School Holiday Fun
Homemade Instruments Workshop
Friday 9 October
Times
11.00AM – 12.00PM
1.00PM – 2.00PM
Pricing
+ booking fee
Venue: Maker Workshop
Ages 5-8 years old: 11am-12pm
Ages 8-12 years old: 1-2pm
Create your own musical instrument from simple everyday materials and discover how ordinary objects can be transformed into extraordinary sounds. Guided by Davey from Backyard Music, participants will build and decorate their own instruments before learning some simple rhythms and tunes together.
Suitable for younger children (5-8 years), this creative workshop encourages imagination, recycling, and a love of music through hands-on making.
Adults, please stay and get involved alongside your children. If your young ones are prone to high excitement, please help out.
Explore. Create. Learn. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is made for memories.
This event is part of The Arts Centre's School Holiday Fun happening between the 26 Sep-11 Oct 2026.
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