Beeswax Wrap Workshop at the Library- June 2018

A second successful collaboration between Friends of the Farm and Māngere Bridge library brought 28 adults and children to the library on Saturday to make beeswax wraps.  While cutting out fabric, grating beeswax and ironing, connections were made and interests shared.
 

One family had three generations taking part; one participant was keen to take the idea to the Pacific Islands, where she could see a need for reducing plastic use; and another was planning to share the skills with her friends back in Australia.  At least two attendees talked about sharing skills with school colleagues and students.
 

Demonstrating something so simple, to people who receive the knowledge enthusiastically and want to share their new knowledge, is what makes it worthwhile to give up our Saturday mornings.  It’s lovely to see such interest in wanting to know about alternatives to using single-use plastic.

Thanks, again, to Librarian Loryn for her organisational and baking skills.

If you missed Saturday’s workshop, don’t worry.  Follow the Māngere Bridge Community Noticeboard or Friends of the Farm Facebook pages, or see the community calendar to keep up to date with upcoming workshops.