ALoT Mending Circle
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What can you make with a big pile of junk? Come and find out at our FREE outdoor makerspace sessions. We provide the junk and tools to use as you…
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…
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,…
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…
Whether it’s mending a favorite garment, darning socks, or tackling that long-forgotten sewing project, this session is all about making the most of what you already have! What You’ll…
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…
Get ready for an after-school experience where creativity meets sustainability! At Sustainable Papakura, kids will learn to craft items that can be easily made at home—designed to be reused, waste-free,…
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…
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…
THIS IS A FREE EVENT 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…
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…
The Local Albert Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival takes place from the 5th of April to the 27th. We're delighted to say that with 180+ events already registered, it's going…
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…
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…
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…
Join Sustinnoworx to upcycle your old clothes into unique, eco-friendly fabric planters! Start the workshop by learning simple weaving techniques to transform textile waste into functional and beautiful planters. Using…
SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED 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…
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…
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…
This is a FREE workshop, we have limited number of spots, so please email us at [email protected] to get in The workshop will be happening upstairs at the Recovery Park…
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…
Our Easter Market is an event the whole family can enjoy! We will have activities for children including a magician and face painting, along with a large number of local…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join Rachel Clare, author of Play Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki, and upcycle an old jar into a pretty lantern decorated with pressed…
As part of the 'ONEPŪ - Shifting Sands / Shifting Time' exhibition at the Franklin Arts Centre, join this unique, hands-on experience exploring the traditional methods of using harakeke. All…
Join Sustinnoworx to upcycle your old clothes into unique, eco-friendly fabric planters! Start the workshop by learning simple weaving techniques to transform textile waste into functional and beautiful planters. Using…
Create a great-looking and functional breadboard in a day, from reclaimed wood in this Power Tools 101 workshop. As you learn about woodworking basics, you will transform upcycled timber into something…
Can you win Gold, Silver or Bronze for your paper airplane? Fly furtherest or hit the target. - We have lots of recycled paper. - There is no limit to…
Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tuwharetoa) in this fun beginners weaving workshop at the start of the school holidays. Participants will learn to weave a…
Bring along your tamariki for a special day featuring Tanya Batt. There will be treats for children: please bring a plate of food and drink to share, and come socialise!…
Do you have old T-shirts that are no longer fit for purpose? Lets learn how to make T-Shirt yarn and use it to make something new togeher! T-shirt yarn can…
Create a bug hotel for your garden in this woodwork workshop and support your local wildlife! This hands-on workshop blends woodworking and nature, giving kids the chance to build their…
Dive into the creative process and help shape the sequel to Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace! Join local author Emma Hinton and illustrator Nicky Hartley for a hands-on workshop where you'll…
Fly into some creativity this holidays as kids stitch their very own Pēkapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills but also inspires a love…
Learn how to make your own eco-friendly bath bombs in this fun school holiday workshop with Juliette from Whitecloud Skincare. Why do bath bombs fizz? Discover the chemistry behind the bath…
Due to wet weather this event has been postponed to 24 April, 10am to 11.30am. Create a dance based on a garden, in a garden! 🌿💃 Explore the movement of…
Forget the branded organic cotton tote bag. Forget the oversized beach bag. Even forget the polypropylene supermarket bags. Introducing the first BORN AGAIN AS A BAG workshop by Florence Saves…
Join us for Saturday Stitch-Up, where you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating eco-friendly scrunchies from repurposed clothing! This hands-on event introduces sustainable sewing practices, reducing fabric waste, and…
Sorry this afternoon event has been cancelled but you can book in for the morning one https://ecofest.org.nz/event/born-again-as-a-bag-morning-workshop/. Forget the branded organic cotton tote bag. Forget the oversized beach bag. Even…
2025 is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. We invite everyone to support this year's theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™. There are many ways you can get involved and make…
Fly into some creativity these holidays as kids stitch their very own Pekapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills but also, in a fun…
Get Creative with Massey Matters' 🎨🖌👨🎨👩🎨 "Lids for Kids" at Massey Community Hub! ♻️ Calling all budding creatives and eco-warriors ages 8-12! Join Massey Matters for a fun and hands-on…