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Artopia
Where Art Meets Tranquility
a unique blend of art, travel and fine cuisine
This is simply a relaxing, discovery package
Combining a little bit of art, with a little bit of local travel and fine cuisine
This really is more than just doing art. It's an experience in our rustic and picturesque coastal village of Kakanui with a bespoke tour of the Waitaki Valley, Otago, New Zealand. Your time will be spent in a welcoming and relaxing environment, perfect to tap into your creative side.
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We look after very small groups - no more than 2-4 people, so you get the attention you deserve. The packages are suitable for non-artists with an interest in being creative, or artists wanting to learn new mediums or focus on abstract art styles.
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You can stay in a delightful Kakanui beachfront vacation home with coastal and country views, or 10 mins away in studio accommodation on the waterfront in Oamaru where you're within walking distance of local cuisine in award-winning venues.
We include a Private Guided Tour, where we can look at diverse local landscapes through an artist's eye. Our art & travel packages allow you to explore the local area which includes Whitestone UNESCO Geopark, Waitaki Lakes and Clay Cliffs in MacKenzie Basin, while experiencing rich local creativity.
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By the end of your stay, you'll have completed two unique artworks & your very own hand-crafted pottery, all created in a fun supportive environment. Explore the world of abstract art while mastering the essential elements that bring it to life, and then dive into a hands-on pottery experience. The workshops are fun and short , leaving time for discovery. We'll even send your masterpieces home, ready to take pride of place in your home!
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​​​​​Take a look at the suggested itinerary below for Oct - April. Our package continues through the year so you can discover different seasons, but please note our southern hemisphere winter itinerary changes slightly as cuisine offerings have differing hours. But, the landscape just gets better & workshops continue.
For pricing, please complete the Enquiry Form to left and we will send a quote in USD within 48 hours.
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SUGGESTED ITINERARY OCT - APRIL
Winter Itinerary is just as sensational, with slight changes to cuisine options
Day One
Arrive
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Depart
Arrive | Kakanui,Oamaru
Art and Tour
Art and Tour
Art | Depart
Travel to Kakanui | Oamaru
Settle into accommodation
7pm Welcome Dinner in Oamaru - The Criterion, award winning cuisine in historic architecture precinct
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Breakfast
10am 2 Hours Art Workshop - Theory & Stage 1
12.30pm Lunch at Whitestone Cheese Deli & Diner
1.30pm Tour via backroads to Waitaki Valley where we stop and look at stunning local landscapes with an artists eye. We will be travelling through the Whitestone UNESCO Geopark area. Then time for a stop at River T Estate, before heading further through the valley to base of Southern Alps and MacKenzie Basin. Here we will find Clay Cliffs, an abstract & landscape artists wonderland.
7pm pre-dinner drinks at Valli WineBar (if open) & dinner at Braids, Kurow. Travel back to accommodation - approx 1 hour.
Breakfast
10am Tour local area and Historic Oamaru - architecture, creative spaces and quirky steampunk venues along with our brilliant Forrester Gallery set in a neo-classic building, If we are lucky, we can start the day with a look at a local Kakanui artisans workshop - depending on his availability.
Lunch – The Galley Waterfront Cafe
2pm - 2 Hours Art Workshop – Stage 2 Complete artworks
4pm Free time/beachwalk
Breakfast
10am Silenzio Pottery Workshop in Oamaru
1pm Lunch – Riverstone Kitchen. Award winning cuisine with amazing kitchen gardens
2.30pm Optional - Artist Talk, Well known NZ Artists
3.30pm - Freetime or departure
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