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
- August 2023 – Wānaka Community Workshop
We had a great August. With spring just around the corner we had … Read more - The Workshop Hosts Dillastrate at Rhyme & Reason’s First Outdoor Gig
Friday 15th September saw Dillastrate and The Emily Alice Band perform in the … Read more - Food Stand for Wānaka Primary School
Debbie at Wānaka Primary School contacted us regarding building a Food Stand for … Read more - Mud Kitchen for KidsFirst Lake Hāwea
Lets face it, kids generally love mud. The combination makes for great play. … Read more
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.
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.