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Create Your Own Wooden Whetū

Join us for our Power Tools 101 workshop and craft a beautiful wooden star from upcycled timber.

You’ll learn how to safely use power tools like drills and sanders as you build and decorate your own whetū, perfect as a gift or a striking piece for your home.

Enjoy hands-on making, creative expression, and sustainable design all in one session!

What You’ll Learn:

Use of tools: drills, sanders, and hand tools in detail.
How to design, assemble, and create a wooden masterpiece.
Sustainable crafting using wood off-cuts, giving materials a second life and keeping them out of landfills.

This workshop is all about fun, sustainability, and skill-building in a supportive and engaging environment.

Important Details:

What to Bring: Snacks, lunch, and a drink bottle.
What to Wear: Old clothing that can get paint on it and closed-toe shoes.
Please Note: For health and safety reasons, children are not permitted to attend with parents.

What’s Provided:

A full Health and Safety briefing.
Step-by-step guidance on using all tools.
Opportunities to extend your skills with additional tips and tricks.
Personal attention to support your learning and creativity.
All required materials will be provided.

When: Friday, 13 June, 10.30am - 1.30pm
Where: Whare Koa Māngere Community House, 141R Robertson road, Mangere East, Auckland, New Zealand

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

Places are limited so book your place NOW. Don't miss out!