Events

Join us for independent craft evenings where creativity and sustainability come together! Whether you love crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, quilting, or cross-stitch, this is your space to relax, connect, and craft with purpose. Our focus is on waste minimisation and mindful making - using upcycled materials, repurposing fabric scraps, and sharing tips for eco-friendly crafting. […]

Love Local, Live Local, Shop Local. Enjoy locally made, or pre-loved items while supporting your community and reducing stress on our environment. We’ve moved from a Handmade Market outside the Pahurehure Shops, to the indoor environment of the Papakura Rec Centre, and now you’ll find us at the Edmund Hillary Library Foyer , Great South […]

Join this friendly group of volunteers turning fabric destined for landfill into shopping bags for Papakura. Only basic sewing skills required.

Monthly meeting of the Community Resilience Network. Open to the public. Please join us if you're looking to become involved or want to know more about resilience preparedness.  

This series of workshops includes: * Introduction to Sewing and Safety - the essential parts of a sewing machine, how to thread it, change settings, and sew basic stitches safely and confidently * Practice core skills such as cutting fabric correctly, pinning, seam allowances, backstitching, and pressing seams * Getting comfortable with straight stitching * […]

Join us for independent craft evenings where creativity and sustainability come together! Whether you love crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, quilting, or cross-stitch, this is your space to relax, connect, and craft with purpose. Our focus is on waste minimisation and mindful making - using upcycled materials, repurposing fabric scraps, and sharing tips for eco-friendly crafting. […]

Create your own stylish Granny Square Tote Bag in this two‑session crochet workshop designed for confident, intermediate crocheters. Over two engaging workshops, you’ll refine your granny stitch skills, explore colour combinations, and learn how to join squares and shape a durable, functional tote. With guided instruction and plenty of hands‑on support, you’ll leave with a […]

Join this friendly group of volunteers turning fabric destined for landfill into shopping bags for Papakura. Only basic sewing skills required.

Join our Te Reo ki Papakura workshops and grow your confidence in te reo Māori while strengthening connection within our community. These sessions support language revitalisation through practical learning, local kōrero, and shared whanaungatanga. Explore everyday kupu alongside sustainability‑focused words and concepts that help us care for Papatūānuku. Whether you’re starting your journey or building […]

This series of workshops includes: * Introduction to Sewing and Safety – the essential parts of a sewing machine, how to thread it, change settings, and sew basic stitches safely and confidently * Practice core skills such as cutting fabric correctly, pinning, seam allowances, backstitching, and pressing seams * Getting comfortable with straight stitching * […]