Toi mā te Whānau – Celebrate Reo Pēpi

Celebrate Reo Pēpi through storytelling, illustration, and te reo Māori in this joyful, hands-on workshop for tamariki and whānau. Inspired by the beloved children’s books by Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson, we’ll explore Kupu Tauro—a vibrant introduction to opposites in te reo Māori that supports the journey of language revitalisation. After the story, participants will create their own artworks: drawing favourite scenes, illustrating te reo words, and adding colour and collage. A playful, creative way to connect with ancestral language and the world of Reo Pēpi.

ABOUT THE STORY WORLDS FESTIVAL

Story Worlds is a new festival that invites audiences to experience storytelling as a rich, interconnected practice—through the written word, material culture, and oral traditions. Explore the programme, which stretches across Puke Ariki Museum, Libraries, and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre for four days of sessions that celebrate storytelling in all its forms and honour the ways stories help us make sense of ourselves, each other, and the world we share.

The Gallery is set over a number of levels, which are connected by ramps, stairs and an elevator. All spaces and facilities are mobility-friendly. We have manual wheelchairs available for use while at the Gallery, and mobility spaces available in the Len Lye Centre Cinema.

For more information on Gallery accessibility please visit Accessibility | Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre

This event will be held in the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Learning Studio.

Host or Publisher Cultural Experiences: Puke Ariki Museum and Libraries & Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre