We have lots of events & workshops run throughout the year at Highbury House. See details below for what we have on at the moment.
If you have any questions about below or would like to express interest to hold an event or workshop here please contact us on 09 4805279 or email admin@highburyhouse.org.nz
Harvest Hoolie
Sunday 29th March
2:00 – 5:00pm
We are celebrating neighbours day in the Birkenhead Point community by getting together and we’d love you to join us.
Bring a plate, maybe something you’re harvested or made, or just pop in and have a chat. We can let you know what’s happening with Beyond the Fence, and we hope you’ll be able to share stories too.
Community Morning Tea
Monday 30th March
9:30 – 11am
In recognition of Neighbours Day Aotearoa, we are hosting a Community Morning Tea.
Join us and find out what happens at the House, tell us what you would like to see in your community.
Meet your neighbours and connect with our community.
With thanks to Birkenhead Returned Services Association Inc
All On Board
Every Monday
12:30 – 2:30pm
Drop in games group session
$2 donation, tea & coffee available
Dino Craft Morning
Wednesday 22nd April
9:30 – 11:30am
These School Holidays come along to Highbury Community House to make your own dinosaur or dinosaur mask.
This is an event for the whole family to get crafty & have a roarsome time.
Art for absolute beginners
Thursday 13th Feb – 9th April
10:45am – 12:45pm
We will bring an introduction to painting through drawing, using various mark making techniques & adding colour, focusing on the use of watercolour as the lessons progress.
Cost is $120 for a 9 week course
& all the materials are included in the cost.
To book please email admin@highburyhouse.org.nz
or phone 09 4805279
Art After School
Thursday 13th Feb – 9th April
3:30 – 5pm
Mechanical Fantastic:Let your imagination run wild in creating a fanciful flying object that will find itself hovering into a magical landscape where colour comes to life.
Cost is $80 for a 9 week course
& all materials are included in the cost.
To book please email admin@highburyhouse.org.nz
or phone 09 4805279
Highbury Sewcial
Every Tuesday
9:30 – 11:30am
Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew?
Or do you have a sewing project that needs finishing?
Then come & be sewcial with us at Highbury House every Tuesday morning. Grow your sewing skills in a friendly environment with likeminded people.
This is free for the community & all levels are welcome.
Highbury Coffee Morning
Every 2nd Tuesday
11am – 12pm
A casual & relaxed group that meet every second Tuesday for coffee & a chat
$2 donation
Highbury Book Club
Last Tuesday of the month
7 – 8:30pm
In Partnership with Birkenhead Library, we are bringing back the Highbury Book Club. Join us monthly in a relaxed environment for an evening of discussing your current book, favourite books or discovering a new one to read.
Gold Coin donation, coffee & tea provided.
Booking is essential.
Mahjong
Every Wednesday
12:30 – 2:30pm
An informal and casual group for Mahjong.
All levels are welcome.
$2 per session, tea and coffee available.
Please note this is untutored.
Tea & Flea Market
Saturday 4th April
9am – 12pm
A market dedicated to vintage, craft & upcycled items.
We will also have a mend station in the house where you can bring in items of clothing for small repairs.
If you would like to be involved in this market please contact us admin@highburyhouse.org.nz or 094805279