
Upcoming events @ Drifter CO-Op


Kokedama Workshop
Come and learn the art of Kokedama in a full hands on classroom setting with Caroline from Koju Kokedama.
In this workshop Caroline will take you through the process of creating Kokedama while you make 2 of your very own Kokedama to take home and enjoy.
Caroline will also be sharing all of her hints and tips she has learnt along the way!
We will cover :
- Plant selection - Favourite plants to Kokedama
- Soil preparation - The recipe for a healthy Kokedama
- The 'mudball' stage - The beginnings of your Kokedama
- The 'mossball' stage - Introduction to Koju Kokedamas special thread technique
- Final twine wrap & presentation - How to get that wrap looking professional
- How to care for your Kokedama - Tips on keeping it looking amazing
All materials are covered in the ticket price for you to make 2 of your own medium sized Kokedama. Aprons & gloves will be provided because creating plant art with soil can sometimes get messy!
Kokedama Workshop size will be limited to 12 people, so grab your friends and book in now! Minimum age is 16 years.
Workshop price is $150 inc GST per person
10am - 12pm
Studio Ruma - Orewa
3 George Lowe Place, Unit 4
Orewa - Auckland
Buy tickets HERE.

Paint and Sip
Join us for a rad little night of sipping on something good and painting something awesome!
You will be provided with a canvas, paints, paintbrushes, apron, snacks and you can choose from wine, pals or non-alcoholic options to to get the creativity flowing.
Tickets are $45 per person,
Find tickets HERE.

Paired Painting
Bring a date or bring a mate!
Have you seen the viral TikTok trend of painting your other half? or your friends around the dinner table? We’re bringing it to you in all the hilarity and fun that comes along with painting each other.
Join us for fun evening around our table , enjoy some libations, snacks and more.
Tickets are $45 each, you’ll be supplied with a canvas, paints, paintbrushes and some help from local artist, Megan!
Choose from a variety of wines, pals, or non alcoholic options to get the creativity a’flowing!

Paint and Sip
Join us for a rad little night of sipping on something good and painting something awesome!
You will be provided with a canvas, paints, paintbrushes, apron, snacks and you can choose from wine, pals or non-alcoholic options to to get the creativity flowing.
Tickets are $45 per person,
Find tickets HERE.


FLASHDAY- Ink by Diehls
Join me for a day of tattoos, treats and good vibes!
Date: 15 February 2025
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Drifter Coffee NZ Co-Op
Bring your friends, grab a treat, explore the nearby op-shops and take home a little piece of art ✨
Flash designs will be first-come, first served, so come early to secure your favourite 🤍 I’m so excited to see you all there! Stay tuned for the flash previews 🤍
More information and to keep up to date- Go and follow Inkbydeihls HERE.

Paired Painting - Valentines Day Fun!
Bring a date or bring a mate!
Ever seen the viral TikTok trend of painting your other half? or your friends around the dinner table? We’re bringing it to you in all the hilarity and fun that comes along with painting each other.
Join us for a very special Valentines Day celebration, enjoy some libations, snacks and more.
Tickets are $45 each, you’ll be supplied with a canvas, paints, paintbrushes and some help from local artist, Megan!

Galentines Day!
Come and hangout with your ladies and lets craft and enjoy some time with our fellow single wahines!
There will be cute pink dranks, come dressed up in anything that gives Galentines Day and lets make some magnets together and have a yarn and enjoy the evening.
Tickets are $45 per person, reach out on instagram or stop in Drifter Coffee NZ to get one.

Clay Workshop
Over two sessions-
In Session One-
Make your piece of pottery, whether that be a mug, plate, platter, vase, or whatever you’re thinking of making.
It’s then sent to get fired after it drys.
In Session Two-
Glaze date to be confirmed, youll be invited back and you can glaze your pieces. It then it goes for a final firing and can be collected at a later date.
Tickets are $180.00, includes a drink and snacks for each session.



Clothes Swap
Raising funds for Orewa Hospice!
Please bring in any good quality clothing and accessories between 8am and 10am and swap them for a new look at 12pm! You will be given a token for however man pieces you add to the swap,
eg. 5 pieces in, take 5 pieces home.
$5 Koha will go towards raising funds for our local hospice!

Craft Night
Bring your diary, some paper or use some of ours, and lets scrap, yap and plan out the month ahead!
Lets make it crafty!
Tickets are $20pp and that will include all the random bits and pieces to make something crafty to add into your diary, to put on your wall or fridge.
We hope to see you there!

Tie Dye Workshop
Come and join us for a fun afternoon and get to learn how to Tie Dye!
Bring your own white clothing or buy a piece of Drifter Merch to turn into your own creation!
$10 if you bring your own or $20 to be provided with a shirt.
Drifter Shirts and Hoodies will be available for bleach dying for $28-$60.


Paint & Sip
Join us for a night of sipping and painting!
You will be provided with a canvas, paints, paintbrushes, something to sip on and snacks!
Tickets are $50 per person,

Macrame Hangers
Want a beautiful hanger for your favourite pot plant?
This is the class for you, join us in making macrame hangers and learning about how to get the most of your plants at home.
Tickets are $45 per person,

Macrame Wall Hangings
As part of our Crafty Gifts for Christmas series leading up to Christmas,
Join us in making an epic wall hanging to gift to someone special or keep for all your friends to see!
You’ll be taken thru a hands on lesson to craft your very own wall hanging with locally sourced driftwood, using yarn, twine and other rope to craft a macrame wall hanging that you will be proud of.
Tickets are $45 per person,

Paired Painting
Bring a date or bring a mate!
Ever seen the viral TikTok trend of painting your other half? or your friends around the dinner table? We’re bringing it to you in all the hilarity and fun that comes along with painting each other.
Join us for some libations, snacks and more.
Tickets are $45 each, you’ll be supplied with a canvas, paints, paintbrushes and some help from local artist, Megan!

Gingerbread House making
Ever wanted to make your own gingerbread house and have found that its just a little too messy or hard?
Well, we’re here to help!
Joins us in making your own gingerbread house in a space that will help, tidy up the rough edges and have fun all along the way!
Tickets are $50, this will get your your very own gingerbread house kit, plus extra supplies, snacks and libations.

Wreath Making Overflow Date
Join local florist, Melanie Mayes in some festive wreath making for Christmas.
All you need to bring is yourself and some Christmas spirit, Melanie will take you thru key steps to creating the best wreath to hang on your door, above the fire place or on your dinning room table.
Start the silly season off right!
Price for this class is 150.00,
message Melanie to snag your spot today!
info@dailyblooms.co.nz

Collective Creatives Presents- Christmas creations
After such joy & delight running Christmas specific workshops last year, we’re so happy to be bringing Connected/Youthful Creatives back to the newly reopened studio! 🍪🎨✨🎄woohoo!!
Stay tuned to hear more about the @_connectedcreatives & @_holistichumanity background and why these workshops will fill your cup to overflowing in all the ways!
We’re so excited to connect with you and your families this festive season ✨🤍🫶🎄
Great for kids!
Grab a ticket HERE.

Forest & Bird Youth Open Day
Open Day for young people on the Hibiscus Coast to come and learn about the environment around them!

Qigong & Health Workshop
An interactive exploration of Qigong and its effect on your
Health with Sifu Henri Venturini.
Treat you mind by moving your body and treat your body by stilling your mind.
Henri's focus is on empowerment through daily practice
Booking essential (limited numbers)
Costs $50
Ring: 021 0252 8882
or email Henri - monshah8882@gmail.com


Wrapping Paper
As part of our Crafts for Christmas series,
Have you ever wanted to make your own wrapping paper? We have the class for you!
Join us in making your very own customised wrapping paper to give your gifts the extra special touch, youll be given paper, stamps, options to dye and more in this class.
Tickets are $25 each,

Wreath Making
Join local florist, Melanie Mayes in some festive wreath making for Christmas.
All you need to bring is yourself and some Christmas spirit, Melanie will take you thru key steps to creating the best wreath to hang on your door, above the fire place or on your dinning room table.
Start the silly season off right!
Price for this class is 150.00,
message Melanie to snag your spot today!
info@dailyblooms.co.nz or get a ticket HERE

Paired Painting
Bring a date or bring a mate!
Ever seen the viral TikTok trend of painting your other half? or your friends around the dinner table? We’re bringing it to you in all the hilarity and fun that comes along with painting each other.
Join us for some libations, snacks and more.
Tickets are $45 each, you’ll be supplied with a canvas, paints, paintbrushes and some help from local artist, Megan!

Qigong & Health Workshop
An interactive exploration of Qigong and its effect on your
Health with Sifu Henri Venturini.
Treat you mind by moving your body and treat your body by stilling your mind.
Henri's focus is on empowerment through daily practice
Booking essential (limited numbers)
Costs $50
Ring: 021 0252 8882
or email Henri - monshah8882@gmail.com