Calendar
We run a variety of workshops. We can provide the venue, or come to yours
Find details and register your interest for our workshops below and our staff will be in contact.
Upcoming workshops
Childrens’ cooking workshop
6th July 2026
Morning Session: 10 to 12 noon
Afternoon Session: 12.30 to 2.30
When registering (as below) please include a contact phone number, child’s name and which is the preferred session.
Childrens’ Sewing Workshop
Date: 6th July
Time: 10am to 12 Noon
Age: 10 plus
Daytime cooking workshop
Please register your interest and we will let you know the date of our next cooking workshop
Cook Smart, Eat Fresh! 🥕
Join our hands-on cooking workshop where we turn seasonal produce and supermarket specials into delicious, budget-friendly meals!
There is no set charge for these workshops, but a koha is appreciated.
Spaces are limited, so register your interest to secure a spot.
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Choose the freshest in-season ingredients
Spot the best deals at your local supermarket
Create simple, flavour-packed dishes without overspending
Reduce food waste and maximise every ingredient
Evening cooking workshop
Tuesday 11th August
6pm to 8pm
Cook Smart, Eat Fresh! 🥕
Join our hands-on cooking workshop where we turn seasonal produce and supermarket specials into delicious, budget-friendly meals!
There is no set charge for these workshops, but a koha is appreciated.
Spaces are limited, so register your interest to secure a spot.
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Choose the freshest in-season ingredients
Spot the best deals at your local supermarket
Create simple, flavour-packed dishes without overspending
Reduce food waste and maximise every ingredient
Preserving Workshops
Please register your interest and we will advise when the next preserving workshop will be
Learn to preserve seasonal goods at our community workshops. Please register your interest and our programme coordinator will then contact you with more details.
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Sewing Workshops
Our Sewing workshops take place during term time at our office on The Square
You can register to join our waitlist for our sessions which run on Monday 12pm - 2pm, or Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 12pm.
These are intermediate level classes, some basic sewing skills are usually required before joining.
Beginners Sewing Workshops
Our beginners sewing workshop is a hands on 5 week course that teaches participants how to use a sewing machine, read a paper pattern and basic sewing skills and tips. Each participant will complete a customised project and have the confidence to continue their sewing journey.
Next workshop series
Wednesdays 9.30 to 11.30am
July 22nd, 29th, August 5th, 12th, 19th
Register your interest below.
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Knitting Workshops
Knitting workshops take place during term time at our office on The Square on Monday at 10am - 11:30am. Register your interest below
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Crochet Workshops
Crochet workshops take place during term time at our office on The Square on Monday at 10am - 11:30am. Register your interest below
About our workshops
We run a variety of regular and one off workshops. Click titles to learn more about each workshop
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Come and learn to sew or improve your existing skills! This can include how to use a sewing machine and overlocker, read and use patterns, making new garments, up-cycling or mending. Our experienced mentors can help you achieve your goals at your pace. All equipment is provided including some material (you may bring your own machine). These workshops are at our SuperGrans office and are weekly during term time.
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Would you like to learn to knit/crochet or improve your existing skills? Our experienced mentors can help you achieve your goals at your pace. We have needles/crochet hooks and some wool available but feel free to bring a project you’d like to complete. These workshops are at our SuperGrans office and are weekly during term time.
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Would you like to try some new healthy, low budget meals in hands-on, small ratio groups? Our workshops are held in the community and can be tailor made for individual groups if requested. All ingredients are provided and kai is shared together at the end of each workshop
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We run one-off seasonal workshops on various topics throughout the year. Upcoming events will be listed on our calendar and Facebook page.
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Would you like to learn how to preserve seasonal fruit in a variety of ways? Our workshops have all equipment and ingredients provided and you can take home some finished product. Check our calendar for upcoming workshops.
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Come and learn how to edge repurposed woollen blankets for the wahakura community project. All materials are provided and once you are confident this can be continued in your own home if you would like to.