Jul 11th: Matariki in the Zone 2026, Christchurch
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Richmond Community Garden, Riverlution, We Are Richmond, Avebury House and the Avon-Ōtākaro Network welcome you to this winter-warming event highlighting Matariki in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. We’ll ...
Jul 22nd: Negociants Fine Wine Tour 2026, Christchurch
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Established in 1985, Negociants New Zealand is a distributor of premium wines from around the world. We are very pleased to present at the 2026 Negociants Fine Wine Tour, a selection of highly regarded, award winning ...
Jul 23rd: Paint and Wine Night - Matariki Stars, Christchurch
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Looking for a creative night out in Christchurch? Join us for a fun beginner-friendly adults painting class in a bar! Our artist guides you step-by-step, so absolutely no art experience is needed. It’s the ...
Aug 7th: Astrophotography Masterclass with Tom Rae, Christchurch
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This is a two-part masterclass, including an astrophotography photo shoot (Friday 7th August), and an editing masterclass (Sunday 9th August). Maximum of 8 people, so get in quick to secure your spot! Part 1 ...
Aug 7th: Photography is Magic with Alex Cearns OAM, Christchurch
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Step away from the technical hustle and reconnect with the profound joy of photography creation. Join acclaimed photographer Alex Cearns OAM for a fun, engaging, and inspiring address that explores why photography is ...
Aug 7th: Live Fine Art Portrait Shoot, Christchurch
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Experience a complete walk-through of the creative process, from concept to creation, in this live fine art portrait demonstration. Using no makeup and simple studio-found props, you’ll see how ideas are developed, ...
Aug 7th: For the Love of Landscapes with Mieke Boynton, Christchurch
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Enjoy being guided through a series of Mieke’s stunning landscape captures, and listen to her explain the shots from start to finish – from the planning of the shoot, to the reality of the conditions on the ...
Aug 7th: Three Secrets Behind a Thriving Family Photography Business, Christchurch
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Running a successful family photography business takes more than a great eye and a camera you love. It’s tough out there right now and the photographers who are thriving share three things in common. This keynote ...
Aug 7th: Screaming from the Rooftops with Paul Reiffer, Christchurch
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The Unwritten Rules of Cityscape Shooting Most cityscape photographers shoot the same five locations from the same three viewpoints with the same “standard settings” up high. This talk is about how we ...
Aug 7th: Capturing Infinity with Tom Rae, Christchurch
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In this presentation, Tom Rae explores the deeper meaning and philosophy behind his night sky photography, and why dark skies offer a perspective that goes far beyond the image itself. Drawing from his work across New ...
Aug 7th: The Photography Project Blueprint with Matt Palmer, Christchurch
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I believe photography projects can change your life — and maybe even the world. After years of running projects intuitively, I reverse-engineered what actually worked into eight clear steps. From finding your ...
Aug 7th: Luck! with Diederik van Heyningen, Christchurch
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Thirty years. Multiple recessions. Near extinction of film. Rise of digital. Rise of Social Media. Earthquakes. A pandemic, ADHD, AI, and now a War!
Every time the industry and life shifted, I asked myself — how ...
Aug 8th: The Golden Hour Photography Trade Exhibition, Christchurch
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Join us for afternoon tea and visit the trade exhibition – talk to your favourite camera brands and photographic suppliers, and join in on the mini events happening throughout this 90 minute event. What ...
Aug 8th: Building, Sustaining, and Evolving a Life in Photography, Christchurch
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Join Melanie Jenkins—commercial photographer, contemporary artist, and author—for an inspiring and honest look at building a lasting creative career. From her early beginnings in the industry to sustaining ...
Aug 8th: Turning a Break into a Career with John Cowpland, Christchurch
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How a broken leg led to 30 Years Behind the Camera: What does it take to sustain a high-level photographic career for nearly forty years? From the darkrooms of local newspapers to the global stage of international ...
Aug 8th: Live Fine Art Portrait Edit, Christchurch
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Using the captures from the live shoot, we’ll dive into the post-production process, showing how the raw images are refined and transformed into the finished fine art portrait. Gain insight into every step of ...
Aug 8th: The Creator Code with Katie Kolenberg, Christchurch
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What actually determines success and why talent isn’t enough.
Most photographers have the skill. Many have the vision. So why do some build thriving, sustainable careers while others (equally talented, equally ...
Aug 8th: Capturing the Invisible with Jen Raoult, Christchurch
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PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE UNSEEN: In this presentation, I’ll be exploring photography as a medium that has long been connected to what lies beyond the visible. I’ll begin with a brief journey through art history, ...
Aug 8th: Turning Your Content into Clients, Christchurch
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In this workshop, Layton will share with you their approach to using social media to attract clients and build a personal brand. Layton will cover a range of strategies they use in their everyday work, including creating ...
Aug 8th: Building a Creative Business That Actually Feels Good, Christchurch
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This presentation dives into the mental and emotional side of running a successful creative business.. the part that often gets overlooked.
While it’s important to talk about the practical and physical on how to ...
Aug 11th: Dealing With Difficult People & Situations, Christchurch
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Transform conflict and difficult situations with co-workers and customers into opportunities by equipping your staff with the skills and techniques required to manage these situations with confidence, professionalism, ...
Aug 12th: Time Management Workshop, Christchurch
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Do you need more hours in your day? Would you like to become less busy and more productive? Learn how to prioritise, how to handle interruptions, plan ahead, beat common time wasters, delegate and much more. You've all ...
Aug 16th: Open Mic - Your Chance to Shine On Stage With Great Sound, Christchurch
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Perform to an appreciative audience, who will listen, engage and respect your performance. You will be amongst friends. We provide an outlet for local acoustic performers – singers, songwriters & poets all ...
Aug 28th: Mel Parsons - Castle Hill Album Release Tour, Christchurch
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Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, CASTLE HILL, to released on August 7. ...