2026 Workshops

July 25th 11am-1pm

12 volt electrical systems

A crash course for beginners

Understand the basics of a 12 volt electrical system for a van, caravan or 4WD.

De-mystify batteries, solar, chargers and wiring.

Details:
When: Saturday 25 July 11am – 1pm

Where: RfR Community Solar Reuse Centre, (inside the Moruya Transfer Station), 21 Yarragee Rd Moruya

Who’s it for: All ages & skill levels.

Cost $30

What’s included:
Hands-on learning
Friendly volunteers
Morning tea
Endless coffee

12 volt solar workshop

Join artist Hazel Hofmann to explore creativity through cutting, layering and storytelling in our Collage Workshop. Using mixed materials and guided techniques, you’ll create a unique artwork that’s playful, expressive, all while keeping valued resources from landfill. The workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike. All material and a light lunch supplied.

August 29th, 10am to 2pm
RfR Community Solar Reuse Centre
21 Yarragee Rd Moruya
$60 Non Members
$55 RfR Members
+ a Community Ticket
Bookings at Trybooking – link below
https://www.trybooking.com/DLKZI

Community Ticket – Giving Back to Those Who Give So Much 💛

We’re proud to offer a Community Ticket for a whooping 82% to anyone who volunteers their time to support our community. If you’re a community volunteer and would love to attend one of our workshops, this ticket is for you.
To be eligible, simply: email and tell us the name of the community group you volunteer with, and we will send you the promo code to use at checkout.
It’s our small way of saying thank you for the incredible work you do and making our workshops more accessible to those who give back every day.

Collage workshop bookings

Saturday 26 September, 9am-2pm

Sharpest Tool in the Shed

Tutor:  Vivienne White with Lisa Cornthwaite 
Vivienne is a practicing nurse, and former shipwright. 

Workshop: Sharpest Tool in the Shed; a fun, empowering, hands-on experience designed JUST FOR WOMEN! 
Learn from a retired female tradie who’s sharing her expertise…no mansplaining here…just real talk and real skills. 
Perfect for beginners, this workshop will demystify the safe (and surprisingly easy!) use of common hand and power tools, giving you the confidence to have a go. Imagine knowing exactly which fastener to use – nail, screw or bolt – for every project. Then putting your newly sharpened skills into action by building your very own wildlife habitat box!  

Details: 
Saturday 26 September, 9am – 2pm

 Book you place here.

October 31st 10am-2pm

Build a solar table.

Tutor:  Repurposing for Resilience Team

Workshop: Build your own Solar table. 
This hands-on workshop guides participants through building a functional and unique table using a reclaimed solar panel. You’ll develop basic design skills, and apply construction techniques using common power tools. The workshop emphasises sustainability, upcycling, and practical solar fundamentals. Participants will also have the option to connect a buck converter to enable USB charging for mobile devices. By the end, you’ll have a unique solar-powered table and the skills to give new life to old solar technology.

Build your own Solar table. $65 non members, $60 members
Learn Off-grid November 28th $65 non members, $60 members

November 28th 10am-2pm

Learn Off-grid.

Tutor:  Stephen – Micro Energy Systems
Electrical contractor specialising in Renewable Energy Systems. 
Accredited for Design & Installation of Stand alone Power Supplies, Battery Storage & Grid Connect

Workshop: Off Grid 101 – Basic understanding of design, function, and safety of small off grid power systems. Theory and practical component Included.