The ReCreators, Upcycle DIY Events

The ReCreators deliver DIY skills-based upcycling events and workshops across the Auckland region.  Our classes teach both adults and children, the practical skills required to reimagine materials into a new life.  The circular economy is materials-focused and our events showcase how to transform reclaimed materials into new value.

2021 Workshop Menu:

• Circular Product Design (10 week Course)
• Woodworking & Power Tools 101 (Make a chopping board, planter box, small table, farmhouse table & Chairs)
• Wooden Furniture Restoration
• Upcycle Painting Techniques (colourful furniture and decor)
• Sewing Machine 101 and designs
• Sewing Machine 102 and designs
• Macramé
• Jewellery Making & Dot Art
• Journal Making
• Mindful Dot Art
• Potions & Lotions (DIY beauty & cleaning)
• Butters, Balms & Creams ( body, hand, face lotions)
• Make a Loom & Weave (wood or cardboard versions)
• Air Dry Sculpture & Painting (2 part session)
• Paper Clay Sculpture
• Kids Woodwork
• Kids Sewing (hand made toys and accessories)
• Kids Jewellery & Braid Making
• Origami
• Kids Weaving

Our team also has designed a variety of upcycled products for sale. We also work with businesses to design solutions for “waste materials”.

Products:

• Reusable face masks
• Reusable menstrual products
• Corporate gift bags
• Plastic free worm farm
• Wooden earrings (laser cut and hand painted)
• Kids DIY Kits
• Wooden soap dish
• Circular Beauty Products with White Cloud Skincare
• plus custom orders…

Upcycling/repurposing will be a core part of a new circular economy,  addressing the global waste problem but also providing income and employment in our local community while teaching skills to prevent destructive over-consumerism.