Pōneke Rangatahi Digital Arts Program
Empowering Youth Through Digital Creativity, Culture & Innovation
Kia ora e te whānau,
We’re excited to open registrations for the Pōneke Rangatahi Digital Arts Programme — a FREE creative wānanga for Māori youth aged 15–18, brought to you by Tuatahi Creatives in partnership with Toi Pōneke and Massey University’s College of Creative Arts.
This kaupapa is all about building cultural confidence, creative skills, and future career pathways. Over six hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how to use tools like Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop, meet working Māori artists and designers, and explore your own whakapapa, pūrākau, and personal identity through digital storytelling.
📅 Programme Dates & Times
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 26 August | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 28 August | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 30 August | 12:00 – 2:00pm |
| Tuesday | 2 September | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 4 September | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 6 September | 12:00 – 2:00pm |
📍 Location
Massey University, Toi Rauwharangi College of Creative Arts, Wellington.
🥘 Food Provided
Snacks and kai will be provided at each session.
🎨 What You’ll Learn
- Superhero self-portrait creation in Procreate
- Designing personal tohu (family crests)
- Moko-inspired art based on your whakapapa
- Māori & Pasifika storytelling through digital media
- Skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, branding, and more
- How to turn your creativity into a career
✨ What Makes This Programme Special
- Grounded in kaupapa Māori and cultural storytelling
- Led by Māori professionals in the creative industries
- Small group size (only 8–12 participants)
- All equipment provided
- Supportive Tuakana-Teina mentorship model
- Whānau and community involvement encouraged
👥 Who Can Join?
This programme is open to Māori rangatahi aged 15–18 based in the Wellington region. Priority is given to students from Kura Kaupapa Māori o Nga Mokopuna, with additional places available for students from Rongotai College, Wellington College, and others passionate about creative pathways.
📋 Register Now
Spots are limited! Register your interest now to be part of this amazing kaupapa:
Questions?
If you have any pātai, please reach out to:
Jordan Tuhura
Project Lead – Tuatahi Creatives
📧
jt@tuatahi.art | 📱 022 170 6070 I 🌐
www.tuatahi.art
