Toi Whakaari

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In short

Toi Whakaari is a school for the screen and performing arts in Wellington, established in 1970 by the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council; since 1997 it has been based at Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre in Newtown. Alongside acting, design and production training, it offers the New Zealand Diploma in Costume Construction, a two-year course in costume making for stage and screen. The diploma covers costume construction, applied costume technology, the costume design process and costume workshop management, with an internship and an annual Costume Showcase of the graduating costumiers' work. Entry is by portfolio and interview.

Where

Wellington, New Zealand

Founded

1970

Crafts

Fashion and tailoring

Website

toiwhakaari.ac.nz

Email

drama@toiwhakaari.ac.nz

Source

School website · checked on 24/10/2026

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