Wānanga/Workshops
Email: help@therecreators.co.nz if you have any questions about workshops or events
The ReCreators runs DIY upcycling woodworking, gardening, and upcycling wānanga/workshops for tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau across Tāmaki Makaurau and the Waikato. From school holiday programmes to community māra/garden sessions and maker workshops, we turn reclaimed materials into practical skills, creative confidence, and a stronger sense of nga hapori/community. Whether you’re a school looking for a hands-on community visit, a whānau searching for free things to do these holidays, or a local board partner, we’d love to have you along.
Tamariki/ Whanau One Day Workshops
Looking for school holiday activities in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland? Our school holiday programme brings tamariki together for DIY woodworking and upcycling. Building, making, and creating with reclaimed materials in a fun, supportive, whānau-friendly environment. Sessions run across Tāmaki Makaurau and the Waikato. Spaces are limited, jump on the links to book through Humanitix.
Tamariki/ Rangatahi Programmes (8-10 weeks)
The ReCreators welcomes tamariki and rangatahi in after school sessions either at a venue or in a public open space. Tamariki terms are generally booked for a term while our rangatahi sessions are walk up sessions with kai at the end.
A great way to get off devices and being mindful with your hands reusing materials and protecting our planet.
Upcycling is endlessly creative, sustainable and allows people to mindfully make with non-virgin materials and their own hands. Be proud to learn and share an abundance of skills and your upcycled masterpieces.
Join one of our upcycling workshops in the mighty Waikato. We teach a great variety of upcycled craft and woodowork classes for all ages.
Circular Programmes (3-10 weeks)
Learn circular skills through our variety of 5-10 week programmes which allow you to build your design thinking, skills and product development through beginner, intermediate and advanced programmes.
Our shared space delivers practical, creative and innovative pathways that unlock values from localised waste streams through the sharing of equipment, space and ideas. Creating a West Auckland epicentre for a movement that will connect our creative community, rangatahi, tamariki and green entrepreneurs to ideas, resources, equipment and education to support a sustainable, low-carbon way of living.
Looking for a unique activity for a small or large event? The ReCreators can design a sustainable, upcycling activity for any occasion, e.g. Celebration, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, etc.
Options for 2025
- Circular Woodworking Programme (beginner & intermediate)(4-5 weeks)
- Circular Sewing Programme (beginner & intermediate) (4-5 weeks)
- NCEA Circular Business (working with students on circular prototypes)
- Woodworking & Power Tools 101 (make a chopping board, planter box, small table, farmhouse table & chairs - one day)
- DIY Beauty & Cleaning
- Wooden Furniture Restoration (one-off or 5-week programme)
- Gardening Infrastructure Woodworking (planter boxes, worm farms, compost bins bokashi bins - learn to DIY your garden infrastructure)
- Upcycle Painting Techniques (colourful furniture and décor)
- Sewing Machine 101
- Jewellery Design
- Mindful Journal Making
- Mindful Dot Art
- Hammer & Nail Art
- Nature Print & Design
- Paper Making
- Laser Cut & Design
- Loom & Weave (wood or cardboard versions)
- Air Dry Sculpture (2-part session)
- Paper Sculpture
- Tamariki/ Rangatahi Woodwork
- Tamariki/ Rangatahi Sewing (hand-made toys and accessories)
- Tamariki/ Rangatahi Jewellery & Braid Making
- Tamariki/ Rangatahi Weaving
- Origami
For more information, email tasha@therecreators.co.nz or call Tasha on 021 0274 9136 or Ger on 021626367