Presented by: The ReMaker Space Did COVID smash your dreams of travelling far away to live out your French fantasy? If you have any bits of fabric lying around, (old clothes will do too!) that you think might look cool perched on top of your head, uncurl your lil croissant and ba-guette yourself down to […]
Tutor: Sandra Landolt Venue: Remaker Space, 91 Willow St, Tauranga Want to feel more comfortable working with wood? Come along to design and build a shelf made from reclaimed pallet wood. Learn to safely use hand tools, sand and complete a project to bring home. Master the fundamental skills to later expand into tackling bigger, more complex projects in […]
Turn reclaimed timber into a bespoke kitchen utensil! Design and carve a wooden spoon with your own two hands. This workshop allows for lots of socializing while working. Grab some friends, a snack from foodies at Our Place, then come by! In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn basic wood preparation and introductory hand and power […]
Workshop 1: Learn ways of thinking through storage and design options and strategies to incorporate into a van, tiny home or not-so-tiny home. Learn & share storage solutions with fellow van enthusiasts to improve your space This is an introductory session about setting up and living in small spaces. Structural design engineer and van enthusiast […]
Learn to turn one plant into many! Want to fill your home with succulents and other plants without spending a fortune? Learn the basics of propagation with outdoor enthusiast and plant lover Cady Burns. Propagation is basically turning ONE plant into MANY. Cady will teach you techniques and strategies to set you up for success. In this […]
Create a wooden sword and shield When Thursday 29th March 2021 9:00am - 11:00am Where ReMaker Space, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga Who Sandra Landolt Cost: $30 Does your child love pirates or knights and kings? Sign them up to make their own wooden sword and shield out of recycled wood, string, leather and other available materials. In this workshop […]
"STEAM" workshop to make a catapult using reclaimed materials Is your child keen on building and understanding how things work? In this workshop your child will learn how to build a catapult, using recycled wood and salvaged bike tubing. Sandra will model and teach how to use hand tools to safely cut, sand and assemble their masterpiece. At the […]
Learn to make your very own kimono from our local zero-waste fashion designer Emma La Rocca. Bring an old sheet with a funky print or that special piece of fabric that you've been saving and come to make this all-seasons garment. In the class you will learn to customize this traditionally zero waste pattern to […]
Turn reclaimed native timber into a cheese board for your home. Come along to make yourself a cheese board from recycled and reclaimed native timber. In this 2 hour workshop you will learn basic wood preparation and power tool skills. Walk away with a beautiful native timber board for your home. When: Wednesday 7th April […]
Create a kinetic mobile using sustainable materials When Thursday 1st April 2021 3:30pm - 5:00pm Where ReMaker Space, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga Who Sandra Landolt Cost: $30 Make a balancing mobile for your home. Learn to design and make your very own kinetic mobile sculpture. Sandra will teach the fundamentals of mobile making, using wire and hand tools. […]
In this workshop, The ReCreators, will teach you how to restore wooden furniture and safely use tools and materials. There will be a health and safety briefing at the start of the workshop to inform participants of safety precautions before we begin using tools and materials. You will learn how to strip, sand, clean, stain […]
In this workshop, The ReCreators, will teach you how to restore wooden furniture and safely use tools and materials. There will be a health and safety briefing at the start of the workshop to inform participants of safety precautions before we begin using tools and materials. You will learn how to strip, sand, clean, stain […]
In this workshop The ReCreators will teach you about woodworking and how to safely use tools and provide tips that will help you get started on your own creative project. You will leave with your own upcycled chopping board. There will be a health and safety briefing at the start of the workshop to inform […]
Textiles play such a major part in our lives both in a practical way and as an expression of who we are. Whether clothing or furnishings, they are often chosen for their beauty and how they make us feel. Unfortunately the environmental and social impact of many of these beautiful textiles is not good and […]
Local zero waste fashion designer Emma La Rocca will teach you how to cut and sew a zero waste summer dress. This is a simple, multi sized garment which you can enjoy wearing this summer. For your dress material, choose a sheet from your local opshop that has no stains or holes with a print […]
We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste and pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only […]
Bike maintenance for beginners Want to become your very own bike mechanic? Bike whisperers Steffan & Deb Fuller will teach basic bike upkeep and safety checks, to include how to change inner tires, clean and generally keep your bike in good shape. Bring in your bike and be ready to get your hands dirty. If […]
Make zero-waste undies to fit YOUR body In this workshop, Emma La Rocca of Emroce swimwear will share her zero-waste pattern and teach to you create your own underwear. These are for every body - create custom clothes that fit YOU. Bring in any high-stretch material you have at home, or choose from Emma's selection […]
Turn reclaimed native timber into a bread or cheese board for your home! Come along to make yourself a cheese or bread board from recycled and reclaimed native timber. In this 2 hour workshop you will learn basic wood preparation and power tool skills. Walk away with a beautiful native timber board for your home. […]
Create homemade paints from household materials Learn to make your own paint out of household materials like coffee, ash, and charcoal. With these ingredients, you can reproduce oil, acrylic, and watercolour paint. These materials are versatile. They are not toxic; they are sustainable. Unlike many paints, they do not contain plastic or heavy metals. Use these […]
Create homemade paints from raw earth materials Learn how to create pigments and paints from scratch using raw earth materials. In this workshop, visiting ReMaker Ekarasa Doblanovic will teach you to make your own colours and paints using different coloured soils from Aotearoa, including samples from Bay of Plenty. Use these homemade paints to create […]
Make soft pastels from coloured soils Create your own pastel crayons from different coloured soils from Aotearoa. Visiting ReMaker Ekarasa Doblanovic will teach this exciting, hands on activity. Process the soil from scratch by grinding it, sieving it and making a paste. Model the pastels into sticks and take home your very own set of colours! When: […]
Create paper from flowers, leaves and recycled materials Learn to create your very own handmade paper! Visiting ReMaker Ekarasa Doblanovic will teach you to use recycled paper, flowers and leaves to make a unique sheet of paper. Make your own greeting card as well to give to someone special (or keep for yourself!) Come with […]
Do you have clothing in your wardobe that are longing to be worn but don't quite fit? Have you seen the perfect dress in an op-shop but it's not quite right? Learn how to fit and alter for yourself at the Alteration Station. Bring along your garment and your own domestic sewing machine, or use […]
Create a wall hanging for your home Learn to sew AND create a custom wall hanging. Utilize our rescued fabrics of all colours to practice different stitches and techniques to make a home decoration that suits your style. Make something special and get a jump on your new years resolution to be more CREATIVE in […]
Bike maintenance for beginners Want to become your very own bike mechanic? Bike whisperer Steffan Fuller will teach basic bike upkeep and tuning, to include how to change tires and tighten gears and generally keep your bike in good shape. Bring in your bike and be ready to get your hands dirty. If you like, […]
Our Place Tauranga along with Tauranga City Libraries will be hosting a weekly board games get together for all Adults and Students. We’ve got a huge variety of games to choose from & free for anyone to join in so come along and games on! When: Thursdays from 3.30pm – 5pm Where: Our Place, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga Cost: […]
Learn to create your very own advent calendar tree for the holidays. This is a project you can complete on your own, or you can include the whole family! We can provide as much or as little support as your require. This is a space to let your creativity and originality shine. Dates: Wednesday 9th December […]
Climate change-related trauma can be a crippling burden to bear. Join activist and sustainability consultant Leo Murray who shares his story of climate anxiety breakdown and the school of will which allowed him to continue working as a changemaker. Workshop his '10 steps to psychological climate resilience' process and discover ways to support yourself and […]
Boomerang Bags works to reduce the use of plastic bags by engaging volunteers from local communities to make bags. Everyone welcome. Free. When: Thursday 12th March from 5pm to 7.30pm Where: Our Place, Willow St, Tauranga Contact: boomerangbagstauranga@gmail.com This event is part of Envirohub’s Sustainable Backyards 2020.