Cosplay meetup at the Creative Lab!

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We are opening up the Creative Lab Makerspace to the Cosplay community!

This is an opportunity to meet and greet and check out the equipment we have available in the makerspace that could be useful for cosplay.

We have 3d printers, vinyl cutting, electronics, soldering and all sorts of other equipment.

No need to register just come along!

This currently a fortnightly event that will take place on Mondays from 6pm till late.

It is free to attend. If you are using Tap Lab resources we appreciate a Koha to go towards keeping resources available for everyone.

Crafters Corner - donations for Give a Kid a Blanket Initiative

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Our lovely ladies at Crafters Corner are donating knitted blankets to the Give a Kid a Blanket initiative.  If you have any PJ's, blankets or wool that you would like to donate towards this initiative then please feel free to drop your items off on Thursday from 9.30am - 2pm.  Give a Kid a Blanket will be collecting all donated items on 23 July.

Own It - A Photographic Project by Rutherford College Year 9 Students

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A year 9 class from Rutherford College have been exploring their local area and what it means to them.  Using mainly phone cameras the students have tried to become more aware of their surroundings.  They have looked at the way light changes throughout the day and tried to notice objects and environments that people might overlook or deem insignificant.

On display in the gallery space until further notice

RECONNECT - NEW TERM TWO HOURS!

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We have a new and improved youth sport and recreation programme which is being run by Kelly Sports. This will be held every Wednesday from 3.45pm - 5.45pm & Thursday 4pm - 6pm (school term only) in the main hall. Foucsing on different sport every two weeks.  First session kicks off next Thursday 16 February and we will be starting with Touch, Turbo Touch & Tag.

There will have 2 coaches available, so they are able to split age groups + ability to ensure that everyone is in an environment that is comfortable and challenging.

So make sure you head along!!!

TAP:Lab holiday activities are starting 18/04/2017 at the Creative Lab!

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The amazing TAP:Lab community are putting together some amazing holiday activities for youth!

Tues 18 April: Hour of code
Weds 19th April: Mincraft Missions
Thurs 20th April: Build your own robot
Fri 21st April: Virtual Reality with Google Cardboard
Sat 22nd April: Make LED poppies for ANZAC Day (1pm)
Sun 23rd April: Make LED poppies for ANZAC Day (1pm)
Mon 24th April: Introduction to wearable electronics
Tues 25th April: ANZAC Day
Weds 26th April: Mincraft Missions
Thurs 27 April: Introduction to Robotics
Fri 28th April: Introduction to 3D Design and 3D Printing

Participants MUST RSVP via the Tap:Lab booking site: https://www.meetup.com/TAPLab/events/

Entry to all workshops is by koha.
We request that parents accompany their mini-makers to workshops.

 

 

 

Make Boomerang Bags - Thursday 9 March

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Boomerang Bags works to reduce the use of plastic bags by engaging local communities in the making of Boomerang Bags – community made using recycled materials, Boomerang Bags provide a free, fun, sustainable alternative to plastic bags.

By getting involved with Boomerang Bags, you are participating in a national movement that celebrates a local grassroots initiative, community building and sustainability.

see our local page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/16422602...

see also http://boomerangbags.org/about/

When: Thursday 9 March
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: Creative Lab Space (upstairs)

RECONNECT - FREE YOUTH SPORT & RECREATION PROGRAMME (STARTING 16 FEB, 2017)

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We have a new youth sport and recreation programme which is being run by Kelly Sports. This will be held every Wednesday & Thursday from 3.30pm - 5.30pm (school term only) in the main hall. Foucsing on different sport every two weeks.  First session kicks off next Thursday 16 February and we will be starting with Touch, Turbo Touch & Tag.

There will have 2 coaches available, so they are able to split age groups + ability to ensure that everyone is in an environment that is comfortable and challenging.

So make sure you head along!!!

TAP:lab Weekly Open Maker Session

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Cost: Koha (if you use any of the resources from the lab)
Location: Upstairs in the Te Atatu Peninsula Lab
Contact: teatatupeninsulacc@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Each Tuesday we try to hold an open maker session: come in and work on a project of your own, or talk to other makers about what they're working on. If you'd like to practise your soldering skills, learn how to use a 3D printer, programme a robot or do something different, this might be the night for you! (At times, members will be unavailable on a given week, in which case the event will be cancelled). So please register to any of the programme's via the link below:
https://www.meetup.com/taplab/