Whare Toi is the arts venue of DEPOT, sitting on the side of Maunga Takarunga, Mount Victoria, in Devonport on Auckland's North Shore. It runs exhibitions, classes and one-off workshops, with ceramics a regular strand, and it has a shop selling ceramics, jewellery, prints and homeware made by New Zealand makers. Its website says the venue has been part of the community for 30 years. DEPOT Collective members get a 10% discount in the shop.
The venue can be hired for classes, workshops, seminars, meetings and performances. It has two spaces, both with views over the Waitematā Harbour to the city: the Main Hall, which holds up to 40 guests, and the Small Meeting Room, which holds up to 12. The site is a smoke and alcohol free zone, including the area just outside. Bookings are made by email at wharetoi@depot.org.nz or by phone on (09) 963 2331, and recurring booking enquiries go to the same contacts.