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Education-Based and Award-Winning
For children aged 5-13
Auckland-wide
Creative Art Workshops
At Creative Matters, we believe the seed of creativity lives in all of us.
Our range of education based art workshops nurture that creative seed.
Our workshops are not just opportunities to make art, they are much more than that. They teach and encourage a way of thinking, a way of working, a creative approach that can be taken and applied into every aspect of a child's or educator's life.
“Creativity is as important now in education as literacy and we should treat it with the same status.”
Sir Ken Robinson
Creative Matters is an award winning business providing creative, educational opportunities to enrich the lives of our children, educators, artists and community.
At Creative Matters, we believe in the power of creativity to connect, inspire, and transform. We're a team of passionate educators, artists, and creatives committed to bringing meaningful, hands-on art experiences to tamariki across Aotearoa.
Since 2015, we've delivered over 1,000 creative programmes and worked with more than 10,000 children, teachers, and communities. From classrooms to galleries to large-scale community murals, our work is grounded in a deep belief in the value of creative expression — and the joy it brings.
Our programmes are thoughtfully designed and delivered by experienced educators, many with decades of teaching and art education experience, including in leading institutions like the Auckland Art Gallery. Whether in schools, holiday programmes, or community spaces, we create environments where young people can explore, express, and grow.
Because when creativity is nurtured, confidence follows. And confident, creative kids go on to do incredible things.
Why Schools believe in our work
...The programme provides our learners with meaningful opportunities to explore creativity, develop confidence, and express themselves through art in ways that complement and enrich our school curriculum.
Your classes create a positive and engaging environment where students are encouraged to take
creative risks, problem-solve, and celebrate their individuality. We have seen students thoroughly enjoy
the sessions, particularly those who thrive in hands-on and creative learning experiences...
Principal Shanthan Naidu, Ōrākei School
Meet The Team
Our educators are artists and/or teachers with experience in art education and managing children.
Follow us for updates, inspiration and creative joy!
@creative_matters
Testimonials
My daughter loves her art class after school on a Tuesday, it’s her favourite day of the week! The class environment is fun and engaging, letting her explore her own creativity while also learning about various aspects of sketch, colour and other artistic mediums – all under the guidance of the Creative Matters teachers who are inspiring and encouraging no matter what level the kids are at.
Maree Greenhough
Thank God for Creative Matters this lockdown! Home-schooling is tough to keep the younger kids constantly enthused, but the weekly art projects, communication and Google-meets have kept Allie happy and engaged. Even excited!
Claire Smith