Monday
Cosplay
Mondays: 7pm-9pm
Welcome to our weekly Monday Cosplay sessions!
Would you like to make costumes and props? Interested in using a 3D printer or vinyl cutter? Want to share skills and materials with other cosplay enthusiasts? Drop on by with (or without) your current project.
- All welcome (under 18 with a guardian).
- Koha is appreciated.
Tuesday
Open Maker Session
Tuesdays: 2pm-9pm
Come in and check out Te Atatu Peninsula’s makerspace! We have amazing equipment and a space where you can talk with other people who love making things too.
You can do:
Laser cutting and engraving
Vinyl cutting:
– Create your own T-shirt designs
– Make your own wall decals
3D printing:
– Create your own designs
– Print designs from the internet
– Fix things by replacing broken parts
2D and 3D design, art, crafts
Sewing and embroidery
And much more…
- All welcome (under 18 with a guardian).
- Koha is appreciated.
Wednesday
Open Maker Session
Wednesdays: 7pm-9pm
Our Tuesday Open Maker Session has been so popular you can come on Wednesday nights too! We have amazing equipment and a space where you can talk with other people who love making things too.
You can do:
Laser cutting and engraving
Vinyl cutting:
– Create your own T-shirt designs
– Make your own wall decals
3D printing:
– Create your own designs
– Print designs from the internet
– Fix things by replacing broken parts
Sewing and embroidery
2D and 3D design, art, crafts
And much more…
- All welcome (under 18 with a guardian).
- Koha is appreciated.
Thursday
Hacklings: Youth Tech (STEaM) Club!
Thursdays: 4pm-6pm
Hacklings is aimed to be a Rangatahi-lead STEaM session where kids can collaborate on projects they’re passionate about. Discover, solve, and create together using tools & resources in TAP lab.
These can include – but not limited to:
- Textiles: sewing machines, overlocker, embroidery
- Electronics: Robots, Arduino, Raspberry Pi,
- 3D: modeling & printing
- Cutting: laser & vinyl
- Coding, game-design and more!
Space & resources are limited, and we’re still adapting the model, so we’re inviting input from Kaitiaki (parents/guardians).
- Suitable for ages 10+
- Feel free to drop by to check it out but you will need to register to join.
TAP lab Members’ Meeting
1st Thursday of the month: 7pm-9pm
At this meeting the committee gets together to discuss any business that needs to be dealt with. These meetings are also open to non-members as well.
Members are encouraged to participate, however it is not required. Come along and help shape your community makerspace!
- All welcome: members and non-members (under 18 with a guardian).
Friday
Minecraft and more!
Fridays: 4pm-6pm
Drop in session
Whether Minecraft or Catan is your cup of tea come by and enjoy a safe space for all gamers alike!
Have a game you’d like to share amongst everyone? The more the merrier!
Minecraft, Catan, playing cards and more! Minecraft can teach the basics of engineering and architecture in a fun way for kids to learn.
- This is a programme for kids, ages vary but kids will need to be able to use a laptop to participate in Minecraft.
Model Makers Shelter
Fortnightly on a Friday: 7pm-9pm
A safe and fun space for all model makers to enjoy building and sharing ideas in the company of others.
All levels are welcomed, whether you are a beginner wanting to check out a new amazing hobby or a veteran looking to build together.
Please note: Last minute cancellations will be posted on Facebook.