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Judy Turner – textile collector

Te Papa recently acquired a selection of items from Judy Turner’s extensive collection of textiles, which are predominantly from the far East, Asia and West Africa. In conversation with Claire Regnault, Judy will introduce these pieces giving the background stories which represent so intimately other people’s lives.

$15.00 – $20.00

WOW Up Close – Tour (iii)

Te Papa. Meet at the Information Desk on Level 2 55 Cable Street, Wellington

Join us for our third members’ only tour of the WOW exhibition and discover even more about the jaw-dropping detail and unconventional creativity of wearable art.

$38.00

Visit: Bartley & Company Art

Bartley & Company Art Gallery Level 2/22 Garrett Street, Te Aro, WELLINGTON

Join our forthcoming gallery visit is to Bartley & Company’s recently opened new space at Garret Street, for a viewing of 'zoomer' showcasing works by Miranda Parkes and 'Flowers of Niue' solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Cora-Allan Wickliffe.

$15.00 – $20.00

Talk: ‘Dressed’ by Claire Regnault

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

In May Te Papa Press will be launching Dressed: Fashionable dress in Aotearoa New Zealand 1840 to 1910 by Claire Regnault, Senior Curator New Zealand History here at Te Papa. Join Claire Regnault for an illustrated talk on the development of the book and more.

$25.00 – $30.00

Indian Textiles

Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

A multi-media presentation followed by a trunk sale of personally handpicked exquisite textiles from different parts of India.

$25.00 – $30.00

Talk: Emerging Ethnic Artists

Icon, Level 2, Te Papa Cable Street, Wellington

The talk shares the personal and professional journeys of the three featured artists and how the influence of their ancestry and heritage assists development of identity and style.

$25.00 – $30.00

Exhibition: Meet the Making

Katherine Mansfield House 25 Tinakori Road, Wellington, New Zealand

Leimomi has selected a range of garments (and undergarments!) from our textiles collection and highlights the techniques used to make them in order to offer a glimpse into the world of their makers and wearers.

$20.00

Floortalk: ‘Threads that weave the world’

Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011

Join us for a special exhibition viewing and talk on 'Threads that Weave the World'. This creatively curated exhibition highlights the unique and exquisite heritage of textiles & crafts, with written and visual narratives from many corners of the world

$20.00 – $25.00

Talk: From Rural to Urban: How Indian Textile Artists Adapted During Covid-19

Rangimarie, L3, Te Papa Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

With post-covid borders now open again and tourists returning, Joji and Shani have picked up the metaphorical threads of their connections in India and will talk to us about the impact of the pandemic on the handcrafted textile industry in India, how it has recovered and what changes the pandemic has led to.

$25.00 – $30.00

Behind the Scenes: The conservation of a Regency net gown c1820 in Te Papa’s collection

Te Huinga Centre, Level 3, Te Papa 55 Cable Street, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Join us for a rare opportunity as Te Papa Textile Conservator Rachael Collinge and Specialist Costume Mount Maker Sam Gatley take you behind the scenes as they describe the collaborative work undertaken by a small group of specialists to conserve and mount a Regency era gown. 

$25.00 – $35.00