Ember::vision

16/09/2025

Archive moment - To all those who work for the greater good, who keep heads up & walk their talk.
This month's random act of appreciation goes to Kirsten Simmons founder of Waitalks & Talking Tree Talking Tree Hill

WAITALKS 'VISION' Hosted By Sculpture ON The Gulf - in beautiful Matiatia BAy Waiheke island Aotearoa Kirsten Simmons (Happie project /zebez) and the…

08/09/2025

Fun doing events again
- while visual projects are bubbling away below the surface.
Ironically , getting kids off screens & into hands-on mode with like minded people is a great part of this one.
and yes ...there will be a collaborative film of the show too, all in good time =)

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26/07/2025

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06/07/2025

Junk to Funk 2025 is coming back ....in October

It's time to get ready for another year of conscious crafts!

If you are looking for last minute activities for the second week of school holiday? Look no further

https://www.facebook.com/events/1367238790996558/
Junk To Funk School Holiday Workshop for kids - Facebook

Get ready to transform trash into treasure these school holidays with Junk to Funk Holiday Workshops 2025!

Hosted at Artworks Theatre by Hana Kumagai & Bea Lorimer (Heke upcycled eco- fashion ) + Hazel & Hollie, this creative holiday series of hands-on workshops invites tamariki of all ages to dive into the world of sustainable fashion.
With a strong kaupapa of turning waste into wearable art, kids will be guided through inspiration, design, and creation workshops over the coming months – all leading up to the main Junk to Funk showcase. It's where imagination meets eco-consciousness, and every scrap has style potential.

Let their imagination & technical skills grow wild with the first of our Junk To Funk Workshops!

CATEGORIES for Junk to Funk this year are:
Paper-razzi - paper/cardboard
Tik-Toxity - e-waste/plastics
Repair-nation - Fabrics/Cloth
Te Taiao - Natural Fibres
Prepare to be dazzled Waiheke ⭐✨

Come create, upcycle, and strut your stuff! JULY 8th, 9th and 10th from 10am - 2pm!
Cost: $120 / 3days or $50 per day
Suitable for ages 8 & upwards. Younger children are welcome accompanied by an adult.
Please inquire if need assistance with fees or for booking 2 or more children!

Please contact Be [email protected] or 0212093730 to confirm your places

Brought to you by ember::vision

We are excited to have your tamariki participate in this workshop
Baraka & Denisa

07/02/2025

Waiheke Working Sails - The Kate
https://www.waihekeworkingsail.org/
Bringing sea faring opportunities to Waiheke Youth, with boat building and wild Ocean experiences for all ages.

What an incredible project to be working on.




Thankyou for your patience as we resume after a technical hitch
Expertly solved today by Briin Gould !

Preserving the history and tradition of sailing in the Hauraki Gulf

28/11/2024

We love how Education Inspirationalists Talking Tree Hill consistently uphold adult Artists while fundraising for our Tamariki's future.
I hope to see you here for frocked up fun, cocktail consumption (for those who are so inclined) & real time conversation, with some of our island's finest folk!
See you Saturday
xb

22/11/2024

Happy Weekend Seed Lovers

25/07/2024

Waiheke Islands own trash to fashion show is back! An island wide event incorporating schools, businesses and non profit organizations led by Island Waste Collective. This…

10/05/2024

JUNK to FUNK :: The Revival
Was such a success story last year. They've asked ember::vision to come film again.
Tonight @ Te Hurihi Hall,
6pm start.
Trash transformed to Treasures

Go Waiheke!