A Wānaka Community Workshop (WCW) open day tomorrow (Sunday June 23) is open to anyone interested in learning more about what’s on offer at the community facility. 

WCW is the home of Fabricate, a hub for all things fabric and sewing, and the ‘(Wo)Men Shed’, which has all the tools and gear needed for woodworking projects. 

Event organiser Kristina Krzan told the Wānaka App the open day will feature a craft market featuring items made by WCW users, a fabric sale, outdoor games for kids, a raffle, and how-to demonstrations. 

“The idea is to show people what we do here and what they can do here,” she said. “It’s also about inspiring creativity in the community.”

Kristina said she has learned a lot since discovering the WCW.

She’s currently working on a chess set made from scrap wood found around Lake Wānaka at the (Wo)Mens Shed and learning how to make a jacket at Fabricate.

“It is a great community resource,” Kristina said.

Organising the event was a way to give back to the WCW, she said.

As well as introducing people to the WCW, she said she hopes it will also attract people who have skills they would like to share with the community at future WCW workshops or events.

Money raised via the raffle and craft market will go back to the workshop, which is a charitable trust.

The Wānaka Community Workshop open day will take place tomorrow (Sunday June 3) from 11am-3pm at 15 Gordon Road. 

Everyone is welcome.

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