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Have you visited our Ruru Nest Shop?

If you are looking for unique, New Zealand made and local gifts then come and visit the Ruru Nest Gift Shop.

From wooden to ceramic to story books we have all your gift needs covered.

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Marcus Tatton exhibition

Marcus Tatton will be exhibiting his latest works at the Morrinsville Gallery from the 12th August - 7th September.

Don’t miss out on this chance to see his work and meet the man.

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Creative inspiration at the Sculpture Park

The Sculpture Park provides many different experiences for our visitors. Often for the keen or professional photographer, the variety of inspiration from the art and nature found here.

Mike Breen and his wife have visited many times over the past 10 years and here Mike shares some of his artistic expressions.

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Meet Marcus Tatton

Meet Marcus Tatton - wood carver, artist and current “artist in residence” at the Sculpture Park.

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The Ruru Retreat

Are you looking for a breakaway from the frantic pace of life?

The Ruru Retreat located at the Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park provides the perfect space to relax and enjoy nature at its best. This one bedroom house is available for two night stays all year round.

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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 artist’s tool.

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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.

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The power of the beat…

Learn how to make your own medicine drum and the power of the beat and essence of “drumming”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Portal Project complete

The Portal Project by Marcus Tatton - engineering a piece of sculpture from the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

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