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Aperture and Attitude: Writing through the lens

Join poet Helen Rickerby for a writing workshop in response to the exhibition Slow Burn: Women and Photography | Ahi Tāmau: Māreikura Whakaahua.

When | Āhea

Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10.00am–12.00pm

Where | Ki hea

Slow Burn | Ahi Tāmau, Hīnātore, and Espresso, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

From $40, with museum entry

Accessibility

  • Workshop is wheelchair accessible

  • Seating available for Curator Talk

For any other accessibility requirements please contact LPTeam@tepapa.govt.nz

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In association with VERB Wellington, join us for a day of photography and writing and. Start the day in the Slow Burn | Ahi Tāmau exhibition as Curator Photography Lissa Mitchell delves into the stories behind the dynamic photographs.

Then, join poet Helen Rickerby to create your own written works of art inspired by the exhibition. Finally, finish with a Slow Burn-themed high tea to connect with other writers.

Limited to 15 participants. Booking essential. 

Zine-making workshop with Kerry Ann Lee. Photo by Michael Hall. Te Papa (32002)

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