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31 Oct 2026GA: $100.00, Members: $70.00, Concessions: $90.00
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View times
Choose from two sessions: 10:30am to 1pm or 1:30pm to 4pm. Both sessions cover the same content, so choose the time that suits you best. If you wish to attend both sessions, a bundle ticket is available.
No previous painting experience is needed. All materials are provided, thanks to the generous support of Gordon Harris The Art & Supplies Store. They are yours to keep after the session.
What to expect
Each session begins in the foyer, where you’ll meet before being brought to Picasso: Designed by Paul Smith for an introduction to the exhibition from Senior Curator, International Art, Dr Sophie Matthiesson. From there, you’ll head to the East Terrace for a hands-on introduction to oil painting with painter and tutor Zarahn Southon. Here you’ll create your own Cubist figure-within-a-scene painting inspired by Picasso.
You’ll also receive a wristband that gives you entry to Picasso: Designed by Paul Smith. You can return to the exhibition in your own time on the same day as the workshop.
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Local tip
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Visit outside weekend and school-holiday mornings for a quieter experience, or head along during relaxed hours on most Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm.
Getting there
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Auckland Art Gallery is on the corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets in the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 5-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station and the ferry terminal are around a 15-minute walk. The OuterLink also stops nearby on Wellesley Street East. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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