Creative Art
Workshops & Experiences in Martinborough

Ventana – meaning “window” in Spanish – is our way of seeing the creativity that surrounds us, and the creativity that lives within.

From our studio in the heart of Martinborough Wine Village, we offer hands-on workshops, parties, courses, and guided experiences for curious minds of all ages. We also create custom art installations for events big and small, crafted by our founder and Chief Creativity Officer (CCO), Bec.

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Upcoming Workshops

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What We're All About

BESPOKE WORKSHOPS

Want a workshop that’s just for your crew? Whether it’s family, friends or something in between – let’s design a workshop that suits you.

Browse the PDF below, take a look at venue options and drop me a line to start dreaming it up.

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“Had the best time at Ventana for a hen party! Making clay boobies was a blast, and Bec made it even better with her warm, fun energy. Such a unique, memorable experience — highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back!”

— Hannah

FLORAL INSTALLATIONS

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POP-UP PETALS
(Hire Collection)

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BESPOKE BLOOMS
(Custom Commissions)

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ART IN BLOOM
(Installations & Experiences)

WHAT’S COMING UP AT VENTANA?

ADULTS WORKSHOPS

Adult Workshops

Creative Mindfulness Workshop (Tues 19th Aug - 730-930pm)

Creative Mindfulness Workshop (Tues 19th Aug - 730-930pm)

NZ$25.00

Almost Spring – Textured Painting at Colombo (Fri 29th Aug - 6-8pm)

Almost Spring – Textured Painting at Colombo (Fri 29th Aug - 6-8pm)

NZ$80.00

Watercolour & Wine at Colombo (Sun 17th Aug - 2-4pm)

Watercolour & Wine at Colombo (Sun 17th Aug - 2-4pm)

NZ$65.00

Sip the Sky: Paint, sip, taste & gaze. (Fri 15th Aug - 5-9pm)

Sip the Sky: Paint, sip, taste & gaze. (Fri 15th Aug - 5-9pm)

NZ$119.00

The Art of the Bloom (Sun 24th Aug - 10am-1230pm)

The Art of the Bloom (Sun 24th Aug - 10am-1230pm)

NZ$90.00

Floral Watercolour Workshop (Weds 13th Aug - 730-930pm)

Floral Watercolour Workshop (Weds 13th Aug - 730-930pm)

NZ$25.00

Giant Knitting Martinborough (Thu 7th Aug - 6-9pm)

Giant Knitting Martinborough (Thu 7th Aug - 6-9pm)

NZ$280.00

Petals & Pastries: Roses and Rosé (Sun 31st Aug - 10am-1pm)

Petals & Pastries: Roses and Rosé (Sun 31st Aug - 10am-1pm)

NZ$129.00

Thyme Well Spent: Bubbles & Breads (Sat 16th Aug - 2-4pm)

Thyme Well Spent: Bubbles & Breads (Sat 16th Aug - 2-4pm)

NZ$119.00

Oh. My. Gourd: Still Life & Soup (Sun 10th Aug - 1-4pm)

Oh. My. Gourd: Still Life & Soup (Sun 10th Aug - 1-4pm)

NZ$129.00

Lush Floral Lamp Workshop (Saturday 4th October - 10am-1pm)

Lush Floral Lamp Workshop (Saturday 4th October - 10am-1pm)

NZ$240.00

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Let’s Chat!

Got questions, ideas, or want to book a session? Drop me a line below.
Prefer email, text, or call? That works too!

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Becs 02102455153
info@ventana.co.nz

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What we’re all about…

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We know creativity improves brain function, lifts mood, builds trust and cooperation between humans, and is the foundation of innovation. We believe these benefits should be accessible to everyone.

From our kidlets who grow their creativity through regular classes and school holiday workshops, to those building their creative practice in later life, or corporate teams super-charging their productivity, problem-solving and team cohesion with creative mindfulness. We know life is just better if we’re able to explore this ancient, hardwired part of us in a safe and inclusive environment.

Ventana is all about using your hands, quietening your mind and connecting with others. And of course having a bloody good time.

“I constantly hear the words, ‘I’m not creative’. Or ‘I can’t draw or paint’. The secret is out of the bag. We’re all creative. And when engaging in activities that express and nurture this, there are massive benefits to our well-being as individuals and groups.”

“Creativity should be accessible to all, part of our everyday, woven into the important stages of our life. But most of all. Creativity should be fun.”

Bec - Ventana CCO (Chief Creation Officer)

THE VENTANA STORY

Ventana was dreamed up on the back of a pizza box by two Wairarapa blow-ins, looking for a window into the wider world of art and creativity from our beautiful, remote corner of the planet.

What began in 2016 as a gallery, retail store, and workshop space in central Martinborough — showcasing art from around the world — soon took on a life of its own. It turned out there was an incredible abundance of creative genius in our small village and its surroundings, and Ventana became the perfect excuse to celebrate it.

Nearly a decade later, and now owned by artist, educator, and obsessive maker, Bec Mackie, Ventana is an Art Space for everyone. Kids, adults, wedding parties, and business teams all come to master everything from giant knitting and giant flower-making to watercolours and neurographic art.

The OG Ventana!

Becs & Auriga making the handover official

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Meet Becs

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Becs is Chief Creation Officer (CCO) of Ventana and artist in residence in our Martinborough studio.

From the green and golden shores of East Coast Aussie, Becs found her way via outback stations and wild South Island outposts to Martinborough Wine Village in 2018. Here she found the perfect place to create. After taking over Ventana, meeting her now husband Brent, having her beautiful daughter Maeve - she is now not only considered a local, but in Ventana, has built a creative home for locals, tourists and visitors alike.

Becs is a trained educator, life-long art and craft machine, and can literally make anything. Just ask.

‘‘The Ventana logo and our beautiful studio mural show a weave of Kiwi Kōwhai and Aussie Wattle. These flowers represent resilience, renewal and connection, which is exactly how I feel about finding my home here and what I hope Ventana brings into people’s lives’’.

Find Ventana Art Space!

7 Kitchener Street
Martinborough

Down the alley between Medici & Kitchener’s Cafe

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Ventana Art Space- centre of town
Your accommodation- Airbnb, hotel or resort
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Group Workshop Venue Options:

Planning something off-site?

It’s +$150 in the Wairarapa, and from +$250 for Wellington or beyond.
This fee covers the extra time and care it takes to pack and prep materials, transport everything to your venue, and return it all safely to the studio.

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