Make + Share + Repair – 15 Gordon Road, Wānaka, NZ
From an empty workshop and three members we have grown into a thriving Making, Sewing, Repairing & Woodworking Community
- A helping hand for schools
This week the MenShed team delivered to the Hawea Flat Primary School three… Read more: A helping hand for schools - Naval craft
The MenShed team at the Wanaka Community Workshop have a challenge. A beautiful… Read more: Naval craft - Bespoke design
Every so often the MenShed team gets an opportunity to display their design… Read more: Bespoke design - Less plastics in the lake
Many across our community are working to make a difference for our natural… Read more: Less plastics in the lake
What We Do
The WCW was developed in 2020 as an inclusive community resource where people can access the tools, materials, learning and physical space necessary for building and repair projects, without having to purchase or rent their own.
Members are learning and sharing a range of skills, using the facilities for their own projects, host ing and attend Workshops or simply drop in for a cup of tea and some companionship.
Through Wo(Men)Shed and Fabricate members are also volunteering their time or skills, to create things for the Upper Clutha Community.
A big thanks to our financial supporters
Testimonials
I retired and moved to Wanaka, and didn’t feel like I fitted in. I suffered from severe depression and anxiety. I was so excited when I saw there were moves to open a Community Workshop and Men’s Shed.
I didn’t want to get up in the morning. And since the Workshop has been in operation there is definitely a purpose to life. Meeting different age groups from different backgrounds, and being able to discuss anything and everything has been so beneficial to my mental well-being. – Alan
Make + Share + Repair
Make connections and build stuff;
Share knowledge, tools and materials;
Repair and recover resources.