
Drop in anytime between 10:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Stay for the whole time or just a short visit, the experience is flexible to suit your flow.
Creative Studio: No. 8: Bare minimum life drawing
When: Sunday 8 Mar, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: Lume, 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
This women-only workshop* is a celebratory, low-pressure life drawing session led by Amiria Lise Swanson and modelled by Polly George. We focus on creativity, community, and the appreciation of human bodies in a respectful, body-positive environment.
*Explicitly trans-inclusive and welcoming to non-binary people.
Passed events
Lume Creative Studio: No. 3: Creative Screenprinting
When: Monday 5 Jan, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Lume, 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
Join us for a vibrant, hands-on session of colours and community! Led by artisan Hana Kumagai, this workshop invites you to turn imagination into art. Originally from Miyagi, Japan, Hana specialises in sustainable crafts and loves sharing the "sparkling eyes" moment when creators see their work come to life.
Drop in anytime between 10:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Stay for the whole time or just a short visit, the experience is flexible to suit your flow.
Lume listening session: No. 1: Sophie Aston
When: Saturday 3 Jan, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Lume, 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
Step out of the noise and into the light. The Lume Listening Session is a curated hour of intentional presence. We’ve reimagined the traditional gig as a hushed, living-room-style sanctuary where the music isn’t just background noise, it’s the heart of the room.
Lume Creative Studio: No. 2: Dreams & Visions: Creative Integration
When: Monday 29 Dec, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Lume, 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
A body & mind workshop inviting you to explore meaningful inner experiences - including dreams, memories, visions from altered states, through embodied inquiry and creative expression.
Lume Creative Studio: No. 1: Earth pigment painting with Julia Kate Mack
When: Saturday 27 Dec, Drop in anytime between 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Lume, 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
Create your own paint from Waiheke rocks, clay and shells.
All materials will be provided, and all ages are welcome to join.
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