Technology programmes for Teens and Adults
Free - Bookings required
Free - Bookings required
Introduction to Auahatanga - Creative Space -12+ years, part of a series
Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join a free introductory information & tour session. Learn about the creative technologies available & how to use it.
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
Dec 3rd | 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.
Introduction to the Media Conversion Station - 18+ years, part of a series
Dec 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn the basics to get started on converting old technologies into digital files (photographs, videos etc).
Intro to Creative Design - Inkscape - 13+ years, part of a series
Nov 26th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn to design shapes and artwork in Inkscape for the Laser Cutter - a free vector design tool perfect for all kinds of creative projects.
Introduction to Auahatanga - Creative Space -12+ years, part of a series
Dec 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join a free introductory information & tour session. Learn about the creative technologies available & how to use it.
Intro to Creative Design - Silhouette Studio - 13+ years, part of a series
Dec 3rd | 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.
Introduction to the Media Conversion Station - 18+ years, part of a series
Dec 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn the basics to get started on converting old technologies into digital files (photographs, videos etc).
Intro to Creative Design - Inkscape - 13+ years, part of a series
Nov 26th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn to design shapes and artwork in Inkscape for the Laser Cutter - a free vector design tool perfect for all kinds of creative projects.
Paid - Bookings required
Paid Bookings
Studio Starters: Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 18 years+, part of a series
Dec 6th | 10:30am - 3:30pm
Join us for an intensive one-day beginner course in video editing. Using DaVinci Resolve, a professional video-editing application.
Sew a Gift Bag - 18 years +, part of a series
Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll craft your own reusable fabric gift bags from scratch!
Studio Starters: Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve 18 years+, part of a series
Dec 6th | 10:30am - 3:30pm
Join us for an intensive one-day beginner course in video editing. Using DaVinci Resolve, a professional video-editing application.
Sew a Gift Bag - 18 years +, part of a series
Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll craft your own reusable fabric gift bags from scratch!
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 Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre: Weds, part of a series
Nov 19th | 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
Nov 19th | 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
Nov 20th | 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 Bites at New Brighton Library, part of a series
Nov 21st | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2–4.30pm. Try DTG direct to garment printing, making a badge, or using a sewing machine.
Creative Time Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre: Weds, part of a series
Nov 19th | 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
Nov 19th | 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
Nov 20th | 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 Bites at New Brighton Library, part of a series
Nov 21st | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2–4.30pm. Try DTG direct to garment printing, making a badge, or using a sewing machine.
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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