Thursday, June 25, 2009

Geoff Moss - How to make a walking stick 25 June 2009

Geoff Moss came along today and gave a magnificent demonstration of how he makes walking sticks using simple tools, lots of patience, limited working space and much ingenuity.

They are made from New Zealand native timbers with animal horn handles and paua inlays.

He has a collection of more than 100 sticks, many of which he has acquired worldwide. His craft result is used by Prime Ministers and Ambassadors!

Look at the slideshow in the left column. An enlargement of the slideshow can be viewed here. Just click Slideshow at the top left of that page.

Geoff has agreed to return and run workshops for members, so watch this space. The remainder of the meeting time was used to work through the agenda below. Jobs were allocated to manage a number of areas noted. Further details will be posted as they come to hand.

What we want you to do now is advise us at menzshedwgtn@gmail.com of what:

  • skills - hobby, craft or otherwise you can offer
  • you would like to learn
  • tools you can donate
  • hobby books or magazines for our library
  • time you can give

Monday, June 22, 2009

MeNZ Shed Wellington meeting 25 June 10.30 am - 12.00 pm - all blokes welcome!

MeNZ Shed Wellington meeting 10.30 am - 12.00 pm
6 Haining St (opposite Warehouse)
Te Aro

Come and contribute your skills to other blokes!

Agenda 25 June 2009

Welcome

Apologies

Presentation by Geoff Moss on his hobby Crafting Walking Sticks

Planning and development issues

identification of co-ordinator
working bee

  • painting
  • repairs
  • benches
community tasks
  • refugee services furniture repair
  • Mt Cook School DIY
skills co-ordinator list
how we communicate to members
  • networks
  • web
  • email
  • phone
  • networks
equipment needed
materials needed
library
on-going programme

Other business

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Menz Shed Wellington - next meeting Thursday 25th June 2009

6-8 Haining Street
(Opposite The Warehouse Tory St)
10.30am – 12 noon

An agenda will be posted soon to follow up on suggestions made at the Open Day

It is intended that this meeting will formulate plans to build on the excellent (43) turnout at the Open Day.

It has already been agreed that we will commence a working bee on the premises - painting and repairs.

As requested at the Open Day please think about what materials, tools and DIY type books and other publications you can offer. Please advise by:

phone: 0274 321 357 or by email to menzshedwgtn@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

OPEN DAY Menz Shed Wellington Thursday 18th June 2009 10.30 am


Calling all blokes!
OPEN DAY OPEN DAY OPEN DAY
Menz Shed Wellington
Thursday 18th June 2009
6-8 Haining Street
(Opposite The Warehouse Tory St)
10.30am – 12 noon

What is a Menz Shed?
A place where ‘blokes’ can share skills and friendship.
Do you have time on your hands and skills to share with other blokes in any of the following areas e.g?

CARPENTRY - GARDENING - WOODWORK - DIY-
PHOTOGRAPHY - MECHANICS - CARS - BOOKS - EXPERIENCE IN MANAGEMENT-
RESTORATION - ELECTRICAL
AND OTHER SUCH TALENTS

OR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PLAIN OLD MATESHIP!

We are looking for ‘older blokes’ who can provide hands on trade or hobby skills and time to meet socially in a place to do what they enjoy, perhaps help upskill others and also assist your local community by doing what blokes do best!

To discuss your involvement and further development of YOUR local Menz Shed, come along to the open day for a chat and a cuppa.
You know where!!

Want to know more?
menzshedwgtn@gmail.com
Phone: 0274 321 357