Rangiora Library – Tinker Zone Inductions

Want to get started with the Tinker Zone creative technologies?

Get your Amateur level sewing or craft cutter stamp on your Tinker Zone Card by booking in for one of our inductions. During registration, choose whether you'd like an induction on the sewing suite (sewing machine and overlocker) or craft cutter.

We'll show you the basics of using the technology safely and confidently. Once you've completed your induction, you'll be able to use them independently by showing your Tinker Card anytime the library is open.

If none of the available times work for you, please contact us to find an alternative time.

Sewing Suite

• Janome Juno DC1030 Sewing Machine

• Janome Mylock ML 544D Overlocker

The sewing suite is ideal for clothing alterations, repairs, home decor projects, and other creative sewing endeavours. You will learn the basics of operating both the sewing machine and overlocker which includes machine safety, threading, and key functions.

Craft Cutter

• Brother SDX1250 ScanNCut 

The craft cutter allows you to make detailed shapes and designs come to life with its precise cutting technology. From card, vinyl, and even fabrics, you can make personalised greeting cards, bookmarks, heat-transfer stickers and much more using the CanvasWorkspace software.

This session is at Rangiora Library.

| Free   | Allow for 45 minutes to one hour

Ages 10+ can use the machines with someone 14+ who has also completed their amateur induction.

Our makerspace is wheelchair accessible.

Accessible parking is available in the Council Carpark— the entry is on Percival Street next to Victoria Park.

Tinker Zone is on the right-hand side of the main library entrance.

Accessible toilets area available on-site, straight ahead from the library entrance, at the end of the library.

Sewing Suite

• We have height-adjustable tables that can accommodate most wheelchairs.

• Left-handed fabric scissors available on request.

• Spring-hinged fabric scissors available on request (good for arthritis and other hand joints).

Craft Cutter

• Can be moved on to a height-adjustable table to accommodate wheelchairs.