Ōtepoti Dunedin
Connect with your community in a series of talks and adventures rediscovering traditional pastimes. Nau mai, haere mai – all welcome!
Hand sewing: Stitch Kitchen’s community art for all the whānau
Make a statement with our patches collage and stitch them to your favourite tee or tote bag. All materials provided.
Suitable for ages 8+ and able to use a sewing needle safely; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Living Hub, Ground Floor
Booking essential as limited spaces.
Connect with your community in a series of talks and adventures rediscovering traditional pastimes. Nau mai, haere mai – all welcome!
Hand sewing: Stitch Kitchen’s community art for teens
Make a statement with our patches collage and stitch them to your favourite tee or tote bag. All materials provided. Rakatahi aged 13‒18.
Teen Space
Booking essential as limited spaces.
Sick of all that plastic on your food? Want to be part of the #PlasticFreeRevolution? Then join Senorita AweSUMO for a fast and easy workshop to make your own produce bags.
Stitch Kitchen, 88 Vogel Street, Dunedin
Saturday 21 July, 1pm and 2.30pm. $30
Limited places, registration is recommended – email [email protected] to book
Contact bit.ly/2y8TcKW stitchkitchen.nz
Do away with plastic wrap! Join Senorita AweSUMO in fabricating your own quality beeswax wraps to seal the goodness into your leftovers. Using a long-lasting recipe of beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil on washed cotton, these conscious kai covers come in various sizes 20‒40cm². Children must be supervised by an adult.
Stitch Kitchen, 88 Vogel Street, Dunedin
Monday 16 July, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. $10 each, $45 for five
Limited places, registration is recommended – email [email protected] to book
Contact bit.ly/2l5Qs7v stitchkitchen.nz
Why ‘make do’ when you can Mend and Make Awesome!? Join the #RepairRevolution with our friendly team of experienced menders and upcyclers to get inspiration and practical help turn flaws into favourite features. Absolute beginners most welcome.
This is our regular sewcial workshop open to all, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month and supported by Creative New Zealand.
Stitch Kitchen, 88 Vogel Street, Dunedin
Saturday 14 July, 2pm ‒ 5pm. Koha – $5 or fabric or notions for Swap Shop or plate for afternoon tea
Registration is recommended – visit bit.ly/2l1uym1.
Contact 021 026 11412 stitchkitchen.nz
Do away with plastic wrap! Join Senorita AweSUMO in fabricating your own quality beeswax wraps to seal the goodness into your leftovers. Using a long-lasting recipe of beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil on washed cotton, these conscious kai covers come in various sizes 20‒40cm². Children must be supervised by an adult.
Stitch Kitchen, 88 Vogel Street, Dunedin
Monday 9 July, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm. $10 each, $45 for five
Limited places, registration is recommended – email h[email protected] to book
Contact bit.ly/2y4aVTH stitchkitchen.nz
Why ‘make do’ when you can Mend and Make Awesome!? Join the #RepairRevolution with our friendly team of experienced menders and upcyclers to get inspiration and practical help turn flaws into favourite features. Absolute beginners most welcome.
This is a special Puaka Matariki Festival sewcial workshop open to all, supported by Creative New Zealand.
Valley Project Rooms, 262 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Saturday 7 July, 1pm ‒ 4pm. Koha – $5 or fabric or notions for Swap Shop or plate for afternoon tea
Registration is recommended – visit bit.ly/2HJLk1Z.
Contact 021 026 11412 stitchkitchen.nz
Join us to make Bags for Good for in use our community at the Blacks Road Green Grocers bag library!
Some previous sewing experience is preferred, but not essential – there are opportunities for everyone to join in the sewcial fun! If you can bring along a sewing machine, please do. Donations of fabric and thread are much appreciated.
Valley Project Rooms, 262 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin
Saturday 7 July, 10am ‒ 1pm. FREE
Registration is recommended – visit bit.ly/2LIDUOT.
Contact [email protected]