Awen Price. Photo Avneesh Vincent

Waiheke fashion fixture Junk to Funk returns for 2026, and in preparation creative tamariki were busy turning discarded trash into dynamic outfits during a three-day school holiday workshop.

Coordinator Denisa Kolouchova says the workshops were about more than just costume-making.

“They build confidence, foster connections, encourage problem-solving and teamwork and create a space where everyone can be fully present in the moment, creating, learning, and having fun together.”

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