Technology programmes for Teens and Adults
Free - Bookings required
Free - Bookings required
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
May 13th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
1-hour taster class. Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity for the Laser Cutter.
Blender Diorama Challenge - Tech Week - 13-24 years
May 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Unleash your creativity in a 3D world! Create a digital landscape and render by the end of the session. Beginners welcome!
Intro to Creative Design - Affinity - 13+ years, part of a series
May 13th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
1-hour taster class. Learn to design shapes and artwork in Affinity for the Laser Cutter.
Blender Diorama Challenge - Tech Week - 13-24 years
May 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Unleash your creativity in a 3D world! Create a digital landscape and render by the end of the session. Beginners welcome!
Paid - Bookings required
Paid Bookings
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Earrings bend acrylic
May 15th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Laser cut a basic shape out of acrylic plastic, then learn how to use the acrylic bender to mould the acrylic with your hands.
Introduction to 3D modelling in Blender FULLY BOOKED, part of a series
May 23rd | 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for intensive one-day introductory workshop using Blender 3D digital-modelling and animation application.
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Bookends
May 29th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Use design software templates to create your own bookend design (introductory session). Laser cut, etch the shapes, paint, glue, and bend.
Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 18 years+ FULLY BOOKED, part of a series
Jun 13th | 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for an intensive one-day beginner course in video editing. Using DaVinci Resolve, a professional video-editing application.
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Earrings bend acrylic
May 15th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Laser cut a basic shape out of acrylic plastic, then learn how to use the acrylic bender to mould the acrylic with your hands.
Introduction to 3D modelling in Blender FULLY BOOKED, part of a series
May 23rd | 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for intensive one-day introductory workshop using Blender 3D digital-modelling and animation application.
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Bookends
May 29th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Use design software templates to create your own bookend design (introductory session). Laser cut, etch the shapes, paint, glue, and bend.
Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 18 years+ FULLY BOOKED, part of a series
Jun 13th | 10:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for an intensive one-day beginner course in video editing. Using DaVinci Resolve, a professional video-editing application.
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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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Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
May 14th | 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.
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Earrings bend acrylic
May 15th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Laser cut a basic shape out of acrylic plastic, then learn how to use the acrylic bender to mould the acrylic with your hands.
Making It Easy - Mobile Devices: Diamond Harbour Library
May 20th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Making It Easy is a free, beginner‑friendly technology programme designed to help you feel more confident using your mobile devices.
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
May 21st | 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.
Matatiki Sewing Club – Create Together!, part of a series
May 14th | 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.
Make @ Tūranga Lunchtimes: Earrings bend acrylic
May 15th | 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Laser cut a basic shape out of acrylic plastic, then learn how to use the acrylic bender to mould the acrylic with your hands.
Making It Easy - Mobile Devices: Diamond Harbour Library
May 20th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Making It Easy is a free, beginner‑friendly technology programme designed to help you feel more confident using your mobile devices.
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
May 21st | 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.
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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