Technology programmes for Teens and Adults
Free - Bookings required
Free - Bookings required
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
Feb 4th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn the basics of Silhouette Studio—a free design program. Learn to make your own designs to cut with the Silhouette Cameo Craft Cutter.
Intro to Creative Design - Tinkercad - 13+ years, part of a series
Feb 10th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn the basics of Tinkercad—a free, beginner-friendly 3D design tool.
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 10th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity - a free vector design tool for use with Laser Cutters.
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
Feb 4th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn the basics of Silhouette Studio—a free design program. Learn to make your own designs to cut with the Silhouette Cameo Craft Cutter.
Intro to Creative Design - Tinkercad - 13+ years, part of a series
Feb 10th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn the basics of Tinkercad—a free, beginner-friendly 3D design tool.
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
Mar 10th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity - a free vector design tool for use with Laser Cutters.
Paid - Bookings required
Free - Drop in
Open Creative Times
Discover, create, and design! In our Auahatanga - Creative Spaces —whether you're a beginner or rekindling a passion. Explore our amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries and learn how to use it at Open Creative Sessions.
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Creative Time at Tūranga: Tuesday 11am to 2pm, part of a series
Dec 16th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Use the range of equipment available including 3D printers, vinyl and craft cutters, heat press, sewing machines, overlockers and more.
Creative Time Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre: Weds, part of a series
Dec 17th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Drop in and have a go with our creative technologies in the creative space at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
Creative Time at Tūranga: Wednesday 6pm to 7.30pm, part of a series
Dec 17th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in and use a variety of technologies to make your ideas a reality. We have dedicated staff available to assist and support.
Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We’ve got sewing machines and all the basics ready for you! Just bring your ideas and some fabric and see what happens.
Creative Time at Tūranga: Tuesday 11am to 2pm, part of a series
Dec 16th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Use the range of equipment available including 3D printers, vinyl and craft cutters, heat press, sewing machines, overlockers and more.
Creative Time Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre: Weds, part of a series
Dec 17th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Drop in and have a go with our creative technologies in the creative space at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.
Creative Time at Tūranga: Wednesday 6pm to 7.30pm, part of a series
Dec 17th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in and use a variety of technologies to make your ideas a reality. We have dedicated staff available to assist and support.
Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
Dec 18th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
We’ve got sewing machines and all the basics ready for you! Just bring your ideas and some fabric and see what happens.
Open Studio
Explore Tūranga's audio and video studio! No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm. These sessions are perfect for adults of all ages.
Children must be with a parent or caregiver
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GenConnect
Get help with email, internet searches, the library catalogue, electronic resources, and other tech questions.
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Virtual Reality - VR
Step into a new world with Virtual Reality (VR) and explore immersive, interactive experiences like never before.
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Technology resources
LinkedIn Learning for Libraries
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eDS eResources Discovery Search
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