Upcycling & Recycling: Take Home Kit
Lets get creative and upcycle bottle lids into a fun board game that you can play at home! Pop in to the Whangaparaoa Recycling Centre and grab a kit to…
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Lets get creative and upcycle bottle lids into a fun board game that you can play at home! Pop in to the Whangaparaoa Recycling Centre and grab a kit to…
Are you a local Auckland artist? Unleash your creative eco-warrior with the EcoFest 2024 Mural Competition! For the duration of EcoFest, we are on the lookout for an amazing eco-themed…
Come along and do some mahi in your community food forest at Molley Green Reserve! After that, learn how to harvest, prepare and weave Harakeke (flax). This is a free…
subsume is a contemporary art exhibition exploring the legacy of deforestation as a consequence of colonialisation through a collaborative sound work, a set of digital prints, a series of original…
Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community at the Make Your Mark Nature Event! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Northcote's newly established greenway, tracing the Te…
Join us at the Papakura Sustainable Market to immerse yourself in a celebration of craftsmanship, conscious living, and eco-friendly items. The market will showcase a curated selection of handcrafted treasures…
Proudly brought to you by Community Matters! In this workshop, The ReCreators will teach you about woodwork and how to safely use tools, and they will provide tips that will…
QUEENS by Kathrin Simon is an enchanting photography exhibition dedicated to showcasing the captivating beauty and essential role of bees. Through a unique theatrical visual presentation, I aim to immerse…
This workshop will give students the chance to combine drawing and water media techniques to build a drawing based on the 'Water, Fall' exhibition. Water, place, and memory intertwine in…
Tired of not having pockets in your clothes, or even worse, fake pockets? Want to go bag-free and instead utilise generous-sized pockets that you’ve made yourself? Come along to this…
Come and join us to learn the skill of furniture upcycling and restoration. All materials and tools will be provided in the cost of the workshops, and you will get…
What is a hussiff? A portable sewing kit that you can make to suit your mending needs. Also a good project to practice your hand sewing techniques! Taking inspiration from…
Proudly brought to you by Community Matters and part of EcoFest! Victoria Martinez Azaro, aka La Creative Mamas, is hosting a workshop for The ReCreators to teach natural dyeing methods.…
The Opening Celebration for the QUEENS photographic exhibition by Kathrin Simon, is to be held from 4pm on Sunday 17th March 2024 at Lake House Arts. QUEENS is an enchanting…
QUEENS by Kathrin Simon is an enchanting photography exhibition dedicated to showcasing the captivating beauty and essential role of bees. Through a unique theatrical visual presentation, I aim to immerse…
Proudly brought to you by Community Matters as part of EcoFest! Create a great-looking and functional planter box from reclaimed wood in this Power Tools 101 workshop and create an…
Utilizing merino factory off cuts, you can sew together your own scarf or wrist warmers with Bea Lorimer's expert guidance! Some sewing experience needed. Please bring a machine if you…
To promote sustainability during Ecofest month, we will run a FREE session for children to encourage and start the waste minimisation journey. The DIY Teacup Bird Feeder is easy to…
Join us for this Sustainable Life Mapping Workshop and unlock the key to taking your sustainable lifestyle to the next level. If you're starting your journey towards a greener life…
Come along to Erin Forsyth's latest Taonga Species exhibition for the Aotea Environmental Trust. You will have a chance to view the latest poster in Erin's series, along with new…
Every year thousands of pairs of jeans, shorts and other pants end up in landfill when they could be saved with some patience, care and a little creativity! But it…
The most sustainable piece of clothing is the one you already own (and that shows its wear proudly)! Come and learn different techniques of visible mending with Cher from Island…
Proudly brought to you by Community Matters! In this workshop, The ReCreators will teach you about woodwork and how to safely use tools, and they will provide tips that will…
Experience the 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…
Do you have clothes in your wardrobe that you just don’t wear? Maybe they don’t fit right, are too short or long, or the waistband has stretched out? Maybe you…
Join Hadas Ore in making upcycled jewellery from recycled materials and found or ready-made materials. Hadas has been making jewellery since she was 10 years old and collecting beads over…
Come and join us to learn the skill of furniture upcycling and restoration. All materials and tools will be provided in the cost of the workshops, and you will get…
This magical festival celebrates the bounty of the harvest and the autumn equinox. There'll be wonderful food stalls overflowing with fresh produce, preserves and delicacies. Plus - old-fashioned games for…
Kintsugi (also known as Kintsukuroi) which loosely translates to 'Golden Joinery' is the age-old Japanese art form of repairing broken ceramics in a way that is often considered more beautiful…
Kintsugi (also known as Kintsukuroi) which loosely translates to 'Golden Joinery' is the age-old Japanese art form of repairing broken ceramics in a way that is often considered more beautiful…
Come and join us for a cuppa and share in the enjoyment of creating for a purpose. We use donated materials to produce items that are gifted to local charities.…
There will be two online events with the same agenda. Each event will be one hour with time for questions. We will run through what EcoNet Conservation Activity Management System…
Join @thousand_ugly_kete for harakeke weaving. We will make small kete that can carry Easter eggs or any other small cute items. The workshop is suitable for people with basic weaving…
Sorry this event has been cancelled. Join visual artist Xin Cheng for a meditative workshop where you will repurpose local organic material offcuts into your own super cosy felt slippers! …
Celebrate Ecofest at Brush Strokes, our monthly craft club at Highland Park Library! Discover the traditional art of kusaki-zome and learn to make colourful bookmarks using foraged flowers and natural…
Come along for a simple yet fun session where you can stamp your own reusable bag - please remember to bring your own. All materials provided including various stamps you…
Join us at the Karaka War Memorial Hall for this FREE DIY worm farming workshop for kids! Bring the kids along to this hands-on event to make their own mini…
Learn how to mend your socks with different techniques! Make sure to bring your favourite pair(s) that needs fixing. We will have tools available, but feel free to bring your…
Ever wondered how to make your garden more insect friendly? An insect friendly garden is a great way to make your garden and home more sustainable and environmentally resilient. All…
Join the team from Earthbound Honey at the Arataki Visitor Centre as they show you how to create your very own Beeswax wrap to take home with you! Earthbound Honey…
Be sustainable with fashion and join Bays Youth Voice and Trash Free Taiaotea in this hands on workshop. Sewing machines will be available at this workshop with guidance from experienced…
We repair or alter your clothes to save them from landfill; help us value our resources by dropping in to get your clothes mended. You can express your appreciation for…
Replace plastic wrap in your home. Join us and get all the materials and guidance you need to make your own beeswax wrap to take home. This workshop is open…
Bring your garments back to life! Learn how to mend in a creative way in this two-hour session with Xin Cheng at Blockhouse Bay Library. Join us for a restorative…
Come check out Devonport's new educational makerspace where we play and create with items otherwise destined for landfill! Construct and de-construct using a variety of tools, or think big with…
Join us at the Manurewa Repair Café, brought to you by the Beautification Trust! This free event, with koha appreciated, offers a unique chance to get your broken items mended…
Step into our world where community spirit, creativity and sustainability unite! Join us at our Growers & EcoMakers Market, where we celebrate eco-friendly wonders and highlight the craftsmanship of our…
DIY 'PLANTASTIC' PLANTER BOX WORKSHOP Inspired to grow your own plants and skills? Our 'Plantastic' wood workshop is perfect for beginners who are interested in making something functional to take home…
New Zealand’s Largest Sustainable Lifestyle Show! This is your one-stop shop for everything you need to live a sustainable life. Food & Beverages • Health & Beauty • Home &…
Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge! The idea is to encourage the concept of Repair-Renew-Reuse. Our volunteer repairers are…
Come and join us to learn the skill of furniture upcycling and restoration. All materials and tools will be provided in the cost of the workshops, and you will get…
Our fantastic staff member Cher has some awesome skills when it comes to extending life of clothing! She will take you through you a selection of some amazing visible mending…
New Zealand’s Largest Sustainable Lifestyle Show! This is your one-stop shop for everything you need to live a sustainable life. Food & Beverages • Health & Beauty • Home &…
Sorry, this event is postponed until Saturday 18 May. It falls! It's free! Catch it while you can!There’s never a better time than the present to learn how to collect…
Join our Furoshiki Workshop and master the art of Japanese gift wrapping! Furoshiki connects to the goal of living a sustainable lifestyle. An eco-friendly option and a more sustainable approach…
Community Singalong: Music brings people together! We will have a range of songs for old and young to sing along with. The audience is encouraged to come by bike, bus,…