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Collage Club

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub 153 Pilkington Road, Point England

Join us for a creative takeover of Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub! Collage club is an event exploring creativity through recycled materials. Pick your own books, maps, magazines, (or from lots…

Free

Lisa Watkins Exhibition – Celebrating Resilience

B:Hive Smales Farm Smales Farm 72 Taharoto Road, Takapuna

As part of EcoFest, Lake House Arts is pleased to present a satellite exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm by Tāmaki Makaurau-based contemporary artist Lisa Watkins, the founder of Myshinymadness. Lisa…

Free

Make a Seed Bomb – Oratia

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Drop into the Arataki Visitor Centre and create your own seed bomb. Pack native and/or wildflower seeds into a clay ‘bomb’ that you can take away and throw in your…

Free

Sew a Pekapeka: Kids Craft Workshop

Parnell Library Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052

Proudly brought to you by the Creative Communities! Fly into some creativity these holidays as kids stitch their very own Pekapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only…

Free

Ecology + Art – Workshop Exploring Forest Restoration

Matiatia Ferry Terminal Ocean View Road, Oneroa

This youth-focused workshop invites you to explore forest creation and celebrate your learnings through art. Join indigenous fashion designer/environmentalist Jeanine Clarkin and ecologist/artist Monica Peters as we discover Atawhai Whenua,…

Free

Eco Sculpture Walk & Land Art

21 Man O'War Bay Road, Waiheke 21 Man O'War Bay Road

Come join us at Talking Tree Hill to see the first eco sculptures on our trail! Afterward, work with one of our artists to create a piece of land art…

$10 – $25

Paperbag Pukapuka

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Ever wondered what to do with all the paper shopping bags and papers at home?  If you like writing, drawing, upcycling and paper… then we have a workshop for you!   …

$27

Upcycled Native Timber Jewellery Stand Workshop

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Combine creativity and craftsmanship in our Make an Upcycled Native Timber Jewellery Stand workshop! Learn to use power tools while transforming reclaimed native timber into a beautiful and functional jewellery stand—a perfect…

$25

Embroidered Upcycling: Ferns & Leaves

Corban Estate Arts Centre 2 Mt Lebanon Lane, Henderson

Join us for a creative and inspiring one-day workshop where you'll discover the art of contemporary embroidery and transform a cap or other piece of clothing into an upcycled wearable…

$60

Build an Outdoor Chair

The ReCreators Green Space 135 Chamberlain Road, Massey

Learn the basics of power tools while creating your very own chair! Brought to you by Auckland Waste Solutions. This session combines skill-building with the satisfaction of crafting something functional…

$82.7

Woodwork for Women: Introductory Series

WomenzShed 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham

Guided by our experienced instructor, this highly sought-after 3-week course introduces participants to a range of woodworking equipment commonly used in our workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to…

$250

Make Your Own Upcycled Merino Workshop

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

With Bea Lorimer. A two hour workshop making  your own upcycled scarf, beanie or neck warmer. Only basic machine experience required. Materials will be supplied.

$40

Earth Hour 2025

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Spend 60 minutes of your time doing good for the planet! Earth Hour believes that each and every one of us has the power to make a positive impact on…

Free

Menders and Makers Space – Textiles

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Would you like to explore with textiles? Would you like to learn how to mend or upcycle old textile items? Or would you just like to have a play with…

Free

West Auckland Resource Centre Workshop

Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Join the West Auckland Resource Centre for another exciting and eco-friendly Zero Waste workshop! In this hands-on workshop, the team from West Auckland Resource Centre will guide you through a…

Free

Upcycled Botanical Collage

Titirangi Library 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Come along and make your own nature collage to take home! Whether you're new to art or have some experience, this fun workshop will guide you in creating a botanical-inspired artwork…

Free

Seed Bomb Making – Titirangi

Titirangi Community House 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Join us at EcoFest 2025 for a hands-on, eco-friendly session where you can create your very own Seed Bombs to help green our planet! Seed bombs are a fun and…

Free

ALoT Mending Circle

Auckland Library of Tools 21 Newton Road, Grey Lynn

Come join in the fun of repairing your own clothing with a group of others doing the same. Swap knowledge, tips and tricks, stories, and thread colours with your neighbour…

Free – $10

Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū

Event Series Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū!
Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

For those interested in weaving with harakeke, come along and join our group of weavers who meet at the community centre every Friday during the school term. Bring your own project…

Free

Workshop – Clay Trinket Dish

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Connect with Cornwall Park and get creative in this drop-in air-dry clay workshop. Make a flora or fauna themed trinket dish with Siriporn of Falcon Grey Ceramics. The workshop will…

Free

Make-an-Ecobrick Workshop

UoA Bee Sanctuary 19 Eden Crescent

Join us to transform soft plastic waste into sustainable building blocks called ecobricks! We'll give a demo on how to make an ecobrick (its super easy), provide all the materials…

Free

Upcycled Blouse/Top Workshop

New Lynn Community Centre 45 Totara Ave, New Lynn

Come along to this fun workshop and learn how to create a blouse/top from scrap fabrics. There are two patterns to choose from: a simple two-panel top, or an intermediate…

$20

Ask a Mycologist: Mushroom Foraging and ID

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Autumn is a great time to forage edible mushrooms, but you need to know how to identify mushrooms correctly BEFORE consuming them! Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in…

$18 – $40

Make Eco Art Materials With Wild Studio

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

Learn how to make beautiful, sustainable art materials from the plants around you! In this hands-on workshop from Wild Studio, you'll discover how to make artist's drawing charcoal, hand-crafted dip…

$180

Adults Nature Journalling

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

Learn how to draw and write for identification or just for pleasure from the natural world around the gardens with botanical artist and award winning illustrator Sandra Morris. Nature journaling,…

Free

Harvest Fair 2025

58 Korora Road Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand Oneroa

The Fossil Bay Harvest Fair is a beautiful event to be part of and a magical day for our children and the Waiheke community. This festival celebrates the bounty of…

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Botanical Art in Stick & Ink, Pen & Ink

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

Adults Botanicals  in Stick and Ink and Pen and Ink Stipple Award winning natural history illustrator Sandra Morris will introduce you to the world of botanical art using techniques that…

Free

Localised Art Awards (Competition & Exhibition)

Lake House Arts Centre 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna

Lake House Arts, in partnership with Localised Zero Waste Hub, is proud to present the Localised Art Awards, a new competition and exhibition celebrating creativity, sustainability, and innovation. The awards…

Free

Make Your Own All-natural Moisturiser

Kelmarna Community Farm 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby

MAKE YOUR OWN ALL NATURAL MOISTURISER with Sarah McFadden at Kelmarna Community Farm Sarah McFadden is also our Kelmarna General Manager. She has been making her own cosmetics for more…

$27.08 – $41.5

Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū

Event Series Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū!
Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

For those interested in weaving with harakeke, come along and join our group of weavers who meet at the community centre every Friday during the school term. Bring your own project…

Free

Garden Open Day

Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden 385 Don Buck Road, Massey

Join us for our teaching garden community garden open day. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun day with mini-workshops, demonstrations, garden tours, plant sale and refreshments. A wonderful…

Free

Kids Arts Festival

Corban Estate Arts Centre 2 Mt Lebanon Lane, Henderson

Dive into a world of creativity and celebrate the vibrant theme of Colour at the Kids Arts Festival 2025. This fun-filled day is packed with inclusive hands-on art workshops, interactive…

Free

Make a Chopping Board and Plant Stand

The ReCreators Green Space 135 Chamberlain Road, Massey

In this workshop, the ReCreators will teach you about woodworking and how to use tools safely. You will leave with your own upcycled chopping board and plant stand! All participants…

$82.7

Eco-Paint and Pastel-Making Workshop

Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery 420 Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Learn to Create Non-Toxic Earth Pigment Paints and Pastels Join practicing eco-artist Holly Clarke for this one-day workshop exploring the art of making eco-friendly materials. Discover techniques for crafting your…

$150.00

Textiles Re-Imagined Workshop

Waiheke Library 133/131 Ocean View Road, Oneroa

Join us as we give discarded fabric scraps a new life! From woven coasters to colourful jewellery, you'll walk away with a unique upcycled creation. Bring nothing but yourself. Limited…

Free

Upcycled & Recycled Jewellery Making Workshop

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

Join Hadas Ore in making jewellery from recycled materials as well as found or ready-made materials. Hadas has been making jewellery since she was 10 years old and collecting beads…

$25

Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū

Event Series Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū!
Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

For those interested in weaving with harakeke, come along and join our group of weavers who meet at the community centre every Friday during the school term. Bring your own project…

Free

Grow – Eco Day in the Whau

New Lynn War Memorial Library 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn

Join us for a day of eco-friendly fun! Come together with local organizations and community members to celebrate sustainability and environmental action in the heart of Whau. Connect with groups…

Free

Visible Mending Workshop

Learning Hub, Less.waste 55 Lawrie Rd, Snells Beach

Have you got a favourite top with a hole or a pair of jeans that need some love? Instead of sending it to landfill, give it a creative second life!…

Free

A Sustainable 2025 – Vision Boarding

Sustainable Papakura 47 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

Start 2025 with purpose and positivity! This interactive workshop is your opportunity to design a roadmap for achieving your goals and aspirations for the year ahead. What to Expect: Reflect…

$10

Hop Into Sustainability Market

Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Join us at the Hop Into Sustainability Market and celebrate Easter with eco-friendly creativity, a warm welcome and community connection! Discover our vibrant market, with eco-conscious crafts, handmade creations and…

Free

Weave Your Shopping Kete

Awaawaroa Bay Eco Village Community Building 182 Awaawaroa Rd

Join a local artisan weaver "Thousand Ugly Kete" for a day of weaving in the beautiful Awaawaroa Valley Ecovillage. You will be guided to create your very own strong kete…

$20

West Auckland Woodturners Open Day

West Auckland Woodturners Guild Clubrooms 2 Rangeview Rd, Sunnyvale

Experience Firewood becoming Art at the West Auckland Woodturners Guild Open Day This free event is perfect for the whole family.  Witness skilled woodturners in action, try your hand at…

Free

Trash Art: Collage with Upcycled Media

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

Turn "waste" into wonder at this hands-on collage workshop with Chronically Ellen! Grab a cuppa and let’s dive into the art of upcycling old magazines, books, calendars, and other discarded…

$10

Field Notes Exploring Gardens Together

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

Join Emma Hinton from The Light Library at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for a delightful workshop for kids of all ages, blending creativity and nature! Start by crafting your own…

Free

Funky Recycled Kitchen Apron Workshop

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Design a bright and funky kitchen apron with recycled materials, to protect your clothes while you cook. In just 3 hours you’ll learn to make a kitchen apron to fit your…

Free

Nature craft Workshop: Pressed-Flower Lanterns

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Join Rachel Clare, author of Play Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki, and upcycle an old jar into a pretty lantern decorated with pressed flowers and leaves.  This event is…

$30.00