6:00 pm - 7:00 pm A Century of Toys with Hilary Kay Sunday 6 April 2014, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm A Century of Toys with Hilary Kay Hilary Kay, from the BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow, explores the fascinating development of toys from the first clockwork carriages to battery-powered robots. $20.00
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Embroidery with Jenny Adin-Christie Monday 7 April 2014, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Embroidery with Jenny Adin-Christie Embroiderer Jenny Adin-Christie, part of the team that made the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, discusses needlework past and present in this illustrated talk. $10.00 – $15.00
9:45 am - 4:00 pm Mahara Gallery, Waikanae (ii) Thursday 10 April 2014, 9:45 am - 4:00 pm Mahara Gallery, Waikanae (ii) A free bus tour to the 'Frances Hodgkins in Kapiti' exhibition at the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae. Free - Numbers are limited, bookings essential
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Gala Evening at the Chinese Embassy Friday 11 April 2014, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Gala Evening at the Chinese Embassy Support the Friends of Te Papa with this gala evening to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions from the National Museum of China: Throne of Emperors and Shi Lu: A revolution in paint. $85
10:15 am - 1:00 pm Textile Clinic Monday 14 April 2014, 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Textile Clinic Not sure how to store or look after your textile treasures and heirlooms? Bring your item to Te Papa and discuss with a textile conservator. The limit is one item only. $5.00