Welcome!
White Glove Experiences offers unique, fun and inspiring creative events designed to help you learn, discover, enjoy and socialise with new friends and reconnect with loved ones.
We’ve got some awesome small group events lined up for 2026 and beyond. So be sure to join the club to stay in touch with our programme.
It’s FREE to join and we guarantee you’ll be inspired by the content and ongoing offers we’ll be sharing exclusively with members.
We also offer private workshops and events on request so please do contact us if you’d like to learn more about we can help with your group requirements. We work with a broad range of group organisers including social clubs, corporates and those looking to reward loyal customers and associates with something fun, creative and different.
Auckland Heritage Festival 2025
Free events to enjoy this September and October!
The Collectors – Opening Event & Artist Talk: Sunday 21st September 1pm. Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts, 37 Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna. Free Event. Please register to attend.
The Collectors – Artist Talk: Tales of the Collectors, Thursday 25th September 10am. Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts, 37 Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna. Free event. Please register to attend.
The Collectors – Artist Talk: Collective Obsessions, what can we learn from the story of the Moa? Tuesday 7th October 1pm. Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts, 37 Fred Thomas Dr, Takapuna. Free event. Please register to attend.
Private: The Collectors – Opening Event & Artist Talk – Sun 21th Sept, 1pm
OPENING EVENT & ARTIST TALK
The story of the Moa didn’t end with their extinction. Their legacy continues in museums around the world; the result of the Victorian obsession with collecting. More than a display of wealth, these collections were symbols of power and influence. A way to showcase British scientific advancement and dominance. For decades, Moa skeletons shipped from New Zealand were the jewel in the crown for many European collectors, kickstarting a second gold rush for the explorers and immigrants who journeyed ‘down under’ in the 1800’s.
What does the story of the Moa bone traders and collectors tell us about our past? How can it help inform our future? Why do so few New Zealanders know anything about these stories? And why are they still relevant?
Join artist Jacqui Wilkinson as she discusses these questions and introduces the people who started the Moa collecting frenzy and their stories through her latest work.
This FREE event is part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2025.
Start time: 1pm
End time: 3pm
Meet: Becroft Gallery, Lake House Arts, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland.
Creative Escapes
Our schedule of Creative Escapes sold out in 2025. Please get in touch to register your interest in workshops for 2026 and beyond.
Creative Workshops
We’ve continued to run our Creative Workshops through 2026 with new dates to be added soon! These workshops are designed to help you break out of a creative rut, explore new ways of seeing and working. Great not just for visual artists, but for anyone wanting to explore their creative side.
Sign up to our club to hear about upcoming retreats and workshops as they become available.
“I’m so glad I came along to this; it was fun and fulfilling; thanks to your professionalism and relaxing environment. This made me more interested in this kind of leisure adventure. I will come along another time” – Pearl
“Thank you for yet another delightful, interesting and enjoyable event; you had obviously researched extremely well. We also met some lovely people with whom we hope to stay in touch. Thank you!” – Malcolm
“Thanks so much for the informative tour. Our group thoroughly enjoyed it and are keen to look up further tours you run. All comments were positive. You shared a lot of knowledge on the artists and the local area. Also, your voice was very clear and we could hear you with no trouble which is important with a group of 20!” – Sue
“Was fab! Walk/talk/tales/morning tea/artist. So glad I came. Thanks a million for organising everything superbly!” – Vaana
“Best tour ever! Such a blast. Thanks for making such a memorable day!” – Annelies
“Thanks so much for a fabulous day. We thoroughly enjoyed it” – Jo
“Thank you so much for guiding a most interesting and enjoyable walk around Parnell yesterday. It was great.” – Lyn
“Warmest thanks to you for a wonderful day. Thank you for being so accommodating for my husband’s disability. Many thanks for superb visit management!” – Alison
“It was a perfect day out with our clients, and far more memorable than just a dinner or gifting some wine. I’d definitely be interested to stay in touch for future events” – Maree
“I now don’t feel daunted by art galleries! Great guide. Very welcoming and knowledgeable…” – Wendy
“Thoroughly enjoyed the guides infectious enthusiasm and the group was a delight. Many highlights and would love to join future tours. Thank you!” – Stephanie