Book a Creative Session at Matatiki Hornby Centre

(To Book a Creative Session at another location, please complete the request form on our webpage here)

Join a 1:1 session for designing and creating with specific creative technology, software, or equipment. Work alongside a specialist to bring your vision to life and receive resources for independent learning.

Equipment and Software Sessions available to choose from:

You can select your preferred session after entering your details on the booking page.

Equipment:

3D Printer - (Prusa i3 MK3)
Craft Cutter - (Silhouette Cameo 4)
Embroidery Machine- (Janome Memory Craft 550E)
Heat Press- (Cugi)
Laser Cutter - (Thunder Laser Nova-24 60w)
Overlocker - (Bernina 1008)
Sewing Machine- (Bernina 1008)
Vacuum Former- (Vacucu 3D)
Vinyl Printer/Cutter - (Roland BN2-20A)
Vinyl Printer/Cutter & Heat Press - (Roland BN2-20A & Cugi)

Software:

Affinity Designer - (Graphic Design, Vinyl Printer)
Audacity- (Audio Editing)
Inkscape - (Laser Cutter)
Onshape- (3D design - Intermediate)
Silhouette Studio - (Craft Cutter - Cameo 4)
Tinkercad (3D design - Beginner)

Booking Details:

Available on Mondays & Wednesdays
Book at least five working days in advance
Children aged 13 and under must attend with an adult

Ages:

Suitable for all ages, though children 13 and under must have an adult supervisor

Cost:

The session is free to book, and staff assistance is provided at no cost. However, if you use and take away any chargeable materials and services, you will be charged based on their replacement cost.

Other Options:

If you prefer more flexible, self-directed use of our creative facilities, we also offer Creative Times. These drop-in sessions are available across multiple locations, where you can use *most of our creative technology, equipment, or software independently (specialist supervision). No booking is required, but staff assistance may be limited. *The Laser Cutter can only be used with one of our specialists.
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces