Lines of Connection

No need to stand in line for this new gallery-focused, creative programme.

Learning areas and strands

Art, English, Digital tech

Education type

Education visit

Duration

60-90 min

Suitable for

Years 1-8

Next available

Available now

Cost

Programme is free for terms 2 and 3, 2025

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Explore how artists use line making in 2D and 3D art. Using drawing, string games, and other tools (older students can use tech), your students will respond creatively to line and form in the galleries.

An art work with a woven harakeke (flax) cape is hanging over another woven artwork arranged in a circle on the white ground.

Maureen Lander, Huna: Kaitiaki o te Harakeke, 2012. Te Papa (ME024116)

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On now

Sat 14 Jun

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A black and white photo of two older woman smiling at the camera. One is standing by another sitting down.

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A patchwork quilt with stylised fish, stars, moon, waves, and seaweed images.

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