Open Maker Session
Tuesdays: 2pm-9pm
Wednesdays: 7pm-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.
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.
Inventors Guild: TAP lab’s STEM class!
Mondays: 4pm-6pm
Thursdays: 4pm-6pm
Join Holly for a hands-on program where students learn to design, build, and create using real tools and machines.
Along the way, they’ll learn the basics of sewing machines, vinyl cutting, heat pressing, 3D printers, laser cutters, and design software like Inkscape and Tinkercad — with a strong focus on safety, creativity, and problem-solving.
This program is perfect for curious kids who love making, building, and bringing their ideas to life.
Suitable for ages 8+
Bookings essential:
Monday Bookings
Thursday Bookings
Minecraft Mayhem
Friday: 4pm-6pm (during term time)
Drop in session
Minecraft Mayhem provides a safe environment for tamariki to come and play Minecraft after school, in single-player games or on a safe, secure server, with other like-minded kids.
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 (under 18’s with a guardian).
Members are encouraged to participate, however it is not required. Come along and help shape your community makerspace!
Please note: Last minute cancellations will be posted on Facebook.