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Summer 2027 Programme | Starts Saturday 13 February 2027
Wayfind Creative is a six-week programme for Waiheke creatives who want to make a living from their practice. You'll build practical business skills, learn from experienced mentors, and finish with a clear plan for what comes next.
Key Details
Starts: Saturday 13 February 2027
Runs: Six weeks, to mid-March
Format: In-person workshops on Waiheke, Zoom workshops and self-paced online modules
Where: Waiheke Art Gallery
Cost: just $195, a programme valued at $2000. Thanks to generous funders and partners, you’re paying a fraction of the real cost.
Places: Limited, so get in quick!
Workshop Facilitators to be confirmed
Key Dates
Saturday 13 February: Workshop 1, Vision, Mission and Values (in person, 10am - 4pm)
Start a self directed online journey using modules online.
Saturday 20 February: Workshop 2, Resilience (in person, 11am - 3:30pm)
Saturday 27 February: Workshop 3, Into Action, building a business process as strong as your creative process (via Zoom, 10am - 12:30pm)
Saturday 6 March: Submit your draft Professional Development Plan (online)
By Friday 19 March: Complete your one-to-one mentoring session (arranged with your mentor)
What you’ll get, all for $195
Three facilitated workshops covering Vision, Mission, a Creative Warrant of Fitness and Resilience, and turning ideas into action
Four self-paced online modules of your choice: project planning, the gig economy, time and goal setting, funding and sponsorship, finance, marketing and social media
A one-hour one-to-one session with an experienced creative entrepreneur, something you’d normally pay well over the entry price for on its own
A Professional Development Plan with next steps for your practice
A chance to meet other Waiheke creatives and hear from Wayfind alumni
Who it’s for
Waiheke creatives at any stage, whether you’re finding your feet or ready to take your work further. This is a rare chance to build a strong business mindset to sit alongside your practice, at a price that’s been heavily discounted to make it accessible.
How to apply
Register your place by purchasing through the link below, and include a short paragraph about your practice. With a price this low, places are limited and will go fast.
If you have any questions about the programme, please email Bella Hessell, Exhibitions and Public Programmes Co-ordinator, at [email protected].
Wayfind Creative is designed and delivered by DEPOT in partnership with Waiheke Art Gallery. Photo: Peter Rees.
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