Circular Woodworking Programme for Tweens/Teens Aged 10-15 (8 weeks), Ponsonby Community Centre, Friday 2 Aug to 20 Sep, 4pm - 6pm

Join The ReCreators for this 8 week circular woodworking design programme for pre-teens and teens aged 10-15 years at Ponsonby Community Centre. Participants will learn how to safely use drills, impact drivers, jigsaws and sanders as well as a variety of hand tools.  

This course is about fun, sustainability and skill-building and will include using basic power tools and hand tools to make and create with wood.

Project options could include:

Week 1 – Powertools 101 and free design

Week 2 – Make a planter box

Week 3 & 4 – Make a stool.

Week 5 & 8 – Choose your own designs and get full support.

Who is this workshop designed for?

This woodworking workshop is suitable for children aged 10+ years. Children must be able to listen and follow instructions carefully.  This is a free course and participants need to commit to all the 8 weeks.  

Please let us know if your child has any behavioral issues the tutor would need to know about. If your child is not good at listening or able to follow instructions carefully then discuss with us first. 

What to bring?

Children do need to bring a water bottle and food for the class. 

Safety:

The workshops have a maximum of 8 students. The instructions for using the tools and equipment are clearly outlined and demonstrated by the tutor.
The participants will be using woodworking and power tools. The workshop includes the use of power drills, power sanders, a jigsaw, hammers, nails and impact drivers.

Notes: 

1.   All participants must wear old clothes, covered shoes and non-flowing clothing (tight-ish!). Some work may be outdoors, please wear clothes appropriate for the weather conditions.

2.   Participants need to arrive on time for health and safety briefing reasons.

When:  Every Friday from 2 Aug to 20 Sep, 4 pm - 6 pm 

Where: Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby.


The ReCreators are on a mission to show the world how to reduce and reuse our natural resources. It’s easy, fun, creative, and sustainable. Join us on our journey.

Proudly supported by Ponsonby Community Centre and Waitemata Local Board.