A Riveting Gun - an artist’s tool
What is Sculpture?
It is a three-dimensional art form where materials are worked, molded, cast or assemble to create a piece.
It is a form of artistic expression - see how a riveting gun becomes an artists tool.
Give the gift of an “experience”
Give the gift on an experience with a gift voucher for a visit to the Sculpture Park.
Available for a single visit or for a pass to visit for twelve months with additional benefits.
High Tea for Mother’s Day
We have the perfect treat for your Mother on Sunday 11th May.
Enjoy a High Tea at the Artist shelter and then wander the park and enjoy the Art In Nature experience.
Waikato Community Interview
Listen to Dorothy’s interview with Waikato community radio as she shares the history and vision of the park.
To Fungi or not to Fungi…
This time of year there are many types of fungi around.
What do they do and why are they necessary?
A Love of Nature and Journalling?
If you love nature and want to record and immerse yourself in what you see - Botanical Journalling.
Find out more…
Find our Birds Treasure Hunt
Join the hunt for six of our native birds hidden throughout the Sculpture park - can you find all six?
We have a game for all ages, simply find the birds and fill in your entry form.
Gomphocarpus physocarpus and the Monarch Butterfly
The connection between the Monarch Butterfly and the “swan” plant you have in your garden is key to the sustainability of this butterfly in New Zealand.
The power of the beat…
Learn how to make your own medicine drum and the power of the beat and essence of “drumming”
Connecting with nature
IMAgEN8 works to help young photographers (8 – 18yrs) connect with nature through education, photography and technology. Find out more about the great work they do.
Fleeting Moments of Autumn - photo competition
Are you a budding photographer wanting inspiration from nature and the arts?
Fleeting Moments of Autumn is the competition for you.
Looking for a “coffee stop” for your cycle group?
Are you part of a cycle group and looking for your next coffee spot?
Visit the Ruru cafe located at the Sculpture Park on Scotsman’s Valley Road.
Great coffee, great food and wonderful service.
Begonia - a tropical flower
Flower of the month - Tubular Begonia. Bright colors, subtle fragrance and the perfect gift to give.
The Portal Project complete
The Portal Project by Marcus Tatton which was one year in the development and design is now complete.
The Portal Project — The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum | Art-in-Nature Arboretum Trust
Metal Clay Art
Metal clay is a new unique jewelry making material that can transform to silver when heated. Learn how to create your own piece of art inspired jewellery.
Stone carving - an ancient art form
Stone carving is an activity where pieces of rough natural stone are shaped by the controlled removal of stone. Owing to the permanence of the material, stonework has survived which was created during our prehistory or past time.
See Karin Barr work with Omaru stone at her workshop in February.
The Portal Project complete
The Portal Project by Marcus Tatton - engineering a piece of sculpture from the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Workshop Program launched
The Creative workshops at the Sculpture Park are a showcase of some of the Waikato’s best artists and craftspeople. The workshops range from floristry to wood carving to creative writing or watercolor painting.
Meet the Gardener’s
Owen and Yotum are part of the team behind managing the 17.5 hectares that is the Sculpture Park. The park contains over 30,000 different species of trees and shrubs and is a visual experience.