WHAT’S COMING UP AT VENTANA?

There’s something timeless about women gathering in a circle—sharing stories, laughter, and the slow, satisfying rhythm of making.

We’ll share pastries during stretch breaks while you learn how to handle the giant metre-long knitting needles—each one lovingly handcrafted by Rex, our local woodturner. With pure New Zealand wool, you’ll begin creating your own lush, crocheted cushion- no prior experience needed.

It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday and leave with something you made by hand.

🧺 Includes giant wool, giant crochet hook, pastries, tea, and coffee.

✨ Limited spaces – book now!

Colour options pictured- make a multi coloured cushion on the day or if you’d like a single colour, enter your choice in form after adding to cart).

Date & Time: Sunday 5th Oct - 10am-1pm

Location: Ventana Art Space
7 Kitchener Street, Martinborough

Price: $150

Learn to make a beautiful and voluminous giant crepé paper flower lamp.
Choose your CREPE COLOUR.

This workshop is limited to 5 people maximum. It’s a full day of crafting, and we’ll need to fuel up, so lunch is included in your ticket price.

This hands-on class covers everything from selecting the finest crepé paper to mastering intricate petal techniques.

Discover the joy of transforming simple materials into a stunning, oversized bloom that make perfect décor lamp.
With no prior experience needed, you'll leave with a beautiful creation and the skills to make more.

It takes time and patience, each petal is cut by hand, gently curved and meticulously assembled into a flower. Sounds hard… but nope! You’ll learn the tips and tricks I’ve learned in making these beauties!

You will receive a lamp to use as your base on the day. And leave with your finished lamp, some amazing skills, new friends and some serious creative satisfaction!

THE INFO
Sunday 26th October
9am-4pm- includes lunch break with meal provided.
$370pp

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
Tea, coffee and lunch to be enjoyed! Please bring along anything else you’d like to enjoy on the day.

With spring just three days away, join us for an evening of colour, creativity, and connection in the cozy barrel room at Colombo Winery.

In this relaxed, hands-on painting workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own textured floral artwork, using thick paints, palette knives, and mark-making tools to build rich layers and joyful blooms. It’s beginner-friendly, soulful, and the perfect way to welcome the new season.

🎨 Your ticket includes:

– A guided painting session exploring textured techniques

– All materials provided, including canvas and tools

🍕 Wine and woodfired pizza will be available to purchase on the night—so come hungry for flavour and creativity.

Whether you’re a local or visiting for Pour & Explore, this is more than a workshop—it’s a celebration of seasonal shift, creative flow, and the warmth of shared experience.

Date & Time: Friday 29th Aug - 6-8pm

Location: Colombo Vineyard

Price: $80pp

Step into the magic of Martinborough with an unforgettable evening of creativity, indulgence, and stargazing- the best of local flavours and experiences.

Begin the evening with a night sky-inspired painting session at Ventana Art Space. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this relaxed, hands-on experience invites you to create under the spell of twilight tones and celestial charm.

Then head next door for a guided wine tasting from the passionate team at The Good Way (located beside the Martinborough Brewery), showcasing a selection of their elegant, small-batch wines. Find your favourite and grab a bottle to take home—perfect for gifting or continuing the magic later.

Indulge your senses with a chocolate tasting hosted by Elly from be happy chocolate. Sample her handcrafted, ethically made bars and select your favourite block to take home. Please advise any dietary requirements when booking. Warm your hands around a velvety be happy hot chocolate and...

Head outside for a gentle stroll to Considine Park with Charlotte from Wairarapa Dark Sky. There she will guide you through a tour of the southern stars. Learn to navigate constellations, and experience the awe of Martinborough’s dark sky sanctuary.

Whether you’re visiting Martinborough or rediscovering your backyard, this experience blends wine, chocolate, creativity and the cosmos into one unforgettable night.

Date & Time: - 5-830pm

Location: Ventana Art Space 7 Kitchener Street

The Good Way Tasting Room
Located at the Martinborough Brewery, 10 Ohio Street.

Price: $130pp

Book HERE

*timing is flexible to allow for moving between locations, if you'd like to order food from The Social Kitchen food truck at the Brewery, etc. The latest finish time would be 845pm.

5-630pm - Painting

630-7pm- Wine Tasting

7-730pm- Chocolate Tasting

730-8pm- Star Gazing Walk

There’s something timeless about women gathering in a circle—sharing stories, laughter, and the slow, satisfying rhythm of making.

We’ll share pastries during stretch breaks while you learn how to handle the giant metre-long knitting needles—each one lovingly handcrafted by Rex, our local woodturner. With pure New Zealand wool in your chosen colour, you’ll begin creating your own lush, oversized blanket—no prior experience needed.

It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday and leave with something you made by hand.

🧺 Includes giant wool, giant needles, pastries, tea, and coffee.

✨ Limited spaces – book now to choose your wool colour.

Colour options coming soon!

Date & Time: No classes scheduled- book a private group!

Location: Ventana Art Space
7 Kitchener Street, Martinborough

Price: $280

Before the Christmas hustle sets in, take a couple of hours to slow down and create.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to paint a festive watercolour wreath and a mistletoe card, with step-by-step guidance. Once you’ve got the hang of the techniques, you’re welcome to paint any other designs that inspire you.

We’ll also have brush pens and stencils available so you can experiment with lettering and embellishments- no calligraphy expertise required, just a curiosity to play and explore.

You’ll leave with a small collection of heartfelt, handmade cards ready to send, and some simple watercolour skills you can keep using at home. And a black brush pen of your own!

A perfect way to pause before the festive rush, get creative, and add a personal touch to the silly season. No experience needed- just bring your cheer and a little curiosity!

Date & Time:
Thurs 27th Nov 6-9pm
Sun 30th Nov - 10am-1pm
Friday 19th Dec 6-9pm

Location:
Ventana Art Space
7 Kitchener Street, Martinborough

Price: $55pp

Paint a Christmas Bottle at Colombo Vineyard!

Celebrate the festive season with an evening of creativity, wine, and Christmas cheer at Colombo Vineyard. In this relaxed hands-on workshop, you’ll transform a wine bottle into a beautiful Christmas-themed artwork using vibrant acrylic paints — the perfect keepsake or handmade gift.

This is a guided creative session (not a step-by-step class). I’ll begin with a short demo to show you techniques and ideas, then you’ll paint at your own pace with guidance and support whenever you need it.

$25 per person – Book your spot below.
You’ll purchase your wine bottle separately from Colombo as a takeaway bottle (not for consumption at the vineyard).

Date & Time: Friday 5th December, 6–8pm
Location: Colombo Vineyard

All materials are provided — just bring yourself (and maybe a friend!) for a festive evening of painting, laughter, and creativity.

✨ Come join us to sip, paint, and celebrate the colours of Christmas! ✨

Crepe Paper Christmas Wreath Workshop
You’ve seen our signature giant flowers- now create your own exquisite festive piece!

In this 2.5-hour workshop, you’ll craft a timeless Christmas wreath using the same luxurious crepe paper featured in our floral installations.
Guided step by step, you’ll:
· Shape lush green foliage to adorn a wreath base
· Handcraft six elegant red and/or white crepe blooms
· Finish with a touch of shimmer using gold or silver beads
The result is an everlasting, handcrafted wreath- a beautiful statement for your home or a thoughtful gift.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required.

Date & Time:
Martinborough
Friday 5th Dec
7-930pm
Ventana Art Space- 7 Kitchener Street

Johnsonville
Sunday 7th Dec
10am-1230pm or 130-4pm
Johnsonville Shopping Centre
16 Broderick Street

Treat yourself to the ultimate creative escape - an afternoon that blends the joy of making with the art of relaxation.

Create at Ventana (12:30–2:30pm)
Gather in Ventana’s bright and welcoming studio and craft your very own giant crepe flower. Guided by artist Becs, you’ll design a stunning bloom to take home -a beautiful reminder of your day of creativity and calm. You’ll be amazed at what you can create.

Indulge at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa (from 3pm)
You’ll be transported to the serene Brackenridge Spa, where the pampering begins. Succumb to the intuitive touch of our therapists hands as they massage away any tension, leaving you feeling relaxed and reinvigorated.

• 55 min full body massage

• Complimentary glass of bubbles & nibbles

• Access to the indoor heated saltwater pool

Optional pre-ordered cheese platters and additional refreshments are available for purchase.

Treatments start at 3pm and wrap up by 5pm. Afterwards, you’ll be transported back to Martinborough town centre, refreshed, renewed, and blooming inside and out.

Friday 12th Dec
1230-5pm
$230 per person

Includes art workshop, transport, and spa package, 1 glass bubbles & nibbles.

Create something truly extraordinary- a giant crepé paper poppy that’s as elegant as it is expressive. This is a workshop for those who love detail, design, and the beauty of craft elevated to art.

You’ll be guided through every stage of bringing your bloom to life- from sculpting the intricate, layered centre to forming each ruffled petal and assembling the elegant stem. The poppy introduces new techniques in shaping, curling, and structure, perfect for those who’ve made a wallflower before, or anyone ready for a creative challenge with breathtaking results.

What’s included:
– A range of rich colour palettes- choose your favourite ahead of time and I’ll prepare your materials for you
– All premium materials and tools provided
– Personalised guidance in a relaxed, inspiring studio environment
– Techniques for refined petal shaping, intricate detailing, and balanced composition
– Your own statement poppy sculpture to take home- an artwork to keep or gift

Designed for those who appreciate craft with beauty and intention, this workshop blends calm focus with joyful creativity- a morning of making that feels both grounding and indulgent.

Date & Time:
Sunday 25th January
9am-1230pm

Price: $230pp
Includes all art materials, tea/coffee & pastries!

Location:
Martinborough
Ventana Art Space
7 Kitchener St, Martinborough

Paint a landscape without painting a place.

This beginner-friendly acrylic workshop is all about colour, mood, and movement — not perfect trees or tidy horizons. We’ll explore abstract landscapes using layered acrylic paint on beautiful heavy-weight paper that’s perfect for framing.

No experience needed. Just come curious, choose colours that speak to you, and see what unfolds.

Wednesday 21st Jan

7–9pm

$40pp

All materials provided

Loose, dreamy landscapes — no perfection required.

This relaxed watercolour workshop is all about flow, texture, and letting the paint do what it wants to do. We’ll explore wet-into-wet techniques, soft colour mixing, and simple ways to create atmosphere, with step-by-step guidance and plenty of room to make it your own.

Perfect for beginners (and anyone wanting to loosen up).
Come paint, play, and enjoy the process.

Thurs 29th Jan
7-9pm
$33pp

Let’s make a whale!

In this fun, hands-on clay workshop you will learn how to shape and build your very own whale using air-dry clay. We’ll take it step by step, so everyone feels confident and supported. Once the whales have dried, we’ll meet again to paint them and add colour, personality, and finishing touches.

This workshop is perfect for beginners — no experience needed, just a love of making and getting hands-on with clay. Every whale will be different, and that’s part of the fun.

Two sessions, 2 hours each

Sunday 18th Jan | 7-9pm- make whale

$30

Option to paint what as separate class- will discuss on the night. It would be another Sunday evening 7-9pm & $30.

All materials provided

Learn to make a beautiful and voluminous giant crepé paper flower lamp.
Choose your CREPE COLOUR.

This workshop is limited to 6 people maximum.

This hands-on class covers everything from selecting the finest crepé paper to mastering intricate petal techniques.

Discover the joy of transforming simple materials into a stunning, oversized bloom that make perfect décor lamp.
With no prior experience needed, you'll leave with a beautiful creation and the skills to make more.

It takes time and patience, each petal is cut by hand, gently curved and meticulously assembled into a flower. Sounds hard… but nope! You’ll learn the tips and tricks I’ve learned in making these beauties!

You will receive a lamp to use as your base on the day. And leave with your finished lamp, some amazing skills, new friends and some serious creative satisfaction!

THE INFO
Saturday 21st March
10am-1pm- includes cheese platter to share.
$255pp

ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED
Tea, coffee and platter to be enjoyed! Please bring along anything else you’d like to enjoy on the day.